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 resilient building design through climate risk assessments leading to increased property durability
Positive impact
Integration of climate risk assessments into project planning
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
2
Support for green infrastructure in urban development
Positive impact
Investment in green roofs and permeable surfaces to reduce flood risk
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
3
Development of emergency preparedness plans for tenants
Positive impact
Implementation of crisis response and evacuation plans
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
End Consumers
Climate change adaptation
4
Collaboration with local authorities for climate adaptation
Positive impact
Partnerships for urban climate resilience projects
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
5
Public recognition of climate-resilient property leadership
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in climate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
6
Construction in flood-prone or heat-exposed areas
Negative impact
Site selection without climate risk consideration
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
7
Neglect of adaptation measures in property management
Negative impact
Failure to update buildings for increased climate risks
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
8
Non-compliance with climate adaptation regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for climate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
9
Poor communication on adaptation strategies
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on climate adaptation plans
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
End Consumers
Climate change adaptation
10
Neglect of supplier adaptation practices
Negative impact
Suppliers not considering climate risks in their materials or services
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Climate change adaptation
11
Regulatory fines for non-compliance with adaptation laws
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of climate adaptation standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
12
Brand damage from adaptation failures
Risk
Negative media coverage of climate-related property damages
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
13
Asset impairments due to extreme weather
Risk
Physical damages from floods storms or heatwaves
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
14
Increased costs from adaptation investments
Risk
Need for new investments in climate resilience
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Climate change adaptation
15
Legal actions by stakeholders over adaptation failures
Risk
Stakeholders file lawsuits for damages from inadequate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
16
Development of “Climate-Resilient Property” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in climate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
17
Access to funding for adaptation projects
Opportunity
Grants or subsidies for climate adaptation investments
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
18
Partnerships with NGOs for adaptation innovation
Opportunity
Joint development of adaptation solutions with NGOs
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
NGOs
Climate change adaptation
19
Expansion into markets valuing adaptation
Opportunity
Clients demanding certified climate-resilient properties
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
20
Brand enhancement through leadership in adaptation
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading adaptation policies
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change adaptation
21
Promotion of low-carbon building materials through supplier engagement leading to reduced GHG emissions
Positive impact
Selection of suppliers with low-carbon products and services
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Climate change mitigation
22
Support for building energy efficiency upgrades
Positive impact
Investment in insulation smart systems and efficient appliances
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change mitigation
23
Development of green leases with tenants
Positive impact
Inclusion of sustainability clauses in rental contracts
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
End Consumers
Climate change mitigation
24
Collaboration with authorities for low-carbon initiatives
Positive impact
Participation in public programs for carbon reduction
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
25
Public recognition of low-carbon property leadership
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in GHG emissions reduction
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change mitigation
26
Use of carbon-intensive materials in construction
Negative impact
Procurement of traditional high-emission building materials
Upstream supply chain
Actual
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Climate change mitigation
27
Neglect of GHG emissions in property management
Negative impact
Failure to track or reduce operational emissions
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Communities
Climate change mitigation
28
Non-compliance with mitigation regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for GHG emissions
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
29
Poor communication on mitigation strategies
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on carbon footprint and reduction measures
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
End Consumers
Climate change mitigation
30
Neglect of tenant or supplier mitigation practices
Negative impact
Tenants or suppliers not adopting low-carbon practices
Downstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Suppliers
Tenants
Climate change mitigation
31
Regulatory fines for non-compliance with mitigation laws
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of GHG reduction standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
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