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Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management
  • The Most Important Weapon in the Sustainability Toolbox

    By: Bruce Klafter
    May 23, 2012
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    What is the most important skill sustainability professionals need to do their job? An understanding of lifecycle analysis? The ability to calculate a greenhouse gas inventory? A command of climate science?
  • Aligning Sustainability Goals, Vocabulary

    By: Sandy Nessing
    May 21, 2012
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    The first was that suppliers and utilities are in agreement that sustainability is a bottom line business issue. Suppliers and utilities said that if making changes to business practices improves their return on investment, they wouldn’t hesitate to do it. The second theme was the need for more consistency around the definition of sustainability.
  • Transforming Sustainability Principles Into Sustainable Products

    By: NAEM Staff
    April 30, 2012
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    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.
  • Engaging Employees Means Sparking Passion

    By: Alex Pollock
    April 24, 2012
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    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.
  • What We Can Learn From the Foxconn Factory Audit

    By: Bruce Klafter
    April 2, 2012
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    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?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Signs of a Strong EHS Culture

    By: Stephen Evanoff
    November 29, 2011
    A strong EHS culture is defined by visible leadership commitment, shared accountability, and integration into daily operations, where employees are engaged, well-trained, and consistently prioritize safety and environmental responsibility as a core value.