As mudanças climáticas e o impacto na operação das empresas

Abstract

The general objective of this study is to identify the impacts that climate change may have on business operations. The specific objectives are: to conduct a literature review on climate changes that have occurred in Rio Grande do Sul over the past 10 years; to conduct a literature review on potential climate changes likely to occur in Rio Grande do Sul over the next 10 years; to identify "through the literature" positive and negative impacts of climate change on business operations in Rio Grande do Sul over the past decade; to identify"through the literature" positive and negative impacts that climate change may bring to business operations in Rio Grande do Sul over the coming decade; and to formulate recommendations for companies regarding climate-related strategies that can be implemented to improve operational performance and mitigate the negative effects of climate change. The study employs a qualitative approach and an exploratory level, utilizing documentary and bibliographic research strategies; data collection involved gathering secondary data and analyzing documents and texts, while data analysis was conducted using content analysis. The results obtained through documentary research enabled the identification and analysis of information regarding climate change in Rio Grande do Sul over the past 10 years, as well as projections for the coming decade. It was possible to gather data on both observed and potential impacts across social and economic sectors, particularly regarding businesses. Furthermore, the research highlighted negative effects -such as natural disasters and production losses?alongside opportunities, including adaptation, reconstruction, and investments in renewable energy. These results provide a basis for understanding business vulnerability and resilience in the face of climate change within the state. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]