December 2013
Feature Story

Five Strategies for Advancing EHS Compliance Excellence

Dec. 4, 2013

The path to compliance excellence may differ for each company, but according to those who have built strong compliance systems, there are a few common strategies that seem to undergird their continued success. Read more...

 

Member Spotlight

Mike McGuire

Manager of Global Environmental Strategy
Deere & Co.

This month NAEM Past President Michael McGuire will retire from Deere & Co. after a 38-year career with the company. In this special Member Spotlight, we asked him to reflect on a lifetime of service to corporate environmental stewardship and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Read more...

 

Welcome New Members

The following members joined NAEM in November 2013:

Ask the Board

"What is the one skill you use every day but didn't expect to?"

After a year of teaching High School science (Chemistry, Biology and Physical Science), I realized I was not ready to teach science let alone to very young students, so I started looking for a job where I could use my Chemistry degree. More than 20 years later, I still love science and I am still in love with the environmental field that launched my career. Moreover, I still love teaching and do so on a daily basis. Read more...

 

New on the Green Tie blog

New Standards to Bring Clarity to Sustainable Purchasing

Today the demand for information about a company's environment, social and governance (ESG) performance extends beyond its gates to the risk profile and performance of its supply chain as well. To learn more about how this information pipeline is changing how companies relate to their suppliers, we spoke to Anastasia O'Rourke, a co-chair of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council and Principal with DEKRA Sustainability. Read more...

 

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On the Move

 

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Welcome New LinkedIn Group Members

The following members joined NAEM's "EHS and sustainability decision-makers forum" in November:

 

 

Latest News

 

NAEM Announces Date of Annual Member Meeting
NAEM's annual Member Meeting will take place on January 23, 2014, the association announced today. The free, one-hour web conference presentation will include an update on member benefits, an overview of the 2014 program calendar and a summary of its strategic goals for the coming year.

 

NAEM Launches Online Directory of EHS and Sustainability Service Providers
Today NAEM announced the launch of a new online resource, where members can find trusted EHS and sustainability experts from among the association's Affiliates Council. The interactive directory allows users to search for EHS and sustainability consultants by services, company name and location. Linked from the Resources' section on www.naem.org, the site also features expert advice, white papers and blog posts.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Corporate Energy Efficiency Trends & Case Studies
December 5, 2013
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. EST

This presentation will offer insights from the 2013 Bloomberg BNA Corporate Energy Efficiency Benchmark Report with a focus on the corporate sector and their specific energy efficiency strategies, investments and goals.


Strategies to Keep Your Auditing Program Fresh and Effective
December 10, 2013
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. EST

This session will offer attendees strategies for keeping their programs fresh and effective including ideas for leveraging resources with other function audits and techniques to evaluate and improve the quality and value of an audit process.


Using Leading Indicators to Drive Performance Improvement
December 12, 2013
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. EST

Hear from companies on how they've developed leading indicators and strategic metrics that make sense for their business and how they are using these proactive measures to drive EHS and sustainability performance improvements.


Annual Member Meeting
January 23, 2014

 

 

 

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