Best Practices: EHS And Climate Change Risks
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Executive Summary
Climate‑driven hazards – such as more frequent heatwaves, intensified winter flooding and a rising incidence of natural disasters – provide clear evidence of a changing climate. These events pose material risks to organizations, ranging from exposing workers to severe harm, to major operational disruption. In response, EHS teams have established structured risk management practices designed to minimize the impact of these hazards and strengthen organizational resilience. This report draws on interviews with several EHS leaders, examining their strategies for addressing climate‑related risks and assessing how effective these approaches are at present. Written for EHS decision-makers, it sets out best practices around the climate-related risks that threaten their organizations.
Figure 1. Impact of climate change risk on EHSQ technology investment
Figure 2. Hazard pathways by industry
Figure 3. Climate risk intelligence translated into timely operational action
About the Authors
Zain Idris
Industry Analyst
Zain is an Industry Analyst specializing in EHS digital strategy and corporate spending trends. His research examines how firms are positioning their EHS budgets, considering ...
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Nathan Goldstein
Senior Manager
Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...
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