Business on the Edge: Building Industry Resilience to Climate Hazards

Einhorn, Gill; McCrone, Flora; Millman, Helen; Filipek, Katarzyna; King, Dominic; Mackow, Nicola; Siddall, Toby; Simon, Guillaume; Styka, Sylwia. 2024 Business on the Edge: Building Industry Resilience to Climate Hazards. Online, World Economic Forum, 77pp.

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Abstract/Summary

The business and societal case for investing in resilience and adaptation is increasingly clear. Earth systems—such as ice sheets, ocean currents, and permafrost—are interconnected processes that regulate the planet’s climate, sustain ecosystems, and provide essential services like carbon storage, water filtration, and temperature stabilization. These systems are the foundation of societal and economic stability, enabling communities to thrive. However, they are nearing irreversible tipping points, putting both natural and human systems at significant risk. The potential collapse of the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets, for instance, could trigger up to 10 meters of sea-level rise, displacing millions and exacerbating food insecurity for over 500 million people.

Item Type:	Publication - Report (Discussion Paper)
Funders/Sponsors:	World Economic Forum, Accenture
Related URLs:	Other
Date made live:	23 May 2025 11:19 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/539488

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