Strategic Focus: Upskilling The Future EHS Professional
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Executive Summary
Over the last three years, Verdantix has witnessed the corporate EHS function expand in scope and pivot away from traditional management approaches. Technology advancements, evolving safety practices, sustainability scrutiny and an increasing focus on total worker health are just some of the factors that are shaping the future EHS function. This report aims to assist corporate EHS leaders in upskilling their team members to perform effectively in the modern EHS function – and beyond. It details the trends impacting the future of EHS, the key competencies required of future EHS practitioners and the digital tools that can help EHS functions as they seek to upskill their team members.EHS priorities will change as the function becomes more intertwined with the wider business
Technology advancement is changing EHS best practices
Upskilling the EHS professional for success
Driving future value within EHS requires a new palette of competencies
Tools to support EHS training and skills development
Figure 2. Examples of key skills for the future EHS professional, by seniority level
About the Authors
Tom Brown
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Tom is a Senior Consultant in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, where his focus is on delivering client solutions for EHS and sustainability digitization. Tom joined V...
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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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