Climate Risk

Climate risk refers to the potential financial impacts on businesses from climate change. It includes both physical risks from changing climate patterns and transition risks from shifting to a low-carbon economy.

Types of Climate Risk

Physical Risks

Acute: Extreme weather events
Chronic: Sea level rise, temperature changes

Transition Risks

Policy, technology, market shifts, reputation as economy decarbonizes

Related Terms

Assess Your Climate Risks

ESG PULSE includes climate risk assessment tools aligned with TCFD.