About RiskFootprint™
What is RiskFootprint™?
RiskFootprint™ is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform developed by Coastal Risk Consulting designed to help property owners, investors, lenders, and consultants understand property-specific hazards right now and in the future.
- RiskFootprint™ combines best-in-class models like Swiss Re’s Fathom flood maps, and open-source models and data from NOAA, NASA, and FEMA, including the National Risk Index (NRI). riskfootprint.com. https://www.abc27.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/707827858/riskfootprint-announces-enhancements-to-further-elevate-water-risk-intelligence/(“RiskFootprint™ Announces Enhancements to Further Elevate Water Risk Intelligence”)
Which hazards does RiskFootprint™ assess?
RiskFootprint™ assesses over 30 current hazards and 4 future climate change impacts.
- Floods (pluvial, fluvial, and coastal)
- Wildfire
- Wind, heat, drought, and extreme weather
- In addition, RiskFootprint™ includes 18 hazards from FEMA’s National Risk Index (NRI) (“Due Diligence PropTech Leader, RiskFootprint™, to Include FEMA NRI Hazards, Community Resilience Scores, and EPA Air Quality Index in its new SaaS Hazard Assessments”) (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/due-diligence-proptech-leader-riskfootprint-to-include-fema-nri-hazards-community-resilience-scores-and-epa-air-quality-index-in-its-new-saas-hazard-assessments-301797924.html)
- Future climate change impacts include: sea level rise, extreme heat, extreme rainfall and drought to 2060, using several future climate change scenarios.
Why is RiskFootprint™ hazard assessment important?
The RiskFootprint™ hazard/climate assessments add vital information to the dramatically improve commercial real estate due diligence process. The commercial real estate due diligence process includes:
- New property acquisition
- Portfolio risk management
- Loan and insurance underwriting
- Resilience retrofitting of older buildings
- Helping property managers make their buildings safer and more resilient (https://www.envirobank.org/page/EBAJournals)
How can I request a RiskFootprint™ ?
RiskFootprint™ reports can be purchased on the website using a credit card. www.riskfootprint.com and ala carte by contacting customerservice@riskfootprint.com.
- Residential single-family homes – https://riskfootprint.com/residential-product/
- Commercial and governmental properties –https://riskfootprint.com/commercial-product/
What is the typical turnaround time for a RiskFootprint™ report?
One business day.
Is there a subscription service for RiskFootprint™?
Yes. RiskFootprint™ Dashboard Subscriptions are available. Some of the largest real estate investments trusts (REITs), commercial lenders, and environmental consultants in the US use the RiskFootprint™ Dashboard subscription.
- The Dashboard is totally private and secure in the AWS Cloud.
- The Dashboard allows users to order their own RiskFootprint™ reports 24x7x365.
- Usage is billed monthly.
Does RiskFootprint™ offer consulting services to its customers?
Yes. RiskFootprint™ offers a wide range of resilience-related consulting services. These services include:
- ASTM Property Resilience Assessments (E 3429-24)
- Hazus Vulnerability and Value-at-Risk Studies (flood, wind, seismic)
- Portfolio Risk Assessment and Advisory
- Community Resilience Studies
- Emergency Response/Emergency Management Plans
- Insurance Advisory Services
- Local Government Vulnerability and Adaptation Plans (https://www.kxan.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/712223029/coastal-risk-consulting-selected-to-update-sea-level-rise-vulnerability-assessment-for-miami-shores-village/) (“Coastal Risk Consulting Selected to Update Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment for Miami Shores Village”)
Should RiskFootprint™ Reports Accompany ASTM Environmental Site Assessments (ESA Phase 1)?
Yes. ASTM ESA Phase 1 reports, while an essential part of commercial real estate due diligence, only focus on the presence or absence of hazardous substances and petroleum products on a property. ESA Phase 1 reports may also add a FEMA map showing the flood zone in which the property is located.
- RiskFootprint™ reports are true environmental assessments revealing the risks for over 30 hazards including: many types of flooding, extreme weather events, natural hazards such as wildfires, earthquakes, and landslides.
- RiskFootprint™ reports enable better decision-making for acquisition teams, lenders, insurers, and asset managers.
What are the top 5 Use-Cases For RiskFootprint™ in Commercial Real Estate (CRE)?
- Enhanced Environmental Due Diligence
- Challenge: Traditional ESA Phase 1 reports overlook physical hazards like floods and wildfire.
- Solution: RiskFootprint™ supplements due diligence by identifying site-specific exposure to 35+ hazards – supporting the ASTM Property Resilience Assessments and helping lenders avoid stranded asset risks.
- Risk-Based Loan Pricing and Terms
- Challenge: Loan rates and insurance reserves often don’t reflect the true hazard profile of a property.
- Solution: Use RiskFootprint™ insights to adjust interest rates, LTV ratios, or require resilience measures before closing for properties in high-risk zones.
- Green and Resilience-Linked Loan Qualification
- Challege: Lenders struggle to verify property-level alignment with ESG and Resilience Objectives.
- Solution: RiskFootprint™ assessments can validate eligibility for green loans or resilience-linked credit – supporting internal policies, investor mandates, and regulatory scrutiny (e.g., ESG-type alignment).
- Portfolio-Level Risk Scoring and Screening
- Challenge: CRE portfolios (loan and asset) lack systematic hazard exposure scoring.
- Solution: Batch-assess thousands of properties using the RiskFootprint™ API to identify hot spots, under-diversified exposures, or high-risk collateral.
- Resilience Planning and Mitigation Tracking
- Challenge: There’s no visibility into which buildings are vulnerable – or improving.
Solution: RiskFootprint™ provides clear starting points for resilience retrofits, and, it can track improvements over time to demonstrate risk reduction, which is key for long-term asset performance and compliance.
What makes RiskFootprint™ different from other SaaS hazard or climate risk tools?
RiskFootprint™ is the only report that combines:
✅ Swiss Re/Fathom flood maps for accurate, property-level inundation data
✅ Finished Floor Height (FFH) estimates from True Flood Risk for flood vulnerability assessment
✅ FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) scores and Expected Annual Losses (EAL) at census tract level
✅ NOAA/NASA tidal flooding and storm surge projections
✅ Community resilience metrics, including CRS scores for flood insurance discounts
✅ Future climate modeling using 32 global climate models downscaled via LOCA
📊 This combination of exposure + vulnerability + value-at-risk is unique in the U.S. market.
What is the value of a RiskFootprint™ report?
It empowers property stakeholders—including owners, investors, insurers, and lenders—to:
- Identify and prioritize both physical hazards, extreme weather and climate risks
- Guide investment in resilience and mitigation
- Improve underwriting and insurance decisions
- Support due diligence during property acquisition
- Communicate risk clearly with evidence-based metrics
How does RiskFootprint™ align with the new ASTM E3429-24 Property Resilience Assessment Standard?
RiskFootprint™ fully satisfies Stages One and Two of the ASTM E3429-24 PRA process:
- Stage One – Hazard Exposure Assessment: Comprehensive hazard screening from federal, academic, and proprietary data sources
- Stage Two – Vulnerability Assessment: Includes FFH data, flood depths, and Expected Annual Losses (EALs) for 18 natural hazards.
This alignment enables evidence-based decision-making and satisfies insurer and investor due diligence requirements.
How is the Risk Summary Snapshot presented?
The first page of every RiskFootprint™ report includes a Risk Summary Snapshot—an Excel-style matrix of qualitative scores (High/Medium/Low) for:
- 11 current hazards
- 4 future climate impacts
- Aggregated property and neighborhood risk scores
This visual format highlights risks quickly and intuitively.
What sources of data power the RiskFootprint™ report?
RiskFootprint™ integrates best-in-class data from:
- Swiss Re/Fathomflood maps (pluvial, fluvial, coastal)
- True Flood RiskFFH AI models
- FEMAFlood maps, National Risk Index (NRI) 18 natural hazards
- NOAA/NASAstorm surge and SLR projections
EPA, USGS, NRCS, ASCE, and others for hazard indicators
Can RiskFootprint™ be customized?
Yes. Flood risk assessments can be tailored by future year, emission scenario, or design requirement using Fathom’s Climate Dynamics framework. Contact us for custom evaluations.
Is RiskFootprint™ only for floods?
Not at all. While flood data is a core strength, RiskFootprint™ also covers:
- Earthquakes
- Wildfire risk
- Tornado frequency
- Air quality (10-year average)
- Hurricane strike probabilities
- Water stress and more
Is RiskFootprint™ available for any property in the U.S.?
Yes. Reports are available for any address in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Reports can be purchased online or via annual dashboard subscription.
How does RiskFootprint™ support insurance and investment decisions?
By providing quantitative, location-specific data on:
- Expected Annual Loss (EAL) for 18 hazards
- Finished floor elevations
- Risk-adjusted climate forecasts
- Community risk scores
This supports accurate pricing, underwriting, and risk transfer decisions.
Where can I purchase or learn more about RiskFootprint™?
Visit www.riskfootprint.com to:
- Order residential or commercial reports
- Subscribe to the RiskFootprint™ Dashboard
- Contact our experts for advisory services or bulk solutions
What if my property shows high risks?
Our B-Resilient™ Solutions team can guide you through our six-step process to assess, prioritize, and mitigate your property risks cost-effectively.
Contact:
📧 customerservice@riskfootprint.com
📞 844-SEA-RISE (732-7473)