Caring About Climate Resilience Is Cool Now (Literally)
Summary
Executives from Airbus, Ford, Mastercard and Autodesk said climate risks affect supply chains, workers, infrastructure and customers. Their companies are using measures such as supplier diversification, weather monitoring and building-design software, while the aviation sector faces the added challenge of cleaner fuel that costs at least twice as much as conventional jet fuel.Key Facts
- Ford encourages suppliers to diversify where they source materials and make parts to reduce exposure to disruptions.
- Airbus has more than 18,000 suppliers and says its sites need individual climate adaptation plans.
- Airbus reported that ground temperatures beside aircraft can reach 40 to 50 degrees Celsius.
- Mastercard has installed weather stations at offices and data centers to monitor heat, rain and wind.
- Autodesk software lets builders test buildings for risks from floods and extreme heat.
- Airbus said each new generation of aircraft uses 25% to 35% less fuel than the previous generation.
- The article says cleaner aviation fuel made from waste oil and plant materials costs at least twice as much as regular jet fuel.
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