What is PD ISO/PAS 45007- Occupational health and safety management — Risks arising from climate change and climate change action — Guidance for organizations?
PD ISO/PAS 45007:2025 is a guideline for organizations to manage occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks and opportunities that arise from climate change and climate actions. It recognizes that both the impacts of climate change (e.g., extreme heat, flooding, resource shortages) and the actions organizations take to adapt or mitigate it (e.g., relocating activities, adopting new technologies, upgrading infrastructure) create new health and safety challenges.
The guidance provides a structured, systems-based approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing these OH&S risks, while also highlighting opportunities to improve workplace safety and resilience.
Who is PD ISO/PAS 45007 - Occupational health and safety management — Risks arising from climate change and climate change action — Guidance for organizations for?
PD ISO/PAS 45007 is designed for all types of organizations, regardless of size, sector, or whether they already use an OH&S management system. It is particularly relevant to:
- Employers and top management.
- Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals and representatives.
- Risk and sustainability advisers.
- Regulators, investors, insurers, and clients with an interest in responsible OH&S management.
It complements organizations already certified to BS EN ISO 45001, but it can also be applied independently by those simply adopting OH&S management principles.
What does PD ISO/PAS 45007 - Occupational health and safety management —Risks arising from climate change and climate action - Guidance for organizations cover?
The guidance provides guidelines for organizations to:
- Identify and address OH&S risks linked to climate change itself, such as extreme weather events, water shortages, air pollution, and heat stress.
- Assess risks related to climate change adaptation efforts, including new work processes, changes in infrastructure, and relocation of activities.
- Consider risks associated with climate change mitigation actions, such as renewable energy installations, hydrogen storage, or other low-carbon technologies.
- Leverage opportunities for improving workplace safety, resilience, and sustainability through proactive climate-related measures.
It also integrates concepts and definitions from climate science into the OH&S context, promoting a risk-based, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach aligned with BS EN ISO 45001.
Why should you use PD ISO/PAS 45007 - Occupational health and safety management — Risks arising from climate change and climate change action — Guidance for organizations?
You’re under growing pressure to protect your people, operations, and reputation as climate change brings new and unpredictable risks. Extreme heat, flooding, pollution, and resource shortages are no longer just environmental concerns, they affect your workforce, supply chains, and performance.
At the same time, steps you take to adapt or reduce your impact, such as relocating sites or adopting new technologies, can create additional health and safety challenges.
PD ISO/PAS 45007 helps you overcome these challenges by providing a structured, practical approach to:
- Safeguard your workforce: Reduce injuries, illnesses, and productivity losses linked to climate-related hazards and the changes you make to adapt or mitigate them.
- Protect your operations and continuity: Minimize disruptions and losses from climate-driven events while building long-term resilience into your supply chains.
- Reinforce trust with stakeholders: Demonstrate to regulators, investors, insurers, and clients that you take occupational health and safety seriously in the context of climate change.
- Stay ahead of regulatory and societal expectations: Position yourself as a responsible, forward-looking organization aligned with global sustainability goals.
- Unlock opportunities: Turn proactive OH&S management into a driver of efficiency, innovation, and employee wellbeing.
By using PD ISO/PAS 45007, you’re not just complying with best practice, you’re actively protecting your people, strengthening your resilience, and safeguarding your reputation in a climate-impacted world.
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