Best Practices: Preparing EHS Functions To Adapt To Extreme Weather Risks

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Executive Summary

This report offers EHS professionals an in-depth analysis of best practices for preparing for extreme weather risks. These new weather risks are primarily characterized by the intensity, frequency and geographic variance at which they occur. The practices outlined in this report start at the internal level, where functions need to evaluate, update and review their policies and procedures, including local outreach and reflective training. Beyond this, functions will find their resilience bolstered by incorporating advanced technologies such as weather tracking tools, lone worker wearables and simple environmental sensors, as well as by appropriately engaging advisory services – with capacities spanning climate modelling, business continuity planning and infrastructure engineering – on projects. 

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Summary for decision-makers
Extreme weather risks are the new norm, and EHS functions need to prepare

New weather patterns are magnifying traditional weather events
EHS functions must re-evaluate their policies and planning to deal with increased threat vectors
Advanced technologies can help EHS functions achieve resilience
Firms can call on service providers to assist with unique use cases and challenges of scale

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Figure 1. Extreme weather events: building blocks for a resilient EHS function 

About the authors

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Analyst
Nathan is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice out of the New York office. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection of sustainability and ESG trends within the EHSQ operational sphere. Prior to joining Verdantix, Nathan worked at Bluefield Research, where he covered the global water industry, with a focus on the energy, industrial and digital segments. Nathan holds a MSc in Water: Science and Governance from King’s College London.

Bill Pennington

VP Research, EHS & Risk Management
Bill is the VP Research for the Verdantix EHS & Risk Management practices. His current agenda focuses on understanding the evolution of EHS and enterprise risk management, evaluating emerging strategic risks and benchmarking technology buyers’ budgets, priorities and preferences globally.

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