Natural Hazards: How to Prepare for the Unpredictable

Anticipating Natural Risks to Protect Employees and Ensure Business Continuity

Long perceived as distant and difficult-to-control events, natural hazards and disasters have now become major strategic challenges for organizations. Floods, heatwaves, storms, wildfires, and deteriorating air quality are increasing in frequency and intensity, creating cascading effects: operational disruption, supply chain breakdowns, financial impacts, and direct threats to business continuity.

This whitepaper provides an in-depth analysis of how these risks are evolving globally and the health and security implications they pose for organizations. One thing is clear: climate risk is no longer simply a regulatory or insurance matter, it is a strategic issue in its own right, closely linked to employers’ duty of care and the long-term sustainability of their operations.

Beyond assessment, this publication focuses on action. Testimonials from international groups such as Safran and Michelin illustrate how companies exposed to increasingly severe climate-related events have structured their approach to anticipate risks, protect employees, and safeguard operations. Exposure mapping, prevention standards, ready-to-activate protocols, and data-driven management: these real-world examples demonstrate that it is possible to move quickly from reactive crisis management to a controlled resilience strategy.

This content is intended for executives, HR leaders, HSE, security, and risk management professionals who aim to turn uncertainty into a strategic advantage.