The GreenTie Blog

What are the seven qualities that you most look for in a leader, someone whose direction you would willingly follow?

Today, corporate sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” set of ad hoc programs that companies implement because it is the right thing to do. Leading companies know that having a comprehensive and thoughtful strategy to manage ESG issues is a baseline necessity to operate.

Nancy Sutley, former Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and a chief architect of President Obama's 2013 Climate Action Plan, shares early career lessons, how to lead change, and how to get stakeholders of different perspectives to align around the same goal.

Getting to know others really well — yes, those that aren’t EHS&S professionals — is a way to widen the circle and invite them in.

"Very powerful advice that still resonates with me today: Lift others up as you are advancing yourself. While this is one of the strategies of how I got to where I am today...there are three other lessons I’ve learned that are key to advancing your career and that of others."

Why do companies still tolerate having so few "engaged" employees? An element of a "strong culture," a sustainable culture, must be flourishing people.

EHS&S professionals are talented, passionate people who bring a lot of great ideas to the table. But even the best and most-needed improvements are still a change.

"Be prepared: I think you’re going to see some of the best keynotes we’ve ever had at the Forum," says Paul Robbertz, Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety at Danone North America.

Janet Evans, Manager of Process Safety at CF Industries and 2018 NAEM Excellence Award winner, reflects on what it means to be a leader and what it means to be recognized as one.

Building a strong network of contacts can open doors to new opportunities. So, make sure you take control of your network, as well as proactively work on strengthening your connections and nurturing your relationships.