Commercial and Industrial 

 

Businesses at all scales are economic engines that not only support their owners, employees and shareholders, but also the communities in which they are located. As the impacts of climate change become more evident, commercial and industrial entities recognize the need to assess their exposure to coastal risks and to understand the potential vulnerability of their enterprises to the effects of flooding, tides, storm surge, and sea level rise. CRC experts assist corporate clients in evaluating and strategizing coastal risks in the US and around the World. This includes climate vulnerabilities such as: (1) continued availability of raw materials; (2) location of facilities; (3) availability of alternative energy and water supplies; (4) logistics, shipping and supply chains; and, (5) compliance with future regulatory changes.

 

CRC’s highly accurate predictions, supported by its advanced tools (“Coastal Risk Rapid Assessment” ©) can be invaluable to corporate managers when making decisions about where and when to make strategic investments or reinvestments. Businesses that are already located within or are planning to locate in coastal risk areas will need to carefully assess the cost and benefits of adaptation strategies in the coming years. Such strategies are site specific and will vary from location to location. Another important factor to consider is that the ability of any particular operating location to continue function is dependent upon the proper and timely adaptation of the community that surrounds it (e.g., transportation, utilities, etc.).

For further information or to schedule a consultation, please contact:

 

Debbra Johnson

 

844-Sea-Rise (732-7473)