Issue 29
November 2015

Feature Story

Navigating a Career in EHS

November 19, 2015

NAEM's forthcoming research report EHS & Sustainability Career Profiles and Skills for Success, which includes both quantitative analysis and qualitative interviews with longtime Environmental, Health and Safety professionals, has revealed an overwhelming truth: There is no such thing as a typical EHS career path.
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Member Spotlight

Elliot Levine

Environmental Engineer

Genentech Inc.

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

Welcome New Members

The following members joined NAEM in the last month:

AbbVie Inc. has joined as a Corporate Member
Kevin Steding, Director of EHS; Afton Chemical Corp.
Ryan Lisk, Lab & Chemical Safety Manager, Georgia Institute of Technology
Robert Kjelland, Manager, Environmental Management; University of Kentucky

NAEM Best of the Forum

Understanding Board Expectations: What do EHS&S Leaders Need To Know?

December 3, 2015

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (ET)

This webinar will give you a peek behind the boardroom doors and explore the new and emerging risks that corporate boards and shareholders are focused on and how EHS leaders can be prepared to address and manage those risks.

Safety Culture Re-Invigoration

December 8, 2015

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (ET)

How can organizations look at safety culture with fresh eyes? Are your safety indicators trending the wrong way? Has safety taken a back seat to other priorities? If so, it might be time to refresh your safety culture program.

Engaging and Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

December 10, 2015

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (ET)

This webinar will feature panelists addressing the biggest challenges resulting from the generational differences: communication, work/life balance, and career expectations.

Welcome New LinkedIn Group Members

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

Sean Aldrich, Corporate Sustainability Group; Intel Corp.
Robert Thomas, Director of Environmental Affairs; Sherwin-Williams Co.
Tom Cervino, Director of Environmental; Colonial Pipeline Co.
Thomas Pietruszka, EHS Coordinator; Toyota USA
Eric Chada, Safety Specialist; ATS
Melanie Petrola, Branch Safety Supervisor; Shamrock Foods Co.
Mark Shepherd, Vice President, EHS; Topaz Power Management LP
Jenelle Sams, Sustainability Analyst; Kawneer (Alcoa Inc.)
Jim Wagner, EHS Specialist; Belmark Inc.
Nicholas DeCarlo, Regional Manager, Environment & Sustainability; United States Postal Service

Upcoming Events

Vapor Intrusion Assessment and Mitigation: Fundamentals and Latest Developments

December 1, 2015

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (ET)

Find out how to assess and mitigate the risks associated with vapor intrusion in your facilities.

EHS&S Software and Data Management Conference

March 15-16, 2016

Tampa, Florida

Meet and benchmark with corporate EHS and sustainability leaders who have implemented a variety of tools to advance their compliance and sustainability programs

2016 EHS Compliance Excellence Conference

May 11-12, 2016

General Electric Co; Cincinnati, Ohio

Attend this conference for case studies and interactive dialogue on emerging trends and issues in EHS management including EHS auditing, data management, risk management, and staffing challenges. Learn more.

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