Vulnerability Index

The Business Vulnerability Index and Map was developed to identify businesses that are vulnerable to climate, economic, socio-economic, or environmental impacts in their region. The index uses information associated with specific census tracts to identify which businesses may be vulnerable to factors such as excessive heat risk, high energy costs, or high unemployment. Our intention is that green business programs can then fill specific needs for businesses based on the vulnerabilities identified by the tool. The map was built by the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) at the University of Illinois, the California Green Business Network (CAGBN). An overview of the data and assumptions used to create the map can be found here.