Understanding the effects of climate change on employee health

You may be aware of the devastating wildfires that are affecting Western Canada. This disaster highlights the growing threat of climate change to human health. We’ve created an infographic to help you understand and address these concerns in your organization. This infographic is based on our latest research, conducted in partnership with Environics Research.

Key insights

Climate change poses a growing risk to workplaces in Canada, impacting employee health and productivity, and potentially increasing disability and other costs for employers. The results from our research reveal that:

• Over 50% of Canadian employees surveyed said their health has been affected by climate change.
• The majority of these employees said their productivity at work had been affected.

As climate change continues to affect employee health and workplace productivity, employers have a great opportunity to leverage their group benefits plans to support their employees.

Take action now

Empower your team with our informative infographic. Gain valuable insights into this important issue and discover practical steps to support your employees’ well-being.

Questions? We’re here to help.

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