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The GreenTie Blog

Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management
  • 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
    Inside the 2011 Newsweek Green Rankings
    Joining us for this audience Q&A are experts from Trucost and Sustainalytics.
  • Ergonomic Success Requires Leadership

    By: Walt Rostykus
    September 15, 2011
    Ergonomic success depends on active leadership. Senior management must set expectations, provide resources, track progress, and enforce accountability to drive sustained workplace safety improvements.
  • Would you fire your boss?

    By: Alex Pollock
    July 20, 2011
    Would you fire your boss? It’s a provocative question that invites reflection on leadership effectiveness, trust, and whether managers truly earn their teams’ respect and commitment.
  • Making Room for Creative People in the Workplace

    By: Alex Pollock
    June 23, 2011
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    Learn about navigating the demand for creativity in the workplace amidst work environments that are suppressing "human flourishing".
  • Turning Environmental Metrics Inside Out

    By: Howard Brown
    June 13, 2011
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    I’ve been thinking about the enormous quantity of data that environmental, health and safety (EHS) managers have to collect in order to respond to environmental, social and governance (ESG) research surveys. I am convinced we are measuring the wrong things.
  • Cultivating a Culture of Green: An Interview with Andrew Winston

    By: NAEM Staff
    June 8, 2011
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    Consumers have continued to evolve and grow more ‘conflicted’ about purchases. Weather/climate-related events have exacerbated an already short supply of almost all basic commodities. The cost of doing business is rising. In short, this is an amazing opportunity to go green now.
  • How Did You Pick Your EMIS?

    By: Kelvin Roth
    May 12, 2011
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    This decision will not only make or break your department’s effectiveness, but will also greatly impact your staffing, budget, and ability to integrate with the rest of the business. In fact, it may set you on the right course to career success.
  • Best Practices for Selecting an EMIS

    By: Kelvin Roth Laura Murphy
    May 11, 2011
    Best Practices for Selecting an EMIS
    While many organizations invest significant time and money into EMIS systems, some are a lot more successful than others. Learn best practices to maximize your chances of success.