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
Integrating climate risk mapping into logistics network planning
positive impact
Improves supply continuity through better route selection
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
2
Using climate-adaptive materials in new retail buildings
positive impact
Reduces repair needs and protects stock
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
3
Collaborating on local flood response with authorities
positive impact
Enhances resilience of community supply chains
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
4
Publishing weather emergency guidelines for vendors
positive impact
Improves overall sector preparedness
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
5
Training franchisees on climate adaptation best practices
positive impact
Spreads resilience measures across network
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
6
Locating distribution centers in flood-prone zones
negative impact
Increases disruption risk and damages from extreme events
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
7
Failing to retrofit buildings for heatwaves
negative impact
Compromises safety and product quality
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
8
Over-reliance on vulnerable global suppliers
negative impact
Delays recovery after climate disasters
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
9
Inadequate stock contingency for climate-driven events
negative impact
Leads to shortages during crises
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
10
Ignoring urban heat in store layout decisions
negative impact
Reduces staff safety and performance
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
11
Increased insurance costs for high-risk locations
risk
Raises operational expenditure and erodes margins
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
12
Asset write-downs due to weather-related damages
risk
Weakens financial position
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
13
Revenue loss from supply interruption in affected regions
risk
Reduces cash flow reliability
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
14
Negative press from poor disaster response
risk
Reputation and customer trust damaged
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
15
Regulatory demands to climate-proof operations
risk
Raises compliance investment needs
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
16
Gaining competitive advantage by ensuring climate-resilient delivery
opportunity
Increases customer loyalty and access
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
17
Partnering with insurers on adaptive logistics innovation
opportunity
Secures cost savings and reduces downtime
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
18
Qualifying for adaptation funding under public schemes
opportunity
Reduces CAPEX burden
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
19
Marketing resilient operations as brand strength
opportunity
Drives brand value and customer retention
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
20
Using climate data to optimize distribution footprint
opportunity
Improves logistics efficiency and reduces emissions
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Employees
Communities
Suppliers
Local authorities
Climate change adaptation
21
Funding EV charging stations at retail locations
positive impact
Supports low-carbon mobility for customers
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
22
Offsetting corporate travel with certified carbon projects
positive impact
Contributes to global emission reductions
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
23
Promoting sustainable products through dedicated shelf space
positive impact
Influences consumer behavior positively
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
24
Sharing carbon footprint data with supply partners
positive impact
Encourages upstream reduction initiatives
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
25
Running awareness campaigns on product sustainability
positive impact
Empowers low-impact customer choices
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
26
High reliance on fossil-fuel-powered delivery fleets
negative impact
Contributes to GHG emissions from logistics
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
27
Inefficient lighting and refrigeration in retail stores
negative impact
Increases Scope 2 carbon footprint
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
28
Non-sustainable packaging practices
negative impact
Adds to lifecycle carbon impact
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
29
Importing products via high-emission freight
negative impact
Elevates emissions and regulatory exposure
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
30
Minimal efforts to reduce corporate air travel
negative impact
Sustains unnecessary emissions
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
31
Increased carbon taxes on high-emission logistics
risk
Raises distribution costs
Business activities
Downstream supply chain
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Regulators
Climate change mitigation
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