Managing climate risk / edited by Adam Jolly.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Jolly, Adam.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Climatic changes--Risk assessment.
• Climatic changes--Economic aspects.
• Industries--Environmental aspects.
• Climatic changes--Government policy.
• Social responsibility of business.
• Organizational change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Thorogood Pub., c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Climate change poses a serious threat to the continuity and prosperity of organizations: serious disruption in business activities and a permanent cut in output. This important book explains how organizations can: reduce their exposure to direct threats; improve their efficiency; and learn how to gain from shifts in the way their markets operate. In a clear, informative style it explores: techniques for identifying climate risks and systems for managing them; how to prepare for contingencies caused by extreme weather changes; options for controlling emissions and improving resource efficiency; how to find alternative sources of energy and minimize waste; smarter working practices, flexible travel plans and greener buildings; and how an innovative response can strengthen the brand.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-85418-654-X