The GreenTie Blog

Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management

Transforming Sustainability Principles Into Sustainable Products

By: NAEM Staff

April 30, 2012

For Johnson & Johnson, EHS reviews are embedded in the new product development process. Learn how the company's product stewardship transforms sustainability principles into sustainable products.

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- Lifecycle Assessment
- 2012
- Product Compliance
- Integrating Sustainability
- Innovation
- Green Chemistry
Engaging Employees Means Sparking Passion

By: Alex Pollock

April 24, 2012

One of the greatest leadership challenges we face continues to be the unlocking of human potential in our workplaces. “Organizations will never be fully capable until they are fully human”, proclaims Hamel.

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What We Can Learn From the Foxconn Factory Audit

By: Bruce Klafter

April 2, 2012

A 2012 Fair Labor Association audit of working conditions in a major electronics assembly plant in China turned up alarming conditions. Unfortunately, these issues are not limited to any one company or industry. What can we all learn from this experience?

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- Supply Chain
- Transparency
- Supplier Engagement
- Safety Culture
- Auditing
EHS MIS Selection: People, Process...and then Technology

By: Joanne Schroeder

March 30, 2012

Choosing the right EHS MIS starts long before vendor demos. Discover why people, processes, and clear requirements are the foundation of successful software selection.

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From Strong Relationships Comes Healthy EHS Culture

By: Stephen Evanoff

March 22, 2012

At a February meeting of my company’s environment, health and safety (EHS) leaders, a guest speaker reminded the group how important relationships are in effective EHS management. The following day, I picked up the Feb. 20, 2012, issue of Time magazine that featured a cover article on the science of animal friendships.

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- Safety Culture
- Compliance
- Leadership Skills
Measuring Change (and what Frank Zappa would say about it)

By: Walt Rostykus

March 9, 2012

Explore how organizations measure meaningful change, encouraging leaders to question assumptions, stay curious, and focus on real impact rather than relying on comfortable metrics that may not reflect true progress.

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How a New Design Revolution will Change Supply Chain Management

By: Howard Brown

February 6, 2012

A new design philosophy is transforming supply chains from linear, cost-focused systems into circular, sustainable networks driven by smarter product design and collaboration.

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