Climate Risk Institute

What Climate Risk Institute does

Climate Risk Institute (CRI) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2019 and headquartered in Sudbury, Ontario, that delivers climate change risk assessment, adaptation planning, and capacity-building services to government agencies, professional associations, and international development partners. The organization operates three core programmatic pillars: the PIEVC Program (a structured vulnerability assessment protocol for public infrastructure), the Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) Credentialling Program, and community-building initiatives including CanAdapt and CoastAdapt. Supporting these are proprietary analytical tools such as the Climate Change Hazards Information Portal (CCHIP), which synthesizes data from 40 Global Climate Models, and the Risk and Return on Investment Tool (RROIT) for flood hazard decision-support.

CRI monetizes through three primary revenue streams: government contracts and grants (primarily from Natural Resources Canada and provincial ministries), professional training and credentialing fees (IRP program, courses in climate adaptation, and the Low Carbon Training for Engineering Professionals developed with Engineers Canada), and international development services delivered through Canada's Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) framework to over 10 countries across Africa, Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Pricing is quote-based for custom consulting and training engagements, with no publicly disclosed list rates. The GTM motion is sales-led against government buyers, complemented by an event-driven webinar program and community-led engagement through CanAdapt's network of adaptation professionals.

The organization has grown from 5 staff at founding to 16 staff plus 25 associates and contractors, contributed to 3 iterations of Canada's national climate assessments, and led 7 unique province/territory-scale risk assessments. In January 2025, co-founder Al Douglas retired and Stephanie Gagnon became President. CRI was awarded a Publicly Available Specification development project funded by the Standards Council of Canada, signaling continued institutional support and credentials-based positioning.

Name

Climate Risk Institute

Legal name

Climate Risk Institute

Website

https://climateriskinstitute.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climate Risk Institute is a Canadian non-profit that provides climate change risk assessment, adaptation planning, and capacity-building services to federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, professional associations, and international development partners, anchored by its proprietary PIEVC Protocol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD), Adaptation & Resilience Planning Platforms (CAPEX Prioritization, Cost–Benefit, NBS) (EUABALAH), Climate Risk Reporting & Disclosure Analytics (TCFD/ISSB, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, NAIC) (EUABALAG)

Keywords

• Climate risk assessment
• Adaptation planning services
• Infrastructure resilience training
• Climate capacity building
• Vulnerability assessment consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sudbury

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Primary revenue from government contracts with Natural Resources Canada, provincial ministries, and federal agencies for climate risk assessments, capacity building programs, and policy development. Funding includes NRCan Climate Change Adaptation Program grants.
2. Training and Credentialing Programs: Revenue from specialized training courses including low-carbon training for engineering professionals, IRP credentialling program, and customized group training sessions. Course fees support professional development and capacity building.
3. International Development Services: Revenue from international programs working with countries in Africa, Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Middle East on climate services, capacity building, and climate risk assessment methodologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Climate Risk Institute delivers climate change risk assessment, adaptation planning, capacity building, and policy evaluation services to government agencies, professional associations, and international clients. Its portfolio centers on the PIEVC Protocol infrastructure vulnerability assessment methodology, the IRP professional credentialling program, and supporting analytical tools such as CCHIP and RROIT, complemented by customized training, consulting engagements, and international technical assistance programs.

Product overview

The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) operates as a climate risk assessment and adaptation services organization rather than a traditional software product company. CRI's portfolio centers on three core programs: the PIEVC Protocol (a structured climate vulnerability assessment process for public infrastructure), the Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) credentialling program, and capacity-building initiatives including CanAdapt and CoastAdapt. These are supported by analytical tools including CCHIP (Climate Change Hazards Information Portal using 40 Global Climate Models) and RROIT (Risk and Return on Investment Tool for flood hazard decision-support). CRI also delivers professional services for climate change vulnerability assessments, capacity building, climate information services, and international programs. Training offerings include courses in climate adaptation and specialized programs like the Low Carbon Training for Engineering Professionals. The organization connects practitioners to climate data through various resource partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIEVC Program: Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee Program - a rigorous, structured process to support screening level assessments of climate-related vulnerabilities and risks related to public infrastructure.
• CanAdapt
• CoastAdapt
• IRP
• RROIT
• ARPP
• PAAC
• CCHIP

Products and services

• PIEVC Program (Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee) A rigorous, structured process to support screening-level assessments of climate-related vulnerabilities and risks related to public infrastructure, used by governments, engineers, and asset owners in Canada and internationally.
• Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) Credentialling Program Professional credentialling program supporting engineers and practitioners in developing competencies for planning, designing, and managing climate resilient infrastructure assets.
• CanAdapt A climate adaptation capacity-building hub that provides a responsive platform for training, education, communities of practice, and information resources for climate adaptation professionals.
• CoastAdapt A national initiative aimed at empowering communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast with the knowledge and resources they need to build a safer, more resilient future against coastal climate impacts.
• Climate Change Hazards Information Portal (CCHIP) A web-based tool that uses data from 40 of the most recent Global Climate Models to provide defensible, actionable conclusions about changes across climate and severe weather-related conditions, helping planners and engineers account for future climate change impacts.
• Risk and Return on Investment Tool (RROIT) A multi-flood hazard decision-support tool that helps municipalities, property owners, investors, and watershed agencies manage flood-related risks by calculating potential financial losses and producing maps to prioritize areas for attention.
• Adaptation Resource Pathway for Planners (ARPP) An interactive document that helps Planners identify resources to increase their knowledge and understanding of climate change adaptation and support adaptation action, including reports, videos, guides, networks, and training opportunities.
• Professions Advancing Adaptation Competencies (PAAC) A project that examined how climate action competencies can be strengthened and embedded within practice across the Accounting, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Planning professions in Canada.
• AssetAdapt+ Part of the PIEVC @Family of Resources, providing expanded climate risk assessment options and resources for infrastructure asset management.
• Climate Information Services Services providing access to climate data, tools, and information to support adaptation decision-making across various sectors.
• Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Professional services conducting comprehensive assessments of climate-related vulnerabilities and risks for organizations and governments.
• Capacity Building Services Training and education services to develop climate adaptation competencies in professionals across various sectors including infrastructure, forestry, agriculture, and planning.
• Policy and Program Evaluation Services Services evaluating policies and programs related to climate adaptation to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• International Programs and Services International project work exporting Canadian climate risk assessment and adaptation knowledge to countries in Africa, Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
• Courses in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Professional training courses to develop competencies in planning, designing, and managing climate resilient infrastructure and low-carbon buildings.
• Low Carbon Training for Engineering Professionals A six-week course with 2-hour live virtual sessions per module, weekly activities, and readings that develops engineering professionals' competencies in low-carbon building concepts, design, construction, and operations.
• Customized Group Training Customized group training programs for organizations on climate adaptation and resilience, with content tailored to scope and audience.
• International Training International delivery of customized climate adaptation training to support capacity building in countries engaged through CRI's international services.
• Climate Change Adaptation Practice Guide A practical practice guide co-authored with OPPI and ORCCA that supports planners in advancing climate change adaptation efforts, covering climate hazards, planning interventions, and resource guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 training sessions delivered across Canada covering infrastructure, forestry, agriculture, planning and climate risk assessment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• DHI Water & Environment Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025Collaboration with DHI on development of the Coastal Options Appraisal Guide Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for coastal project options appraisals, with funding from Standards Council of Canada.
• Natural Assets Initiative (NAI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025Collaboration with NAI on development of the Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, integrating nature-based solutions and natural assets approach to coastal management.
• Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2025CRI is an authoring partner with OPPI and Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation (ORCCA) for the Climate Change Adaptation Practice Guide for planners.
• Alinea InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2023Partnered with Alinea International and Climalogik to deliver Climate Services Methods and Tools for Agriculture Training Course to Cameroon. Work included collaboration with Canada's Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Expert Deployment Mechanism.
• Engineers CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2023Collaboration with Engineers Canada to develop specialized low-carbon training for engineering professionals. CRI developed the course curriculum with support from Engineers Canada and other partners including Polytechnic and CAGBC.
• Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with ICLR and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), CRI created the PIEVC Alliance and expanded the PIEVC Protocol through development of the PIEVC @Family of Resources.
• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCan is a key funding partner through the Climate Change Adaptation Program and BRACE Program. CRI hosts webinar series for Canada's Climate Change Adaptation Platform on behalf of NRCan.
• Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation (ORCCA/CRACO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORCCA provides funding and support for the Climate Change Adaptation Practice Guide project and other CRI initiatives.
• Canada's Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAP Expert Deployment Mechanism facilitates deployment of Canadian technical expertise for climate projects internationally, including work with Suriname.
• Resilience by Design LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the PAAC project, providing the Climate Action Competency Framework (CACF V2) as foundation for examining how climate competencies can be strengthened in professional practice.
• South Arm Training and DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the PAAC project for developing competencies across Accounting, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Planning professions.
• ClimalogikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CRI and Alinea International on Climate Services Methods and Tools for Agriculture Training Course for Cameroon.
• Cameroon National Observatory on Climate Change (ONACC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of training services - ONACC staff received training to strengthen technical capacity for climate modelling in agriculture sector.
• Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management (GIDRM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIDRM is implementing climate risk-assessment tool with Lesotho's water sector, with CRI providing PIEVC Protocol training and mentorship.
• Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) Project - LesothomajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject entry point for risk-informed development in Lesotho, focusing on Metolong Dam and associated infrastructure.
• Canadian Green Building Council (CAGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAGBC Low Carbon Training Program - CRI developed low-carbon training course as part of CAGBC's program to upskill building professionals for net-zero buildings.
• Polytechnique MontrealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CRI on development of low-carbon training course for engineering professionals.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ co-created the PIEVC Alliance with CRI and ICLR, expanding climate risk assessment options through the PIEVC @Family of Resources.
• Credit Valley ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of RROIT Alliance - developed and deployed the Risk and Return on Investment Tool for flood risk management with municipalities.
• Risk Sciences InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of RROIT Alliance - partnered with CRI and Credit Valley Conservation to develop and evaluate RROIT across Canada.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and advisory consultancy with climate adaptation, ESG, and infrastructure resilience practices. Competes with CRI for environmental and climate risk advisory work, particularly with private-sector and government clients.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm offering climate adaptation, resilience, and environmental services. Competes for large government and multilateral climate-risk engagements that overlap with CRI's methodology-led work.
• Stantec: Major Canadian-headquartered global engineering, environmental, and infrastructure consulting firm with growing climate adaptation and resilience practices. Competes with CRI for government infrastructure vulnerability assessments while serving a much broader portfolio.
• WSP Global: Global engineering and environmental consultancy with significant Canadian presence and climate resilience services. Overlaps with CRI on infrastructure climate risk, adaptation planning, and government advisory engagements.

Emerging players

• Four Twenty Seven (Moody's ESG Solutions): Climate risk analytics firm (now part of Moody's) providing physical climate risk scores and data. Adjacent peer whose climate-data and risk-modeling capabilities overlap with CRI's CCHIP and physical-risk assessment work, but focused on enterprise/financial markets.
• Jupiter Intelligence: Climate risk analytics platform offering physical risk scoring, asset-level modeling, and software tools. Comparable to CRI's CCHIP/RROIT analytics layer but delivered as enterprise SaaS to financial and corporate buyers.
• ClimateCheck: Climate risk data and analytics company providing property- and portfolio-level physical climate risk scores. Adjacent peer in the climate risk analytics space, with overlap on physical hazard modeling relevant to CRI's infrastructure risk assessments.

Regional players

• Pinchin: Canadian environmental, building sciences, and climate resilience consulting firm serving public- and private-sector clients. Comparable Canadian regional player offering environmental and climate-related advisory services.

Direct peers

• Risk Sciences International: Canadian risk-analysis firm and explicit RROIT Alliance partner with CRI and Credit Valley Conservation. Works on flood risk, climate risk, and quantitative decision-support tools that directly overlap with CRI's CCHIP and RROIT offerings.
• ICLEI Canada: Canadian local-government sustainability network delivering climate adaptation capacity building, training, and toolkits to municipalities. Closely aligned with CRI's CanAdapt, CoastAdapt, and government-targeted capacity-building programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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