Leading industry experts share insights on trends in safety and sustainability and highlight the critical link between EHS and ESG
LIMERICK, Ireland--BUSINESS WIRE--
Health and safety have risen to the top of corporate risk tables, with C-suite executives increasingly concerned about the mental and physical impact of their operations on employees and communities, according to the latest AMCS Safety Management and Sustainability Trends report. First published in 2019 by Quentic (now part of AMCS), the report features deep analysis from industry experts, and uncovers key trends and practical tips on technology, risk mitigation, employee engagement, and compliance.
AMCS, the market leader in Performance Sustainability, worked with thirteen global experts to provide essential insights into the evolving landscape of EHS, ESG and sustainability.
Experts also highlight that digitalization, AI, and data-driven decision-making are transforming EHS management, with IoT devices, sensors, and wearables enabling proactive safety measures. In addition, safety management and sustainability are closely linked, prompting organizations to integrate these areas holistically, aligning daily operations with broader sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Key findings from the report include:
- Health and safety have risen to the top of corporate risk tables, with C-suite executives increasingly concerned about the mental and physical impact of their operations on employees and communities.
- Digitalization, AI, and data-driven decision-making are transforming EHS management, with IoT devices, sensors, and wearables enabling proactive safety measures.
- Regulatory compliance and risk management remain crucial as countries tighten regulations on environmental protection, hazardous chemicals, and worker safety.
- Sustainability remains a key differentiator for businesses in an increasingly competitive and regulatory environment.
- There is an essential connection between safety management and sustainability. This integration is driving organizations to address these areas in a more holistic manner, aligning day-to-day operations with broader sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
"Sustainability is not just about reporting disclosures," said Mary Foley, Expert Services Strategy Director at Enhesa and Forbes Contributor. "Companies that solely focus their ESG efforts on reporting are missing crucial aspects and opportunities by not integrating and embedding sustainability into all of their business processes. Reporting should be the outcome of the company's sustainability driven improvements and performance, not an end in itself."
"This report brings to light the vital importance of adopting an integrated approach to safety management and sustainability strategies," said Florian Lichtwald, Operating Partner ESG and EHS at AMCS. "As global trade dynamics shift and pressures intensify across the industrial sector, digitizing core processes like EHS is essential for maintaining resilience and competitiveness. Organizations that embed safety and sustainability into their digital strategies will be better positioned to manage disruptions, safeguard their workforce, and deliver long-term value across the entire value chain."
The report serves as a valuable resource for organizations striving to align their operations with regulations while maximising positive impacts for their personnel, the environment, and overall business outcomes.
AMCS recognizes that business growth is tied to sustainability performance. The company develops Safety (EHS) and Sustainability (ESG) solutions that achieve compliance while turning operational, environmental, and safety insights into higher profits, safer workspaces, and reduced carbon footprint. In this way, Performance Sustainability helps organizations deliver a climate action plan and foster a stronger safety culture while reducing operational and financial risks. With AMCS, businesses can set a sustainability and safety baseline, monitor their progress, build data-driven strategies, embed org-wide automation, and make profit-driving business decisions.
