NAEM

06/05/2026

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 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...

06/05/2026

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

06/04/2026

🙋 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

05/29/2026

✨TOLEDO✨ Regional Event (Virtual & In-Person)

𝐏𝐅𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬
🗓️ Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕜 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST
📍 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (free to attend virtually or in-person)

PFAS has become a hot-button issue over the last several years, and trying to stay current on the latest developments often feels like drinking from a fire hose. However, understanding current regulatory requirements, rollbacks, and trends is crucial to planning for future use of PFAS-containing chemicals, their handling, and cleanup/remediation.

Join NAEM and Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to discuss anticipated RCRA corrective action and hazardous waste designation pathways for PFAS, plus how CWA regulations are being applied to PFAS, and more.

👉 Register for free today!

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05/26/2026

⌛ Last chance to register for Thursday’s free webinar!

Join AI thought-leaders for a discussion of key findings from NAEM’s new benchmark report, “The State of AI in EHS and Sustainability.” Explore how 100+ organizations are adopting AI, common deployment challenges, and how AI leadership presents a strategic business opportunity for EHS&S.

This webinar is free courtesy of our research partners 3E - Safer World, Benchmark Gensuite, Cority EHSQ Software, Haven, and VelocityEHS

Explore AI adoption across 100+ organizations, common deployment challenges, and AI leadership as a strategic business opportunity for EHS&S.

05/22/2026

🗓️ Join us virtually on June 10 for 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓26 | 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

📖 During the opening session, sustainability communication consultant Mike Hower will draw on research and real-world examples from his new book, 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, to explore how sustainability leaders can break the cycle of doubt—not just with better data, but with better stories.

View the full agenda at https://bit.ly/impact26-q2

05/13/2026

🏆 NAEM Excellence Awards Now Open

Join us in celebrating EHS and Sustainability management excellence by nominating a deserving colleague, client, consultant, or yourself for the 2026 Excellence Awards.

Nominations are being accepted now through July 17, 2026. Award recipients will be honored at FORUM26, being held October 12-14 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You do not need to be a member of NAEM to nominate or be nominated.

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

05/06/2026

NAEM’s WOMENLEAD26 conference provides a unique opportunity for women across the EHS and Sustainability profession to connect, share insights, and discuss challenges.

💪 Holistic performance coach Hilary Phelps will be leading the session, “Reclaiming Power Through Purpose.”

💡 In a world that applauds perfection, productivity, and performance, too many high-achieving women are silently struggling. Hilary will share how a season of struggle in her early forties revealed the one thing that changed everything.

🔎 Explore what it truly means to reclaim your voice, reset your nervous system, and rise on your own terms.

Learn more and register today at naem.org/womenlead26

05/05/2026

During this free webinar on May 28, AI thought-leaders will discuss key findings from NAEM’s new benchmark report, “The State of AI in EHS and Sustainability.”

Whether you’re just getting started with AI or ready to scale, this webinar will provide actionable insights to help you gain traction and overcome common roadblocks.

👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4euvnzE

Thank you to our research partners 3E - Safer World, Benchmark Gensuite, Cority EHSQ Software, Haven, and VelocityEHS

05/04/2026

NAEM Executive Director Carol Neuvelt and Deputy Director Virginia Hoekenga joined WOMENLEAD26 speaker Hilary Phelps at “Ladies Who Power Lunch” last Friday.

Hilary was the moderator for the Next ChaptHer event, which was focused on stress management for high-performing women.

To learn more about Hilary and her upcoming session at WOMENLEAD26, visit naem.org/womenlead26