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RESILIENCE Attention is often focused on the steps businesses take to mitigate climate change – reducing or preventing emissions of greenhouse gases, or removing carbon from the atmosphere, to limit the magnitude of future warming. But even with a major step up in our levels of ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is evident that we cannot avoid all the consequences of climate change. Our homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure face increasing pressure from climate change: rising temperatures and extreme weather events, like fire and flood. Resilience is the way that assets, networks, and systems anticipate, absorb, adapt, and recover from these extreme events, and the longer term challenges. In an era of increasing uncertainty—marked by climate change, resource scarcity, and rapid urbanization—the concept of resilience has become a cornerstone of modern building design and management. Done right, efforts to build resilience in buildings can yield a triple dividend: not only avoiding economic losses but also offering positive economic and wider social and environmental benefits. As risks to buildings are managed effectively, operating costs become lower, and spaces become more desirable. This means lease downtimes are shorter, whilst there is also potential for rent premiums and increased tenant retention. Resilience can translate to higher net operating incomes whilst also growing and protecting value. STRUCTURAL RESILIENCE: 01 This refers to the physical strength and durability of buildings and infrastructure to withstand external stresses. Examples include earthquake-resistant designs, flood-proof foundations, and fire-resistant materials. Structural resilience ensures the safety of occupants and minimizes damage during extreme events, reducing recovery time and costs. OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE 02 This refers to the ability of systems and processes to continue functioning during and after a disruption. Examples include backup power systems, redundant water supplies, and robust HVAC systems. Operational resilience ensures the continuity of critical services, such as heating, cooling, and lighting, even in adverse conditions. ADAPTIVE RESILIENCE 03 This refers to the capacity to evolve and improve in response to changing conditions or new challenges. Examples include flexible building designs that can be repurposed, smart technologies that optimize performance, and policies that encourage innovation. Adaptive resilience allows buildings and infrastructure to remain relevant and effective over time, even as needs and circumstances change. Copyright © 2025 Tango. All rights reserved. 3