Climate change has now become an issue where the implications have a direct effect on business decision making. As well, Governments are developing policies and measures to make the transition to low carbon economies and to meet international commitments to emission reduction targets, which will affect enterprises of all sizes and sectors.

• Firstly on those industries that either contract, adapt or emerge as a consequence of climate change and climate change policies.
• Secondly on those industries in the supply chain of the first level industries where there will be changes in business costs or consumer sentiment.

Employment and social policy must anticipate and incorporate this new influence over business and market behaviour.
The IOE is committed to monitoring and influencing the employment and social policy dimensions of climate change to:

• inform members about the developments
• help analyse the implications for enterprises
• provide an effective employer advocate in international fora

The IOE engagement will assist members in:

• developing policy appropriate for their national circumstance
• providing advocacy to governments to influence the issues relevant to business 
• engaging in networks at the international level to ensure balanced and informed debate about the employment and social policy issues;
• sustaining the IOE as the recognised advocate of business on employment and social policy issues, in the international climate change “community”.

 The information in the following pages will guide you through the philosophy and work of the IOE on behalf of members, and their member enterprises.