Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Climate Resilience and Business Adaptation

Extreme heat, floods, storms and water scarcity increasingly disrupt operations and supply chains. This course helps organisations adapt: climate hazard assessment, vulnerability of sites and supply chains, adaptation options, resilient design, insurance, integrating adaptation into planning and investment and engaging stakeholders.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Climate impacts are already affecting businesses. You will learn to assess vulnerabilities and plan practical adaptation.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Climate data exercises, site vulnerability assessments, adaptation option workshops and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess climate hazards relevant to operations
Evaluate vulnerability of sites and supply chains
Identify adaptation options
Integrate resilience into design and investment
Use insurance and risk transfer for climate risks
Build an adaptation plan with stakeholders

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Sustainability and risk managers
Facility and asset managers
Business continuity managers
Strategy and finance professionals
Public sector planners

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Hazard assessment
Vulnerability analysis
Adaptation planning
Investment integration
Stakeholder engagement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Climate Impacts

09:00–10:08Changing hazards
10:08–11:00Business impacts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Business impacts (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Hazard Assessment

09:00–10:08Climate data
10:08–11:00Scenarios
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scenarios (continued)
11:45–12:53Site exposure
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Vulnerability

09:00–10:08Sites and assets
10:08–11:00Supply chains
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supply chains (continued)
11:45–12:53People
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Adaptation Options

09:00–10:08Engineering measures
10:08–11:00Operational measures
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Operational measures (continued)
11:45–12:53Insurance
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Adaptation Plan

09:00–10:08Prioritisation
10:08–11:00Investment
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Investment (continued)
11:45–12:53Monitoring
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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