Best Practices: Preparing EHS Functions To Adapt To Extreme Weather Risks
04 Feb, 2025
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Executive Summary
This report offers EHS professionals an in-depth analysis of best practices for preparing for extreme weather risks. These new weather risks are primarily characterized by the intensity, frequency and geographic variance at which they occur. The practices outlined in this report start at the internal level, where functions need to evaluate, update and review their policies and procedures, including local outreach and reflective training. Beyond this, functions will find their resilience bolstered by incorporating advanced technologies such as weather tracking tools, lone worker wearables and simple environmental sensors, as well as by appropriately engaging advisory services – with capacities spanning climate modelling, business continuity planning and infrastructure engineering – on projects.
Summary for decision-makers
Extreme weather risks are the new norm, and EHS functions need to prepare
New weather patterns are magnifying traditional weather events
EHS functions must re-evaluate their policies and planning to deal with increased threat vectors
Advanced technologies can help EHS functions achieve resilience
Firms can call on service providers to assist with unique use cases and challenges of scale
Extreme weather risks are the new norm, and EHS functions need to prepare
New weather patterns are magnifying traditional weather events
EHS functions must re-evaluate their policies and planning to deal with increased threat vectors
Advanced technologies can help EHS functions achieve resilience
Firms can call on service providers to assist with unique use cases and challenges of scale
Figure 1. Extreme weather events: building blocks for a resilient EHS function
About the Authors
Nathan Goldstein
Senior Manager
Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d…
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Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps …
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