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 A Framework for Measuring and Reporting of Climate-related Physical Risks to Built Assets.  UK Green Building Council, 2022, London, UK

A Framework for Measuringand Reporting of Climate-related Physical Risks to Built Assets

Creator: UKGBC
Type of methodology: Reporting framework
Approach type: CVRA (Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment)
Short description: Reporting framework, containing elements of process-based CVRA
Hazards covered: Droughts
Audiences: Architects and engineers
Assessment level: Building
Evaluation system:

Risk = hazard x exposure x vulnerability x capacity

Strengths:
  • Clear methodology and accompanying framework
  • Practical guidance with a focus on buildings
  • Aligned with TCFD recommendations
Limits:

Reporting framework rather than CVRA methodology

 

The Framework includes different sections relevant to CVRA:

  • Section 1: Initial Information.
  • Sections 2 and 3: Assessing Baseline and Future Risk from Physical Hazards.
    • Previous Physical Risk Assessments (Review)
    • Historic Impacts (provide records of)
    • Describing Inherent Vulnerabilities and Resilience Measures
    • Assessing the Likelihood of Impacts
    • Assessing the Consequence of Impact
    • Assessing Risk Rating
    • Assumptions and Limitations (document)
  • Section 4: Assessing Overall Risk Rating 
    • Interdependencies Analysis
    • Cost impact
    • Overall Risk Rating
    • Adaptation Measures
  • Section 5: Using the Framework to Disclose Physical Risk

The reporting FWC is linked to the TCFD recommendations.