<body><div>For facility managers, EHS is increasingly about more than checking regulatory boxes. New research from VelocityEHS finds that organizations are elevating environmental health and safety (EHS) programs as strategic contributors to risk management, operational resilience, and business performance. With 75% of EHS professionals reporting a more strategic view of EHS from executive leadership, and 67% saying it has become part of broader enterprise risk discussions, the findings point to a growing expectation that facility and safety teams deliver insight that helps the business operate more safely and effectively.The 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report: In Transition: The New Reality of EHS is based on insights gathered through a nationwide, validated survey of 1,008 EHS professionals conducted in March 2026, and a subset of aggregated, anonymized benchmark data from VelocityEHS software usage.Key findings from the report include:<ul><li>82% of EHS professionals believe the function is gaining influence at the executive level. </li><li>75% believe executive leadership attitudes have become more strategic toward EHS.</li><li>67% indicate EHS has been integrated into broader enterprise risk and strategic business discussions. </li><li>53% state the top priority and focus of their EHS program is developing a company-wide safety program.</li></ul>“EHS is entering one of the most important transitions the industry has ever experienced,” said Matt Airhart, CEO, VelocityEHS. “Today’s EHS leaders are navigating regulatory complexity, increasing operational risk, resource challenges, and mounting expectations from leadership teams. What this report makes clear is how forward-thinking organizations are modernizing their EHS programs with connected platforms, real-time visibility, and human-centered AI designed specifically for EHS.”  <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2gWox5_1Eert2Op00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2gWox5_1Eert2Op00" width="799" height="420" ><figcaption>(Source: 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report: In Transition: The New Reality of EHS, VelocityEHS)</figcaption></figure>The Impact Of AI And AutomationAI and automation are now viewed as the most transformative forces shaping the future of EHS, according to the report. Organizations increasingly see AI as a tool for reducing administrative burden, improving data quality, accelerating compliance activities, and strengthening proactive risk prevention. The findings suggest AI is moving beyond experimentation and beginning to deliver measurable value across EHS programs. Key findings around the impact of AI include:<ul><li>76% believe AI can meaningfully reduce administrative burden within EHS workflows.</li><li>70% trust AI-generated insights to inform EHS decisions.</li><li>44% identify AI and automation as the largest force shaping the future of EHS.</li><li>34% report measurable ROI from AI investments today.</li></ul>The report suggests that organizations investing in integrated EHS technologies, strong data foundations, and AI-enabled workflows are better positioned to improve visibility, identify risks proactively, strengthen operational resilience, and move from reactive response toward predictive prevention. “EHS leaders are under more pressure than ever to deliver measurable outcomes, while navigating constant change,” commented Ashley Emery, Chief Marketing Officer, VelocityEHS. “This report gives organizations something the industry has been missing: a comprehensive, data-driven view into what EHS professionals are actually experiencing, where the biggest challenges exist, and how leading organizations are responding. It’s designed to help EHS leaders benchmark their maturity, identify opportunities, and better prepare for the future.” </div></body>

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For facility managers, EHS is increasingly about more than checking regulatory boxes. New research from VelocityEHS finds that organizations are elevating environmental health and safety (EHS) programs as strategic contributors to risk management, operational resilience, and business performance. With 75% of EHS professionals reporting a more strategic view of EHS from executive leadership, and 67% saying it has become part of broader enterprise risk discussions, the findings point to a growing expectation that facility and safety teams deliver insight that helps the business operate more safely and effectively.

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