The Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) - Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi)

The Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) helps policy-makers and investors make informed decisions on financing sustainable infrastructure.

SAVi is an assessment methodology that provides policy-makers and investors with a comprehensive analysis of how much their infrastructure projects and portfolios will cost throughout their life cycles, taking into account risks that are overlooked in a traditional valuation.

SAVi uses a combination of system dynamics and project finance modelling to capture the full costs of environmental, social, economic and governance risks. Moreover, SAVi calculates the dollar value of externalities that result from infrastructure development.

Policy-makers and investors can therefore use SAVi to make investment decisions that are not only based on a holistic valuation of risks, but also on the extent to which their investments will contribute to fulfilling national development priorities, curbing climate change and addressing its effects, and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Policy-makers and investors can thus use SAVi to steer capital toward sustainable infrastructure.

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You tell us about your infrastructure plans or projects. We will respond on how SAVi can be used to address your challenges and deliver sustainable infrastructure. Pro bono services may be available for stakeholders in emerging and developing countries.

Transportation

Bus Rapid Transit
Sustainable Transport
Roads

Energy

Wind
Solar
Biomass
Hydropower

Water

Water Supply
Irrigation
Wastewater treatment

Buildings

Public Buildings
Urban Development Policies
Real Estate

Nature-Based Infrastructure

Lakes and Wetlands
Reservoirs
Rainforests

Materials Management

Green Economy

Green Economy Policies

Green Public Procurement

What is sustainable infrastructure?

Sustainable infrastructure involves developing roads, buildings, energy and water infrastructure with due consideration to economic, social and environmental implications. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), which designed SAVi and runs the assessments, defines sustainable infrastructure assets as those which: Lower carbon and environmental footprintsProtect natural ecosystems Prove resilient to changing climates Optimize the use… Read more »

What is natural infrastructure?

Natural infrastructure refers to land networks or ecosystems that provide services inherent to those geographical areas, while also perpetuating active conservation efforts and the enhancement of those environments.

What is the typical workflow for a SAVi assessment?

The SAVi assessment workflow consists of eight steps: determining a client’s needs, determining project risks and externalities, creating a causal loop diagram, creating a custom SAVi simulation model, validating the model, analyzing the results, reviewing the results with our client and issuing a final report to support our client in their decision making. To learn… Read more »

How SAVi Works

SAVi combines robust science, systems thinking and financial valuation. Its three features—simulation, valuation, and customization—are inherently interlinked.

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