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 sustainable procurement through supplier engagement leading to reduced marine pollution
Positive impact
Selection of suppliers providing marine-friendly products
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Marine resources
202
Support for awareness campaigns on marine conservation
Positive impact
Organization of workshops/webinars on marine protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Marine resources
203
Development of internal guidelines on marine resource use
Positive impact
Implementation of responsible procurement policies
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
204
Collaboration with NGOs for marine resource advocacy
Positive impact
Partnerships for research and best practices in marine protection
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Employees
Communities
NGOs
Marine resources
205
Public recognition of marine protection leadership
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in marine resource management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
206
Improper disposal of office or lab waste into waterways
Negative impact
Inadequate waste sorting or disposal practices
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Communities
Local authorities
Marine resources
207
Use of marine-harming products in office or project activities
Negative impact
Procurement of substances harmful to marine ecosystems
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Marine resources
208
Non-compliance with marine protection regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for marine resource use
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
209
Poor communication on marine resource risks
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on marine pollution sources
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
210
Neglect of supplier marine protection practices
Negative impact
Suppliers not implementing marine-friendly methods
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Suppliers
Marine resources
211
Regulatory fines for marine pollution violations
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of marine protection standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
212
Brand damage from marine contamination incidents
Risk
Negative media coverage of marine pollution
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
213
Loss of contracts due to marine pollution issues
Risk
Clients require proof of marine resource management
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
214
Increased costs from marine resource compliance requirements
Risk
Need for new investments in marine resource management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
215
Legal actions by stakeholders over marine pollution
Risk
Stakeholders file lawsuits for marine contamination
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
216
Development of “Marine-Friendly Office” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in marine resource management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
217
Access to funding for marine protection projects
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for marine resource initiatives
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Marine resources
218
Partnerships with NGOs for marine resource innovation
Opportunity
Joint development of marine resource management solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Employees
Communities
NGOs
Marine resources
219
Expansion into markets valuing marine-friendly services
Opportunity
Clients demanding certified marine-friendly offices
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
220
Brand enhancement through marine protection leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading marine resource management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Marine resources
221
Promotion of water-saving practices through employee engagement leading to reduced water consumption
Positive impact
Implementation of water conservation campaigns
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Water
222
Support for sustainable cleaning and maintenance
Positive impact
Adoption of eco-friendly cleaning agents and protocols
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Water
223
Development of internal water management guidelines
Positive impact
Creation of protocols for responsible water use and disposal
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Water
224
Collaboration with NGOs for water quality advocacy
Positive impact
Partnerships for research and best practices in water protection
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Employees
Communities
NGOs
Water
225
Public recognition of water protection leadership
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in water management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Investors
Water
226
Improper disposal of chemicals or waste into water systems
Negative impact
Inadequate waste disposal practices
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Communities
Local authorities
Water
227
Use of water-polluting office or lab products
Negative impact
Procurement of substances harmful to water quality
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Water
228
Non-compliance with water protection regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for water management
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Water
229
Poor communication on water pollution risks
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on water contamination sources
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Investors
Water
230
Neglect of supplier water protection practices
Negative impact
Suppliers not implementing water-friendly methods
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Suppliers
Water
231
Regulatory fines for water pollution violations
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of water protection standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Water
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