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The GreenTie Blog

Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • When it Comes to ESG Metrics, Materiality Matters

    By: NAEM Staff
    April 27, 2011
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    Right now, there’s a feeling that much of disclosure goes into a black hole. And there’s little transparency, rigor or consistently in how sustainability performance is measured.
  • Throwing Away the Dumpster: How Burt's Bees Achieved Zero Waste to Landfill

    By: NAEM Staff
    November 22, 2010
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    In 2007, Burt's Bees set out to achieve zero waste status by 2020. Three years in, the company has achieved zero waste to landfill and reduced its waste stream from 344 tons to 66 tons.