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 Tools | Climate Price Index |
|---|---|
| Proprietary scores (1-100) | Price impact ranges with assumptions |
| Black-box methodology | Every claim linked to peer-reviewed source |
| Generic risk categories | NOI pressure bands, cap rate deltas, exit analysis |
| Requires trust in vendor | Click 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