How to turn climate adaptation into competitive advantages
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Risk mitigation efforts such as reducing emissions, transitioning to clean energy and setting science-based targets have dominated corporate climate strategy in recent years. But now, forward-thinking companies are going beyond that to transform climate adaptation strategies into competitive advantages and business drivers.
The business case for climate resilience goes beyond merely avoiding losses. Companies with strong adaptation strategies often gain a “resilience dividend” that grows over time. As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, operational reliability becomes a key differentiator,…