How climate change will affect workers is something more firms need to consider, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
The organisation claimed that business insurance customers often think about the impact environmental factors have on their markets, products and services, but neglect to look at how staff will be affected.
In its Changing Work in a Changing Climate report, the group found that little, if any, work is being carried out by business insurance holders on how to provide their employees with the knowledge, skills and equipment they will need to do their jobs in light of shifting environmental conditions.
Brendan Barber, TUC general secretary, added: "Employers who take the challenge posed by climate change seriously and consider the welfare of their staff as they adapt will reap the benefits with a more motivated, highly skilled and well-equipped workforce."
The report recommended that business insurance customers work with their employees and trade unions to develop sustainable and long-term policies, as well as that the government create new guidance on tailoring workplaces to cope with climate change.
Last week, Rob Strange, chief executive of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, reminded firms that they have a duty to ensure their employees work in safe conditions.
