Benefits of Embedding Climate Resilience in Operations

I’m excited to share my new piece in The European Business Review on why climate resilience is a hidden advantage for both small firms and global supply chains. When 66% of companies report climate-related disruptions but only 22% have a resilience strategy, we’re leaving competitiveness on the table. For small businesses, practical steps—like elevating critical equipment, digitizing insurance records, and rehearsing continuity plans—mean reopening faster and gaining market share after disruptions. For large companies, investing in suppliers’ resilience isn’t philanthropy—it’s supply chain risk management and brand protection. I’d love your take: What’s one resilience action your organization can start this quarter? I'll be asking this question on several panels at #CWNYC2025. Read the article: “Climate Resilience: The Hidden Advantage for Small Firms and Global Supply Chains.” The European Business Review #ResilienceAdvantage #SmallBizResilienceAdvantage #ClimateResilience #SupplyChain #BusinessContinuity #Sustainability #Adaptation #NPM2025 https://lnkd.in/gX8xVDww

Sustainability = Resilience 🌎 The global operating environment is becoming increasingly complex and volatile. Sustainability has evolved from a reputational concern to a critical lever for strengthening business resilience. Embedding sustainability across value chains reduces exposure to physical climate risks, stabilizes operating costs, and secures supply continuity in the face of growing resource constraints and regulatory shifts. Today, resilience demands more than financial agility. Transparent ESG practices, stakeholder trust, and proactive regulatory alignment have become essential components of operational continuity and risk management. Human capital remains a decisive factor. Organizations that invest in employee wellbeing, diversity, and purpose-driven engagement build stronger, more adaptive workforces capable of driving innovation and maintaining performance under pressure. Investor expectations continue to intensify. Companies demonstrating measurable ESG performance gain enhanced access to long-term capital, improved financing terms, and greater strategic flexibility. Sustainable innovation diversifies revenue streams, unlocks new market opportunities, and strengthens brand equity in markets increasingly shaped by environmental and social awareness. Long-term value creation now depends on aligning business models with broader systemic needs — minimizing exposure to transitional risks while building competitive advantage in emerging low-carbon, inclusive economies. In an environment defined by accelerating change, sustainability is not an accessory. It is a foundational strategy to build resilience, secure relevance, and enable sustained business success. #sustainability #sustainable #business #esg #resilience

🌍 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. The risks of a warming world and the transition to a low-carbon economy are no longer future threats—they’re here today. The question is, will your company adapt and thrive or fall behind? A great new report from the World Economic Forum and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explores the costs of climate change and the imperatives for leaders to succeed in a changing world. 📉 The cost of inaction is staggering: Businesses unprepared for climate impacts could lose up to 25% of EBITDA by 2050 due to physical risks. 💰 The opportunity is equally compelling: Companies that invest in adaptation and resilience now could see a return of up to $19 for every dollar spent (CDP data). 🔑 Four critical steps for climate risk readiness: 1️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻. 2️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 3️⃣ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. 4️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. For leaders who understand the stakes—and the opportunities—this is your chance to lead the way and ensure your business is on the right side of history. 💡 What steps is your company taking to manage climate risks and embrace green growth? I’d love to hear your insights. 📖 Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/de3Nn3n5 #climate #climaterisk #physicalrisk #ceo #sustainability

By 2050, climate change could cost the global economy $38 trillion annually, impacting agriculture, infrastructure, and health. However, organizations can turn this risk into sustainable value with the right strategies. Our latest Capgemini report highlights how technology-driven resilience can protect value chains and foster growth by integrating climate adaptation into operations. Key strategies include: - AI-powered drones for monitoring crops and forests - Decentralized energy systems and water reuse - Engineering materials that are climate-resilient and self-repairing The cost of inaction is high, but the opportunities are even greater. You can read more about our findings here: https://ow.ly/2Wsx50WgPtI #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableGrowth #TechForGood

Long-term climate risks often feel abstract, while strategic decision-making tends to revolve around 3–5-year cycles. The result: critical gaps between climate ambition and business execution. Alarmingly, only one-third of companies disclosing to CDP have performed climate scenario analysis, underscoring the imperative to align foresight with strategy. The article “Weaving climate considerations into corporate operations”, authored by Jenny Kwan and Inês Estrela Amorim of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, along with Vignesh Gowrishankar, Elfrun von Koeller, Anastasia Kouvela, Elizabeth Hardin, and Annika Zawadzki of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), outlines three actionable unlocks: — Apply scenario analysis to stress-test strategic plans and uncover risks. — Select decarbonization levers that balance ambition with feasibility. — Integrate adaptation and resilience measures into daily operations. The data speaks volumes: up to 50% of Scope 1 & 2 emissions reductions in key sectors can be achieved for practically zero cost. Sustainability is an engine of resilience, competitive advantage, and innovation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dFrY7iau #CorporateStrategy #Resilience #BCG #WBCSD