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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
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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.
  • Maybe a Village is Not the Answer

    By: Dick Pastor
    November 16, 2011
    The idea that “it takes a village” suggests shared responsibility, but in practice collective solutions can diffuse accountability. Effective EHS leadership often requires clear ownership, defined roles, and decisive action rather than relying on broad, loosely shared responsibility.
  • Inside the 2011 Newsweek Green Rankings

    By: NAEM Staff
    October 27, 2011
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    Joining us for this audience Q&A are experts from Trucost and Sustainalytics.