Bavarian Environment Agency Launches Excel Tool to Help Businesses Assess Climate Risks

The Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) has introduced a new Excel-based climate risk analysis tool designed to help Bavarian companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), systematically evaluate and adapt to climate-related risks. As Dr. Monika Kratzer, LfU President, emphasized, understanding a company's individual vulnerabilities is essential for effective climate adaptation.

The tool addresses growing challenges such as extreme weather events that can disrupt production, supply chains, and infrastructure. It offers a structured approach that includes regional climate hazard queries, guidelines for vulnerability assessments, and company-specific adaptation measures. Its data sources include the Bavarian Climate Information System and Bayern-Atlas, enabling location-based risk analysis.

Developed in cooperation with businesses, chambers of commerce, associations, and economic development agencies, the tool has received positive feedback. Katharina Boehlke from IHK Nürnberg noted that it simplifies adapting to climate change. Marcus Wieser from Geis Gruppe Germany praised it for effectively identifying site-specific risks and supporting decision-making.

The tool is freely downloadable, and the LfU is hosting a free webinar on April 28, 2026, to guide users on its application and encourage interaction. This initiative reflects Bavaria's proactive approach to equipping companies with the means to safeguard their operations amid increasing climate threats.