Moderator:
John Fischer, Director Corporate EHS and Env Strategy, Duke Energy
Panelists
Chris Palazzo, EHS Product Marketing Director, HSI
Eric Richter, Director of Facilities, Safety and Compliance, FST Logistics
In today’s corporate landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives are becoming increasingly crucial for long-term success and reputation. For senior health and safety directors, integrating these initiatives with health and safety goals presents both opportunities and challenges.
This panel discussion will explore the intersection of sustainability and workplace safety, offering insights into how organizations can align their ESG strategies with their health and safety objectives to create a holistic approach to corporate responsibility and risk management.
Key Takeaways Include:
- Explore how environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance standards influence workplace safety and employee well-being.
- Best practices for incorporating ESG principles into health and safety policies and procedures.
- Examine the benefits of integrating ESG with health and safety, including improved employee morale, enhanced corporate reputation, and better risk management.
- Identify common challenges faced by health and safety directors when aligning ESG initiatives with safety goals.
- The  importance of metrics and reporting in demonstrating the impact of ESG initiatives on health and safety.
- Guidance on how to effectively measure and communicate progress to stakeholders, including employees, investors, and regulatory bodies.
- Emerging trends in sustainability and their implications for health and safety practices.
