Summer is coming! Drought, what to do?
Summer is coming! Summer is just around the corner and, unfortunately, many European countries are experiencing severe drought conditions. This phenomenon is becoming more and more frequent, and, unfortunately, Italy may also suffer the consequences.
Therefore, Italian companies must adequately prepare for a possible drought during this summer. In fact, it is important to consider drought risks not only from an environmental perspective, but also from a Business Continuity Management perspective.
The consequences of drought on business activities can be manifold. For example, reduced water availability can affect the production of some companies, which may experience interruptions or even temporary cessation of operations. In addition, the reduction in water resources can affect production processes and delivery times, with negative consequences on customer satisfaction.
The main risk is perhaps the energy risk. Not only hydropower plants but also thermal power plants will be challenged by the insufficient level of water supplies and rivers. In addition, high temperatures lead to an increase in the power committed to air conditioning systems and thus to possible blackouts. Finally, the presence of similar situations in other countries, France first and foremost, will not allow them to rely on their energy surplus.
It is therefore critical that Italian companies, public and private, put in place preventive measures to limit the impacts of drought on their operations. A good practice may be to adopt from the outset technologies and production processes that reduce water consumption, or that provide for the recovery and reuse of wastewater.
In addition, it is important that Italian companies adopt – again – a resilient, business continuity management approach, including the preparation of contingency and business continuity plans in the event of droughts, blackouts and energy rationing. These plans should include, for example, identifying business-critical activities and preparing alternative solutions to ensure their continuity.
In summary, drought is a phenomenon that can have serious consequences for the operations of Italian companies. Therefore, it is essential that companies adequately prepare for this risk by adopting sustainable technologies and production processes, preparing contingency plans, and raising awareness among their employees and managers about the sustainable management of water resources. Only in this way can we ensure the continuity of our country’s business activities and contribute to more sustainable management of environmental resources.
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