Based on insights from over 260 EHS professionals across industries and company sizes, the 2026 EHS Benchmarking Report examines how today’s leaders are navigating rising operational pressure.

The findings highlight where organizations are experiencing growing strain, including resource constraints, underreporting concerns, and shifts in injury trends. It also explores how leaders are improving visibility, navigating workforce challenges, and beginning to adopt new technologies, including purpose-built AI, to manage complexity without additional resources. This report offers benchmarking insights for leaders looking to understand how peers are interpreting current pressures and where priorities may be shifting across EHS programs in 2026.