BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has announced the expansion of its ESG Country and Physical Climate Risk service.
The platform allows users to model ESG risk exposure across 140+ markets using over 650 indicators. The expansion integrates granular metrics on pollution, human rights, and political conflict. By leveraging alternative data, the service quantifies how these factors impact specific economies and industrial sectors.
The ESG Country service builds on BMI’s 40-year legacy of country and industry risk coverage. It updates monthly to reflect the most current global developments in governance and social rights. Sustainability and risk managers can now monitor systematic risk at a more granular level.
A major highlight of the update is the introduction of geospatial data for physical climate risk assessments. Clients can now analyze the impact of six major natural disasters on 10 specific asset types. The service offers intensity modeling and climate pathway scenarios extended to the year 2050. The tools enable portfolio managers to identify risk hotspots where climate hazards could lead to significant asset depreciation or operational delays.
Lyndsey Anderson, Head, BMI, emphasized that increasing climate hazards are driving greater financial losses globally. The new analytical framework empowers organizations to pinpoint vulnerable assets and refine their adaptation strategies. In an increasingly uncertain business environment, these insights provide a competitive advantage for navigating shifting regulatory and environmental landscapes. The service includes 65 in-depth country reports that blend quantitative data with qualitative analysis.
