Brochure
ECLR: EcoAct
Climate Risk
Platform
Your bespoke platform
to quantify climate risks
and prioritise adaptation actions
EcoAct and Schneider Electric
EcoAct, part of Schneider Electric, is an international climate and In 2023, EcoAct became part of Schneider Electric, bringing together
sustainability consultancy and carbon offsetting project developer. Schneider Electric’s global leadership in sustainability and energy
Founded in France in 2006, we now have a team of over 400 climate management with our expertise in sustainability consulting and carbon
experts worldwide working with a shared purpose: to make a difference. strategy. This integration enhances our ability to deliver end-to-end
We partner with organisations around the world to implement innovative decarbonisation solutions, helping businesses navigate climate risk,
solutions and positive change in response to climate and sustainability regulatory compliance, and the path to net-zero.
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challenges whilst also driving commercial performance.
EcoAct is a CDP Gold Partner, a founding member of ICROA, a strategic
partner in the implementation of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals,
and reports to the UN Global Compact.
Urgent climate action is at the heart of our
mission, and I know we’ve found the right
partner in Schneider Electric. The company’s
own demonstrated commitments to net zero –
in its own operations and for its clients – speaks
loudly in the market, and our EcoActors are excited to join
together with another leading advisory team, putting climate
and nature centre stage to accelerate sustainable corporate
transformation.
Stuart Lemmon,
Head of Global Practices, Sustainability
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Why is climate risk
analysis essential for your Average financial impact of physical risks by 2050
for a +3°C scenario (% yearly EBITDA at risk)
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Europe 10 - 15% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% > 5% > 5% > 5%
The science is unambiguous: nature worldwide is in North America 10 - 15% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% > 5% > 5% > 5% > 5%
decline. The global economy is already operating beyond
the safe zone for six of the nine planetary boundaries. South America 15 - 20% 15 - 20% 10 - 15% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10%
Each year brings record global temperatures, fuelling more
frequent and severe extreme weather events globally. Asia-Pacific > 25% > 25% 10 - 15% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10%
Growing evidence - from floods in Valencia to Californian Africa and
> 25% > 25% 10 - 15% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10%
Middle East
wildfires and European heatwaves - demonstrates that
these climate risks are intensifying in both their severity
Sector average 20 - 25% 15 - 20% 10 - 15% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 5 - 10%
and frequency. The consequences are tangible, leading
to widespread supply chain and production disruptions,
and rising energy and material costs. Despite this, many
businesses and investors remain unprepared.
Innovative strategies and solutions are crucial to ensure Estimates include the economic impact of asset damage and business
business resilience and sustained growth. interruptions from wildfires, heat, coastal flooding, river flooding, cyclones,
water stress, and droughts relative to today’s baseline. The >3°C scenario
What climate risks does your business face? is based on the SSP3.7-0, which is a moderate-to-high emissions scenario
projecting temperature increases of 1.7–2.6°C by 2050 and 2.8–4.6°C by 2100.
Source : World Economic Forum, “The Cost of Inaction: A CEO Guide to Navigating
Climate Risk” report
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Global risks ranked by severity by 2035 (10 years horizon)
1st Extreme weather events
2nd Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
3rd Critical change to Earth systems
4th Natural resources shortages
5th Misinformation and disinformation
6th Adverse outcomes of AI technologies
Risk categories
7th
Inequality
Environmental
8 th
Societal polarization
Technological
9 th
Cyber espionage and warefare
Societal
10 th
Pollution
In the next 10 years, 50% of the main risks will be linked with
environmental and climate issues.
Source : World Economic Forum, “Global Risks Report 2025”
Our climate risk approach combines scientific rigor and cutting-edge digital technology,
supporting organisations to build their resilience and adaptation strategy, ensure business
continuity, and turn challenges into opportunities.
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How do we define and analyse climate risks?
Risks components
CLIMATE RISK
of a system = EXPOSURE
to external factors
x VULNERABILITY
to internal factors
Risk scores Climate hazards Climate hazards
(Gross vs. Net) or transition drivers or transition drivers
The system can be direct Current and future exposure of your Intrinsic vulnerability of activities
operations, the value chain or a organisation to external risk factors which depends on their business
business segment. & climate hazards, regulation, criticality, the physical sensitivity
sectoral trends or consumer of certain components and the
behaviour changes. organisation’s ability to adapt or
mitigate the risk.
Scenarios x Site/business Climate expertise x Customer
Co-constructed methodology
characteristics x Local context operational knowledge
ADAPTATION
1. Selection and prioritisation of adaptation actions. For physical risks, use of proprietary ECLR
Adaptation plan database: actions sorted by site typology, by sub-system and by action category (soft, grey, green).
2. Comparison with organizational and site context
3. Cost of action and formalization of a roadmap and action plan
Adaptation action database (ECLR for physical risk) x Mitigation expertise x Schneider Electric products and solutions
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Our 5-step approach to business resiliency STEP 5
Leveraging expertise from over 200 climate risk projects, our
multidisciplinary team supports clients to build resilience and STEP 4
adapt to climate challenges.
Adaptation
Recommendations
Our ECLR platform helps companies identify, assess, STEP 3
• Identify and prioritise
prioritise and manage their physical climate-related Impact adaptation actions at
risks. Analysis site & portfolio level,
STEP 2 with an emphasis
• Determine financial on ecosystem-based
Vulnerability exposure to the 28 solutions
Assessment climate hazards (asset
STEP 1 value & revenues • Calculate net risk by
• Calculate the gross exposed) combining exposure,
Exposure risk (exposure x vulnerability and the risk
Assessment
ECLR
vulnerability) of • Calculate concrete reduction potential of
the portfolio based financial impacts (value adaptation actions
• Calculate a portfolio at risk) from material
ECLR
Scoping and Stakeholders on hazard and site
of sites’ exposure to hazards (damage • Determine costs-benefits
typology
engagement 28+ acute and chronic costs and business & co-benefits of actions
ECLR
physical hazards • Collect vulnerability interruption loss of (decarbonisation,
• Align on project scope,
ECLR
defined by the EU specificities for certain revenues) biodiversity, asset value,
deliverables, and Taxonomy sites through site visits social positive impact)
problem definition or workshops to update
• Train stakeholders in the vulnerability & risk
• Assess previous climate climate science to make
risks studies (Climate scores
the most of assessment
Scenario Analysis health
check)
Our multidisciplinary team of experts is also able to tackle transition and nature-related risks using our suite of bespoke
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What is the ECLR platform?
Developed by our Climate Data Analytics team,
the EcoAct CLimate Risk (ECLR) platform allows
users to visualise their organisation’s exposure
and vulnerability to the 28 climate hazards
defined by the EU Taxonomy.
ECLR is a unique platform in the market to visualize your
climate risks in detail, financial impact and adaptation solutions.
The new version of ECLR, launched in 2025, now helps
organisations to prioritise adaptation strategies based on their
resiliency efficiency and associated co-benefits for biodiversity.
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Since its launch, the ECLR platform has been
acclaimed by our clients, enabling them to truly
understand the impact of climate change worldwide,
across all their sites and activities. With its new
features aligned with the most ambitious reporting
frameworks, ECLR offers companies the opportunity
to make concrete progress in their adaptation plans.
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ECLR facilitates the identification, assessment,
and prioritisation of climate-related physical risks
Climate reporting
Best-in-class alignment
Our climate risk scores and financial impact ECLR is aligned with leading climate reporting
assessments are built on robust climate datasets, frameworks, including the EU Taxonomy,
meticulously selected and validated by our team ESRS E1, IFRS S2 and CA SB261. Our coverage
of PhD climate scientists. encompasses the analysis of financial impacts
and extends across the 28 climate hazards
These climate datasets offer global coverage with mandated by the EU Taxonomy and ESRS E1.
varying levels of granularity, up to 30 meters for Aligned with IFRS S2 and CA SB261, ECLR also
specific risks like coastal flooding and high winds. provides a detailed breakdown to differentiate
To ensure robust and high spatial resolution between chronic and acute hazards.
projections we utilise dynamically downscaled
CORDEX regional climate models (including
RCP2.6 and RCP8.5 scenarios), rather than global
climate models (GCMs).
Unique coverage
of financial impacts
ECLR offers unique insights into financial impacts,
quantifying risks to property value and business
interruption. We assess a range of critical climate
hazards; heatwaves, flooding (river & coastal),
extreme winds (tropical cyclones & extratropical
storms), droughts and wildfires. Our suite of
financial impacts continuously expanding, with all
financial KPIs calculated using advanced statistical
methods.
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Portfolio and asset-level Vulnerability
visualisation adjustment
ECLR includes a visualization of the gross & Companies with existing adaptation measures
net climate risk (i.e. before and after adaptation can use ECLR’s module to seamlessly modify
actions) at both portfolio and asset-level. This their vulnerability scores. This feature ensures
empowers users to easily identify levers to updated risk reporting and helps to highlight
enhance business resiliency. future adaptation priorities.
Unique database of impacts In-house algorithm for
and solutions adaptation actions prioritisation
Drawing from our unique database of ECLR features a unique in-house algorithm
200+ potential impacts and adaptation designed to prioritise adaptation actions based
recommendations, ECLR’s asset-level climate on their resilience efficiency. A clear waterfall
risk factsheets deliver highly relevant insights. diagram allows users to quickly and easily
For each site, the information is tailored to identify the most impactful actions to prioritise
site type and the most urgent climate hazard implementing first.
it faces, ensuring impacts an solutions are
distinct for a data centre versus a hotel.
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Why choose ECLR for your climate risks analysis?
ECLR coverage Solution-oriented Team of experts
Integrating 28 climate hazards and With ECLR, you gain access to a Our global team of climate
more than 40 climate indicators powerful database of adaptation experts bring unparalleled
across all sectors, ECLR provides solutions designed for diverse experience and knowledge from
a holistic view of both direct asset types, across industrial 200+ climate risks projects.
and indirect climate impacts. Our plants, offices, data centres and We’re equipped to help you
unique focus extends beyond the hotels. Effortlessly prioritise understand and adapt to the
assessment of physical assets to adaptation actions to accelerate climate risks unique to your
also visualise the impact on human your resilience strategy. organisation.
health and productivity.
Our clients trust us with their climate risk and adaptation strategies
and many more!
Unlocking the power of ECLR ECLR Core
Get exhaustive climate risk insights with
minimal data to guide your business.
1. What are the key climate risks of my portfolio?
ECLR offers immediate, high-level clarity on your portfolio’s
key climate risks, showing both gross and net risk (pre- and
post-adapation implementation).
Spotlight risk hotspots by exploring the the geographical
distribution and customise risk thresholds to highlight
your most vulnerable sites and assets.
For a granular view, ECLR generates a 12-page site factsheet at
asset-level, with a view of the key hazards, potential impacts &
adaptation recommendations applicable for that site.
With just GPS coordinates and site typology (e.g. office, industrial
plant, data center), unlock different views like maps, scorecards,
site rankings, making portfolio and asset-level risk management
straightforward and effective.
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ECLR Core
2. How will climate change financially impact my business
activities?
By simply providing asset value & revenues - data already required by Key advantages for your company:
climate reporting frameworks like CSRD - you unlock a unique view of
how climate change will impact your financial statement, available at Precisely understand the financial
both portfolio and asset level. impact of climate hazards (floods,
storms, droughts & wildfires) as a result
of interruptions to your business.
Gain clear insight into the potential value
of damages climate change could inflict
on your property value.
Identify additional hidden costs due
to increased air-conditioning and
reduced productivity as a result of rising
temperatures and heatwaves.
Forecast and project the evolution of
these financial impacts over time across
different climate scenarios.
Focus on the most critical financial
aspects to protect property value with
the implementation of a robust business
continuity plan and invest in cost reduction
solutions for your business.
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ECLR Core
3. What adaptation actions can I prioritise to ensure
my business resiliency?
With ECLR, you can identify and prioritise the 10 most relevant
adaptation actions, at both asset and portfolio level. Using our in-house
database of over 120+ adaptation actions, ECLR is able to recommend
priority action areas for your organisation to focus on. To date, we have 40
key adaptation actions, each with the following attributes:
• Climate hazard mitigation: Specific hazards which are reduced by
implementing this action.
• Protected systems: Aspects that are safeguarded by this adaptation
action (buildings, equipment, people)
• Action type: Categorisation as hard (e.g. flood barriers), soft (e.g. training
programmes), or ecosystem-based (e.g. natural wind barriers)
• Implementation timeline: Estimated time required for execution.
• Cost of implementation: Compare cost of action vs inaction, even
without company-specific data.
• Co-benefits: Contributions to local biodiversity, decarbonisation, human
well-being, social relations, property value, reputation, etc.
Our adaptation databases are updated and enriched regularly with
our site visits and dedicated adaptation workshops.
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ECLR Advanced
4. Deep dive on exposure
This module identifies each site’s current and future exposure to every climate
hazard in our database, worldwide.
For organisations seeking a deeper understanding of their climate risks, our
climate experts provide tailored analysis across the key components of
exposure, vulnerability, and adaptation.
ECLR features:
• 28 climate hazards aligned with the European Taxonomy
• More than 40 climate indicators: We capture nuanced
climate impacts. For instance, extreme heat is measured
not only by days above 35°C but also by humid days
above 41°C, the 99th percentile of annual daily maximum
temperature, or the number of tropical nights above
20°C. This breadth ensures relevance to diverse impacts
like equipment failure or human well-being.
• Two future climate scenarios: Analysis includes both low
carbon (RCP2.6) and high carbon (RCP8.5) pathways.
• For French companies: Seamless integration of TRACC
scenarios (Trajectoire de réchauffement de référence
pour l’adaptation au changement climatique) for national
alignment.
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5. Deep dive on vulnerability ECLR Advanced
At the site level, vulnerability comprises three components:
• Business criticality: The overall importance of a particular site to your
business operations as a whole.
• Physical sensitivity to climate hazards: The extent to which your
infrastructure is susceptible to climate impacts (e.g., is a building in a flood
zone already protected by barriers?)
• Adaptive capacity: The resources your organization can leverage to ensure
resilience during an extreme climate event (financial, technical, human, and
organizational)
ECLR automatically estimates your sites’ sensitivity using an internal, generic
approach tailored by asset type (e.g., data center, industrial plant).
For detailed analysis, our vulnerability module allows users to easily adjust
site level vulnerability scores via intuitive sliders, with comments for
traceability. This is especially useful during expert-led workshops or site
visits.
Coming soon - stay tuned!
In 2025, we’re planning to enhance the ECLR platform with new functionalities:
• Advanced adaptation deep dive: For companies ready to refine their adaptation
strategies, this advanced module will allow you to input additional data for
implementation.
• Instant portfolio reports: Automatically generate PDF reports for your portfolio,
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seamlessly aligned with leading climate reporting frameworks.
Our global expertise with local capabilities
Our multidisciplinary team of climatologists, economists, data scientists and
engineers offers expert consulting, cutting-edge data & digital platforms and
innovative solutions. With a track record of 200+ climate risk projects and
a presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, we provide a 360°
understanding of climate impacts worldwide.
Bocage hedges to protect from flooding risks
We offer on-the-ground capabilities, including site visits, to effectively assess and
mitigate risks. Leveraging our problem solving and engineering mindset, we deliver
efficient, actionable, and ecosystem-based recommendations.
On-site visit to understand needs and adaptation options
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Natural wind barriers in front of a company building
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About EcoAct
EcoAct, part of Schneider Electric, is an international climate and sustainability consultancy
and carbon offsetting project developer. Founded in France in 2006, we now have a team
of over 400 climate experts worldwide working with a shared purpose: to make a difference.
We partner with organisations around the world to implement innovative solutions and positive
change in response to climate and sustainability challenges whilst also driving commercial
performance. EcoAct is a CDP Gold Partner, a founding member of ICROA, a strategic partner
in the implementation of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals and reports to the UN Global
Compact.
In 2023, EcoAct became part of Schneider Electric, bringing together Schneider Electric’s global
leadership in sustainability and energy management with our expertise in sustainability consulting
and carbon strategy. This integration enhances our ability to deliver end-to-end decarbonisation
solutions, helping businesses navigate climate risk, regulatory compliance, and the path to net-zero.
EcoAct France EcoAct North America EcoAct Kenya
contact@[Link] NAoffice@[Link] info@[Link]
+33 (0)1 83 64 08 70 +1 917 744 9660 +254 708 066 725
EcoAct UK EcoAct Central Europe
ukoffice@[Link] ce-ecoact@[Link]
+44 (0) 204 557 1323 +49 211 737 432 99
EcoAct Spain EcoAct Italy
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+34 930 287 221 +39 331 654 6135