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Climate risk analysis for companies: CSRD-compliant & transparent
Will be all right? It was yesterday. We used to ignore the weather, but now we expect it.
Climate risks are real. They affect companies - directly or indirectly. Whether through extreme weather, new laws or changing consumer preferences - those who know the risks have a clear advantage. A detailed analysis helps you to position yourself strategically. And not just to act when the flood is just around the corner. But in good time. Planned. And future-proof.
Climate risk analysis - sounds like panic,
but it's clever
This type of analysis examines the impact of climate change on a company - today and in the future. The aim is to identify and evaluate sources of risk and derive specific measures from this. This is not just about weather extremes. It's about the big picture.
Business climate risks can be divided into three groups:
- Physical climate risks: These include acute risks such as storms, floods or heatwaves, as well as chronic risks such as rising sea levels or prolonged droughts. These events can affect and damage operating facilities, supply chains, infrastructure or even local people.
- Transitory risks: This refers to political, social, market or technological changes that can threaten the economic stability of a company. Examples: new CO₂ levies, stricter ESG regulations or market pressure towards "green" products.
- Liability risks: More and more companies are facing lawsuits because they have not taken sufficient climate protection measures or have violated climate protection laws.
When the legislator gets serious:
Climate risk analysis & CSRD
With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) at the latest, a climate risk analysis is no longer optional for many companies. Large corporations, companies with more than 250 employees or a turnover of 40 million euros are among those affected. Listed SMEs are also included.
The EU taxonomy is at the heart of this. It defines which economic activities are considered sustainable. Companies must fulfill the so-called TSC criteria (Technical Screening Criteria) and prove that their activities do not harm any other environmental objective(DNSH - Do No Significant Harm).
The climate risk analysis according to the CSRD is therefore not a paper tiger, but a central basis for sustainability reporting.
To the climate risk analysis in 7 steps
The process is structured, but by no means rigid. A professional climate risk analysis essentially comprises the following steps:
- 1
Clarify governance
Who in the company is responsible? In most cases, an interdisciplinary team from sustainability, strategy, risk management and operational areas is needed.
- 2
Define business areas
Which areas are relevant? Production, logistics, IT, real estate? A look at the EU taxonomy can help here.
- 3
Set time horizons
Short to medium-term activities (<10 Jahre) brauchen eine andere Risikoeinschätzung als langfristige (>10 years).
- 4
Collect data
Location and asset-related information forms the foundation. This also includes historical weather data and climate models.
- 5
Using climate models
These are based on scientifically recognized scenarios, for example from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
- 6
Assess risks
How likely are certain risks? What economic impact would they have?
- 7
Derive measures
What can be done to minimize or eliminate risks?
"Because 'I hope nothing happens' is not a corporate strategy."
Advantages that convince
Early warning system
Risks become visible before they cause damage. You will no longer be caught unprepared by extreme weather, new laws or market changes.
Better decisions
Investments can be planned in a more targeted manner and strategies can be developed on a sound basis. With reliable data instead of gut feeling.
Competitive advantage
Those who are prepared get through crises better and score points with stakeholders. Transparency creates trust among investors, banks and customers.
Basis for decarbonization
No targeted CO₂ reduction without analysis. Climate risk analysis becomes the foundation for robust sustainability reporting and effective climate strategies.
Certifications: The proof,
that you've got what it takes
In the context of climate risk analysis, companies have an interest in proving their commitment - to society, stakeholders and legislators. This is where sustainability certificates create transparency and trust. Particularly relevant are
- DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council)
- BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
Both certification systems require proof of the management of climate risks. The basis for this is a clean analysis - detailed and comprehensible.
FAQs: Frequently asked questions
A climate risk analysis assesses the impact of climate change on a company. It takes into account both physical and transitory risks and also includes legal liability risks. The aim is to identify risks at an early stage and take effective countermeasures.
Companies that fall under the CSRD are legally obliged to do so. But pressure is also increasing outside of this obligation: investors, banks and customers are increasingly demanding transparency. Analysis is becoming the new standard.
There are physical risks (e.g. extreme weather), transitory risks (e.g. CO2 levies, new laws) and liability risks (e.g. lawsuits for failure to take action). All three types of risk have a significant impact on a company's future viability.
The EU taxonomy is a classification system that defines which economic activities are considered environmentally sustainable. Companies must prove that their activities serve environmental goals and do not jeopardize any other goals.
TSC stands for Technical Screening Criteria. They define minimum technical requirements for sustainable activities. DNSH stands for "Do No Significant Harm" and is intended to avoid significant impairment of environmental goals.
TSC stands for Technical Screening Criteria. They define minimum technical requirements for sustainable activities. DNSH stands for "Do No Significant Harm" and aims to prevent significant harm to environmental goals.
