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 climate-resilient services through staff training leading to improved community preparedness
Positive impact
Implementation of climate adaptation training for employees
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change adaptation
2
Support for local adaptation initiatives
Positive impact
Participation in or funding of community adaptation projects
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
3
Development of guidelines for climate-resilient operations
Positive impact
Adoption of protocols for climate risk management in service delivery
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change adaptation
4
Collaboration with NGOs for adaptation awareness
Positive impact
Partnerships for educational campaigns on climate adaptation
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Climate change adaptation
5
Recognition of sector leadership in climate adaptation
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in climate-resilient service development
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
6
Service disruption due to extreme weather
Negative impact
Inadequate adaptation measures leading to business interruptions
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change adaptation
7
Increased vulnerability of supply chain to climate risks
Negative impact
Suppliers not prepared for climate-related disruptions
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Employees
Clients
Suppliers
Climate change adaptation
8
Non-compliance with adaptation regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for climate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
9
Poor communication on climate risks
Negative impact
Lack of transparency about adaptation strategies
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change adaptation
10
Neglect of feedback on adaptation needs
Negative impact
Failure to address stakeholder input on climate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change adaptation
11
Regulatory fines for adaptation non-compliance
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of adaptation standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
12
Brand damage from adaptation failures
Risk
Negative media coverage of poor adaptation to climate risks
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Climate change adaptation
13
Loss of contracts due to adaptation concerns
Risk
Clients or funders require proof of climate adaptation planning
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Climate change adaptation
14
Increased costs from adaptation investments
Risk
Need for new investments in climate-resilient infrastructure
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Climate change adaptation
15
Legal actions by stakeholders over adaptation failures
Risk
Communities file lawsuits for damages from lack of adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Climate change adaptation
16
Development of “Climate-Resilient Service” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in climate adaptation
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Clients
Climate change adaptation
17
Access to funding for adaptation projects
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for climate adaptation initiatives
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
18
Partnerships with NGOs for adaptation innovation
Opportunity
Joint development of adaptation solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Climate change adaptation
19
Expansion into markets valuing climate adaptation
Opportunity
Partners demanding certified adaptation management
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Climate change adaptation
20
Brand enhancement through adaptation leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading adaptation management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Climate change adaptation
21
Promotion of low-carbon services through digitalization leading to reduced emissions
Positive impact
Implementation of online services and dematerialization
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change mitigation
22
Support for renewable energy projects
Positive impact
Participation in or funding of local renewable energy initiatives
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
23
Development of guidelines for GHG reduction
Positive impact
Adoption of protocols for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change mitigation
24
Collaboration with NGOs for mitigation awareness
Positive impact
Partnerships for educational campaigns on climate mitigation
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Climate change mitigation
25
Recognition of sector leadership in mitigation
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in low-carbon service provision
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
26
GHG emissions from energy use in service operations
Negative impact
Use of fossil fuels and inefficient equipment
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
27
GHG emissions from logistics and travel
Negative impact
Transportation of goods and employees
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change mitigation
28
Procurement from suppliers with high carbon footprint
Negative impact
Selection of suppliers not committed to emissions reduction
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Climate change mitigation
29
Non-compliance with mitigation regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for GHG reduction
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
30
Poor communication on mitigation efforts
Negative impact
Lack of transparency about climate mitigation actions
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Clients
Climate change mitigation
31
Regulatory fines for mitigation non-compliance
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of GHG reduction standards
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Climate change mitigation
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