Climate Transition Plans

Resilient Roadmaps for a Low-Carbon Future

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What Is a Climate Transition Plan?

A Climate Transition Plan is a comprehensive roadmap that guides your organisation through the complex journey of managing climate risks, reducing emissions, and adapting your business for a low-carbon future.

It goes beyond setting net zero targets by integrating financial, operational, and strategic actions to ensure resilience and long-term success.

Net Zero Strategy vs Climate Transition Plan

A Net Zero Strategy focuses on reducing emissions through science-based targets and decarbonisation actions. A Climate Transition Plan is broader, covering climate risks, financial impacts, governance, and scenario analysis. Your Net Zero Strategy is a key component of your Climate Transition Plan, which ensures your business adapts and thrives in a changing climate.

Develop Your Climate Transition Plan with Arthian

We design actionable, sector-informed Climate Transition Plans that integrate decarbonisation, risk management, financial planning, and stakeholder engagement – aligned with frameworks like TCFD, TPT, and ISSB.

Climate Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Emissions Baseline & Target Setting

Climate Scenario Analysis

Business Model & Value Chain Impact

Transition Roadmap Development

Financial Planning & Capital Allocation

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

Climate Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Understanding climate-related risks and opportunities is central to building a resilient transition plan. We assess both physical risks—such as extreme weather and chronic climate shifts—and transition risks, including policy changes, market dynamics, and reputational factors. Our assessments align with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and include risk registers, opportunity mapping, and prioritised actions to support strategic planning and stakeholder reporting. Our services include:

Identifying physical risks, including acute events (e.g. flooding, heatwaves) and chronic changes (e.g. sea level rise, temperature shifts)
Evaluating transition risks, such as regulatory shifts, carbon pricing, and changing stakeholder expectations
Developing climate risk registers to document exposures, likelihood, and impact
Mapping opportunities for climate-positive actions, innovation, and market advantage
Prioritising actions to address key risks and leverage opportunities
Aligning with TCFD guidance to support disclosure and integration into enterprise risk management

Emissions Baseline & Target Setting

Establishing a clear emissions baseline is the foundation of any credible climate transition plan. We conduct full GHG footprinting across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, using methodologies aligned with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 standards. Building on this baseline, we help you set science-based targets that reflect your sector, ambition level, and regulatory context – with emissions trajectory modelling aligned to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide long-term planning and disclosure.

Our services include:

Comprehensive GHG footprinting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Alignment with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 for consistency and assurance readiness.
Development of science-based targets in line with SBTi criteria and sector pathways.
Emissions trajectory modelling to project progress and inform strategic decisions.
Support for target validation and submission to recognised frameworks.
Integration with transition planning tools to ensure coherence across climate strategy.

Climate Scenario Analysis

We help organisations stress-test their Net Zero strategy against a range of future climate scenarios, including 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C pathways. Using industry-recognised tools and financial impact modelling, we assess how physical and transitional risks could affect operations, assets, and value chains over time. This analysis supports strategic resilience, informs risk management, and aligns with frameworks such as TCFD and the UK Transition Plan Taskforce.

Our scenario analysis includes:

Modelling of 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C climate futures using sector-relevant tools and datasets.
Assessment of physical risks, including extreme weather, resource scarcity, and infrastructure vulnerability.
Evaluation of transitional risks, such as policy shifts, market changes, and reputational impacts.
Financial impact analysis to quantify potential exposure and inform strategic planning.
Integration with TCFD-aligned disclosures and risk management frameworks.
Support for resilience planning and adaptation strategy development.

Business Model & Value Chain Impact

We assess how climate change and the transition to Net Zero affect your products, services, and operations, helping you understand risks, uncover opportunities, and future-proof your business. By analysing your value chain end-to-end, we identify areas where innovation, diversification, or resilience planning can strengthen your strategic position. This insight supports long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and alignment with evolving market and regulatory expectations.

Our impact assessment includes:

Evaluation of climate risks and opportunities across products, services, and operational models.
Value chain analysis to identify vulnerabilities and areas for transformation.
Identification of innovation opportunities, including low-carbon products, circular models, and service redesign.
Resilience planning to address supply chain disruption, resource constraints, and regulatory shifts.
Integration with Net Zero strategy to ensure coherence across business functions.
Support for stakeholder engagement, including customers, investors, and partners.

Transition Roadmap Development

We co-develop detailed Net Zero roadmaps that translate ambition into action. Working collaboratively with your teams, we define key actions, milestones, governance structures, and sector-aligned delivery plans to guide implementation over time. Our roadmaps provide a clear, structured pathway for achieving emissions reductions, enabling organisations to plan confidently, monitor progress, and adapt to evolving regulatory and market expectations.

Our roadmap development includes:

Definition of key actions and interventions across operations, supply chains, and strategy.
Milestone planning to track progress and maintain momentum.
Governance structure design to support oversight, accountability, and cross-functional delivery.
Sector-aligned delivery plans tailored to industry norms, regulatory frameworks, and Net Zero pathways.
Integration with existing strategies, including ESG, risk, and financial planning.
Tools for monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement throughout the transition.

Financial Planning & Capital Allocation

We support the financial integration of your Net Zero strategy by modelling capital and operational expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) requirements, prioritising investments, and aligning plans with green finance and ESG frameworks. Our approach helps organisations understand the financial implications of decarbonisation, unlock funding opportunities, and embed climate considerations into long-term budgeting and resource allocation.

Our financial planning services include:

Modelling of CAPEX/OPEX needs for carbon reduction interventions and infrastructure upgrades.
Investment prioritisation based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
Integration with ESG and green finance frameworks, including TCFD, CSRD, and EU Taxonomy.
Support for funding applications, including sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.
Scenario analysis to assess financial risks and opportunities under different decarbonisation pathways.
Cross-functional engagement to embed Net Zero into finance, procurement, and asset management.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

Effective Net Zero delivery requires strong governance and meaningful engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. We help define governance structures and executive responsibilities to ensure accountability and strategic oversight. Our communication strategies are designed to build awareness, foster collaboration, and maintain transparency, supporting culture change and stakeholder confidence throughout your Net Zero journey.

Our services include:

Design of governance structures, including steering committees, working groups, and reporting lines.
Definition of executive responsibilities for Net Zero leadership and delivery.
Internal engagement strategies, including training, communications, and change management.
External stakeholder engagement, covering investors, customers, regulators, and supply chain partners.
Support for transparent reporting, aligned with frameworks such as TCFD, CSRD, and SBTi.
Tools and templates to support consistent messaging and progress updates.

Climate Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Identifying physical risks, including acute events (e.g. flooding, heatwaves) and chronic changes (e.g. sea level rise, temperature shifts)
Evaluating transition risks, such as regulatory shifts, carbon pricing, and changing stakeholder expectations
Developing climate risk registers to document exposures, likelihood, and impact
Mapping opportunities for climate-positive actions, innovation, and market advantage
Prioritising actions to address key risks and leverage opportunities
Aligning with TCFD guidance to support disclosure and integration into enterprise risk management

Emissions Baseline & Target Setting

Comprehensive GHG footprinting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Alignment with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 for consistency and assurance readiness.
Development of science-based targets in line with SBTi criteria and sector pathways.
Emissions trajectory modelling to project progress and inform strategic decisions.
Support for target validation and submission to recognised frameworks.
Integration with transition planning tools to ensure coherence across climate strategy.

Climate Scenario Analysis

Modelling of 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C climate futures using sector-relevant tools and datasets.
Assessment of physical risks, including extreme weather, resource scarcity, and infrastructure vulnerability.
Evaluation of transitional risks, such as policy shifts, market changes, and reputational impacts.
Financial impact analysis to quantify potential exposure and inform strategic planning.
Integration with TCFD-aligned disclosures and risk management frameworks.
Support for resilience planning and adaptation strategy development.

Business Model & Value Chain Impact

Evaluation of climate risks and opportunities across products, services, and operational models.
Value chain analysis to identify vulnerabilities and areas for transformation.
Identification of innovation opportunities, including low-carbon products, circular models, and service redesign.
Resilience planning to address supply chain disruption, resource constraints, and regulatory shifts.
Integration with Net Zero strategy to ensure coherence across business functions.
Support for stakeholder engagement, including customers, investors, and partners.

Transition Roadmap Development

Definition of key actions and interventions across operations, supply chains, and strategy.
Milestone planning to track progress and maintain momentum.
Governance structure design to support oversight, accountability, and cross-functional delivery.
Sector-aligned delivery plans tailored to industry norms, regulatory frameworks, and Net Zero pathways.
Integration with existing strategies, including ESG, risk, and financial planning.
Tools for monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement throughout the transition.

Financial Planning & Capital Allocation

Modelling of CAPEX/OPEX needs for carbon reduction interventions and infrastructure upgrades.
Investment prioritisation based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
Integration with ESG and green finance frameworks, including TCFD, CSRD, and EU Taxonomy.
Support for funding applications, including sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.
Scenario analysis to assess financial risks and opportunities under different decarbonisation pathways.
Cross-functional engagement to embed Net Zero into finance, procurement, and asset management.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

Design of governance structures, including steering committees, working groups, and reporting lines.
Definition of executive responsibilities for Net Zero leadership and delivery.
Internal engagement strategies, including training, communications, and change management.
External stakeholder engagement, covering investors, customers, regulators, and supply chain partners.
Support for transparent reporting, aligned with frameworks such as TCFD, CSRD, and SBTi.
Tools and templates to support consistent messaging and progress updates.

Why Choose Arthian's Climate Transition Team?

Engineering services delivered by specialists:

Integration

Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.

Our Experience

National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.

Our Understanding

Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.

Results Driven

Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Climate Transition Plan?

It’s a roadmap that shows how your business will reduce emissions, manage climate risks, and adapt for the future. It combines targets, actions, governance, and financial planning.

How is this different from a Net Zero Strategy?

A Net Zero Strategy focuses on cutting emissions. A Climate Transition Plan goes further—showing how your whole business will shift to stay competitive and resilient in a low-carbon world.

Do we need one?

If your business has climate goals, faces investor pressure, or wants to stay ahead of regulation, a transition plan helps you act with clarity and confidence.

Who are they for?

Ideal for large businesses, manufacturers, infrastructure firms, and anyone with supply chain or investor demands around climate risk and decarbonisation.

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What Is a Climate Transition Plan?

Net Zero Strategy vs Climate Transition Plan

Develop Your Climate Transition Plan with Arthian

Climate Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Emissions Baseline & Target Setting

Climate Scenario Analysis

Business Model & Value Chain Impact

Transition Roadmap Development

Financial Planning & Capital Allocation

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

Climate Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Emissions Baseline & Target Setting

Climate Scenario Analysis

Business Model & Value Chain Impact

Transition Roadmap Development

Financial Planning & Capital Allocation

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

Why Choose Arthian's Climate Transition Team?

Integration

Our Experience

Our Understanding

Results Driven

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Climate Transition Plan?

How is this different from a Net Zero Strategy?

Do we need one?

Who are they for?

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