Technology and decarbonisation
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With the publication of a report on 'Decarbonisation and the role of technology', Resilience First contributes to the ideas and actions behind using technology to help achieve net-zero targets. The launch coincides with London Climate Action Week.
UK Coastal Community Resilience
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As an island nation, the UK and its coastal communities face a turbulent future at the hands of climate change. This article looks at some of the challenges ahead.
Improving stakeholder value – a point of view
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As the G7 leaders gather in Cornwall, it is an appropriate time to consider if the shift from shareholder to stakeholder values requires us to consider alternative solutions to deliver better universal resilience.
Reliability, resilience and sustainability in electricity supply
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When reflecting on the continuous supply of electricity, three factors come into play. Reliability, resilience and sustainability form three interlocking circles, with each fulfilling a different role and having its own connotation. It is important to understand the interplay.
Hybrid Working
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Following the Resilience First report, in partnership with Russell-Cook, on ‘Flexible Working - the hybrid office’, the ICAEW – an Associate member of Resilience First – has published three articles on the nature of the office of the future and the way we manage the workforce:
Black, grey and white swans
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A report from Aon and Pentland Analytics sheds light of the link between crisis management, reputation and shareholder value. It updates previous work.
Prospects for a civilian reservist cadre
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Following the publication of the government's Integrated Review, it is time to consider how the idea of a 'civilian reservist cadre' could be implemented.
What does a national resilience strategy look like?
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With the publication of the government's Integrated Review, it is time to consider what a national resilience strategy may look like.
What are the decarbonisation opportunities for the aviation sector and which technologies can help?
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The aviation industry is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise as no low-emission alternatives currently exist for long-distance flights that can match the speed of air travel. However, technology is emerging that can decarbonise short- and medium-haul flights and help achieve net-zero aviation.
Resilience reimagined: a practical guide for organisations
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A new report makes seven recommendations for organisations on how to become more resilient in the light of Covid-19.
What are the decarbonisation possibilities for the manufacturing sector and which technologies can help?
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The manufacturing sector is a large part of the economy and decarbonisation will be a major undertaking. Manufacturing has been characterised as a significant source of carbon emissions as it uses a lot of energy and relies on fossil-fuel-burning transportation.
The UK's Integrated Review
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The publication of the Integrated Review provides insight on the UK Government's thinking on building resilience at home and overseas.
Embrace ports resilience to advance decarbonisation, says new Resilience Shift report
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The multiple drivers of change currently facing ports require a whole-systems approach before low-carbon, resilient port transformations can be realised says a new report from The Resilience Shift.
What are the decarbonisation opportunities for the rail sector and how can technology help?
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The webinar series ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’ looks at the role technology can play in helping to decarbonise a range of different sectors. This second webinar focussed on how technology can help reduce carbon emissions produced by rail travel.
What are the decarbonisation issues faced by cities and how can technology help?
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The new webinar series from Resilience First and Intel, ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’ kicked off with a focused look at how technology can help cities to decarbonise.
Flexible Working Guide Part 2: What happens now?
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The launch of the second part of Resilience First's guide to flexible working provides an opportunity to look at the nature of the hybrid office of the future.
World's largest resilience business network joins forces with leading think tank for the resilience of critical infrastructure
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Today marks a milestone in confronting emerging global economic, environmental and technological transformations.
What is the military leadership model?
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A presentation on leadership made to at a closed gathering of Resilience First members is now available for general viewing.
NPC Report: Lessons from the Millennium Bug
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A new report from the National Preparedness Commission (NPC) considers what we can lean from an IT issue at the turn of the millennium and apply today.
A Guide to Agile Working
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Resilience First, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, has launched a guide on agile working.
London's Green Recovery
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The Deputy Mayor for Energy and Environment at the Greater London Authority offers through conversation a vision of London's green recovery objectives.
A new vision of risk and resilience
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Resilience First, working in partnership with Fusion Risk Management Inc., launches a whitepaper that offers solutions on how to transition from risk to resilience.
National Risk Register 2020 - a critique
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The government has updated the National Risk Register 2017 with a new version that case studies the Covid-19 pandemic (to date).
The National Preparedness Commission
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A new body is launched to help understand and apply preparedness measures in order to build national resilience.