NAEM Announces Preliminary 2013 Forum Agenda

May 14, 2013

Today NAEM announced the preliminary agenda for the 2013 EHS Management Forum on October 23-25 in Montreal. Organized around the theme of "Bringing the Pieces Together," the agenda was designed meet the diverse professional development needs of today's corporate environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability leaders, according to NAEM Deputy Director Virginia Hoekenga.

NAEM to Host Webinar on GRI’s G4 Guidelines

May 13, 2013

Next week the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will launch the G4 Guidelines at its global conference in Amsterdam, and on May 30 NAEM will host a webinar to explain what those updates will mean for corporate reporters.

Smart Growth Could Spur Economic Prosperity, Environmental Sustainability

April 18, 2013

Sustainability is not just a business management paradigm for Patrick Doherty, Director of Smart Strategy at the New America Foundation: It's the strategic lens that should shape how we build our communities, structure our tax code and prioritize investments. Speaking at NAEM's Corporate Sustainability Management Conference in Washington, DC today, Mr. Doherty explained that the United States needs a new 'grand strategy' to poise the country for long-term growth.

New Marketing and Sales Manager Joins NAEM Staff

April 1, 2013

Today NAEM announced that Frankie Hamme has joined the Washington, DC-based staff to manage sponsorship sales, new business development and event marketing for the organization.

NAEM Announces Preliminary Agenda for Corporate Sustainability Management conference

March 11, 2013

Today NAEM announced the preliminary agenda for its upcoming Corporate Sustainability Management conference in Arlington, Va. on April 17-18. The annual symposium for environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability leaders will feature a keynote presentation by Patrick Doherty of the New America Foundation, and peer-led sessions on integrating the concepts of sustainability into business management systems.

Software Tools Drive Environmental Performance, Sustainability Communications

Feb. 27, 2013

Data management systems are key tools for improving sustainability reporting and advancing environment, health and safety (EHS) performance, according a new report published today by the National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM).

Environment, Health and Safety Managers Also Lead Corporate Sustainability

Dec. 4, 2012

The professionals who manage a company"s environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance risks are also responsible for leading corporate sustainability initiatives, according to a new report by the National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM). The association"s latest benchmark of the profession, which was conducted by independent research firm Verdantix, draws insights from 199 corporate EHS and sustainability leaders at large, U.S.-based corporations.

NAEM Welcomes New Corporate Members

Aug. 27, 2012

Seven new corporate members joined NAEM this year, demonstrating their organizational commitments to environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability excellence, and adding fresh voices to the association's Board of Regents.

NAEM to Share Member Perspective on Sustainability Reporting

June 11, 2012

NAEM Executive Director Carol Singer Neuvelt will share her insights into how sustainability metrics are managed within companies during the latest Quarterly Analyst Call (QAC), a free webcast about the evolving sustainability reporting landscape, on Thursday, June 14 at 11 a.m. EST/9 a.m. MT.

NAEM to Host Roundtable for Women in Environmental Leadership

June 5, 2012

Senior executives from corporate environmental management, government agencies and nongovernmental organizations will gather at the Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. on July 9-11 to discuss the role and experiences of women leaders in the environmental profession.

Recruiting New Bloggers for the Green Tie

May 16, 2012

Would you like to build your reputation as an expert in EHS and sustainability management? Become a contributor to NAEM's Green Tie blog! For more information about the process and how to begin, please contact Elizabeth Ryan, Manager of Interactive Media and Communications at elizabeth@naem.org.

Join NAEM’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group

May 8, 2012

NAEM is launching a members-only discussion group to discuss EHS-related Mergers and Acquisitions challenges. The group will meet quarterly to address topics such as policies and procedures, due diligence and integrating cultures. If you're interested in joining, please contact Elizabeth Ryan at elizabeth@naem.org.

Sustainability Management Conference Videos Published

April 30, 2012

Watch interviews with sustainability leaders from The ServiceMaster Co., Baxter Healthcare and more. Now available in NAEM’s Key Practice Areas.

Registration Opens for 20th annual EHS Management Forum

March 21, 2012

The registration opened this week for NAEM's 20th annual EHS Management Forum on Oct. 17-19 in Naples, Fla. This year's conference will feature four tracks of peer-developed content, showcasing the best practices in corporate environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability management.

Updated Affiliates Council Guide Available

Feb. 16, 2012

This week NAEM published its latest Affiliates Council Guide, a free resource guide of peer-vetted environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability consultants. The latest guide features electronic profiles of each of NAEM’s Affiliate members and will be updated quarterly.

Annual Member Meeting Jan. 19

Dec. 21, 2011

NAEM will hold its annual member meeting on Jan. 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. (EST). During the one-hour web conference Executive Director Carol Singer Neuvelt will provide an update on the state of the Association and an overview of NAEM’s upcoming conferences and initiatives.

Emerging Leaders group to provide professional development, networking

Oct. 19, 2011

As the profession's seasoned environment, health and safety (EHS), and sustainability leaders prepare for retirement, it's time for NAEM to prepare the next generation for the challenges ahead. Today the Association announced the launch of the 'Emerging Leaders' group, a new professional development and networking group for those who aspire to senior EHS and sustainability leadership positions.

NAEM Announces New Benefit for Corporate Members

Oct. 4, 2011

NAEM kicked off a new programming series for the Board of Regents last month with a free Webinar about the future of sustainability reporting and analytics.

NAEM to Facilitate Corporate Member Participation in the Global Reporting Initiative

Aug. 31, 2011

Sustainability reporting continues to be a work priority for NAEM members, and today the Association announced it will play an active role in shaping the future of how companies disclose their performance as an Organizational Stakeholder in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

US BCSD to join NAEM at the EHS Management Forum

Aug. 2, 2011

Two of the country's premier organizations dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices will collaborate to welcome corporate environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability leaders to Tucson, Ariz. this October.

NAEM outlines recommendations for improving ESG reporting process

June 8, 2011

Improving the value and efficiency of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting will require more collaboration between companies and researchers, according to NAEM's "Driving ESG Reporting Progress through Dialogue" report.

Andrew Winston to share strategies, inspiration at NAEM Forum

May 25, 2011

Thought-leading author Andrew Winston will speak at this fall's 19th annual EHS Management Forum in Tucson, Ariz., the Forum committee announced this week.

Local networking group launches in Minneapolis-St. Paul

May 24, 2011

Last week, more than 30 environmental, health and safety (EHS), and sustainability managers met in Minneapolis to discuss the formation of a new networking group to connect NAEM members in the Upper Midwest region.

NAEM welcomes new Member Services Coordinator

May 20, 2011

Introducing Briana Warner, NAEM's new Manager of Member Services and Administration.

Collaboration is key to successful external reporting

May 12, 2011

Companies need a strategy for responding to the growing number of external requests for environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, and experts say dialogue should be part of that strategy.

New content pages feature EHS best practices

May 12, 2011

Doing research on environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability management best practices just got easier, thanks to NAEM's new content portals, an online business tool.

Green Metrics that Matter survey open to broader membership

April 14, 2011

To identify the most relevant sustainability metrics for corporate leaders, NAEM this week invited EHS and sustainability decision-makers to complete the 'Green Metrics that Matter' survey

Registration opens for 2011 NAEM Forum

April 13, 2011

Registration opened this week for NAEM's 19th annual EHS Management Forum. Organized around the theme of "EHS and Sustainability Success in the New Economic Era,” this year's conference will focus on the strategies corporate leaders need to continue driving change.

Corporate leaders, stakeholders to discuss sustainability analytics

April 4, 2011

Which metrics best reflect a company's sustainability achievements? On May 4, investors, corporate leaders, sustainability raters and nongovernmental organizations will consider this question at the "Measuring Corporate Sustainability: Understanding the Metrics that Matter” event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Carol Singer Neuvelt to keynote MEC symposium

March 28, 2011

Carol Singer Neuvelt, Executive Director of NAEM has been selected as a keynote speaker for this year's Manufacturers Education Council's Sustainability and EHS symposium. The annual gathering of EHS professionals will be held on March 29 and 30 in Cincinnati. NAEM member Craig Liska, Environmental Manager at Verso Paper, will co-present at the event.

NAEM launches employee engagement tool

March 14, 2011

Today NAEM announced the launch of its Green Tips Guide, a tool for engaging employees around a company's sustainability efforts. Researched and designed by NAEM for use by EHS and sustainability leaders, the Guide outlines 10 areas where employees can take action to green their lives at home and at work.

"To pursue sustainability, companies need to get their employees involved,” said Carol Singer Neuvelt, Executive Director of NAEM. "From using less water and recycling to carpooling and composting, small steps can add up to a big difference. The Green Tips Guide is a useful resource for communicating the value of every employee's contribution to the overall business strategy.”

The Green Tips Guide is free to download as a PDF or may be customized with a company's message and information about its sustainability initiatives. For more information or to download NAEM's Green Tips Guide, visit http://greenguide.naem.org.

EHS and sustainability leaders gather to share data management strategies

March 1, 2011

With a growing interest in corporate environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability performance, companies are tracking more information than ever before. Today corporate EHS and sustainability leaders gathered in San Antonio to share data management strategies and explore software solutions at NAEM's 2011 EHS management information systems (MIS) conference.

NAEM launches 2011 EHS MIS survey

Jan. 28, 2011

Today NAEM announced the launch of its 2011 Management Information System (MIS) survey. The bi-annual survey of corporate environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability decision-makers provides a snapshot of the data management software category and helps practitioners benchmark their efforts against their peers.

New term kicks off for the NAEM Board

Jan. 18, 2011

A new term for the 2011-2012 NAEM Board of Directors kicked off this month with a meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Association's growth plan, governance and goals for the upcoming year.

NAEM and ISS Corporate Services launch strategic alliance

Jan. 7, 2011

Today NAEM, the premier association for EHS management and ISS Corporate Services, Inc. (ICS), a leading provider of corporate governance, compensation and sustainability services, announced a strategic alliance to provide an integrated approach to sustainability data management.

More than 500 EHS and Sustainability leaders convene for NAEM Forum

Oct. 21, 2010

NAEM welcomed more than 500 EHS and Sustainability leaders this year to the 18th Annual EHS Management Forum in Indianapolis. The three-day conference showcased the best practices in risk management, stakeholder engagement, EHS reporting and Metrics, and product stewardship.

Corporate EHS & Sustainability leaders to convene for 18th annual NAEM Forum

Oct. 13-15, 2010

Corporate leaders will gather this fall in Indianapolis for the 18th Annual EHS Management Forum, a three-day conference dedicated to showcasing the best practices in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), and Sustainability management.

NAEM showcases best practices in greenhouse gas management

Aug.10, 2010

At an NAEM Conference this month in Chicago, more than 120 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability professionals gathered to discuss leading-edge strategies in measuring, managing and reducing corporate greenhouse gas emissions.