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
Agroforestry adoption leading to increased habitat diversity
Positive impact
Integration of trees and crops providing shelter for wildlife
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
242
Restoration of hedgerows and buffer zones leading to habitat connectivity
Positive impact
Planting native species along field borders
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
243
Reduction of pesticide use through integrated pest management leading to pollinator protection
Positive impact
Implementation of IPM techniques
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Local authorities
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
244
Promotion of organic farming leading to healthier ecosystems
Positive impact
Conversion to organic practices
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
245
Support for local conservation projects leading to species protection
Positive impact
Collaboration with NGOs and authorities
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
Employees
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
246
Deforestation for agricultural expansion contributing to habitat loss
Negative impact
Conversion of forests to croplands or pasture
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Local authorities
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
247
Overuse of agrochemicals contributing to soil and water toxicity
Negative impact
Excessive application of fertilizers and pesticides
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
248
Monoculture cropping contributing to species decline
Negative impact
Large-scale planting of single crop varieties
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Local authorities
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
249
Overgrazing leading to land degradation and biodiversity loss
Negative impact
High livestock density without rotation
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
250
Illegal hunting or fishing contributing to species decline
Negative impact
Non-compliance with wildlife protection laws
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Local authorities
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
251
Regulatory tightening on land use and conservation leading to higher compliance costs
Risk
New rules to protect habitats and endangered species
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Employees
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
252
Loss of ecosystem services due to biodiversity decline
Risk
Reduced pollination, pest control, or soil fertility
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
253
Legal liability for habitat destruction or species loss
Risk
Lawsuits or fines for non-compliance with biodiversity laws
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
254
Brand damage from association with biodiversity loss
Risk
Negative media or stakeholder attention
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
255
Increased insurance costs for biodiversity-related risks
Risk
Insurers raising premiums for high-risk activities
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Banks
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
256
Development of biodiversity-friendly product certifications leading to market advantage
Opportunity
Certification and marketing of eco-friendly products
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Clients
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
257
Access to funding for biodiversity conservation projects
Opportunity
Government or private grants for habitat restoration
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
258
Partnerships with research institutes for biodiversity monitoring
Opportunity
Joint projects on species and habitat assessment
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Employees
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
259
Expansion into markets demanding biodiversity-friendly products
Opportunity
Meeting strict requirements for eco-labels
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Investors
Clients
End Consumers
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
260
Brand enhancement through leadership in biodiversity stewardship
Opportunity
Positioning as a responsible land manager
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
261
Promotion of pollinator habitats leading to improved crop yields
Positive impact
Planting wildflower strips and reducing pesticide use
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
262
Restoration of wetlands leading to improved water regulation
Positive impact
Rehabilitating natural wetland areas
Business activities
Long term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
Clients
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
263
Agroecology practices leading to enhanced soil fertility
Positive impact
Use of crop rotation, cover crops, and organic inputs
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
264
Support for ecosystem service payments leading to rural development
Positive impact
Participation in PES schemes
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
Employees
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
265
Implementation of sustainable water management practices leading to aquifer recharge
Positive impact
Adoption of efficient irrigation and water-saving technologies
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
266
Overextraction of water resources leading to reduced ecosystem function
Negative impact
Excessive irrigation withdrawals
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
267
Soil degradation from unsustainable practices reducing fertility
Negative impact
Intensive tillage and lack of crop rotation
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
268
Loss of pollinators due to pesticide use
Negative impact
Application of neonicotinoid pesticides
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Clients
End Consumers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
269
Contamination of water sources from runoff
Negative impact
Runoff of fertilizers and pesticides into rivers/lakes
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Local authorities
End Consumers
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
270
Loss of ecosystem services due to land conversion
Negative impact
Conversion of natural habitats to agriculture
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
271
Increased costs due to loss of ecosystem services
Risk
Need to replace natural services with artificial inputs
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Investors
Clients
Employees
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
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