BSR Insight | Climate Change Adaptation in the Middle East
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Chhavi Ghuliani, Manager, Advisory Services
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March 22, 2011
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In the Middle East and North Africa, where half of the population already lives under water-stressed conditions, climate change and the expected rise in global temperatures will likely intensify persistent issues such as droughts and floods. To avoid the business risks posed by climate change, companies operating in the region need to create targeted adaptation strategies.
As detailed in my recent ClimateBiz article, companies should aim to:
- Understand the scale of the problem: In a region where almost no companies report on their emissions data, a first step for business is to look at their own climate impact.
- Identify opportunities for greater efficiency: Resources in the region are scarce. Companies that can innovate around products that do more with less are most likely to thrive.
- Meet investors' and customers' requirements for climate change information: Jordan-based Aramex set a goal to become carbon neutral because many companies in Europe will not accept a bid without information on the company's environmental impacts.
Read the full article published in ClimateBiz, or contact Chhavi Ghuliani.
About the Author(s)
Chhavi Ghuliani, Manager, Advisory Services
With a strong management background, Chhavi brings critical leadership to BSR, with a particular emphasis on sustainability in emerging markets including India, Latin America, and the Middle East... Read more →
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