ESRS subtopic
Microplastics
20
Pollution of air
20
Pollution of living organisms and food resources
20
Pollution of soil
20
Name of the IRO
IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
61
Promotion of microplastic-free events through sustainable procurement leading to reduced environmental contamination
Positive impact
Selection of suppliers and materials avoiding microplastics
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Microplastics
62
Support for local clean-up initiatives
Positive impact
Participation in or funding of microplastic removal campaigns
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Microplastics
63
Development of guidelines for microplastic reduction
Positive impact
Implementation of protocols to avoid microplastic-containing products
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Microplastics
64
Collaboration with NGOs for microplastic awareness
Positive impact
Partnerships for educational campaigns on microplastic pollution
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Microplastics
65
Recognition of sector leadership in microplastic reduction
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in minimizing microplastic pollution
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
66
Use of single-use plastics at events
Negative impact
Distribution and use of disposable plastic items
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Microplastics
67
Improper waste management leading to microplastic release
Negative impact
Inadequate sorting and disposal of plastic waste
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Microplastics
68
Procurement from suppliers using microplastics
Negative impact
Selection of suppliers not committed to microplastic reduction
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Microplastics
69
Non-compliance with microplastic regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for microplastic management
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
70
Poor communication on microplastic risks
Negative impact
Lack of transparency about microplastic sources and impacts
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Microplastics
71
Regulatory fines for microplastic violations
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of microplastic regulations
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
72
Brand damage from microplastic controversies
Risk
Negative media coverage of microplastic pollution at events
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Microplastics
73
Loss of contracts due to microplastic concerns
Risk
Clients or funders require proof of microplastic management
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Microplastics
74
Increased costs from microplastic compliance
Risk
Need for new investments in microplastic management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Microplastics
75
Legal actions by stakeholders over microplastic pollution
Risk
Communities file lawsuits for damages from microplastic release
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Microplastics
76
Development of “Microplastic-Free Event” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in microplastic management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Clients
Microplastics
77
Access to funding for microplastic reduction projects
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for microplastic management initiatives
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
78
Partnerships with NGOs for microplastic innovation
Opportunity
Joint development of microplastic reduction solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Microplastics
79
Expansion into markets valuing microplastic reduction
Opportunity
Partners demanding certified microplastic management
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Microplastics
80
Brand enhancement through microplastic reduction leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading microplastic management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Microplastics
81
Promotion of clean air initiatives through sustainable transport leading to improved air quality
Positive impact
Implementation of green mobility and logistics for events
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Pollution of air
82
Support for air quality monitoring
Positive impact
Installation of air quality sensors at venues and facilities
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Pollution of air
83
Development of guidelines for air pollution reduction
Positive impact
Implementation of protocols for minimizing emissions
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Pollution of air
84
Collaboration with NGOs for air quality awareness
Positive impact
Partnerships for campaigns on air pollution
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Pollution of air
85
Recognition of sector leadership in air quality management
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in improving air quality
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Pollution of air
86
Use of fossil-fuel vehicles and equipment
Negative impact
Operation of diesel/gasoline vehicles and generators
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Pollution of air
87
High emissions from event logistics
Negative impact
Use of inefficient transport and logistics providers
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Pollution of air
88
Procurement from suppliers with high air emissions
Negative impact
Selection of suppliers not committed to air pollution reduction
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Pollution of air
89
Non-compliance with air quality regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for air pollution
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Pollution of air
90
Poor communication on air quality management
Negative impact
Lack of transparency about air pollution sources and mitigation
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Pollution of air
91
Regulatory fines for air quality violations
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of air quality standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Pollution of air
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