ESRS subtopic
Climate change adaptation
20
Climate change mitigation
20
Energy
20
Name of the IRO
IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
1
Promotion of climate-resilient infrastructure through investment in flood-resistant terminals leading to reduced service interruptions
Positive impact
Implementation of climate adaptation measures in new and existing facilities
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
2
Support for early warning systems and contingency planning
Positive impact
Deployment of digital risk management tools for extreme weather
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Employees
Climate change adaptation
3
Development of partnerships with local authorities for climate adaptation
Positive impact
Joint planning for resilient transport networks
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
4
Collaboration with suppliers to source climate-resilient materials
Positive impact
Selection of suppliers with certified adaptation standards
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Climate change adaptation
5
Public education on climate adaptation in transport
Positive impact
Awareness campaigns for users and communities
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Climate change adaptation
6
Failure to adapt infrastructure to climate risks contributing to increased damages
Negative impact
Neglect of adaptation investments for terminals
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
7
Inadequate staff training for climate emergencies
Negative impact
No contingency or emergency response plans
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Employees
Climate change adaptation
8
Disruption of supply chains due to extreme weather events
Negative impact
Climate-related events halt or delay deliveries
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Climate change adaptation
9
Insufficient stakeholder engagement on adaptation needs
Negative impact
Failure to consult communities or clients on risk priorities
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
10
Non-compliance with adaptation regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet new legal requirements for resilience
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
11
Asset impairment from climate-related damages
Risk
Extreme weather damages terminals vehicles or warehouses
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
12
Increased operating costs from adaptation requirements
Risk
Need for upgrades and new investments
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
13
Regulatory fines for non-compliance with adaptation laws
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of resilience standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
14
Brand damage from climate-related service failures
Risk
Negative media coverage of climate impacts
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
End Consumers
Climate change adaptation
15
Loss of contracts due to poor climate resilience
Risk
Clients require proof of adaptation measures
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
16
Development of “Climate-Resilient Transport” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
17
Access to funding for adaptation infrastructure
Opportunity
Grants or subsidies for resilient projects
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
18
Partnerships with climate research institutes
Opportunity
Joint development of adaptation solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
19
Expansion into markets valuing climate resilience
Opportunity
Clients demanding certified resilient services
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
20
Brand enhancement through adaptation leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading adaptation policies
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change adaptation
21
Promotion of low-carbon transport modes through fleet electrification leading to reduced emissions
Positive impact
Investment in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change mitigation
22
Support for modal shift to rail and waterways
Positive impact
Incentives for clients to use lower-emission options
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change mitigation
23
Development of carbon offsetting programs
Positive impact
Implementation of voluntary offset schemes for customers
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change mitigation
24
Collaboration with suppliers for green logistics solutions
Positive impact
Selection of partners with certified low-carbon practices
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Climate change mitigation
25
Public education on low-carbon transport choices
Positive impact
Awareness campaigns for clients and end users
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Climate change mitigation
26
Use of fossil fuels in fleet operations contributing to high GHG emissions
Negative impact
Continued reliance on diesel or heavy fuel oil
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change mitigation
27
Non-compliance with GHG reduction targets
Negative impact
Failure to meet sector or national emission standards
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
28
Limited adoption of energy-efficient technologies
Negative impact
Slow replacement of outdated vehicles or equipment
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Investors
Climate change mitigation
29
Insufficient supplier engagement on emissions reduction
Negative impact
Partners do not meet low-carbon criteria
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Climate change mitigation
30
Failure to report emissions transparently
Negative impact
Absence of verified GHG disclosures
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
31
Regulatory fines for non-compliance with emission standards
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of GHG rules
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
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