Climate leadership in climate change adaptation: An examination of organizational best practices and their use by Quebec businesses
The aim of this project is to fill a knowledge gap on the climate leadership of Quebec companies in climate change adaptation.
Project details
Principal(s) investigator(s)
Context
In climate change adaptation, the private sector is often identified as an important blind spot. In this context, this project aims to acquire a better understanding of the management and governance practices promoting climate change adaptation used in Quebec businesses.
The project will focus on the risks perceived by businesses, the management and governance practices established in response to these risks, as well as the main challenges encountered in integrating climate change adaptation into their activities and organizational processes.
Objective(s)
To identify the management and governance best practices for climate change adaptation
To analyze the level at which Quebec businesses follow such practices, in order to assess their levels of resilience and vulnerability
To understand the challenges encountered by businesses in implementing these practices and to document the various pathways to the implementation of climate change adaptation practices by businesses in Quebec
To promote the leading companies and showcase the best practices they follow
Methodology
The proposed approach focuses on the management and governance practices that businesses follow to address climate change. This project uses a mixed research approach with three components:
A literature review on management and governance practices for climate change adaptation
A questionnaire administered through structured interviews with Quebec organizations
Case study documentation to fully understand the constraints and success factors in adapting to climate change
Expected results
An overview of the main adaptation approaches and practices that can be used by businesses, and their effects on the businesses that implement them
Development of a typology of business profiles to (1) explain business’ levels of climate change preparedness, (2) identify the factors explaining their level of preparedness, and (3) identify obstacles to the adoption of climate change adaptation practices and blind spots within Quebec businesses
Identification of pathways to increase the resilience of businesses and understand the conditions that would favour improved climate change preparedness
Benefits for adaptation
Benefits for adaptation
The project will provide a better understanding of Quebec business’ levels of climate change preparedness and what can be done to support them in their adaptation processes and increase their resilience.
Funding
This project is funded by the Government of Quebec and meets the objectives of the Plan pour une économie verte 2030.
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