About WorldGBC Statement Foreword Introduction This assessment assumes a base scenario where climate action broadly follows a 2°C trajectory. Our worst and best case scenarios, aligned with IPCC projections, represent increased and decreased emissions from today until 2050, leading to 3 degree or 1.5 degrees of warming respectively. The outcome of Low, Medium or High for each statement represents the analysis of the business case in this situation, as it relates to the below themes Occupant Benefits Extent to which climate change affects building occupant productivity and health & wellbeing. Costs Extent to which climate change affects building costs including supply chain, construction and operation costs. Risk mitigation Extent to which climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events, or sea level rise, affects buildings and their environments. Asset Values Extent to which climate change affects the value of built environment assets. Even in 1.5 degree scenario, there will still be impacts from extreme weather on buildings and infrastructure. Sustainable assets are more resilient with lower costs from climate impacts. Investors and Reputation Extent to which climate change will affect building investment decisions. Finance Availability of finance for green buildings. Wider role of business Beyond finance, how does the wider role of business support the business case for green buildings. 100 | BEYOND THE BUSINESS CASE
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