Sustainable Careers

摘要

George Carpenter, director, corporate sus- tainable development, Procter & Gamble, said it best: "EHS is a maturing field with processes and management systems that are well understood. In many cases, EHS measurements have been systematized to the degree that it is part of the daily work integrated into routine plant operations like many other aspects of business." Note that George does not even have the word "environment" in his title. All of the dynamics identified in this article are well underway. The bottom line is that if you view your EHS career as a continuum of traditional roles and responsibilities, you are doomed to be constantly look- ing over you shoulder for the next cutback and griping about the poor pay and lack of recognition. Those who prepare for these emerging dynamics will be in far greater control of their own destiny. Indeed, if one or more triggering events occur, they may see themselves thrust into prominence. How do you go about positioning yourself for these changes? I'll provide guidance in part three of this series on careers if I receive sufficient reader interest. These are the worst of times for EHS professionals, but they are also the best of times for those who are willing to change.