Measures Companies Can Take to Prioritize Employees' Well-Being as the Climate Evolves

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1:04Know where your workforce is most vulnerable. Map out risks and track them over time, and use tools like climate risk analytics and heat mapping to include employee data. Second, develop and deploy early warning systems. An alert about poor air quality can protect employees with asthma, just like security threat warnings protect your workforce. Third, learn from and partner with the public sector. Adapt public sector frameworks like the U.S. CDC's BRACE framework that guides public health departments in forecasting climate impacts, projecting related health outcomes, and implementing interventions to protect vulnerable populations.

1:36And team up with experts from hospital systems and public health organizations for specialized knowledge and guidance. Fourth, don't overlook mental health. Climate anxiety is real and affects productivity. Integrate eco-anxiety into your mental health framework and use public sector playbooks to address it. Finally, lead by being transparent about climate risks. Communicate openly with your employees about the health impacts of climate change. Use multiple channels to educate and engage them. And be transparent with external stakeholders too, including in your company's sustainability report.

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