Real Estate & Climate: Preparing Your Assets for a +4°C World

Summary

In light of projections of a +4°C warming by 2100, the real estate sector must urgently rethink its strategies. This blog analyzes climate issues, presents concrete examples, and explains how the predictive analysis tools from Tardigrade AI can secure and enhance your assets.

Introduction

Climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a reality that is already impacting the real estate sector. Preparing your assets for a +4°C warming scenario by 2100 has become an economic and strategic imperative for property owners and investors.

Climate adaptation: an economic imperative

The recent case of Porsche perfectly illustrates the domino effect of climate risks: the flooding of a single components factory in Switzerland halted their production, resulting in estimated losses between 1 and 2 billion euros. This alarm signal underscores the urgency of adapting our real estate assets to climate upheavals.

The worrying state of the French real estate sector

The analyses by Tardigrade AI paint a concerning picture:
•    Climate anomalies already exceed normal levels by 20 to 50% in France, with expectations of doubling or even tripling by 2050.
•    The thermal regulation of buildings requires 50% more energy compared to ten years ago, a consumption that could quintuple in certain urban areas by 2050.
•    Two major threats loom: flooding from runoff and the intensification of heatwaves.

These projections are supported by recent studies. A report from Ademe and the Action Climate network reveals that climate change is already affecting all French regions, with direct consequences for real estate assets.

Act now to secure your assets

Adapting real estate assets represents a major challenge in light of the likely scenario of +4°C by 2100. The 7th barometer of OID confirms the need for an integrated approach combining:
•    Energy performance
•    Carbon footprint
•    Climate resilience

Real estate decision-makers must now integrate these parameters into their long-term strategies, relying on predictive analysis tools like those developed by Tardigrade AI.

An innovative anticipation methodology

Tardigrade AI revolutionizes climate risk assessment through:
•    An approach based on the IPCC's “worst-case” scenario (SSP 5-8.5)
•    Precise geolocated analysis, year by year
•    A digital twin of the terrain enabling:
     - Simulating precipitation trends
     - Anticipating potential flooding levels
     - Designing customized adaptation strategies

Conclusion: an investment for the future

Preparing your real estate assets for a +4°C world is not just a precautionary measure; it is a strategic investment for the future. By adopting a proactive approach and using advanced analysis tools like those offered by Tardigrade AI, property owners and investors can not only protect the value of their assets but also contribute to the creation of a more resilient and sustainable real estate portfolio.
Adapting to climate change in the real estate sector also presents opportunities for innovation and value creation. Eco-friendly and resilient buildings are increasingly sought after, which can lead to increased asset values and better attractiveness in the rental market.
Ultimately, adapting our real estate assets to climate change is not only an economic necessity but also a collective responsibility to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.