Glossary
Climate scenario

Climate scenario

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Definition

Climate scenarios are modelled views of how the future climate might evolve under different global emissions and policy pathways. They help assess risks and plan for a range of possible outcomes — not predict a single future.

Example in context

You’re working with a real estate investor evaluating portfolio risk. EarthScan shows how flood risk increases under 3 climate scenarios: Business as usual, emissions peak in 2040, and Paris aligned, helping them plan for worst-case and mitigation-aligned futures.

Why it matters

Climate scenarios are required in CSRD, TCFD, and IFRS S2 disclosures. They help organisations stress-test strategies and make robust long-term decisions. Tools like EarthScan use them to show how risk evolves across different climate futures.

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