On October 7, 2021, twenty-three federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, released plans detailing how they will adapt to climate change and increase resilience to climate change impacts. The plans include a variety of resiliency and adaptation measures, including steps to develop a more resilient supply change, to enhance protections for workers and communities, and to increase climate literacy and leadership within Federal agencies.
As part of this initiative, the Department of Labor issued its “Climate Action Plan,” which attempts to "identif[y] key vulnerabilities, resilience opportunities, priority adaptation actions, and procurement challenges" for the Department.
Prior to publication, in September 2021 this plan was submitted to and reviewed by the National Climate Task Force, White House Council on Environmental Quality’s Federal Chief Sustainability Officer, and the Office of Management and Budget.