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(17 articles)40% of Firms Report Climate-Driven Supply Chain Disruptions
A BusinessGreen survey indicates that 40 percent of firms are currently experiencing business disruptions attributed to climate-related events. This finding reflects a structural shift in supply chain
Three-Quarters of Firms Report Climate Change Revenue Loss in 2024
A substantial majority of firms across global markets reported measurable revenue impacts from climate change effects during the current year, signaling that climate-related disruptions have moved fro
MTC Ships 20 Modular Bridges to Piura for El Niño Relief
Peru's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) has mobilized a significant maritime operation to transport 20 modular bridges to the Piura region in response to damage and disruption cause
Companies Struggle to Measure Climate Damage in Supply Chains
Climate-related disruptions are actively impacting supply chains globally, yet the vast majority of companies lack adequate measurement frameworks to quantify the financial and operational damage. Thi
UK Firms Face Significant Climate Revenue Risk, Capgemini Study Warns
Capgemini's latest research identifies a critical gap between UK firms' climate ambitions and operational reality, with many organizations facing measurable revenue headwinds from climate-related supp
El Niño Supply Chain Impact: What You Need to Know
A record-strength El Niño weather pattern is creating cascading disruptions across an already-strained global supply chain. This climate phenomenon is driving abnormal weather patterns that disrupt po
UK Faces Food Shortage Risk; Government Under-Prepared for Climate Impact
The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a critical warning that the nation remains insufficiently prepared for food shortages driven by climate change impacts. This assessment signals a structur
90% of Pharma Firms Bracing for Climate-Driven Supply Disruptions
A significant majority of pharmaceutical manufacturers, approximately 90%, now anticipate that climate-related disruptions will materially impact their medicines supply chains in the coming years. Thi
Ports as Climate Infrastructure: Reshaping Global Supply Chains
Port infrastructure is emerging as a critical lever for climate infrastructure development and supply chain decarbonization. Global Trade Magazine's analysis highlights how port modernization, includi
Climate Change Threatens Supply Chains: Building Resilience Now
Climate change has evolved from an environmental concern to a critical supply chain threat, disrupting operations across multiple sectors and geographies. The article underscores how extreme weather e
Climate-Proofing Supply Chains: How Businesses Combat Heatwaves & Wildfires
Climate-related extreme weather events, particularly heatwaves and wildfires, are emerging as material supply chain risks that demand proactive mitigation strategies. While the article does not name s
Tata Steel Strengthens Heavy Cargo Network Against Weather Disruption
Tata Steel has announced strategic investments to fortify its heavy cargo logistics network against weather-related operational disruptions. This forward-looking initiative reflects the steel giant's
Heatwaves Test Supply Chain Limits: Rising Climate Risks
Heatwaves represent an emerging and systemic stress test for global supply chain infrastructure, challenging both physical assets and operational capacity across multiple modes of transport and facili
Building Supply Chain Resilience Against Climate Risk
Supply chain professionals face intensifying climate-related disruptions that threaten operational continuity across multiple sectors. Jim Bureau's analysis underscores the critical need for organizat
Waterway Decline Forces Supply Chain Rethink Beyond Dredging
Bangladesh faces a critical waterway capacity challenge that extends far beyond seasonal dredging maintenance. The decline in inland water transport capacity, driven by siltation, climate factors, and
Climate Change Reshapes Agricultural Supply Chains: Strategy & Risk
Climate change presents a structural challenge to agricultural supply chains worldwide, affecting crop yields, seasonal patterns, and regional production capacity. As temperatures shift, precipitation
AI Powers Resilient Agriculture: Supply Chain Transformation
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical enabler of agricultural resilience, directly impacting how supply chain professionals manage sourcing, demand planning, and risk across the global foo