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Stranding risk is the likelihood that a building will become a “stranded asset”—one that loses value or becomes obsolete due to climate-related factors like regulations, market preferences, or physical climate impacts.
How Abisko Expands from ESPM: ESPM shows current performance. Abisko calculates forward-looking stranding risk using CRREM pathways and regulatory timelines, helping you prioritize capital investments.

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Types of Stranding Risk

Risk TypeDriverExample
RegulatoryBuilding performance lawsFailing BERDO, LL97, BPS
MarketTenant/investor preferencesTenants avoiding high-carbon space
FinancialLending requirementsBanks requiring climate risk disclosure
PhysicalClimate impactsFlood zones, extreme heat

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CRREM Stranding Year

The stranding year is when your building’s carbon intensity first exceeds the CRREM pathway: 
Building: 80 kgCO2/m² (current)
Declining pathway crosses 80 kgCO2/m² in 2028
→ Stranding Year: 2028
Earlier = Higher Risk: A 2025 stranding year means immediate risk. A 2045 stranding year gives more time to plan retrofits.

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Risk Categories

Stranding YearRisk LevelRecommended Action
Already stranded🔴 CriticalImmediate retrofit planning
Within 5 years🟠 HighBudget for major upgrades
5-10 years🟡 MediumInclude in capital planning
10+ years🟢 LowerMonitor, plan ahead

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Calculating in Abisko

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Run CRREM analysis

Property → Pathways → CRREM tab
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View stranding timeline

Chart shows when property crosses pathway threshold
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Assess portfolio risk

Dashboard → Stranding Risk widget shows portfolio distribution
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Model improvements

Add planned retrofits to recalculate stranding year
Investor Relevance: GRESB and many institutional investors now ask about stranding risk. Properties with near-term stranding may face valuation discounts or difficulty attracting capital.

CRREM

BPS

Performance