Climate and Health: The Increasing Risks to Our People-Powered Economy
An analysis of the growing threats our climate poses to workforce health and business performance.
“The Increasing Risks to Our People-Powered Economy” is an analysis from the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health examining the threats posed by extreme climate conditions to workforce and business health.
The analysis includes data points from a range of recently published studies on climate and employee health. It also highlights unique insights from more than 100 interviews with C-suite executives and other business leaders, public health officials and climate science experts, alongside quantitative findings from a March 2024 survey of health and benefits leaders — both conducted by the Health Action Alliance.
The report sheds light on the risks, identifies key challenges preventing businesses from taking action, and serves as a catalyst to help leaders chart a path toward creating climate-resilient workforces.
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Extreme Weather + Work is an initiative of the Health Action Alliance. We bring together leaders who rarely sit in the same room and connect them with peers across industries, giving them the research and tools they need to support their people before, during, and after extreme weather. Our work is advised by the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health, a board of experts spanning business, health, climate, and policy.
The Health Action Alliance is the nation's largest employer network advancing public health. We help companies navigate evolving health challenges, strengthen workforce well-being, and partner with public health organizations to build stronger, healthier communities. HAA's network includes more than 11,000 employers nationwide, collectively reaching over 50 million workers and their families. We believe good health is good business, and we equip employers with the tools, partnerships, and strategies to deliver on that promise.