Climate change is an unavoidable force shaping today’s world, regardless of political debates or resistance to scientific consensus. Its physical impacts, such as damage to infrastructure, disruption of supply chains, rising insurance costs, and increased financial risk, are visible daily.

While the effects of global warming will only intensify, most global construction materials companies have yet to fully engage with climate risk as a business opportunity, leaving room for smaller firms and start-ups to lead. Amidst global economic instability marked by trade tensions, ongoing conflicts (such as those in Ukraine and Israel), and shifts in geopolitical power, climate risk could emerge as a more central business and policy concern, especially as environmental, social, and governance initiatives face backlash.

• What are the comprehensive opportunities across the construction materials ecosystem?
• How can you benefit from significant innovations in materials and strategies for remarketing existing products and solutions?
• What steps should your team take to gain new customers and provide much-needed solutions to growing needs?