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As an EHS&S professional, you know the value of feeling appreciated at work. Don't let a meaningful contributor in your organization go unnoticed. Nominate a deserving coworker, colleague, or client for the 2026 NAEM Excellence Awards by July 17, 2026: https://bit.ly/3PGQpRz

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Water-related risks are escalating worldwide, and companies are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible water stewardship. However, fragmented data, diverse geographies, varying asset ownership, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks often hinder transparency, measurement, and governance, making reporting across a global footprint difficult.

Join this webinar with Apex Companies, LLC to explore real strategies used by Block to align its global operations with recognized standards, close data gaps, and transform water measurement into effective risk governance, plus key lessons learned along the way.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4468fB4

⚡ Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us July 28-30 in Austin, TX for WOMENLEAD26, the only conference tailored to the unique perspectives and needs of women working in EHS and Sustainability.

💪 Become a more impactful, resilient, and authentic leader while also connecting with some of the most influential and successful women in the field.

⏳ The early bird discount ends this Friday, June 12. Register today to lock in your spot and up to $300 in savings: https://bit.ly/4vJKVF3

💭 Sustainability work can sometimes feel abstract. After all, a lot of it is anchored in reporting frameworks, long-term targets, and incremental progress. While these elements are critical, they can also create distance between intention and impact.

☑️ But across the industrial Midwest, particularly in regions where manufacturing and production remain economic cornerstones, sustainability is increasingly defined by something more immediate: ex*****on.

💡 In a new post on NAEM’s GreenTie blog, Reworld Waste shares five essential lessons for those working to advance sustainability within their organizations.

Where Talent Turns Sustainability into Action Where Talent Turns Sustainability into Action Reworld June 4, 2026 Sponsored by: Reworld For many sustainability professionals, the work can feel abstract. After all, a lot of it is anchored in reporting frameworks, long-term targets, and incremental progress. While these elements are critical, they...

Have you built support for a new EHS & Sustainability initiative? Developed your team? Improved performance? Advanced sustainability goals? Navigated a difficult challenge? If so, consider being a speaker at FORUM26. Learn more about the benefits of being a speaker, the topics on this year’s agenda, and how to get in touch here: https://bit.ly/4egDONa

Does trying to stay current on the latest PFAS developments feel like drinking from a fire hose? If so, attend our Toledo Regional Event (virtually or in-person) on June 23 for a discussion of current PFAS regulatory requirements, rollbacks, and trends.

𝐏𝐅𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬
🗓️ Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕜 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST
📍 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
🥞 Continental breakfast included

This event is free to attend, but requires registration in advance.

Toledo Regional Event - June 2026 - PFAS Regulatory Changes & Rollbacks Your NAEM experience is guaranteed to deliver value or we’ll make it right.NAEM takes your privacy very seriously — here’s our privacy policy. We use cookies on our website to personalize your experience; by continuing to use the site, you agree to their use.

Join us virtually on Wednesday for 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓26: 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Here’s a preview of the program:

📖 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
Drawing on research and real-world examples from his new book, 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, Mike Hower will share how sustainability creates measurable business value across six drivers, and how to translate that value into narratives that win leadership buy-in, secure budget, and move stakeholders to act.

🎯 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬
Senior sustainability leaders will discuss what “revamping” looks like in practice—where they are forging ahead, where they are shifting goals and timelines, and how they are maintaining stakeholder credibility along the way.

Register today!

IMPACT26 Q2 | Sustainability Impact Series Join our quarterly virtual sustainability series for in-the-know speakers engaging in dynamic discussions and benchmarking on operational sustainability issues and topics.

After more than 30 years of extraordinary leadership and service, NAEM’s Executive Director, Carol Singer Neuvelt, has made the decision to retire at the end of this year.

Click below to read the full announcement from NAEM Board Chair Nicole Wilkinson, as well as a letter from Carol reflecting on what she calls “the most rewarding experience of my professional life.”

We look forward to celebrating Carol’s remarkable contributions and the vibrant community she has helped build.

NAEM’s Executive Director is Retiring NAEM’s Executive Director is Retiring Nicole Wilkinson June 5, 2026 After more than 30 years of distinguished service, NAEM's Executive Director, Carol Singer Neuvelt, has made the decision to retire at the end of this year. Her leadership has shaped NAEM into the strong, respected community it is...

Check out the tracks and session topics for FORUM26!

This year's sessions are focused on meeting evolving demands from customers and regulators, growing your people and your programs, advancing safety, harnessing the power of new technology, and managing risk.

You’ll leave with peer-tested wisdom you can put to use immediately, empowering you to drive impactful change. Join us Oct. 12-15 in Minneapolis!

👉 View the full program-at-a-glance at https://bit.ly/3PIKD23

🙋 No one understands the challenges and rewards of working in EHS and Sustainability better than fellow professionals in the field.

Amid constant change and new challenges, it’s more important than ever to recognize the people who make our workplaces and our world healthier, safer, and more sustainable.

🏆 Show a deserving colleague or client how much you appreciate their contributions by nominating them for the 2026 NAEM Excellence Awards.

The nomination process is open to everyone. You do not need to be a member of NAEM to nominate or be nominated.

👉 Learn more at https://bit.ly/3PGQpRz