Asia’s Powerhouses at Risk: Physical Climate Risk Exposure and Resilience Readiness across Asia’s Electric Utilities

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Adaptation & Resilience

Topic 2

Risks & Opportunities: The Business Case

Topic 3

Coal

Target Audience

Asset Managers

Asset Owners

Governments & Policymakers

Financial Services Providers

Insurers

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific

Resource Description

This report assesses physical climate risk exposure and resilience readiness across 11 major Asian electric utilities. It combines asset-level data with analysis of corporate adaptation strategies.

Why This Matters

Asia’s electric utilities are critical to regional energy security and economic development. This report provides evidence-based insights to help stakeholders address escalating climate risks and build long-term resilience.

Key Insights

Analyzes 2,422 power generation sites to evaluate exposure to climate hazards such as floods, heat, and storms
Highlights increasing financial risks from physical climate impacts across the utility sector
Reviews the extent and quality of corporate adaptation and resilience planning
Recommends actions for utilities, policymakers, and investors to strengthen climate resilience and reduce systemic risk

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