Executive Brief • January 8, 2026
NAEM
“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’”
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809 – 1892)
Poet
Trump Withdraws US from Key Climate Treaty and Dozens of Other Groups
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from dozens of international organizations, including many that work to combat climate change.
BBC

Safety in the New Year: EHS Predictions for 2026
As we prepare to jump into the new year, EHSLeaders reached out to experts throughout the industry to get their predictions for what will happen in EHS and workplace safety in 2026. Here’s what they had to say.
EHSLeaders

Flu Reaches Highest Level in the US in 25 Years
Flu continues to bring misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.
CNN

Managing Greenwashing Risks When Revising Sustainability Targets
Changing economic and political circumstances are leading some companies to reconsider their sustainability targets.
The National Law Review

Five Safety Technology Shifts for Lone Workers in 2026
As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols, and stronger safety cultures.
Occupational Health & Safety
 
NAEM Member Appreciation Week
January 26-30
NAEM 2026 Annual Member Meeting
NAEM Annual Member Meeting
January 27
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Members Only

Learn how NAEM will help you benchmark and support your EHS, ESG, and Sustainability challenges in the year ahead.
 
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Calm and Confident: Leadership Lessons from the Edge
WEBINAR WEDNESDAY
Calm and Confident: Leadership Lessons from the Edge
January 28
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Members Only

When everything is on the line, learn how to stay calm, focused, and intentional. Explorer and wildlife expert Kurdt Greenwood will translate hard-won lessons from the wild into strategies business leaders can apply in high-stakes environments today. These stories are more than thrilling—they’re a roadmap for how to thrive in uncertainty and lead with confidence, courage, and clarity this year.
 
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2026 Conferences
OPEX/TECH26 Conference
OPEX/TECH26 Conference
April 14 - 16
St. Petersburg, Florida

Learn best practices to improve your digital and technical strategies, as well as how to reduce risk, embed compliance in your business culture, and reach new levels of operational excellence. You’ll also explore a wide range of software and solutions to enhance your EHS management systems.

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Webinar: EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Insights
Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026
NAEM’s Staffing, Structure & Budget Report compares the EHS and Sustainability functions at nearly 150 companies by budget, structure, staffing, responsibilities, and more. Start benchmarking your EHS and Sustainability functions today!
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (Remote)
Safelite
Columbus, Ohio

Health & Safety Manager
Wilsonart
Temple, Texas

Safety Manager (Hybrid)
LCRA
Austin, Texas

Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Maintenance Machinist, Senior
The City of Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington