The GRESB Real Estate Assessment is one of the most recognized ESG benchmarking standards in commercial real estate. With sustainability and climate resilience taking center stage, GRESB has raised the bar, once again, by introducing six new indicators in 2025 focused on climate risk and resiliency.
GRESB’s 2025 Climate Risk Indicators: What you need to know.
The new indicators introduced in 2025 emphasize risk management, risk assessment, and ESG requirements, reflecting the growing need for climate-risk awareness in real estate.
- Risk Management
- RM4 ESG due diligence for new acquisitions
- RM5 Resilience of strategy to climate-related risks
- RM6.3 Physical risk identification
- RM6.4 Physical risk impact assessment
- Risk Assessment
- RA1 Risk assessments performed on standing investments portfolio
- ESG Requirements
- DRE1 ESG strategy during development
Unlock GRESB Climate Resiliency Points with ClimateFirst
Meeting these new GRESB requirements doesn’t have to be complex. With the ClimateFirst tool stack, you can seamlessly address these indicators and maximize your GRESB score.
With the ClimateFirst tools, which includes ClimateFirst Risk Exposure Screens, Climate Value at Risk (CVaR) assessments, and Resiliency Plans, GRESB members can achieve the scored climate resiliency indicators efficiently, while gaining a deeper understanding of their portfolio’s climate risks and emerging costs.
Stay Ahead of Emerging Regulations
Looking ahead to 2026, the scoring weights for many GRESB standards related to climate risk are expected to increase. For asset managers using ClimateFirst, adapting to these changes is straightforward. By proactively managing climate risks and meeting GRESB requirements, you’re not just improving your score—you’re safeguarding your portfolio’s long-term value.
Simplify Your GRESB Real Estate Reporting
Ready to simplify climate risk reporting? With ClimateFirst, you’re equipped to meet today’s climate-related standards and prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.