Klimarisikomodellierung
Marktinformationen, Forschung und Analyse

Beratung zu grünen Anleihen

Der Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), eine führende gemeinnützige Umweltschutzorganisation mit Sitz in den USA, ist für seine vielseitige Arbeit bekannt, die sich mit kritischen Themen wie der globalen Erwärmung, der Wiederherstellung von Ökosystemen, den Ozeanen und der menschlichen Gesundheit befasst. EDF ist bestrebt, fundierte wissenschaftliche, wirtschaftliche und rechtliche Erkenntnisse zu nutzen und sucht kontinuierlich nach wirksamen Umweltlösungen. Angesichts der Unsicherheit hinsichtlich der potenziellen Risiken einer Anleiheemission wollte EDF sowohl chronische als auch akute klimabedingte Risiken bewerten, die sich auf seine Finanzinstrumente auswirken.

In response to EDF's challenge, Responsible Alpha leveraged our integrated data framework to analyze multifaceted climate-related risks related to the EDF’s bond issuance. Within the short timeframe of three weeks, we conducted a comprehensive evaluation, providing EDF with invaluable insights into the climate-related analytics pertinent to their bond issuance. Our analysis calculated the interest rate risk spanning a 30-year horizon, distinguishing between chronic climate changes, such as sea-level rise, and acute risks, such as those stemming from severe weather events.

Leveraging our integrated data framework, we analyzed the climate-related risks and our multidisciplinary team of experts collaborated to ensure a thorough evaluation of both chronic and acute risks, providing EDF with a nuanced understanding of their financial exposure.

The outcome of our collaboration with EDF was transformative. Our analysis revealed that the debt issuance, initially valued at $393 million, would, when adjusted for climate risk, be revalued at $300 million. This stark revelation underscored the critical importance of considering climate risk in financial decision-making processes. Armed with this newfound clarity, EDF was empowered to make informed decisions regarding their financial instruments, mitigating potential risks and ensuring alignment with their overarching mission of environmental advocacy and stewardship.