Strategic Focus: Protecting Workers From Climate Risk
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Executive Summary
The impacts of climate change on our environment are undeniable – and are increasing in scale and frequency. One of the most noticeable of these is the rise in dangerous weather occurrences that present a danger to health, in acute and chronic forms. To combat this, EHS operations will have to pre-emptively invest, and alter preparations, to protect employees from harm. This report will assist EHS managers and directors in defining new threat profiles. Our analysis presents several options that can provide context for the future of worker safety in a new climate.The Changing Climate Will Impact Industries In Both Predictable And Unique Ways
How Can Firms Protect Workers Against The Increasing Risks Of Climate Change?
EHS Functions Must Broaden Their Purviews To Encompass The Full Range Of Risk
Figure 2. Climate-Related Risk Linkages
Figure 3. Firms’ Per Cent Change In Spend On PPE
Figure 4. Rollout Of Digital Technologies In 2023
About the Authors
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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Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
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