ESRS subtopic
Microplastics
20
Pollution of air
20
Pollution of living organisms and food resources
20
Pollution of soil
20
Name of the IRO
IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
141
Promotion of microplastics awareness through educational campaigns leading to reduced environmental contamination
Positive impact
Implementation of awareness programs on microplastics
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Microplastics
142
Support for plastic-free initiatives in schools
Positive impact
Adoption of plastic-free policies in canteens and events
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Microplastics
143
Development of guidelines for responsible procurement
Positive impact
Preference for suppliers with reduced plastic packaging
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Microplastics
144
Collaboration with NGOs for microplastics prevention
Positive impact
Partnerships for workshops and clean-up activities
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Students
NGOs
Microplastics
145
Public recognition of microplastics reduction leadership
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in reducing microplastics
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Microplastics
146
Improper disposal of plastic waste
Negative impact
Use and disposal of single-use plastics in facilities
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Microplastics
147
Neglect of microplastics criteria in supplier selection
Negative impact
Absence of plastic reduction criteria in procurement
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Microplastics
148
Non-compliance with waste management regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for plastic management
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
149
Poor communication on microplastics management
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on plastic reduction policies
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Microplastics
150
Neglect of feedback on microplastics from stakeholders
Negative impact
Failure to address concerns about plastic use
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Microplastics
151
Regulatory fines for microplastics pollution
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of plastic regulations
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
152
Brand damage from microplastics pollution controversies
Risk
Negative media coverage of microplastics incidents
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Students
Microplastics
153
Loss of contracts due to poor microplastics management
Risk
Partners require proof of plastic reduction
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Microplastics
154
Increased costs from microplastics compliance requirements
Risk
Need for new investments in plastic management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Microplastics
155
Legal actions by stakeholders over microplastics pollution
Risk
Stakeholders file lawsuits for microplastics contamination
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Investors
Microplastics
156
Development of “Microplastics-Free Campus” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for best practices in microplastics management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Microplastics
157
Access to funding for microplastics reduction projects
Opportunity
Grants/subsidies for microplastics prevention
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Microplastics
158
Partnerships with NGOs for microplastics innovation
Opportunity
Joint development of microplastics management solutions
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
NGOs
Microplastics
159
Expansion into markets valuing microplastics reduction
Opportunity
Partners demanding certified microplastics-free practices
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Clients
Microplastics
160
Brand enhancement through microplastics management leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading microplastics management
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Microplastics
161
Promotion of clean air initiatives through green mobility programs leading to improved air quality
Positive impact
Implementation of green transport and no-idling policies
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Pollution of air
162
Support for indoor air quality monitoring
Positive impact
Adoption of air quality sensors and ventilation improvements
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Students
Pollution of air
163
Development of guidelines for reducing emissions
Positive impact
Establishment of protocols for minimizing emissions from facilities
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Students
Local authorities
Pollution of air
164
Collaboration with NGOs for air quality awareness
Positive impact
Partnerships for air quality workshops and events
Business activities
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Students
NGOs
Pollution of air
165
Public recognition of air quality leadership
Positive impact
Promotion of achievements in air quality improvement
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Employees
Investors
Students
Pollution of air
166
Emissions from heating and transport activities
Negative impact
Use of fossil fuels for heating and transport
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Pollution of air
167
Neglect of air quality criteria in supplier selection
Negative impact
Absence of air-friendly criteria in procurement
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Pollution of air
168
Non-compliance with air protection regulations
Negative impact
Failure to meet legal requirements for air quality
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Employees
Investors
Local authorities
Pollution of air
169
Poor communication on air quality management
Negative impact
Lack of transparency on air quality policies
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Pollution of air
170
Neglect of feedback on air quality from stakeholders
Negative impact
Failure to address air quality concerns
Business activities
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Students
Pollution of air
171
Regulatory fines for air pollution
Risk
Authorities increase enforcement of air quality regulations
Business activities
Short term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Local authorities
Pollution of air
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