Climate Risk Assessment & Management Strategies with Jay Shah, SCR®

Course 2: Climate Risk Assessment & Management Strategies

Target Audience: ESG professionals, risk managers, corporate strategists, government officials, and sustainability practitioners.

Course Description: This course provides a practical framework for assessing climate risks within organizations and developing effective management strategies. Participants will learn a structured approach to identify, evaluate, and integrate climate considerations into core business decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

● Master the four key steps of climate risk assessment.

● Apply methodologies for identifying and evaluating physical and transition risks.

● Conduct scenario analysis to understand potential impacts under different climate futures.

● Integrate climate risk findings into organizational strategy and reporting.

● Explore tools and technologies used in climate risk assessment.

● Understand the link between carbon management and climate risk reduction.

Modules:

1. The 4-Step Climate Risk Assessment Framework:

● Step 1: Identifying Climate-Related Risks (Physical & Transition).

● Step 2: Assessing Business Impact (Financial, Operational, Supply Chain).

● Step 3: Conducting Scenario Analysis (Qualitative & Quantitative methods, time horizons).

● Step 4: Integrating Findings into Strategy (Decision-making, mitigation, monitoring).

1. Practical Application of Assessment:

● Case studies of climate risk assessment in different sectors (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture, finance).

● Hands-on exercises for risk identification and impact evaluation.

1. Tools & Technologies for Assessment:

● Overview of Climate Models and their application.

● Risk Assessment Software and platforms (e.g., Plan A, Tableau).

● Leveraging Data Analytics for climate insights.

1. Climate Risk Mitigation & Carbon Management:

● Effective Carbon Management Strategies: Energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, offsetting.

● Reducing Exposure: How carbon reduction minimizes regulatory and operational risks.

● Aligning with Global Sustainability Goals.