EHS Function's Role In Enterprise Carbon Management
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Executive Summary
As the focus on ESG initiatives and climate-change related goals tighten into concrete action plans, EHS directors and managers are finding that their unique positions are putting them in the driver’s seat for their firms’ operations. The focus on carbon management and other ESG goals is impacting the responsibilities, knowledge requirements and budgets of their teams. The data collected through the Verdantix global corporate survey reinforce this shift in leadership, and is a good barometer for future developments. This report will assist directors and managers in better understanding the current and future landscapes of ESG initiatives and how they will affect their functions.EHS Initiatives Are An Increasing Presence In EHS Functions’ Responsibilities
Net Zero ESG Responsibilities Are Becoming A Key Driver In EHS Budgets
Figure 2. EHS Contribution To ESG Initiatives
Figure 3. Net Zero And ESG Influence On 2023 EHS Budgets
About the Authors
Nathan Goldstein
Senior Manager
Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...
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Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
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