(Dow Fellows Program 2014)

This project aims to initiate the debate and discussion about climate resilience/adaptation among industries operating in the Great Lakes region. The goal is to analyze the current awareness of businesses towards changing climate events and catalog their responses and costs towards such physical changes in climate. This analysis would provide a starting point for further studies in the future to identify best practices towards climate resilience as shown by pioneer industries in the region. The team combined and presented publicly available data for three such pioneer companies in form of case studies that ease understanding of business impact and actions by companies. As necessary, the next phase of work could include taking the analyses a step further and involving these industries in dialogue through surveys and interviews to build a comprehensive understanding of climate resilience actions. 

Project Report