Physical Risk Labs Compendium of Experience

A short report offering key insights into the process of measuring and reporting physical risk.
Climate Change Adaptation Resilient Buildings Learning Resource

As homes, buildings, infrastructure, and physical assets around the world face increasing risk from more frequent and severe climate-based threats, UKGBC has today published a landmark review of the strategies and processes that asset-owners can use to adapt and enhance their climate resilience.

The Physical Risk Assessment Labs, convened under UKGBC’s Resilience & Nature Programme and with support from our Programme Partners, has compiled a series of case studies, reflections, and critical insights that will enable asset-owners to more effectively measure, report, and adapt to climate-based risks to their physical assets.

The project has also produced a Compendium of Experience that couches the framework in real-world examples of climate-based risks provided by UKGBC members, to ensure that the industry can undertake their own assessments based on insights into real-world case studies.

Key Findings

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There are a wide range of key challenges, from the need to calculate cost, develop metrics, and understand emerging regulations

2

Collaboration is crucial to address knowledge gaps and work together to build consensus.

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Lack of detailed data creates barriers to risk measurement.

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With multiple scenarios and interdependencies at play, anticipating risks is complex.

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The industry needs more effective metrics and targets are properly assess climate-based risks.

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Physical Risk Labs Short Report

Explore case studies and reflections on the process of measuring physical risks.
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Our climate change adaptation work is supported by our Resilience & Nature Partners.

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