{"id":2906,"date":"2024-09-03T13:58:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T10:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dge.ee\/?page_id=2906"},"modified":"2024-09-03T14:05:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T11:05:12","slug":"climate-proofing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dge.ee\/en\/services\/sustainability-assessment\/climate-proofing\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate proofing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1404px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate Resilience Analysis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hendrikson DGE prepares climate resilience assessments (Climate Proofing) that must be conducted for all infrastructure projects funded by European Union resources. This requirement arises from the European Commission\u2019s communication \u201cTechnical Guidance on the Climate Proofing of Infrastructure in the Period 2021-2027\u201d. Additionally, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Estonian Business and Innovation Agency<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (EAS) has prepared a guideline for climate proofing based on the established communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is to assess whether the planned infrastructure project contributes to climate change mitigation and how susceptible it is to long-term climate impacts. At the same time, it must be ensured that the principle of prioritizing energy efficiency is followed and that the level of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the project is in line with the greenhouse gas reduction target set for 2030 and the climate neutrality goal set for 2050.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Does Climate Proofing Include?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate proofing involves analyzing the impacts of climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation. The climate change mitigation analysis includes an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, while the climate change adaptation analysis focuses on resilience to climate change. The assessment is conducted in stages (see Figure 1). Depending on the sector, the resulting greenhouse gas emissions, and the risks associated with climate change adaptation, the assessment may be limited to stage 1 but may also require a detailed analysis, which is carried out in stage 2.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"elegant-image elegant-image-0 elegant-align-center \"><div class=\"elegant-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dge.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Climate.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:700px;\"\/><\/div><div class=\"elegant-image-blur-shadow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dge.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Climate.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:700px;\"\/><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.elegant-image-0 .elegant-image-wrapper {\n\t\t\t\t\ttransform: none !important;\n\t\t\t\t}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">Infrastructure is a broad concept, which includes buildings (e.g., schools, industrial facilities, etc.), network infrastructures (e.g.,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\"> energy grids, power plants, railways, ports, roads, etc.), various built systems (e.g., waste management systems), and other assets.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">An infrastructure project requiring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">climate proofing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">can be a new project or the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">renovation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127346377 BCX0\">modernization or expansion of an existing one.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW127346377 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate Change Mitigation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate change mitigation involves efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase carbon sequestration. In the first stage of climate change mitigation, it is determined through screening whether the planned project requires a GHG footprint assessment, i.e., if the project falls into the category of infrastructure projects that must conduct a GHG footprint assessment (see Figure 1). If required, the assessment proceeds to stage 2 \u2013 a detailed analysis and GHG emissions inventory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The objective of the analysis is to provide a transparent overview of the planned activities and their GHG emissions by activity category (see Figure 2). This involves creating a GHG emissions inventory that assesses the company\u2019s direct emissions (scope 1; e.g., company vehicles and on-site energy production) and indirect emissions (scope 2 and scope 3; purchased energy, procured products, etc.). The GHG emissions must be assessed during the planning and design stages, as decisions made at these stages impact the total emissions throughout the project\u2019s lifecycle. GHG emissions are modeled for one operational year. The GHG footprint assessment includes not only CO<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but also other greenhouse gases, with the analysis converted to the standard unit of CO<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> equivalent tons per year (t CO<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e). If the project\u2019s absolute emissions (including emissions generated by the project) or relative emissions exceed the threshold of 20,000 t CO<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e per year, a detailed stage 2 analysis must be conducted. This includes considering GHG emissions costs (shadow cost of carbon) and analyzing the planned project\u2019s alignment with European Union\u2019s climate goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"elegant-image elegant-image-1 elegant-align-center \"><div class=\"elegant-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dge.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/streams.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:700px;\"\/><\/div><div class=\"elegant-image-blur-shadow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dge.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/streams.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:700px;\"\/><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.elegant-image-1 .elegant-image-wrapper {\n\t\t\t\t\ttransform: none !important;\n\t\t\t\t}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate Change Adaptation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The aim of resilience assessment is to identify significant climate risks that may impact the infrastructure project and\/or its location. Identifying these risks is essential for determining, planning, and implementing optimal climate change adaptation measures. This ensures that the climate risk to the project is reduced to an acceptable level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first stage of the climate change adaptation analysis consists of three parts: sensitivity analysis, exposure analysis (an assessment of current and future exposure to hazards), and then combining these two to evaluate the project\u2019s vulnerability to climate change. If significant climate risks are identified that require further detailed analysis, the process moves to the second stage \u2013 the detailed analysis phase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the detailed analysis phase, a comprehensive assessment of the potential climate risks to the planned project is conducted. This involves identifying optimal adaptation options and measures to ensure resilience to climate change. The analysis includes evaluating the likelihood of risk realization, the impact of climate hazards, the risk of adverse effects, and determining adaptation options. The developed adaptation measures should be integrated into the planning and\/or implementation of the infrastructure project to enhance its resilience to changing climate conditions. It is also necessary to assess the project\u2019s and adaptation measures\u2019 compliance with strategic planning documents related to climate change adaptation, and to evaluate the need for regular monitoring and follow-up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Previous Experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hendrikson DGE has conducted climate proofing for various companies: Corestone Green O\u00dc, NPM Silmet (now Magnet Ventures Europe O\u00dc), Vinkymon O\u00dc, Icosagen AS, O\u00dc Estover Piimat\u00f6\u00f6stus, AS Eesti Raudtee, and others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Service inquiry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For additional information and price inquiries, please contact us at <strong><a href=\"dge@dge.ee\">dge@dge.ee<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":883,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2906","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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