Climate R|O
Climate R|O is a SustainabilityWorks research project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. It is exploring how Irish businesses need to adapt to climate risks (R) and opportunities (O) in order to be resilient
for the future.
The research focuses on 7 sectors that are important to the Irish economy.
5 core business sectors:
- Retail
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
- Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
- Hospitality & Tourism
2 enabling sectors:
- Financial Services
- Energy
Project Schedule
- April - August 2020: desk research to develop 5 climate adaptation profiles
- September - October 2020: interviews with senior business leaders and trade bodies
- November - December 2020: 5 sector workshops to validate findings with industry & policymakers
- January - February 2021: production of final technical report and 5 practical sector workbooks
Find out more
If you are a large corporate or an SME operating in one of the sectors covered by this research we would love to hear from you! Please email Orlaith Delargy at orlaith@sustainabilityworks.ie to find out more about the project and how to get involved.
This project is funded under the EPA Research Programme 2014-2020. The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. It is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, which has the statutory function of co-ordinating and promoting environmental research.
