 Climate Change as a Risk Factor for Organisational Security and Supply Chain StabilityGrudniewski Tomasz Marek, Zbigniew Ciekanowski, Andrzej Sobon, Aneta Wysokinska, Aneta Chrzaszcz and Zaneta Nasiadka European Research Studies Journal, 2025, vol. XXVIII, issue 4, 206-219 Abstract: Purpose: This article aims to examine the impact of climate change on organisational security and the stability and resilience of supply chains in the context of growing environmental and economic threats. The analysis focuses on identifying key risk factors and evaluating adaptation strategies that can increase the resilience of logistics and operational systems. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study is based on a critical analysis of scientific literature in the fields of management, logistics and security, as well as a review of the latest industry and international reports (IPCC, WMO, OECD, WEF, Allianz, BCI, Resilinc). An interdisciplinary approach was used, combining the perspectives of strategic management, risk management and crisis management. The research problem was formulated as follows: How does climate change affect the security of organisations and the stability of supply chains, and what management strategies can minimise the risks associated with this phenomenon? The research hypothesis assumes that climate change is a strategic risk factor that significantly destabilises the functioning of organisations and their supply chains, and effective security management requires the integration of adaptive strategies – such as diversification of sources, regionalisation of processes, digitisation of monitoring and development of organisational culture – to increase resilience and continuity of operations. Findings: The results of the analysis indicate that climate change is systemic in nature and affects all levels of an organisation's operations – from employee productivity and infrastructure security to the stability of global supply chains. The greatest threat is the focus of organisations on cost efficiency at the expense of resilience. At the same time, it has been shown that supplier diversification, regionalisation of production, development of climate monitoring systems and the creation of an organisational culture based on risk awareness significantly increase adaptability and operational stability. Practical Implications: The article offers practical guidance for managers and decision-makers on the importance of incorporating climate risks into security and strategic management policies. It emphasises the importance of cooperation across entire supply chains, the creation of contingency plans, and the integration of ESG standards and climate reporting. The conclusions presented can serve as a basis for designing more resilient business models and making investment decisions in infrastructure, technology and human capital. Originality/Value: The value of the article lies in its interdisciplinary approach to the issue, combining perspectives on climate change with the theory and practice of organisational and security management. The study makes an original contribution by compiling findings from scientific literature and industry reports to build a comprehensive picture of climate risk. It also emphasises the importance of transforming the supply chain management paradigm from a focus solely on cost efficiency to a model that integrates efficiency with resilience. The article is therefore an important reference point for research on the adaptation of organisations to new economic realities and for management practice. Keywords: Climate change; organisational security; supply chain stability. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxviii:y:2025:i:4:p:206-219 Access Statistics for this article More articles in European Research Studies Journal from European Research Studies Journal |
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