Many of the impacts of climate change are already affecting the organisations and more experience in adaptation practices is being increasingly accumulated. However, in the majority of cases, climate change adaptation is still included in the activities of the organisation.

Successful organisations are those that best adapt to a continuously changing market environment, regardless of whether those changes are environmental, social or economic. Those organisations that develop and maintain competitive advantages tend to be characterised by their forecasting ability, an informed position, along with a great capacity for change and commitment to invest in future performance.