Executive Brief • July 23, 2026
NAEM
“You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.”
― Vandana Shiva
Preventing Catastrophic Safety Incidents: Do We Have False Confidence in Our Metrics?
Traditional safety metrics often fail to reveal vulnerabilities in systems designed to prevent catastrophic events, creating a false sense of security.
EHS Today

The Serious Health Risks Posed by Wildfire Smoke
Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks.
Reuters

Building Expertise in the Age of AI: Who Trains the Next Generation?
As AI reshapes entry-level work, organizations should rethink how expertise is developed by integrating knowledge management, role design, learning, and coaching into a single system.
McKinsey Quarterly

We’re Getting Better at Knowing When Climate Change is to Blame, National Academies Report Says
Advances in attribution science have made it possible to blame climate change for extreme events with confidence. Such knowledge could be used to strengthen litigation against fossil fuel companies.
Eos

From Carbon to Constraints: Why Sustainability is Becoming a Growth Strategy
A decade ago, sustainability discussions were largely framed around reducing carbon emissions, improving resource efficiency, setting sustainability targets, and measuring progress. Those priorities remain essential. But today, executives are asking different questions: Will we have enough electricity to power our next facility or AI deployment? Can drought disrupt our supply chain? How resilient is our business to environmental and geopolitical shocks?
ESG Today
 
2026 Awards
2026 Excellence Awards
NAEM Excellence Awards
Nomination deadline extended to July 31!

The NAEM Excellence Awards recognize emerging and established leaders in the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability community, as well as showcase best practices of EHS and Sustainability management.
 
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2026 Conferences
IMPACT26 | Virtual Sustainability Series
IMPACT26 | Virtual Sustainability Series
Sustainability Decision-Making Amid Changing Rules
August 19, 2026

With sustainability regulations and GHG measurement standards evolving in parallel, sustainability leaders are facing the difficult challenge of making defensible decisions when the path forward is so unclear. Hear how your peers are handling these hurdles as rules and standards continue to evolve.
 
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FORUM26
EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
Oct. 12-15, 2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Early bird discount ends Aug. 14!

Unlock critical business value for your EHS and Sustainability programs with proven strategies, cutting-edge solutions, and fresh insights at FORUM26. This year's sessions are focused on meeting evolving demands from customers and regulators, growing your people and your programs, advancing safety, harnessing the power of new technology, and managing risk.
 
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2026 Webinars
Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era
Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era
August 25, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free for members, $99 for non-members

AI is transforming the way organizations manage risk, compliance, and performance. However, establishing a strong foundation before adopting advanced technologies is essential. This webinar will focus on two critical pillars for EHS digital success: program governance and data management.
 
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AI-Driven Safety: Stop Incidents Before They Start
AI-Driven Safety: Stop Incidents Before They Start
September 1, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free for everyone

Join this free webinar to explore how AI can reduce incidents, improve worker safety, and help your organization stay audit-ready. From detecting risk in real time to proposing corrective actions, learn how to move from reactive safety management to autonomous, prevention-first operations.
 
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