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Building Climate Resilience: The Sendai Framework and Sri Lanka’s Path Forward

As climate change intensifies, vulnerable countries face unprecedented disaster risks. Sri Lanka’s devastating experience with Cyclone Ditwah in November 2025—killing nearly 500 people and causing economic losses exceeding USD 6-7 billion—underscores the urgent need for comprehensive disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction provides a global blueprint for building resilience […]

How Disasters Affect Property Values: A Comprehensive Guide to Post-Disaster Real Estate Valuation

Valuing real estate after a natural disaster is far more complex than a standard appraisal. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, fires, or man-made events can distort normal market conditions, making traditional valuation techniques insufficient on their own. After a disaster, markets slow, costs surge, risks become more visible, and buyer behaviour shifts dramatically. For insurers, lenders, government […]

Multimodal Transport Centers Business Model: Supporting Sustainable Transport

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPMENT The concept of multimodal transport centers evolved gradually throughout the late 20th century, driven by strategic partnerships between governments, urban planning authorities, and private entities. The earliest integrated transport hubs appeared in Europe during the 1970s and 1980s, with cities like Zurich, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen pioneering interconnected transit systems through collaborative […]

UNFCCC COP30 Insights: What the Belém Climate Summit Means for Valuation Profession

As the world’s eyes turn to Belém, Brazil, where COP30 is currently underway from November 10-21, 2025, business valuators must pay close attention to emerging climate policies that will fundamentally reshape valuations across assets. This conference focuses on efforts to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C, presentation of new national action plans (NDCs), and progress […]

Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production: The Smart Path to Sustainable Business Value

Why Sustainability and Valuation Go Hand in Hand In today’s competitive business world, sustainability is no longer an optional add-on—it is central to how companies create, measure, and sustain value. Investors, customers, and regulators are paying increasing attention to how businesses manage their resources, energy, water, waste, and emissions. Companies that act responsibly gain a competitive edge, […]

What Drives Climate Action in Businesses

Let’s support smart policies, encourage sustainable business mindsets, and demand climate-conscious leadership! Source:Dayaratne, S., & Gunawardana, K. (2015). Financial and Non-financial Measures for Sustainability in SMEs. Available at SSRN

Driving Efficiency Through Responsible Water Use

Driving efficiency through responsible water use is becoming a priority in sustainable business practices. Adopting green management strategies allows businesses to minimize water usage, reduce wastewater output, and cut material waste — leading to both environmental and economic benefits. Efficient operations start with sustainable choices. Source: Dayaratne, S., & Gunawardana, K. (2015). Financial and Non-financial […]

Valuing Sustainability: How Green Water Management Adds Long-Term Operational Value

In a world where environmental responsibility increasingly influences financial performance, sustainable practices are becoming central to business strategy and valuation. One of the most tangible — yet often overlooked — aspects of operational sustainability is efficient water management. As consultants company, we recognize that systematic green management is not just about reducing environmental impact — it’s about unlocking real, […]

Driving Carbon Reduction: Key Factors for a Sustainable Future

As the world moves toward a low-carbon economy, businesses are increasingly expected to play a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to Dayaratne & Gunawardana (2015), several key factors significantly influence the success of carbon reduction efforts across industries. 1. Energy Efficiency Improving energy efficiency is one of the most direct and cost-effective […]