Member DashboardMay ’22 at-a-glance … environment
One week into his presidency, President Biden issued Executive Order 14008 that included the Justice40 Initiative making good on his […]
Elected officials begin eyeing workforce challenges
Conversations among senators, agency budget requests, and a plethora of proposed federal and state legislation, all point to increased emphasis […]
Members, NAFEM support Ukraine relief
NAFEM members continue to step forward asking how/where they can help provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. […]
May ’22 at-a-glance … energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking feedback on its proposal to amend test procedures for walk-in coolers/walk-in freezers […]
May ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
A recent survey of Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) members found that supply chain issues are profoundly impacting their […]
May ’22 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has begun the mandatory review of Lists 1 and 2 of the Section 301 tariffs […]
NAFEM resources center valuable tool to keep abreast of issues
Information specific to members on everything from the conflict in Ukraine to government actions, and from human resources to COVID-19 […]
Omnichannel marketing is driving B2B growth
The new bar for omnichannel sales is 10 or more channels over three methods of engagement, including in-person, remote and […]
SEC moves forward with ESG reporting proposal
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-1 to propose rules that standardize public companies’ reporting on climate risk. The […]
Biden budget sheds light on EPA and DOE priorities
In late March, President Biden provided his proposed FY 2023 budget to Congress. Overall proposed spending is $5.8 trillion, with […]
Accreditation activity and use of symbols halted in Russia and Belarus
Conformity assurance bodies – like CSA, Intertek, NSF and UL – have received word from their “mother” organization, the ANSI […]
April ’22 at-a-glance … energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued its preliminary analysis evaluating the need for amended energy-conservation standards for automatic commercial […]