April 2014
Feature Story

What comes first: Communications or Culture?

April 16, 2014

Sustainability communications can be a powerful tool for changing how employees think about their work, their co-workers and their company. In this month's Network News feature, we look at how NAEM members are using storytelling to engage employees and embed the principles of sustainability into the fabric of their organizations. Read more...

 

Ask the Board

"How do you encourage proactive problem-solving in your organization?"


Rick Taylor
Corporate Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety; Parker-Hannifin Corp.

So what we try to do is we try to say, 'How can we hit that place where it's going to be the behaviors because they want to do it, as opposed to they have to do it.' We try to make a connection to what you're trying to accomplish with something that might be personal. Read more...

 

Welcome New Members

The following members joined NAEM in the last month:

Member Spotlight

Ryan McMullan

EHS Programs Administrator
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.

Each month, we introduce you to a different member who makes our network so unique! Read more...

 

New on the Green Tie blog

Behind Intel Corp's Conflict-free Commitment

In January, Intel Corp. announced that it its microprocessors are now 'conflict-free'. Behind the headline, though, is a story of how the company assessed the materiality of the issue and chose to take a leadership position without the promise of clear bottom line rewards. Read more...

 

Developing a Product Stewardship Strategy at Johnson & Johnson

Whenever I get the chance to speak to university students about career opportunities within environment, health and safety (EHS), I explain that there has been a shift in focus over time. Having been in the EHS field for more than 30 years, I have seen that focus shift from controlling risks and reducing impacts on manufacturing facilities and operations, to increased attention on the risks and impacts of a company's products and supply chain. Read more...

 

 

On the Move

 

Do you know someone who has a position to fill, or is looking to make a smart move? Email elizabeth@naem.org and we will do our best to connect you.

Overheard on Twitter

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Welcome New LinkedIn Group Members

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

 

 

Latest News

 

Forum Website Launches
Have you made your plans for Austin? If not, learn more about the 2014 Forum by visiting the new website online today!

 

NAEM Announces Agenda for Metrics and Materiality Conference
Have you seen the topics for NAEM upcoming "Metrics and Materiality for EHS & Sustainability" conference? The event is designed as a forum for discussing the leading approaches to measuring and communicating a company's environmental, social and governance performance.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Metrics and Materiality for EHS & Sustainability Reporting
May 22-22, 2014
Hosted at Gates Corp. in Denver, Colo.

 

 

 

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