Scottish businesses across all industries are being increasingly disrupted by extreme weather. From premises and refrigeration units overheating during unusually warm spells, to staff and supplies being unable to travel when the transport network is damaged by storms and flooding. The extreme weather events we have seen in Scotland are not one-off events, they are part of a long-term change in weather patters that we refer to as climate change, caused by greenhouse gas emissions from human activity. This extreme weather is projected to continue and intensify over the coming decades.

Taking proactive resilience action has many benefits. It minimises the damage and costs of extreme weather events and ensures business continuity. Many businesses identify new income streams and areas for competitive advantage through the process of addressing climate risks, such as a new repair services for buildings damaged by extreme weather, cultivating climate resilient crops or using more weather-resilient materials.

Adaptation Scotland has a suite of resources and tools to help businesses in Scotland prepare for extreme weather and increase their resilience.