This thesis presents a methodology for quantifying climate risk in the real estate sector, integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into asset evaluation. The study develops a comprehensive set of climate risk indicators based on data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service and structured in accordance with EU regulations on sustainability. These indicators account for different climate hazards, such as temperature extremes, heavy precipitation, wildfires, and coastal threats, that can significantly impact asset value. The methodology involves computing and aggregating risk indices using the Physical Risk Evaluator tool, applying an Ordered Weighted Average (OWA) approach to adapt risk assessment to different investment strategies. This tool provides a dynamic evaluation of physical climate risks, integrating vulnerability and exposure factors at the asset level. A series of case studies illustrates the method’s applicability, showing how different climate scenarios may influence property valuation and financial stability in qualitative terms. The results highlight the increasing necessity of incorporating climate risk assessments in real estate investments to align with the European Union’s sustainable finance objectives. This work contributes to the standardization of climate risk analysis, offering a structured framework for investors, policymakers, and financial institutions to make informed decisions in a changing climate.
Questa tesi presenta una metodologia per la quantificazione del rischio climatico nel settore immobiliare, integrando i criteri ESG (Ambientali, Sociali e di Governance) nella valutazione degli asset. Lo studio sviluppa un set completo di indicatori di rischio climatico basati su dati del Copernicus Climate Change Service e strutturati secondo le normative europee sulla sostenibilità. Gli indicatori considerano molteplici rischi climatici, tra cui temperature estreme, precipitazioni pesanti, incendi boschivi e minacce costiere, che possono influenzare significativamente il valore degli immobili. La metodologia prevede il calcolo e l’aggregazione di indici di rischio mediante il tool Physical Risk Evaluator, che utilizza un approccio Ordered Weighted Average (OWA) per adattare la valutazione del rischio a diverse strategie di investimento. Questo strumento consente un’analisi dinamica dei rischi fisici legati al clima, integrando fattori di vulnerabilità ed esposizione a livello di asset. L’analisi di casi studio dimostra l’applicabilità del metodo, evidenziando come diversi scenari climatici possano influenzare la valutazione immobiliare e la stabilità finanziaria. I risultati sottolineano l’importanza crescente di integrare il rischio climatico nelle decisioni di investimento immobiliare, in linea con gli obiettivi dell’Unione Europea per una finanza sostenibile. Questo lavoro contribuisce alla standardizzazione dell’analisi del rischio climatico, fornendo un quadro strutturato per investitori, decisori politici e istituzioni finanziarie.
Use of geodata for climate risk assessment in the real estate with ESG implications
RAVELLI, DAVIDE
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis presents a methodology for quantifying climate risk in the real estate sector, integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into asset evaluation. The study develops a comprehensive set of climate risk indicators based on data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service and structured in accordance with EU regulations on sustainability. These indicators account for different climate hazards, such as temperature extremes, heavy precipitation, wildfires, and coastal threats, that can significantly impact asset value. The methodology involves computing and aggregating risk indices using the Physical Risk Evaluator tool, applying an Ordered Weighted Average (OWA) approach to adapt risk assessment to different investment strategies. This tool provides a dynamic evaluation of physical climate risks, integrating vulnerability and exposure factors at the asset level. A series of case studies illustrates the method’s applicability, showing how different climate scenarios may influence property valuation and financial stability in qualitative terms. The results highlight the increasing necessity of incorporating climate risk assessments in real estate investments to align with the European Union’s sustainable finance objectives. This work contributes to the standardization of climate risk analysis, offering a structured framework for investors, policymakers, and financial institutions to make informed decisions in a changing climate.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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