Climate Resilience for Kingston Businesses

Explore our resources designed to equip small and medium-sized businesses with the tools and strategies needed to prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Why Climate Adaptation Matters Now

Kingston businesses are already exposed to climate-related risks, and investing in adaptation strategies protects assets, ensures continuity, and delivers long-term financial benefits.

UNDERSTAND THE RISKS

Creating Your Climate Risk Profile

Understanding your business’s exposure to climate risks is the first step in adapting effectively. Consider your location, infrastructure, and supply chain, and think about whether your staff, customers, or operations face particular vulnerabilities. Identifying which areas of concern could have the biggest impact helps you prioritize actions and make informed decisions to protect your business. Remember: often one person prepares procedures, but that person could be on vacation if an emergency occurs. Make sure that multiple people are aware of these plans.

Emergency Kits and Procedures

Preparing for climate-related events means having the right supplies and clear procedures in place. Build emergency kits tailored to your business needs, and establish procedures that outline how to respond to different threats.

Continuity and Recovery

Develop procedures that allow your business can respond, recover, and continue operations smoothly after an extreme event.

continuity and recovery template

Planning for the Future

Kingston’s climate is expected to continue changing, bringing new long-term risks for local businesses. Explore what those changes could look like and how early planning and smart adaptation can help reduce future risk and support long-term stability.

LONG-TERM RISK AND MITIGATION