Due to past emissions, certain impacts of climate change are unavoidable, calling for adaptation measures, in addition to emission reductions.

The magnitude and frequency of extreme weather events such as ice storms, tornadoes and cyclones, is predicted to change. In addition to sea-level rise and higher ocean waves, this may impact ship design and operations as well as offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction. Other parts of the energy sector may be impacted by changes in annual rainfall, cloud cover and sunshine hours.

Using interdisciplinary competences and our unique risk management approach, DNV helps companies, primarily in the maritime and energy sectors, with decision support to make the right adaptive measures to climate change effects. This is manifested by a constant review of our rules and recommended best practices.