The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has significantly raised the bar for climate risk disclosure across Europe. Financial institutions are now required to report not only qualitative sustainability narratives, but also quantified, forward-looking assessments of climate-related financial risk. For many organizations, the main challenge lies in translating complex climate data into meaningful and auditable financial insights.

A mid-sized European financial institution faced this exact situation. While it had already taken steps toward ESG reporting, its existing tools were not designed to meet the depth and rigor required under CSRD—especially in relation to physical climate risk. The institution needed asset-level visibility, scenario-based projections, and a clear link between climate hazards and financial materiality, all within a limited reporting timeframe.

By adopting Alpha-Klima, the institution was able to integrate climate risk directly into its CSRD reporting workflow. The platform enabled the mapping of assets and portfolios against physical climate hazards, using scenarios aligned with IPCC climate projections. These climate variables were then translated into potential financial impacts, allowing risk and sustainability teams to evaluate exposure under different climate pathways.

The result was a more efficient and robust reporting process. Climate risk assessments became measurable, comparable, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Internal collaboration improved, audit readiness increased, and decision-makers gained confidence in the disclosed figures. Rather than treating CSRD as a compliance burden, the institution was able to use climate risk data as a strategic input for long-term planning.

Alpha-Klima helped transform CSRD reporting from a regulatory obligation into a structured, data-driven process that connects climate science to financial reality.