ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF PRACTICE
Climate Change - Mitigation & Adaptation
Overview
The Earth's climate is changing. Rising global temperatures will
bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased
frequency and intensity of extreme weather.
We need to avoid making the problem worse, so cutting carbon
emissions is a priority. But all of us - individuals, businesses,
Government and public authorities - will also need to adapt our
behaviour to respond to the challenges of climate change.
Mitigation
Mitigation measures of climate change can include improving your
energy efficiency, reducing the need to
travel and reducing the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfill.
The BMF have developed an exclusive service for their members,
helping marine business develop their own in-house Environment
Management System which will support actions to mitigate your
contributions to climate change.
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Adaptation
Changing our behaviour to respond to the impacts of climate
change is known as 'adaptation'.
Adaptation to climate change involves making decisions that are
sustainable, made at the right time, maximising the benefits and
minimising the costs.
AXA Insurance have produced a guidance document for small businesses
to help them prepare for climate change.