UPS implemented an unconventional employee safety strategy by developing specific protocols for extreme heat conditions. This approach goes beyond typical workplace safety measures, addressing the increasing threat of climate-related risks. By proactively adapting to changing climate conditions, UPS protects its workforce and maintains operational efficiency, giving it an edge over competitors who may be slower to respond to these emerging challenges.
AT&T adopted an innovative approach to infrastructure management by using predictive data analytics to build climate resilience into their capital maintenance and improvement plans. This forward-thinking strategy allows AT&T to anticipate and prepare for climate-related risks to their physical assets, potentially reducing costly damages and service interruptions. By integrating climate data into their planning process, AT&T gains a competitive advantage in infrastructure reliability and cost management.
By Lynn Schenk and Alison Smart | OCT 04, 2024
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