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climate change risks, an important tool for strategic planning. This
provides quantified estimates of the impacts of climate change on the
future risk of humanitarian crises and disasters. This risk index is
intended to inform policy choices across climate mitigation and
adaptation, disaster risk
reduction, sustainable development and humanitarian assistance for
greater resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change.”
Top Five Practical Measures for Organisations to Mitigate Climate Change
Risks and
Safeguard their Workforce in 2024:
1. Develop a comprehensive climate risk management plan: strategically
map
climate change impacts on operations to inform mitigation strategies and
investments
effectively.
2. Engage employees across the organisation: foster collaboration among
HR, risk
managers, and the C-suite to harness diverse expertise in combating
climate-related
risks.
3. Enhance security protocols and prioritise medical preparedness:
establish a
system to identify, assess, and control health and security risks related to
climate
change. Understand the capacity of local healthcare facilities and ensure
access to
medical care during disruptions.
4. Provide workforce with adequate emotional support solutions:
implement
programmes to address the mental health impacts of climate change on
employees,
such as anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
5. Leverage external expertise and data: harness the insights and support
of third-
party experts to conduct a climate vulnerability risk assessment and learn
best
practice to navigate the complexities of climate risk management
effectively.
As businesses navigate the evolving landscape shaped by climate change,
International
SOS remains committed to providing essential guidance and support to
ensure the safety
and wellbeing of employees worldwide.
About the International SOS Group of Companies
International SOS specialises in safeguarding lives and protecting your
global workforce
from health and security risks. Wherever you are, we deliver personalised

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