Name of the IRO
ESRS subtopic
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
20
241
Promotion of green corridors and habitat connectivity leading to enhanced local biodiversity
242
Support for biodiversity-friendly logistics practices
243
Development of restoration projects for degraded habitats
244
Collaboration with suppliers for sustainable sourcing
245
Public education on biodiversity protection in logistics
246
Land conversion for infrastructure contributing to habitat loss
247
Use of pesticides and herbicides in facility management
248
Noise and light pollution from operations
249
Non-compliance with biodiversity protection regulations
250
Neglect of supplier impact on biodiversity
251
Regulatory fines for biodiversity loss
252
Brand damage from biodiversity loss-related controversies
253
Loss of contracts due to poor biodiversity management
254
Increased insurance costs from biodiversity risks
255
Legal actions by communities over biodiversity loss
256
Development of “Biodiversity-Friendly Logistics” certifications
257
Access to funding for biodiversity protection projects
258
Partnerships with conservation groups for logistics planning
259
Expansion into markets valuing biodiversity protection
260
Brand enhancement through biodiversity management leadership
ESRS subtopic
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
20
261
Promotion of nature-based solutions for flood and erosion control leading to improved resilience
262
Support for pollinator-friendly landscaping
263
Development of water retention and purification systems
264
Collaboration with suppliers for ecosystem service preservation
265
Public education on the value of ecosystem services in logistics
266
Degradation of ecosystem services due to land use change
267
Pollution reducing water purification and soil fertility
268
Over-extraction of water resources
269
Non-compliance with ecosystem service protection regulations
270
Neglect of supplier impact on ecosystem services
271
Regulatory fines for ecosystem service degradation
272
Brand damage from ecosystem service-related controversies
273
Loss of contracts due to poor ecosystem service management
274
Increased insurance costs from ecosystem service risks
275
Legal actions by communities over ecosystem service loss
276
Development of “Ecosystem Service-Friendly Logistics” certifications
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IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
Positive impact
Implementation of ecological infrastructure in transport routes
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Positive impact
Adoption of eco-driving, noise reduction, and wildlife protection measures
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Positive impact
Investment in reforestation and wetland rehabilitation
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Positive impact
Selection of suppliers with biodiversity certifications
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Positive impact
Awareness campaigns for employees and partners
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Employees
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Negative impact
Expansion of terminals, depots, or roads on natural land
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Negative impact
Continued reliance on chemical weed/pest control
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Negative impact
Excessive noise and artificial lighting disrupting wildlife
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for sensitive areas
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Negative impact
Suppliers do not meet biodiversity protection criteria
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of biodiversity rules
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Risk
Negative media coverage of environmental incidents
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Risk
Clients require proof of biodiversity protection
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Risk
Insurers raise premiums after incidents
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Banks
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Risk
Communities file lawsuits for damages to local habitats
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in biodiversity management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Opportunity
Grants or subsidies for ecological restoration
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Opportunity
Joint development of eco-friendly transport routes
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
NGOs
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Opportunity
Clients demanding certified eco-friendly logistics
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading biodiversity policies
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
Positive impact
Integration of green infrastructure in terminals and depots
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Positive impact
Planting of native species to support bees and other pollinators
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Positive impact
Construction of wetlands and green roofs
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Positive impact
Selection of partners supporting ecosystem services
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Positive impact
Awareness campaigns for employees and partners
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Employees
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Negative impact
Expansion of logistics infrastructure in sensitive areas
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Negative impact
Discharge of pollutants from facilities or vehicles
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Negative impact
Excessive water use for cleaning, cooling, or operations
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for ecosystem services
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Negative impact
Suppliers do not support ecosystem service preservation
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
Suppliers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of ecosystem service rules
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Risk
Negative media coverage of service degradation incidents
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
End Consumers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Risk
Clients require proof of ecosystem service protection
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Risk
Insurers raise premiums after incidents
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Banks
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Risk
Communities file lawsuits for damages to ecosystem services
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in ecosystem service management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Investors
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services