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Why CPI Exists

Climate risk is discussed in vague terms. We built CPI to give you numbers.

The Problem

Climate risk is often discussed in abstract terms: “material risk”, “exposure”, “vulnerability.” But investment decisions require specific numbers: basis points, cap rate deltas, NOI impacts.

  • Existing tools give scores, not actionable valuation inputs
  • Research exists but is scattered across 400+ academic papers
  • Translating research findings into financial terms requires domain expertise
  • Board members and IC committees need verifiable sources, not black-box outputs

Who It's For

CPI is designed for investment professionals who need to translate climate risk into financial terms:

  • Commercial real estate investors evaluating physical risk exposure
  • Portfolio managers screening assets for climate-related repricing
  • Analysts preparing due diligence materials
  • CFOs and board members who need defensible, cited analysis

What Makes CPI Different

Traditional Climate ToolsClimate Price Index
Proprietary scores (1-100)Price impact ranges with assumptions
Black-box methodologyEvery claim linked to peer-reviewed source
Generic risk categoriesNOI pressure bands, cap rate deltas, exit analysis
Requires trust in vendorClick to verify in original research

Instead of giving a single “correct” number, CPI produces ranges with clear assumptions:

  • Price impact bands — premium/discount vs. comparable assets
  • NOI pressure bands — insurance/OPEX/downtime impacts
  • Exit / cap-rate delta bands — how buyers/lenders may reprice risk