ESRS subtopic
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
20
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
20
Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems
20
Impacts on the state of species
20
Name of the IRO
IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
241
Promotion of biodiversity awareness through educational programs leading to improved conservation practices
Positive impact
Implementation of biodiversity modules and field activities
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
242
Support for eco-friendly campus management
Positive impact
Adoption of low-impact landscaping and maintenance
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
243
Development of guidelines for responsible procurement
Positive impact
Preference for suppliers with biodiversity-friendly products
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
244
Collaboration with NGOs for biodiversity protection
Positive impact
Partnerships for biodiversity conservation workshops
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Students
NGOs
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
245
Recognition of sector leadership in biodiversity protection
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in biodiversity management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
246
Use of pesticides and chemicals on campus
Negative impact
Application of harmful substances in landscaping or maintenance
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
247
Neglect of biodiversity criteria in supplier selection
Negative impact
Absence of biodiversity-friendly criteria in procurement
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
248
Non-compliance with biodiversity protection regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for biodiversity
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
249
Poor communication on biodiversity management
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on biodiversity impacts
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
250
Neglect of feedback on biodiversity from stakeholders
Negative impact
Failure to address concerns about biodiversity loss
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
251
Regulatory fines for biodiversity loss
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of biodiversity regulations
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
252
Brand damage from biodiversity loss controversies
Risk
Negative media coverage of biodiversity loss incidents
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
253
Loss of contracts due to poor biodiversity management
Risk
Partners require proof of biodiversity protection
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
254
Increased costs from biodiversity compliance requirements
Risk
Need for new investments in biodiversity management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
255
Legal actions by stakeholders over biodiversity loss
Risk
Stakeholders file lawsuits for biodiversity loss
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
256
Development of “Biodiversity-Friendly Campus” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in biodiversity management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
257
Access to funding for biodiversity protection projects
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for biodiversity conservation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
258
Partnerships with NGOs for biodiversity innovation
Opportunity
Joint development of biodiversity management solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
259
Expansion into markets valuing biodiversity protection
Opportunity
Partners demanding certified biodiversity-friendly practices
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
260
Brand enhancement through biodiversity management leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading biodiversity management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
261
Promotion of ecosystem services education through curriculum integration leading to increased understanding and stewardship
Positive impact
Inclusion of ecosystem services topics in courses
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
262
Support for green infrastructure on campus
Positive impact
Implementation of green roofs, rain gardens, and tree planting
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
263
Development of guidelines for sustainable water and soil management
Positive impact
Establishment of protocols to protect ecosystem services
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Students
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
264
Collaboration with NGOs for ecosystem restoration
Positive impact
Partnerships for restoration projects and volunteering
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Students
NGOs
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
265
Recognition of sector leadership in ecosystem stewardship
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in ecosystem services management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
266
Depletion of local ecosystem services due to unsustainable practices
Negative impact
Overextraction or mismanagement of water, soil, or green spaces
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
267
Neglect of ecosystem service criteria in supplier selection
Negative impact
Absence of ecosystem-friendly criteria in procurement
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
268
Non-compliance with ecosystem protection regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for ecosystem protection
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
269
Poor communication on ecosystem management
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on use and protection of ecosystem services
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
270
Neglect of feedback on ecosystem services from stakeholders
Negative impact
Failure to address concerns about ecosystem service impacts
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
271
Regulatory fines for ecosystem service impacts
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of ecosystem protection regulations
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
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