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Rethinking the Value of Life Cycle Assessments
BlogWe have spent decades getting better at calculating the environmental impact of products. Now we need to ask an uncomfortable question: What if the LCA report isn't actually the thing that matters? -
Proactive Safety: Leading vs. Lagging Indicators
BlogWhen it comes to safety, the EHS profession has historically focused on lagging indicators like total recordable incident rate (TRIR). However, lagging indicators aren’t moving the needle on improving safety. -
The New Era of Product Compliance
BlogProduct compliance has quietly moved from a back-office checklist to a front-line business risk. Ten years ago, a company could treat chemical and product regulations as a slow-moving backdrop—a few big regulatory frameworks updated every few years, managed by a small team of specialists. That world is gone. -
Forces and Opportunities Shaping EHS and Sustainability
BlogAs we start looking ahead to 2027, there are several key factors impacting the EHS&S function. Each one is pulling in a different direction and presents unique challenges and opportunities. -
Proactive Product Stewardship is a Business Imperative
BlogOne of the most significant challenges organizations face is replacing chemicals identified as emerging risk while preserving product functionality, reliability, and safety. -
How to Stay Ahead of Emerging EHS&S Regulations
BlogEHS&S teams are receiving an enormous amount of information about regulatory updates and expectations. This information overload can make it difficult to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. -
Integrating Siloed Data and Disconnected Systems
BlogWith regulatory agencies increasingly requiring companies to keep digital audit logs and provide access to web-based corporate data that is structured, accessible, and easily traceable, siloed data remains one of the biggest challenges companies are facing. -
Where Your Waste Compliance Chain Actually Breaks
BlogHazardous waste compliance doesn't end when waste leaves your facility. Learn where gaps in tracking, vendor data, and chain-of-custody visibility can create long-term regulatory and liability risks—and how to identify them before an inspection does. -
Recognizing the Next Generation of EHS&S Leaders
BlogEntrepreneur Dave Rath has seen a lot of change in EHS and Sustainability over the past 25 years. As new technologies, regulations, and demands continue to shape the profession, he knows one thing will remain the same: the best investment you can make is in people. -
A Letter from NAEM’s Executive Director
BlogIt is with gratitude, pride, and bittersweetness that I share the news of my retirement as Executive Director of NAEM, effective at the end of this year. While this decision was not easy, I know the time is right for NAEM to transition to new leadership. -
NAEM’s Executive Director is Retiring
BlogAfter more than 30 years of distinguished service, Carol Singer Neuvelt has made the decision to retire at the end of this year. Her leadership has shaped NAEM into the strong, respected community it is today—one grounded in connection, professional excellence, and meaningful impact across the EHS and Sustainability field. -
Where Talent Turns Sustainability into Action
Blog SponsoredFor many sustainability professionals, the work can feel abstract. After all, a lot of it is anchored in reporting frameworks, long-term targets, and incremental progress. While these elements are critical, they can also create distance between intention and impact. But across the industrial Midwest, sustainability is increasingly defined by something more immediate: execution. -
Using Digital EHS&S Tools to Increase Workforce Engagement
BlogThe linkage between an engaged workforce and EHS&S performance is not a soft management theory; it’s a statistically proven driver of enterprise resilience. Research from Gallup, McKinsey, and others shows that engagement acts as a multiplier for safety, compliance, and strategy execution. Unfortunately, many companies are facing eroding workforce engagement. -
Leveraging Analytics and AI to Drive More Sustainable Outcomes
BlogThe complexity of today's global supply chains and product portfolios has far outpaced the capabilities of traditional data management and reporting tools. AI-powered platforms are emerging as a critical enabler to connect disparate data sources, surface hidden sustainability insights, and embed green criteria directly into core business decision-making. -
AI in EHS&S: Seismic Shifts and Untapped Opportunities
BlogAI has crossed a threshold. It can now do something that was impossible even three years ago: shift compliance from a reactive function (did we file on time?) to a predictive one (where are we likely to fail, and when?). For EHS teams already stretched thin, this shift isn't just an innovation story, it’s about succeeding into the future. -
The Power of Community in an Era of Disruption
BlogIn 2026, we once again find ourselves at a moment of tremendous challenge and tremendous opportunity — balancing traditional compliance and safety duties with strategic responsibilities like digital transformation, climate resilience, and culture-building — making our roles broader and more complex than ever. -
Tier II Reporting: Why It Matters and How Teams Can Keep It Manageable
Blog SponsoredTier II reporting doesn’t have to be a yearly scramble. This post explains why the rule exists, what makes it complex, and how environmental teams can manage the process with clarity and confidence. If you want clearer requirements, fewer surprises, and a more predictable reporting season, this is the place to start. -
Beyond the Rearview: Building a Future View of Safety With Leading Indicators
Blog SponsoredDiscover how to evolve from backward-looking metrics to forward-looking risk prevention, guided by insights from Sika’s Head of Global EHS. -
Expertise Meets Innovation: The Future of Safety Training is Still Human
BlogToday’s workforce is younger, more diverse, more mobile, and often less experienced. They’re tech-savvy but attention-poor. They’re not going to absorb anything from a two-hour slideshow built in 2007. They need hands-on experience. Real mentorship. -
How We’re Navigating Change (and Helping Others Do the Same)
BlogThe landscape of EHS&S is evolving rapidly. EHS&S professionals are navigating a wave of regulatory shifts—from the expansion of PFAS oversight to the redefining of chemical recycling rules to making ESG disclosures.
