This event took place on Mar 05 2026
If your chemical management program consists primarily of SDS libraries and spreadsheet inventories, you're meeting regulatory minimums - but missing the strategic value hidden in your chemical data. This session challenges the traditional compliance-only mindset and demonstrates how modern technology transforms chemical oversight into a dynamic, intelligence-driven process.
EHS leaders increasingly recognize that knowing what chemicals are present is just the starting point. The real opportunity lies in understanding why they remain in use, how much is consumed and stored, where they create the greatest operational or environmental risk and when substitution or elimination becomes viable. By integrating chemical management systems with procurement workflows, organizations create live inventories that update automatically as materials are ordered. AI-powered analytics can then assess chemical profiles to identify high-risk substances, model safer alternatives and strengthen compliance with evolving regulations. Real-time tracking technologies like RFID and barcode scanning reduce waste, improve accuracy and generate sustainability metrics.
Together, these capabilities create a comprehensive lifecycle framework - one that connects safety, compliance and operational efficiency while delivering measurable business and environmental returns.
As Head of EHSQ, Americas at Ideagen, Hilary Framke combines deep practitioner experience with industry insight to advance EHS, sustainability, quality, and risk management. Through speaking, thought leadership and as host of the Elevate EHS podcast, she shares practical perspectives on strategy, industry practice, technology, and the evolving future of EHSQ.
Greg Kwolek is Director of Product at SafetyStratus, now part of the Ideagen family. With over nine years leading product development, he brings deep expertise in crafting EHS software solutions for diverse industries including higher education, biopharma, healthcare, manufacturing and construction. A Certified Safety Professional with a Master's in Public Health, Greg combines hands-on safety experience from Columbia University and Princeton Plasma Physics Lab with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies like generative AI to enhance user experiences and drive safety excellence.