Earth Knowledge Twin

What’s included in Earth Knowledge Twin?

Tailored datasets

Earth Knowledge Twin customers have the ability to intersect a single asset, through to hundreds of thousands of assets. Indicators, spatial resolution and temporal resolution can all be customized to meet sector-specific needs (i.e., nature dependent or water dependent assets).

Access to ad-hoc analysis

Certain locations may be subject to more extreme change than others. As an Earth Knowledge customer, you’ll have access to a team of specialists who can assist with deeper locational assessments including watershed analysis, supply shed analysis and more.

Up to 40,000 individual metrics per location

Powered by Earth Knowledge Twin, up to 40,000 individual metrics per location can be provided across our 50+ indicators and differing temporal resolutions. If you’re unsure which indicators works best for your use case, our climate experts will be happy to help.

Regulatory-friendly data

Our data and accompanying support documentation is designed to align with the requirements for customers undertaking ESRS, CSRD, TCFD, TNFD, CA-SB 261 and other regulatory disclosures

Transparent and peer-reviewed data models

Projections from climate and nature data providers are based on different models and processing techniques. Earth Knowledge is not a “black box”. To learn more about the models and techniques we use daily in our solutions, refer to our Publications page.

Access to the Earth Knowledge Base

Our comprehensive learning environment is designed to help users with little or no knowledge of physical climate and nature risk take full advantage of our best-in-class data. Understand sector-specific approaches, and learn more about underlying methodologies, data sources and more.

Comprehensive sector-specific insights with Earth Knowledge Twin

Construction: Drought & Water Availability

Water is a fundamental component of every manufacturing processes at some scale or another. Its usage has inherent costs that can be affected by changes in supply availability and quality. From a climate perspective, drought conditions can also lead to new or increased resource regulation and can require the use of new or modified technology changes that have the potential to significantly increase usage costs

Energy & Utilities: Cooling Degree Days (CDD)

A rise in CDDs, typically during hotter and/or longer summers, leads to increased demand for air conditioning and cooling systems in homes and businesses. This surge in demand can strain the energy grid, requiring utility companies to ramp up production and possibly invest in additional infrastructure to meet peak loads. Higher CDDs can also lead to increased revenue due to higher electricity usage, but this is often accompanied by challenges like managing load distribution and maintaining infrastructure.

Conversely, a decrease in CDDs, indicating milder temperatures, results in lower demand for cooling. This can lead to reduced revenue for utility companies. However, it may also lower operational costs and lessen the strain on the energy grid. It gives these companies an opportunity to perform maintenance and upgrades without the pressure of high demand.

Pharmaceuticals / Bioprospecting: Species Richness

The pharmaceutical industry often relies on biological resources for drug discovery and development, a process known as bioprospecting. A decrease in species intactness can lead to the loss of genetic diversity and potentially valuable undiscovered compounds that could be used in new medications. This loss can limit opportunities for innovation and drug development, affecting the long-term sustainability and profitability of pharmaceutical companies.

Retail & Consumer Goods: Temperature of Hottest Month

A change in the temperature of the hottest month can significantly affect companies in the retail and consumer goods sectors. For example, if the temperature of the hottest month shifts to a period traditionally associated with lower temperatures, this could disrupt sales patterns for seasonal products. Companies might find themselves with excess inventory of summer products like air conditioners, swimwear, or cold beverages during a period when demand is unexpectedly low. This mismatch can lead to increased holding costs, markdowns, and reduced profit margins. Conversely, there could be a shortfall in supply during the new hottest month, leading to lost sales opportunities. To adapt, companies might need to revise their product sourcing and inventory management strategies, potentially incurring additional costs and impacting the asset value of inventory and supply chain infrastructure.

Agriculture: Species Intactness

Declines in species intactness, particularly of pollinators like bees and butterflies, can directly impact agricultural productivity and crop yields. Many crops depend on insect pollination, so a reduction in pollinator populations can lead to decreased fruit, vegetable, and seed production, increasing costs and reducing income for farmers and agribusinesses. This can also lead to higher prices for consumers and potentially affect the global food supply.

Tourism: Wildfire Index

For businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry, such as hotels, resorts, and travel agencies, a high Wildfire Index can significantly impact operations. These businesses rely on the attractiveness and safety of their destinations to draw visitors. A high wildfire risk can deter tourists, leading to cancellations and reduced bookings. Additionally, these businesses must prioritize the safety of their guests, which can involve emergency preparedness plans, evacuation procedures, and constant monitoring of wildfire alerts.

In regions where tourism is highly seasonal, a high Wildfire Index during peak seasons can have a substantial financial impact. It can lead to a decrease in visitor numbers, affecting the revenue of businesses that depend on peak-season traffic. Furthermore, higher wildfire risks can increase insurance premiums for these businesses, adding to operational costs. It may also necessitate additional investments in fire prevention and safety measures to protect properties and ensure the safety of guests.