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
Promotion of eco-friendly detergents in washing/dry-cleaning (S96.0.1) leading to reduced chemical runoff
Positive impact
Switch to biodegradable detergents and processes
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
242
Hairdressing salons (S96.0.2) using organic products leading to less toxic discharge into urban ecosystems
Positive impact
Adoption of certified organic hair/beauty products
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
243
Repair shops (S95) implementing strict waste sorting and recycling leading to less habitat pollution
Positive impact
Investment in waste management and recycling
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
244
Funeral services (S96.0.3) promoting natural burial practices leading to preservation of local biodiversity
Positive impact
Use of biodegradable coffins and chemicals-free embalming
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
245
Membership organisations (S94) organizing biodiversity awareness campaigns leading to sector-wide improvements
Positive impact
Education and engagement on biodiversity best practices
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
NGOs
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
246
Discharge of hazardous cleaning agents from washing/dry-cleaning (S96.0.1)
Negative impact
Use of non-biodegradable and toxic detergents
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
247
Improper disposal of electronic waste by repair shops (S95)
Negative impact
Failure to recycle or safely dispose of e-waste
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
248
Use of pesticides/herbicides for grounds by membership orgs (S94)
Negative impact
Application of non-eco-certified chemicals for landscaping
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
249
Traditional embalming fluids in funeral services (S96.0.3)
Negative impact
Use of persistent chemicals during embalming
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
250
Non-compliance with biodiversity regulations in cleaning/repair/funeral
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal biodiversity protection requirements
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
251
Regulatory fines for biodiversity loss in cleaning/repair/funeral
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of biodiversity protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
252
Brand damage from biodiversity controversies in personal services
Risk
Negative media coverage of biodiversity loss
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
253
Loss of contracts due to biodiversity concerns in cleaning/repair/funeral
Risk
Clients require proof of biodiversity management
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
254
Increased costs from compliance with biodiversity protection (S95/S96)
Risk
Investments in new eco-friendly technologies
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
255
Legal actions by residents over biodiversity loss from services
Risk
Communities file lawsuits for damages
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
256
Development of “Biodiversity-Friendly Service” certifications for repair/cleaning/funeral
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in biodiversity protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
257
Access to funding for biodiversity restoration projects in repair/cleaning sectors
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for restoration initiatives
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
258
Partnerships with NGOs for biodiversity innovation in personal services
Opportunity
Joint development of biodiversity protection solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
259
Expansion into markets valuing biodiversity-friendly services (repair/cleaning)
Opportunity
Partners demanding certified biodiversity management
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
260
Brand enhancement for leadership in biodiversity-friendly personal services
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading biodiversity protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss
261
Promotion of rainwater harvesting in washing/dry-cleaning (S96.0.1) leading to improved water ecosystem services
Positive impact
Installation of rainwater collection systems
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
262
Funeral services (S96.0.3) integrating green burial sites supporting pollinators and native flora
Positive impact
Design of pollinator-friendly cemeteries
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Clients
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
263
Repair shops (S95) using green roofs and permeable surfaces to support urban biodiversity
Positive impact
Investment in biodiversity-supporting infrastructure
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
264
Hair salons (S96.0.2) supporting urban greening initiatives
Positive impact
Participation in local tree planting or green wall projects
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
265
Membership orgs (S94) promoting ecosystem service awareness to members
Positive impact
Workshops and campaigns on ecosystem services
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Local authorities
NGOs
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
266
Excessive water extraction by cleaning services (S96.0.1)
Negative impact
Overuse of local water sources
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
267
Improper management of stormwater runoff at repair shops (S95)
Negative impact
Failure to implement permeable surfaces or retention systems
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
268
Funeral services (S96.0.3) disrupting local pollinator habitats
Negative impact
Use of non-native plants or chemicals in cemeteries
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
269
Non-compliance with ecosystem service regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for ecosystem protection
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
270
Poor communication on ecosystem service dependencies in all services
Negative impact
Insufficient information about ecosystem service impacts
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
271
Regulatory fines for ecosystem service violations
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of ecosystem protection
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services
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