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The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) supports finance professionals and decision-makers in navigating climate change through research and practical tools.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) supports finance professionals and decision-makers in navigating the challenges of climate change through cutting-edge research and practical tools. Its work focuses on six key areas: Physical Risks, Transition Risks, Resilience & Transition Technologies, Climate Scenarios, Green Assets, and Climate Regulation & Policies. ECI develops innovative approaches to physical and transition risks, particularly Scope 3 emissions, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies, and provides independent insights into how climate change impacts asset pricing and investment strategy. It collaborates with academia, industry, and public stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a low-emission, climate-resilient economy. ECI operates within EDHEC Business School, which has campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore and has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance.

History

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) operates within EDHEC Business School, which has campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore and has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. EDHEC has developed a significant research capacity on the financial measurement of climate risk, bringing together experts in climate risks and quantitative analysis. The DNA of EDHEC's work has resided, since its origin, in the ability to generate business ventures by encouraging spin-offs based on the research work of its teams. EDHEC is currently involved in three ventures: Scientific Portfolio, Scientific Infra and Private Assets, and the soon-to-launch Scientific Climate Ratings. The EDHEC Climate Institute focuses on helping private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the most of financial tools to support the transition to a low-emission economy that is more resilient to climate change. It has a long track record as an independent and critical reference centre in helping long-term investors to understand and manage the financial implications of climate change on asset prices and the management of related risks.

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