IR Global
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (EU Green Deal)
Environmental Challenges
- Greenwashing practices
- Complexity and gaps in sustainability reporting
- Trade-offs between short-term profitability and long-term ESG objectives
- Geopolitical conflicts, high inflation, and supply chain constraints
- Lack of knowledge and understanding of ESG in large companies
- Inadequate supply chain transparency
- Enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased voluntary ESG disclosure
- Development of Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards
- Collaboration and information sharing throughout the supply chain
- Thorough assessment of suppliers across all tiers
- Risk assessment to identify high-risk commodities
- Strengthening of the UFLPA through additions to the Entity List
- Advocacy for the use of foreign-trade zones (FTZs) to store detained goods
- Enhanced enforcement efforts by the Department of Homeland Security
- Incorporating ESG factors into decision-making processes, contracts, and risk assessments
- Implementing sustainable governance structures
- Providing training programs on ESG best practices and legal obligations
- Implementing whistleblower systems
- Utilizing ESG scorecards to measure and communicate performance
- Advocating for R&D tax credits supporting sustainable quality improvements
- Advising on renewable credits and Section 179D for energy-efficient buildings
- Developing tailored strategies to enhance resilience
- Staying informed about emerging legislation and regulations
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Flooding
- Heatwaves
- Wildfires
- Storms
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Renewable energy diversification
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CSRD, ESRS, IFRS