Member Drop-Ins
Monthly Discussions on Timely TopicsAn Exclusive, Free Benefit for Members
Share Insights and Ask Questions on EHS&S Pressing Issues
Share Insights and Ask Questions on EHS&S Pressing IssuesNAEM's individual and corporate members are invited to join our virtual Drop-Ins for “just-in-time” knowledge sharing with your peers.
You will gain insights and create connections with other NAEM members on a monthly basis. To ensure the discussions are relevant, Drop-In topics are selected and facilitated by an NAEM member and set one month in advance. In addition to our dynamic agenda, we offer simple registration. Just “drop in” as your schedule permits. Drop-Ins are typically conducted on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Next Drop-In
Thursday May 16, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. EasternTopic: Identifying your PFAS Approach
David Ocamb
David Ocamb is the Director, Global Environmental Programs on Trane Technologies’ Supply Chain and Operational Services Enterprise Team. In this role, David is responsible for the environmental management and sustainability policies and procedures for the global industrial supply chain. David focuses on proactive environmental compliance management systems, business risks mitigation measures, and direct and indirect improvements for the Company’s sustainability footprint. With his 35+ years of experience, he is the subject matter expert for environmental laws and regulation effecting company operations globally. David provides technical oversight of methods to characterize the supply chain environmental performance metrics and sustainability improvement projects. David further works to improve and operationalize compliance systems. In addition, he engages and mentors junior colleagues to develop their knowledge and expertise to serve as future environmental compliance and sustainability leaders. David serves a key role supporting Trane Technologies internal and external ESG reporting. David is a member of Trane Technologies’ LGBTA Employee Resource Group. He also serves as a Regent on the National Association for EHS&S Management (NAEM) and participates on with the Water Stewardship Alliance.
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Future Topic Ideas
Contact [programs at naem dot org]. For information on Regent drop-in calls, please contact [membership at naem dot org].Past topics include:
- Creating a Climate Transition Action Plan
- Preparing for SEC climate rules
- Zero Waste initiatives
- Responding to vaccine mandate, mask policies, & return to office plans
- Change management and talent management
- ESG Reporting, Training and Performance
- Developing an internal EHS marketing plan
- Temperature Screening Methods
- Timelines for Developing Vaccine Policies
- Expectation for When Employees Return to Work in Person
- Impact of Vaccinations on Remote Work Policies
- Corporate Travel Policies in 2021
- Virtual Auditing: Lessons learned in 2020 and looking forward to 2021
- Second Wave Policies
- COVID Vaccination Policies
- Permanent Policy Changes
- Prepping for Flu Season
- Return-to-Work Policies
- Mask Policies
- Virtual Auditing and Virtual Inspections
- The New EHS Normal
- Lessons Learned in the Past 6 Months
- Virtual Inspections
- Building an EHS Scorecard to Drive Results
- New Horizons in Virtual Training
- Advancing & Navigating EHS Culture & Change
Recent facilitators:
- Melissa Tominack, Senior Sustainability Coordinator; American Electric Power Co. Inc.
- Chris Herrmann, Director of Environmental Health & Safety; Carlex Glass Co.
- Marc Juaire, Corporate Director of Environmental, Health & Safety; Liberty Diversified International Inc.
- Marty Stern, Global Director; Colgate-Palmolive Co.
- Amanda Beno, Senior Specialist Environmental Compliance and Sustainability; MSC Industrial Supply
- Charles Malaniak, Corporate Environmental Compliance Manager; Wakefern Food Corp.
- Julie Brautigam, Senior Global EHS Leader; Hollister Inc.
- Lesley Clarke, Manager, Environmental Performance; Walker Industries Inc.
- Marc Juaire, Corporate Director of Environmental, Health & Safety; Liberty Diversified International
- Charles Malaniak, Corporate Environmental Compliance Manager; Wakefern Food Corp.
- Annette Russo, EHS&S Professional and Coach
- Adrian Salazar, EHS&S Specialist; Acme Brick Co.
- Kara Udarbe, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager; PepsiCo Inc.
- Fawn Bergen, Global Sustainability Director; Intel Corp.
- James Candiloro, Health and Safety Manager; New York Power Authority
- Daniel Paciello, Director, Environmental Health and Safety; New York Power Authority