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Climate change: A guide on company's adaptation path

Publié le 11 septembre 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

In order to help companies adapt to climate change, the Ecological Transition Agency (Ademe) has published a guide “Adapting to Climate Change”. It includes advice and feedback from more than 30 companies.

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The guide "Adapting to climate change" is intended for all companies, regardless of their size or sector of activity.

What are the risks and opportunities of climate change for company?

Climate change is an important issue for companies.

Indeed, climatic phenomena (heat waves, droughts, floods...) are reflected in production stoppages, supply disruptions or by a sharp rise in energy and material prices.

Addressing climate risks is not only a necessity for company, but also a opportunity to improve its image and competitiveness.

What information is in the guide?

Within this guide you will find:

  • examples of companies that have adapted to climate change;
  • methodological advice;
  • a glossary;
  • a general summary.

What are the stages of company's adaptation to climate change?

The Climate Change Adaptation Guide also provides an adaptation path for companies. This includes the following steps:

  1. The triggers ;
  2. The shares ;
  3. The link territory and sector ;
  4. The diagnosis ;
  5. The strategy ;
  6. The tracking and theevaluation.

What aid?

In order to adapt to climate risks, Mission Ecological Transition offers tailored support to companies wishing to reduce their environmental impact.

Finally, the CSR Portal provides relevant information on non-financial regulations, in particular environmental regulations, which companies must comply with.