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Allianz Group created the first flood catastrophe bond and micro-insurance products for vulnerable populations. This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

Anglian Water have developed an adaptation strategy. More information

Research, with Acclimatise, into impacts across sectors with a view to incorporating into the bank's assessment of corporate risk. This case study is contained within the CBI publication future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate. More information (pdf, 400 KB)

Several holiday providers (Sandals, Club Med, SuperClubs, TNT Vacations, and Apple Vacations) have collaborated to market positive aspects of the destination in the face of a changing climate (including adaptation measures). This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

The National Association of Cider Makers carried out an industry led adaptation study, looking at the impacts of climate change on the UK cider impacts and potential adaptation responses. More information (pdf, 840 KB)

The Institute of Mechanical Engineers commissioned a study into what engineers need to do to adapt. More information (pdf, 1.7 MB)

The energy industry funded a study by the Met Office to establish what effect climate change will have on their infrastructure and business. This case study was developed by National Grid and Climate SouthWest. More information

Entergy have relocated some of their operations and implemented business continuity management. This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

Exeter Innovation Centre has been designed to include adaptation measures, such as natural cooling, a green roof, solar shading and rainwater harvesting. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

This manufacturing SME based in the South West have implemented a water management plan. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

The Festival organisers have implemented several adaptation measures. In particular to prepare for the potential impacts of heavy rain. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

High Post Golf Club in Wiltshire has installed water efficiency measures and drought resistant grass. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

Higher Wiscombe are an SME providing self-catering accomodation. Their outdoor facilities are now available for longer periods. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

HSBC are involved in a climate change research facilitation programme with the Met Office to allow fund managers to make more accurate assessments across investment portfolios. This case study is contained within the CBI publication future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate. More information (pdf, 400 KB)

Isis Security Ltd are an SME who have developed a flood early warning detection system. This case study was presented at a Climate SouthEast event on making money from climate change and can be found on EMS2 Climate Secrets. More information

Kitely House Hotel is a Devon based SME. They have raised pathways, changed landscaping and introduced new staff training as a response to the potential impacts of climate change. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

The new Lochaber Hydro-Electric power plant has been designed to cope with increase rain and revision of water management models. This case study is contained within the CBI publication future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate. More information (pdf, 400 KB)

Lower Meadow B&B in Bostcastle has installed flood resilience measures. This case study is part of Climate SouthWest's Changing Climate – Changing Business (2009) – A collection of short Climate SouthWest Tourism Adaptation Case Studies. More information

The Met Office Headquarters in Exeter were designed to include several adaptation measures. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

Medical Photographic Services are an SME that have developed a medical photography service for melanoma early detection. This case study was presented at a Climate SouthEast event on making money from climate change and can be found on EMS2 Climate Secrets. More information

The Merchants Fish Bar is a West Midlands based SME, who implemented flood resilience measures following flood damage. This case study was developed by the West Midlands Climate Change Adaptation Partnership and is contained within their Guide for SME's: Weathering the storm – making Money and saving money in a changing climate. More information (pdf, 360 KB)

The site management at Mullacott Park holiday park as been amended to take account of changing seasons. This case study is part of Climate SouthWest's Changing Climate – Changing Business (2009) – A collection of short Climate SouthWest Tourism Adaptation Case Studies. More information

Munich Re are involved in a collaborative initiative with research institutes to develop insurance-related approaches to adaptation. More information

Network rail have implemented a range of flood resilience measures on vulnerable lines in the South West. This case study is contained within the CBI publication future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate. More information (pdf, 400 KB)

Okehampton Business Centre was developed with several adaptation measures included. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

The Old Mill Hotel in Bath has installed flood protection measures. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

OfWat have set up targets and scrutiny around climate change adaptation as part of its statutory duties under the Water Act. More information (pdf, 1.7 MB)

Openreach, a BT Group business, have invested in sealing their network and increasing pressure monitoring to reduce faults caused by water ingress. More information (pdf, 220 KB)

Otter Farm are an SME. They have begun planting a wide range of medium sized crops rather than going for a few larger harvests, in the hope that whatever the year’s weather the majority of crops will do well. More information

Pendragon Crafts is a shop in Cornwall, which has installed flood protection measures and set up collaboration with other businesses on flood alerts. This case study is part of Climate SouthWest's Changing Climate – Changing Business (2009) – A collection of short Climate SouthWest Tourism Adaptation Case Studies. More information

The design of Pitts Cleave Industrial Estate allows for natural ventilation and light. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

Pixley Berries are a West Midlands based SME.  Their replanting programme includes new varieties of blackcurrents that are hopefully more suited to the changing climate as well as new technologies. This case study was developed by the West Midlands Climate Change Adaptation Partnership and is contained within their Guide for SME's: Weathering the storm – making Money and saving money in a changing climate. More information (pdf, 360 KB)

The Port of Felixtowe worked with UKCIP to scope the impacts of climate change on their operations using the UKCP Adaptation Wizard. More information

GSK are involved in a long term project with Scottish Crop Research Institute to develop new varieties of black currents for the UK climate. More information

Rio Tinto carried out a climate risk assessment and a study into engineering design standards. This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

Riverside Restaurant, which is part of a B&B in Bostcaslte has installed flood resistance measures. This case study is part of Climate SouthWest's Changing Climate – Changing Business (2009) – A collection of short Climate SouthWest Tourism Adaptation Case Studies.More information

Shepheard Neame Ltd have installed water recycling technology. This case study was produced by the South East Economic Development Agency as part of their sustainable business awards in 2003. More information (pdf, 960 KB)

Siemens developed a portable water purification system a key market for which will be disaster risk communities. This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 400 KB)

Slough Estates Ltd have a policy not to develop on flood plains. They have also had properties fitted with solar shading, filter funnel soakaways and water efficiency measures. This case study was produced by the South East Economic Development Agency as part of their sustainable business awards in 2003. More information (pdf, 760 KB)

A Midlands-base SME undertook actions to reinforce retaining walls on one site, improve drainage on another and implement an emergency response plan. This case study is contained within the CBI publication future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate. More information (pdf, 400 KB)

South West Tourism carried out a study using UKCP09 projections, the Tourism Climate Index and historical evidence to investigate the impact of climate change on tourism in the South West. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

South West Water have been building climate change into their water resources planning models to identify areas of potential future shortfall and identify appropriate solutions. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

Swiss Re have developed a weather hedge for drought prone districts of India. This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

Taylerson’s Malmsbury Syrup used conventional marketing tool PESTLE used to review their position and product range reviewed with respect to the new climate. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest following action learning workshops run by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Horizon South West and Climate SouthWest. It is contained within the document Group A Case Studies. More information

The office accommodation at Tamar Science Park has been designed with weather and climate change in mind. The narrow plan shape of the buildings allows the utilisation of natural light, heat and ventilation. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

New design standards, water efficiency measures and working with SH on how to maintain service levels. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

The Travellers Companies have set up initiatives to reduce exposure and risks associated with climate change (information provision and pricing strategies, new terms & conditions). This case study is presented in a literature review on business adaptation to climate change carried out by the Network for Business Sustainability. More information (pdf, 980 KB)

Use the Rain are and SME that specialises in supplying and installing rainwater harvesting technology. This case study was presented at a Climate SouthEast event on making money from climate change and can be found on EMS2 Climate Secrets. More information

The Wessex Water Operations Centre was developed with several adaptation measures included. This case study was developed by Climate SouthWest. More information

Have carried out site specific flood risk assessments and implemented flood management solutions. More information