Winter storms and wet summer in the UK had a serious impact on the transport and storage sector companies, a category that includes logistical services, curses and home delivery companies.
The latest statistical statistical position (ONS) report reveals that 17.8 per cent of transportation and storage companies have suffered from damage linked to their material infrastructure, 9.3 percent of storms and 8.7 percent were affected by floods. This is a higher percentage of floods affected more than any similar sector, but very few transport companies (3.4 percent) have a climate change strategy, says home delivery expert.
“Last winter was the eighth prominent since the records began more than 150 years ago. Then in March, England and Wales had more than once and a half rains. Since then, the few months have been distinguished. The past with severe rainstorms.
The bad weather had a profound impact on the transport and storage sector companies. 10.2 percent of the alert reported that harsh weather events caused the disruption of local supply chains and 8.7 percent of disrupting their global supply chains.
These weather events also caused employees to 9.7 percent of transportation and storage companies. Despite these bleak numbers, only 3.6 percent of companies said they have evaluated the risk of climate change from the increase in floods and 7.7 percent assessed the risk of disrupting the supply chain.
“He was asked about the reasons that were prevented from taking measures against the effects of climate change, threw 25.5 percent of transportation and storage companies to blame costs. This was the largest number of any business sector. 68.7 percent of the transportation and storage sector companies also revealed that they did not It takes any action at all to protect the environment.
“Given these numbers, it is clear that there are a large number of heads buried in the sand on the effect of climate change in the long term and even the current weather events. However, the report was not all depression and death. 11 percent of transportation and storage companies said that its business is I have now taken measures to adapt to the increase in floods, and 20.8 per cent said they have now reduced the supply chain disorder and 12.3 percent against increased temperature.
“In addition, 7.7 percent of transportation and storage companies have a zero net goal or greenhouse gas emissions. This is higher than any similar sector, including retail, manufacturing and construction. The most impressive ever, he asked about the procedures, if any, that, The companies took it to reduce carbon emissions, 12.6 percent of transportation and storage companies reported their fleet. This was the highest amount of any sector and the main focus on many distribution companies, courier and logistical services reflects the vehicle emissions.
“However, this results regardless of this, many transportation and storage sector companies clearly failed to develop a serious response to changing the weather patterns. In 1990 the rain will be more dense by 25 percent. A barrier to take measures more than any other sector, but spending some money today may prevent high payments in the future.
