ESRS subtopic
Marine resources
20
Water
20
Name of the IRO
IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
201
Promotion of responsible sourcing in funeral services (S96.0.3) through eco-coffins leading to reduced marine pollution
Positive impact
Selection of biodegradable materials that avoid marine litter
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Marine resources
202
Repair shops (S95) implementing best practices for waste disposal leading to less marine contamination
Positive impact
Strict protocols for preventing runoff into waterways
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Marine resources
203
Hairdressing and beauty (S96.0.2) using marine-safe cosmetics leading to protection of aquatic life
Positive impact
Switch to products without harmful microbeads
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Marine resources
204
Membership organisations (S94) promoting marine protection campaigns leading to sector-wide awareness
Positive impact
Educational programs on marine conservation
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
NGOs
Marine resources
205
Recognition for leadership in marine-friendly practices among personal services (S96)
Positive impact
Publicizing eco-initiatives that protect marine resources
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
206
Discharge of chemicals from cleaning services (S96.0.1) into marine environments
Negative impact
Release of untreated wastewater
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Marine resources
207
Funeral services (S96.0.3) using non-biodegradable materials leading to marine litter
Negative impact
Traditional coffin materials persisting in the environment
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Marine resources
208
Improper disposal of electronic components from repair shops (S95) into waterways
Negative impact
Inadequate e-waste management
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Marine resources
209
Non-compliance with marine protection regulations in personal/repair/cleaning services
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for marine resource protection
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
210
Poor communication on marine protection in all services
Negative impact
Insufficient information about marine-friendly practices
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Marine resources
211
Regulatory fines for marine pollution in repair/cleaning/funeral services
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of marine protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
212
Brand damage from marine pollution controversies in personal services
Risk
Negative media coverage of marine contamination
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Marine resources
213
Loss of contracts due to marine pollution concerns in cleaning/repair/funeral activities
Risk
Clients require proof of marine protection
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Marine resources
214
Increased costs from compliance in marine protection (S95/S96)
Risk
Investments in new water treatment systems
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
215
Legal actions by residents over marine contamination from services
Risk
Communities file lawsuits for damages
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
216
Development of “Marine-Friendly Service” certifications for repair/cleaning/funeral
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in marine protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Clients
Marine resources
217
Access to funding for marine decontamination projects in repair/cleaning sectors
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for remediation initiatives
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
218
Partnerships with NGOs for marine health innovation in personal services
Opportunity
Joint development of marine protection solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Marine resources
219
Expansion into markets valuing marine-friendly services (repair/cleaning)
Opportunity
Partners demanding certified marine protection
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Marine resources
220
Brand enhancement for leadership in marine-friendly personal services
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading marine protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
221
Promotion of water-efficient washing in cleaning services (S96.0.1) leading to water conservation
Positive impact
Use of high-efficiency washing machines and eco-detergents
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Water
222
Hairdressing and beauty (S96.0.2) using water-saving equipment leading to reduced water withdrawal
Positive impact
Installation of low-flow faucets and water management systems
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Water
223
Repair shops (S95) implementing closed-loop water systems leading to less water waste
Positive impact
Investment in water recycling technology
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Water
224
Funeral services (S96.0.3) adopting green burial methods leading to less groundwater contamination
Positive impact
Use of natural burial options
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Water
225
Membership orgs (S94) providing water conservation training to members leading to sector-wide improvements
Positive impact
Workshops on water conservation and pollution prevention
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
NGOs
Water
226
Discharge of untreated wastewater from cleaning services (S96.0.1)
Negative impact
Release of pollutants into sewers/waterways
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Water
227
Use of harmful cleaning agents in repair/cleaning shops (S95/S96)
Negative impact
Application of non-biodegradable chemicals
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Water
228
Funeral services (S96.0.3) using embalming fluids contaminating groundwater
Negative impact
Traditional embalming practices
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Water
229
Non-compliance with water protection regulations in cleaning/repair/funeral
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal water protection requirements
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Water
230
Poor communication on water conservation in all services
Negative impact
Insufficient information about water-saving practices
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Water
231
Regulatory fines for water pollution in cleaning/repair/funeral
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of water protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Water
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