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Climate-related Scenario Analysis
Scenario analysis helps organisations anticipate how different climate futures might impact their business. It’s a structured way to test your strategy against a range of physical and transition risks—rising sea levels, regulatory shifts, changing technologies, or market behaviours.
This approach is at the heart of climate-related reporting, but it also adds depth to any sustainability risk assessment. By exploring plausible, relevant, and distinct futures, you can evaluate your organisation’s resilience—and take action where it matters most.
UNDERSTAND WHAT DRIVES THE FUTURE
Mapping physical and transition risks
Start by identifying what really matters. Physical risks—from flooding to heatwaves—affect assets and operations, while transition risks emerge from evolving regulations, technologies, and market preferences. Our process helps you connect global trends to your specific exposure, so you can build scenarios that are rooted in your reality.
MAKE SCENARIOS MEANINGFUL
Use real data to frame credible futures
Scenarios aren’t guesswork—they’re grounded in science and policy signals. We help you draw on authoritative sources like the IPCC or IEA, define clear assumptions, and choose time horizons that fit your business. Whether you start with qualitative narratives or move into quantitative analysis, the goal is always to make climate futures concrete and decision-useful.
BUILD RESILIENCE IN A WORLD OF UNCERTAINTY
From risk insight to action
Scenario analysis is most valuable when it leads to change. IMS works with your teams to assess how your strategy performs under stress: where it holds, where it stretches, and where it breaks. Together, we identify potential adjustments and embed them into planning, governance, and disclosures.
TEST YOUR STRATEGY’S RESILIENCE
From risk insight to action
ADVANCE YOUR REPORTING WITH CONFIDENCE
TCFD and climate risk reporting
For companies aligning with TCFD, scenario analysis is just one part of the picture. Our dedicated TCFD page covers all four pillars—governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics—along with hands-on resources to guide your journey.
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Scenario analysis as a strategic tool
In the video below, we explore how climate risks and opportunities can actively shape your business strategy. It’s a concise and practical introduction to scenario analysis — helping you move from vague assumptions to structured decisions.
WHEN VISION MEETS EXECUTION
They chose IMS to lead their climate scenario analysis
Why choose IMS for your ESG Strategy?
Proven expertise
With decades of experience, we’ve helped clients achieve Leadership status in their CDP submissions and improve their ESG ratings.
Tailored Solutions
From initial strategy development to final reporting, we offer end-to-end support tailored to your industry and goals.
Actionable Insights
Our tools and methodologies deliver clear, actionable recommendations that drive real-world results.
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