The New Era of Risk Management: From Compliance to Resilience

The New Era of Risk Management: From Compliance to Resilience

Episode 3 of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 focuses on the transformation of risk management in a rapidly changing global environment. The discussion highlights how modern risks now spread faster than ever through interconnected supply chains, social media, workforce pressures, and geopolitical instability.  The episode also explores how organisations are using leading indicators, management systems, and predictive approaches to identify operational risks earlier, while integrating EHS considerations into due diligence, procurement, sustainability, and organisational change processes. Ultimately, the episode underscores that resilience depends on organisations proactively understanding risk, improving communication, and embedding risk management into every level of business decision-making. Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more. *** Guest quotes: Alizabeth Smith: “The risk they hadn’t controlled, the risk they hadn’t looked at, was cultural.” Alizabeth Smith: “If you don’t deal with communication and consistency, people start believing the program will change in six months anyway.” *** Timestamps: * 00:00:00 – Introduction to cultural risk management  * 00:00:33 – Case study: when strong systems still failed  * 00:01:25 – Identifying cultural breakdowns and lack of trust  * 00:02:46 – Communication silos in large organisations  * 00:03:55 – Building a global risk register and consistent controls  * 00:05:00 – Why onboarding and training often fall short  * 00:06:09 – Wearables, micro-training, and new approaches to engagement  * 00:07:27 – Executive incentives and unintended reporting behaviours  * 00:09:39 – Leading indicators versus lagging indicators  * 00:11:44 – Case study: transforming culture in a global manufacturing company  * 00:15:04 – Developing future EHS leadership internally  * 00:15:51 – Closing reflections  Sponsor Copy Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more. Produced by Madcontent.co.nz *** Links  https://Inogenalliance.com/resources https://Inogenalliance.com/podcast Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-knoke-27587a7 Alizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizabeth-aramowicz-smith-61618615/ Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-trim-51637831/

The Hidden Impact of 6PPD: What Salmon Are Telling Us

In this bonus episode of Rethinking EHS, Beatrice Bizzaro and Ivy Liu take a deeper dive into the environmental consequences of 6PPD-quinone, focusing on its devastating effects on coho salmon. As a keystone and indicator species, coho salmon play a critical role in ecosystem health and provide an early warning signal for water pollution. The episode explains how 6PPD, a widely used tire additive, reacts with ozone to form a highly toxic byproduct that enters waterways through stormwater runoff. This has led to acute and often rapid mortality events in salmon populations, particularly in urban streams, with significant ecological, cultural, and economic implications. Ultimately, the episode underscores the urgent need for improved stormwater management, stronger regulatory action, and the development of safer chemical alternatives. It calls on organisations and regulators to take proactive steps to reduce pollutant release and better protect aquatic ecosystems.  ----- Timestamps: 00:06 – Introduction & episode overview 00:43 – Why coho salmon are key indicator species 03:28 – How 6PPD enters waterways 05:04 – Why research is concentrated in the Pacific Northwest 06:09 – Key takeaways and urgency for action 07:28 – Salmon life cycle and vulnerability 09:25 – “Canary in the coal mine” explained 11:45 – Closing reflections ----- Sponsor: Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more.  ----- Links https://www.Inogenalliance.com/resources  https://www.Inogenalliance.com/podcast  Beatrice on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-bizzaro/ Ivy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivy-liu-p-geo-qpra-4a797520/ Produced by https://www.madcontent.co.nz Transcript 1 00:00:06,100 --> 00:00:12,000 Beatrice: Hello everyone and welcome to Season 3 of Rethinking.   2 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:20,000 Beatrice: The EHS Global Goals, Local Delivery and Inogen Alliance podcast.   3 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:28,000 Beatrice: My name is Beatrice Designer, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy,   4 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:32,200 Beatrice: and your host for today’s bonus episode.   5 00:00:32,230 --> 00:00:43,140 Beatrice: I’m joined by Ivy from Terrapex. Thanks for being here again, Ivy.   6 00:00:43,190 --> 00:00:55,200 Beatrice: Why is coho salmon used as an early warning indicator?   7 00:00:55,220 --> 00:01:07,150 Ivy: Coho salmon are extremely sensitive.   8 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:14,010 Ivy: It helps to view them in the broader Pacific Northwest salmon context.   9 00:01:14,030 --> 00:01:26,000 Ivy: They’re among the most affected species by 6PPD-quinone contamination.   10 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:38,000 Ivy: Salmon are vital to ecosystems — as predators, prey, and nutrient recyclers.   11 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:50,000 Ivy: They also act as indicator species, reflecting overall water quality.   12 00:01:50,220 --> 00:02:05,000 Ivy: Coho salmon are especially useful indicators because their response is acute and repeatable.   13 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:21,110 Ivy: This makes them key for identifying urban runoff contamination.   14 00:02:21,130 --> 00:02:28,190 Ivy: 6PPD-quinone has been recognised as a global contaminant since 2023.   15 00:03:28,210 --> 00:03:36,000 Beatrice: How does it enter surface water?   16 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:44,080 Ivy: It comes from 6PPD, a chemical used in car tyres.   17 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:56,140 Ivy: When tyres wear down, particles react with ozone.   18 00:03:56,140 --> 00:04:05,000 Ivy: This creates the toxic byproduct, 6PPD-quinone.   19 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:16,000 Beatrice: Why did research start in the Pacific Northwest?   20 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:30,000 Ivy: Because coho salmon are native there, and mass die-offs were highly visible.   21 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:51,000 Ivy: That triggered strong local research efforts across universities and institutions.   22 00:05:51,020 --> 00:06:03,000 Beatrice: What’s the key takeaway from your work?   23 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:20,000 Ivy: The chemical is highly toxic and shouldn’t be taken lightly.   24 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:34,000 Ivy: We urgently need safer alternatives and better stormwater management.   25 00:07:16,180 --> 00:07:28,140 Beatrice: Why are salmon especially vulnerable?   26 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:42,000 Ivy: They are anadromous — moving between ocean and freshwater.   27 00:07:42,000 --> 00:08:03,060 Ivy: This exposes them to risks across multiple environments.   28 00:08:03,080 --> 00:08:20,000 Ivy: They hatch in streams, move through estuaries, then mature in the ocean.   29 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:41,000 Ivy: Finally, they return to freshwater to spawn — often in urban areas.   30 00:09:25,060 --> 00:09:35,060 Beatrice: What does “canary in the coal mine” mean?   31 00:09:35,080 --> 00:09:50,000 Ivy: They signal broader water quality issues caused by urban runoff.   32 00:09:50,000 --> 00:10:07,230 Ivy: Their response is rapid and often lethal.   33 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:27,160 Ivy: Mortality can reach 60–90%, sometimes within 90 minutes.   34 00:10:27,180 --> 00:10:44,000 Ivy: Even at extremely low concentrations.   35 00:11:02,110 --> 00:11:20,000 Ivy: This makes them powerful indicators of broader environmental contamination.   36 00:11:45,010 --> 00:11:47,230 Beatrice: Thank you, Ivy.   37 00:11:48,000 --> 00:12:05,000 Beatrice: Thanks for listening. Follow the podcast on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn and Apple.   38 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:30,000 Beatrice: Until next time, thank you for being part of this community.

From PFAS to Microplastics: The Rising Challenge of Emerging Contaminants

Episode 2 of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 focuses on the rapid rise of emerging contaminants and their impact on environmental and human health. Advances in scientific research are revealing hidden risks from widely used chemicals, bringing emerging contaminants like 6PPD into focus as they transform into harmful byproducts, while growing public awareness, especially around PFAS “forever chemicals”, is accelerating regulatory and scientific action, with microplastics quickly gaining similar attention.  At the same time, organisations face challenges navigating fragmented and evolving regulations, particularly in the US, making risk management complex.  Ultimately, the episode underscores the need for organisations to proactively understand and manage their risks now, while individuals can contribute by reducing their everyday environmental impact. *** Guest quotes: Ivy Ng: “Advances in science are revealing previously unknown threats to the environment and human health.”  Jack Sheldon: “There’s a lot to build on. We have a baseline of information, but still many unknowns when dealing with emerging contaminants.” *** Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction & overview of emerging contaminants  00:01:27 – What are emerging contaminants?  00:04:05 – Deep dive into 6PPD and its environmental impact  00:08:34 – PFAS vs microplastics: public awareness and regulation  00:12:10 – Human health risks and uncertainties  00:13:24 – How organisations are responding to PFAS  00:18:17 – Solutions: stormwater management and treatment systems  00:21:34 – Future outlook for PFAS and emerging contaminants  00:23:48 – Safer alternatives and regulatory developments  00:28:37 – Key actions for organisations and individuals  00:31:23 – Closing reflections  *** Sponsor  Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit https://www.inogenalliance.com to learn more.  Produced by Madcontent.co.nz Links  https://www.Inogenalliance.com/resources https://www.Inogenalliance.com/podcast Beatrice on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-bizzaro/ Ivy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivy-liu-p-geo-qpra-4a797520/ Jack on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-sheldon-680a941a/

The Future of EHS: Growth, Risk & Global Trends

In this bonus episode of Rethinking EHS, Angelique Dixon talks with Ross Griffiths, Managing Director of Environment Analyst, to unpack the key forces shaping the global environmental consulting and EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) sector. The conversation dives into evolving ESG trends, where the focus is moving from intent to measurable business value, as well as the rising demand for energy solutions, digital transformation, and the accelerating growth of EHS services. With insights across regions the episode highlights how environmental and EHS challenges are now core business priorities. -------------  Time Stamps  00:00 - Intro 00:40 - What is Environment Analyst?  02:45 - 54% Industry Growth – Why It Matters  03:35 - From Climate Momentum to Uncertainty  05:10 - ESG Isn’t Dead – It’s Evolving  06:20 - Energy Costs Are Reshaping Everything  07:15 - Why ROI Matters More Than Ever  10:05 - EHS Is the Fastest Growing Segment  19:45 - This Is a Business Problem, Not Political -------------  Sponsor  Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/podcast to learn more.  -------------  Links  https://www.Inogenalliance.com/resources  https://www.Inogenalliance.com/podcast  Angie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquedickson Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrgriffiths/  Produced by https://www.madcontent.co.nz

25 Years of Impact: The Power of Global Collaboration in EHS

Episode 1 of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 reflects on 25 years of the Inogen Alliance, highlighting how its success has been built on connecting global organisations with deep local expertise to tackle complex environmental, health, safety, and sustainability challenges.  The discussion underscores key lessons for organisations: prioritise local knowledge, embrace technology, and foster strong partnerships to deliver meaningful, scalable impact, ultimately demonstrating that sustainable progress depends on aligning global ambition with on-the-ground realities. -------------- 00:00 – Intro  00:03 – Opening & Series Introduction  01:13 – Setting the Scene: Topics & Guests  01:43 – The Origin Story: Why the Alliance Was Created  03:15 – Rising Complexity: Regulation & Local Expertise  05:43 – Why an Alliance Model (Not Expansion)?  07:21 – Evolution Over 25 Years  09:49 – Key Moments: When the Model Proved Itself  16:32 – The Present: Strategy, Purpose & Growth  22:09 – The Future: Risk, Uncertainty & Opportunity  31:52 – Advice & Closing Reflections  -------------  Sponsor  Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/podcast to learn more. -------------  Links  https://www.Inogenalliance.com/resources https://www.Inogenalliance.com/podcast Angelique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquedickson Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ferguson-1a40b511 Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-knoke-27587a7 Produced by https://www.madcontent.co.nz