Strategic Focus: Five Key Takeaways From The Verdantix Safety Council
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Executive Summary
On November 25, 2025, Verdantix convened its Safety Council Roundtable, bringing together leading EHS professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping safety strategies. This report details five critical insights from those discussions, highlighting the growing role of AI in safety programmes, the complexity of regulatory compliance, the value of trust between safety professionals, the need for workforce upskilling, and the importance of cross-industry collaboration. These takeaways provide actionable guidance for EHS leaders seeking to strengthen their strategies and drive meaningful transformation.About the Authors
Brittany Sayers
Senior Analyst
Brittany is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in EHSQ software and emerging technologies. She leverages her EHS practitioner experience in EHS data analysis and unde...
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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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