Stay Ahead of Climate Risk
Explore our guides, case studies, and insights to navigate physical climate risk.
ESG Strategy Development for UK Building Surveyors
B Corp for UK Building Surveyors: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get There
UK building surveyors are under growing pressure to prove real ESG performance, not just intent. This guide explains what B Corp certification is, why it matters to surveying practices, and how to navigate the B Impact Assessment and legal stakeholder governance. Learn how B Corp can strengthen trust with lenders and clients, align with RICS sustainability expectations, and turn responsible business into a competitive advantage
ISO 14001 for Building Surveyors in the UK: How Environmental Management Creates Value on Every Instruction
ISO 14001 for Building Surveyors: Why It Matters
As sustainability and ESG requirements reshape the UK property market, building surveyors need more than technical expertise—they need a framework for environmental responsibility. ISO 14001 provides that structure. It helps surveyors manage compliance, reduce risk, and deliver audit-ready insights that clients trust. From improving operational efficiency to aligning with RICS sustainability guidance, ISO 14001 turns environmental management into a competitive advantage.
Depaving: Why Breaking Up Hard Surfaces Matters for UK Properties
Depaving is the process of removing unnecessary hard surfaces such as driveways and patios and replacing them with permeable, green alternatives. For UK properties, depaving helps reduce flood risk, manage surface water, improve biodiversity, and enhance property value. Building surveyors and developers can incorporate depaving to create sustainable, climate-resilient sites while improving amenity and long-term asset resilience.
Leveraging ISO 14091 for Climate Adaptation Planning in Real Estate
Climate change is no longer a distant concern for the real estate sector. Rising temperatures, flooding, and extreme weather events are already impacting asset values and operational resilience. ISO 14091 offers a structured framework for assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities, enabling property owners and asset managers to prioritise adaptation measures and integrate them into long-term planning. By adopting this standard, organisations can strengthen compliance, enhance investor confidence, and future-proof their portfolios against accelerating climate impacts.
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards Explained: How to Address Physical Climate Risk and ESG Compliance
Understanding UK sustainability reporting standards is essential for real estate firms navigating ESG compliance and climate risk disclosure. This guide explains how to address physical climate risks within frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD, and why proactive adaptation planning is critical for protecting asset value. Learn practical steps to integrate risk assessments into your ESG strategy and meet investor expectations for transparency and resilience.
Investing in Resilience: Why Physical Climate Risk Must Be a Financial Priority for UK Real Estate
Physical climate risk is no longer a distant concern for UK real estate investors. Extreme weather events, flooding, and heat stress are already impacting asset values and operational performance. This resource explores why resilience must become a financial priority, outlining the economic implications of climate risk and the strategic benefits of proactive adaptation. Learn how integrating resilience into investment decisions can protect portfolios, meet ESG requirements, and deliver long-term value.
Why Building Surveyors Must Lead the Charge on Climate Resilience
As climate change accelerates, the UK’s real estate sector faces mounting risks—from flash floods to heatwaves impacting building performance. Building surveyors are on the frontline, uniquely positioned to identify vulnerabilities and drive resilience strategies. This article explores the evolving role of surveyors, the acute and chronic risks outlined by GRESB, and practical steps to embed climate resilience into asset management
Bridging the Climate Risk Gap in Real Estate Due Diligence
How AI and Big Data Can Help Surveyors Future-Proof UK Buildings
Resilience Is the New ROI: Why UK Surveyors Must Prioritise Physical Risk Mitigation
In today’s real estate market, resilience is more than a buzzword — it is a financial imperative. Climate-related risks such as flooding, heatwaves, and storms are reshaping asset performance and investor expectations. This resource explains why resilience should be viewed as a core component of return on investment, offering strategies to integrate climate risk management into decision-making and unlock long-term value.
Turning Compliance into Strategy: How Mandatory Climate Reporting Can Strengthen ESG in UK Real Estate
With the UK’s regulatory landscape evolving rapidly—through frameworks like TCFD, ISSB, and SECR—mandatory climate reporting is no longer just a compliance exercise. For building surveyors and ESG leaders, it’s a strategic lever to drive value, resilience, and performance across portfolios.
Here are seven ways mandatory climate reporting can strengthen your ESG strategy.
ESRS & CSRD: What UK Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Europe’s New ESG Reporting Rule
The European Union is reshaping corporate sustainability reporting through two major frameworks: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). While these regulations are EU-based, they have global implications—including for UK firms with operations, investments, or supply chains in Europe.