Disclosure focus
This disclosure asks an organisation to explain the results of its climate resilience assessment in a way that shows what was actually tested and what was found. In practice, the report should make clear the main outputs of the assessment, such as the scenarios considered, the time horizons used, the key assumptions made, and the overall conclusions about how resilient the business is to climate-related risks and opportunities.
The practical focus is on whether the assessment covers the organisation’s relevant activities and value chain, rather than only a few selected or flagship sites. Users should be able to see if the analysis reflects the parts of the business that matter most to climate resilience, how broadly it was applied, and where the main vulnerabilities or strengths were identified.
This LRA educational guidance supports disclosure preparation. For the exact requirements, always refer to the official IFRS source.
Before you start
A quick mental checklist before you prepare this disclosure — tick each as you settle it.
Preparation
Key information to prepare
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Check whether assets can be moved to a different use or taken out of service if needed.
Assess how well the business can adjust its operations, plans, or model when conditions change.
Review whether spending on mitigation or adaptation is improving the organisation’s ability to cope with climate-related change.
Consider how easily funds can be reallocated, raised, or preserved to support the response needed.
State the overall judgement on whether the organisation is resilient over the relevant time horizon.
Identify the main areas where uncertainty remains material and could affect the assessment.
Explain what the assessment means for strategy, including any changes that may be needed.
How to prepare it
1Set the boundary first: decide which parts of the business, time period and scenario you are assessing, so the disclosure is built on one clear scope.
2Define the items you will assess in business terms, covering the organisation’s ability to shift assets or close them down, its ability to adjust, the impact of spending on climate action or adaptation, and how much funding headroom it has.
3Gather the support for each point before drafting: internal papers, models, assumptions, approvals and any other records that show how the assessment was reached.
4Draft the output in a way that matches the evidence, giving the resilience conclusion together with the main strategic effects and any material unknowns that affect the result.
5Record any exclusions, judgement calls or changes in method, so a reviewer can see what was left out, what was revised, and why the final view differs from earlier versions if it does.
6Check the finished disclosure back against the official source and the underlying evidence, to confirm the wording, coverage and conclusions still align with the requirement.
Request the data
Request the climate resilience assessment outputs
Translate the disclosure into an internal business question — then adapt it to your organisation's own language.
What does the latest climate resilience review say about how the business can cope, what it means for strategy and funding, and what uncertainties remain?
Use your organisation’s own language first, then map it to the reporting terms. For example, if you talk about business continuity, capital planning, asset plans, scenario work or investment cases, ask for those artefacts and summaries rather than using framework labels in the request.
Weak request
Please provide the IFRS S2 climate resilience assessment outputs for disclosure ifrs-s2::s2-22-a.
Why it fails: It uses framework language only, gives no clue which internal pack is needed, and does not say what business materials, time period, boundary, or supporting evidence should be returned. That makes it hard for the owner to know what to pull together.
Better request
Please send the latest business resilience review for [period] / [boundary], including the summary of how the business can adjust over time, any effect from climate-related investment, notes on funding flexibility, the main conclusion, key uncertainties, and any strategy implications. Include the source file, version, date, owner, and assumptions, and use your own internal terms if those are the ones you track.
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Draft your disclosure
Notes that turn data into a disclosure
LRA training templates — adapt them to your organisation, and check the official source before sign-off.
Method note
Explain how the assessment was built, including what was counted, the basis used for judging resilience, and how the organisation defined its ability to adjust assets, operations, and funding.
Context note
Set out what the figures mean for the business by linking the resilience result to operational flexibility, investment choices, financial headroom, and the strategic direction that follows.
Fluctuation statement
Describe any notable change by pointing to shifts in the organisation’s ability to adapt, the effect of response measures, changes in funding flexibility, or new uncertainties that altered the conclusion.
Content index entry
s2-22-a Climate resilience assessment outputs — [location / page] / [notes]
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Assurance readiness
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Evidence pack to prepare
Common reporting gaps
The information is presented without a date or as-at point.The scope or boundary of the statement is left undefined.Key terms are used inconsistently across the report.Material changes since the previous period are not disclosed.Assertions are made without supporting detail or a source record.Boilerplate is used that does not actually answer what is asked.
Common gaps
Mistakes to avoid when collecting the data
Wrong owner
The request goes to the sustainability team instead of the business lead who holds the operational evidence for the resilience review.
Framework language used
People ask for the seven output areas in reporting jargon, so the data owner cannot map them to the organisation’s own planning, finance, and risk terms.
Scope not pinned down
The team never agrees which sites, assets, business lines, or scenarios sit inside the review, so different contributors send mismatched datasets.
Wrong period basis
Inputs are pulled from the wrong reporting window or planning cycle, which makes the evidence reflect a different point in time from the assessment being documented.
Mixed counting basis
Some teams report gross figures while others use net or adjusted figures, so the combined pack cannot be compared on the same basis.
Source labels lost
When spreadsheets are copied into a pack, the original file names, version notes, and source tags disappear, making it hard to trace where each figure came from.
Separate groups merged
Data for different asset classes, regions, or scenario runs is blended together even though it should stay separate for the review.
Evidence trail missing
The pack is assembled without file dates, owners, or approval notes, so no one can show who checked the numbers or when.
No sign-off path
Draft inputs move straight into the disclosure workstream without a recorded review by the people who own the underlying analysis.
Where judgement is often needed
What counts as the group being assessed after a deal closes
If a purchase or sale changes the businesses in scope, use the same cut-off date and explain whether the assessment covers the old group, the revised group, or both, so readers can see what changed.
When local definitions do not line up across countries
Where the same operational label means different things in different markets, pick one working definition for the assessment, apply it consistently, and explain any country-by-country differences in the output.
How to handle sites or activities sitting on the boundary of scope
For assets, teams or operations that are partly in and partly out, set a clear inclusion rule, apply it the same way across the portfolio, and disclose any exclusions or partial coverage.
Whether to use modelled outputs or observed results
If some conclusions come from estimates rather than direct measurement, say which parts are based on calculations or scenarios, which are drawn from actual evidence, and why that mix was used.
Which date or period anchors the assessment
Choose one reporting date or period for the resilience work, use it consistently across the narrative, and explain any lag between the assessment date and the reporting date.
How to present small numbers after rounding
Round in a way that does not distort the overall picture, check that subtotals still reconcile to the total, and note the rounding basis if it could affect interpretation.
How far to aggregate sensitive location or workforce detail
If privacy, security or commercial sensitivity means you cannot show site-level detail, combine the information to the highest practical level and explain the level of aggregation used.
How to treat mixed evidence across the same conclusion
Where one part of the assessment is supported by strong data and another by judgement, separate the two in the write-up so users can see what is evidenced and what is inferred.
Examples
Illustrative examples
Synthetic, written by LRA — not from a company report, not text from any standard.
Illustrative (synthetic) example — Manufacturing
We have stress-tested our current plan against a range of climate-related shocks and, where needed, we can shift or retire equipment without breaching our operating plan; in the most exposed line, 18 of 60 production assets could be repurposed or closed over time, and we expect the remaining 42 to keep serving demand. The review suggests our planned spending on efficiency upgrades and flood protection would cut the estimated downside from £120m to £78m, while our available cash, undrawn facilities and committed capex headroom of £210m give us room to absorb the near-term response. Even so, we still see material unknowns around policy timing and supplier disruption, so our current view is that the business remains resilient under the scenarios assessed, but the shift would likely accelerate portfolio simplification and a move toward lower-emission product lines.
Illustrative only: this example shows how to describe flexibility in assets, the effect of planned resilience spending, funding room, remaining uncertainty, and the strategic direction implied by the assessment.
Illustrative (synthetic) example — Retail
Our scenario work indicates we can adjust store formats, logistics routes and some lease commitments if climate pressures intensify; in the highest-risk region, 24 of 80 sites could be reconfigured or exited, leaving 56 to continue trading. The planned investment in cooling, backup power and supplier diversification is expected to reduce the projected annual loss from £45m to £27m, and our liquidity buffer of £95m, plus £40m of unused borrowing capacity, gives us flexibility to fund the response. We still face uncertainty over the pace of extreme-weather change and customer demand shifts, but on balance we judge the group to be resilient within the scenarios considered, with a likely strategic move toward fewer vulnerable locations and a stronger online channel mix.
Illustrative only: this example shows how to explain operational flexibility, the impact of adaptation spending, available funding capacity, residual uncertainty, the resilience view, and the strategic consequences.
How companies report S2-22-a in practice
Examples of full and partial reporting practice. These are evidence-led reviews, not exact disclosure templates to copy.
DBS Group Holdings
None · Singapore · 2025
DBS Group Holdings’ Sustainability Report 2025 provides evidence of its capacity to adapt its strategy and business model to climate-related risks and opportunities, as detailed on page 114. The report also discusses the effect of current and planned investments in climate-related mitigation and adaptation, alongside the availability and flexibility of financial resources to respond to climate impacts (p.114). Additionally, the report includes an assessment of the entity’s climate resilience as of the reporting date (p.113) and outlines the strategic implications of climate-related risks and opportunities on its business model and value chain (p.112). However, there is no evidence found regarding asset redeployment or decommissioning ability, nor on significant uncertainties related to climate resilience.
Hang Lung Properties Limited
Real Estate · Hong Kong · 2025
Hang Lung Properties Limited’s Sustainability Report 2025 provides evidence of its capacity to adapt its strategy and business model in response to climate resilience assessments (p.192) and discusses the effect of current and planned investments in climate-related mitigation and adaptation (p.226). The report also addresses significant uncertainties considered in its climate-related scenario analysis (p.226). However, disclosures on financial resource flexibility (p.225), strategic implications including changes to the business model and resource allocation (p.224), resilience conclusions (p.226), and asset redeployment or decommissioning ability are either unclear or not found in the report.
SITC International Holdings Company Limited
Water Transportation · Hong Kong · 2025
SITC International Holdings Company Limited’s 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report provides evidence of the company’s capacity to adapt its strategy and business, as detailed on page 195, and includes a resilience conclusion based on scenario analysis and risk assessment on page 122. However, disclosures related to the effect of mitigation adaptation investments (p.197), financial resource flexibility (p.193), significant uncertainties (p.195), and strategic implications (p.195) are unclear, with only related context rather than explicit data provided. There is no evidence found regarding asset redeployment decommissioning ability.
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A manufacturer has modelled a hotter, drier future and found one plant could be kept running only if some lines are moved to a different site. The team has draft notes on whether equipment can be shifted, but no final decision has been made.
QHow should the team frame the output on whether assets can be moved or retired, and what evidence should sit behind it?
Reveal model answer →Hide answer ↑Set out the practical view on whether the business can relocate equipment, repurpose it, or close it down if conditions worsen, and support that view with the facts used in the assessment. The write-up should show the basis for the judgement, not just a headline statement.
Why this matters · Explain the organisation’s ability to redeploy or wind down assets using evidence from the resilience assessment.
A utility has tested a scenario with more frequent heatwaves and storm damage. The assessment shows it can cope for now, but only if it changes maintenance timing, supplier arrangements, and operating procedures over the next few years.
QWhat should be said about the organisation’s ability to adjust, and how should the conclusion be presented?
Reveal model answer →Hide answer ↑Describe the organisation’s capacity to change its operations, plans, and controls in response to climate pressures, and make clear the basis for that judgement. If the assessment shows limits, those limits should be stated alongside the areas where adjustment is feasible.
Why this matters · The output should show how well the business can adapt in practice, including any limits on that flexibility.
A retailer has spent on flood barriers and backup power at two distribution centres. The climate review suggests these projects reduce disruption, but the finance team has not yet linked them to the longer-term resilience view in the report.
QHow should the team explain the effect of those spending decisions in the resilience narrative?
Reveal model answer →Hide answer ↑Link the spending to the resilience outcome by explaining how the measures change the organisation’s exposure, response, or recovery under the scenarios tested. The explanation should make clear whether the investments strengthen resilience, and by how the assessment supports that view.
Why this matters · Show the practical effect of climate-related spending on the organisation’s resilience position.
A food producer has enough cash for near-term adaptation work, but the assessment shows that a much larger programme would need new borrowing or a slower rollout. The draft report currently says only that funding is available.
QWhat should the disclosure say about financial flexibility, and what else should be included if the assessment found constraints?
Reveal model answer →Hide answer ↑Explain how easily the organisation can access and reallocate money for climate response measures, including whether it can fund the needed actions from existing resources or would need outside finance. If the assessment found pressure points, those should be described as part of the conclusion.
Why this matters · Describe the organisation’s room to fund climate response actions, not just the cash balance.
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For s2-22-a, what data do I need to gather before I start drafting the disclosure?+−
The page says to prepare seven datapoints: asset reuse and closure, ability to adjust, investment effects, funding flexibility, resilience view, key unknowns, and business implications. Use those as the starting checklist before you draft anything.
How do I use the step-by-step 'how to prepare' section for s2-22-a in practice?+−
Use it as a working sequence for moving from raw information to a draft disclosure, rather than as a reference note. The page is designed to help you prepare the disclosure, collect the right data, and turn that into draft output.
Who should own the s2-22-a data collection in my organisation?+−
The page is aimed at sustainability/ESG managers, HR or data owners, and assurance reviewers, so ownership should sit with the people who can source and explain the underlying data. The page does not assign a single owner, so you need to map each datapoint to the right internal contact.
What should I include in the evidence pack for s2-22-a assurance readiness?+−
The page provides an evidence pack with five items to support assurance readiness. Use it alongside the five assurance claims to verify so your pack links the claim, the risk, and the evidence.
What are the five assurance claims I need to check for s2-22-a?+−
The page says there are five assurance claims to verify, each with a claim, risk, and evidence angle. It does not list them in the source text here, so use the page’s assurance section and evidence pack together when you review them.
What are the common reporting mistakes on the s2-22-a page, and how do I avoid them?+−
The page includes a list of common reporting gaps and mistakes to help you spot weak drafting and missing support. Use that list as a pre-submission check against your data, scope, and evidence pack.
How can I turn the s2-22-a page into a draft disclosure quickly?+−
The page includes draft-output support such as visualisation ideas, narrative starters, and a content-index line. That makes it easier to move from prepared data to a first draft without starting from a blank page.
Is there an example disclosure for s2-22-a I can copy as a model?+−
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How does s2-22-a relate to ESRS E1, and can I reuse the same data?+−
The page says the closest ESRS correspondence is ESRS E1 (Climate Change). You can treat that as a useful cross-framework reference and reuse data where it fits, but the page does not say the requirements are identical.
What should I check before I send the s2-22-a disclosure for assurance?+−
Check that each of the page’s five assurance claims is supported by evidence, that the evidence pack is complete, and that your draft reflects the prepared datapoints. Also review the common reporting gaps so you do not leave out scope, method, or support.
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