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AgriCorp, a large agricultural conglomerate, is conducting a comprehensive water footprint assessment of its global wheat production operations in accordance with ISO 14046:2014. The initial assessment identifies several potential risks, including data gaps in water consumption at some of their farms, uncertainty in the characterization factors for water scarcity in specific regions, and potential variations in irrigation efficiency due to aging infrastructure. The executive board, while supportive of the initiative, is concerned about the cost implications of addressing all identified risks with the same level of intensity. Which of the following approaches BEST aligns with the principles of risk management as outlined in ISO 14046:2014, considering the board\'s concerns and the need for a credible and reliable water footprint assessment?
Prioritize risk mitigation efforts based on the potential impact on the reliability and relevance of the water footprint assessment results, focusing on the most significant uncertainties and data gaps while documenting the rationale for the prioritization.
Allocate equal resources to address all identified risks, regardless of their potential impact, to ensure a comprehensive and unbiased assessment, demonstrating AgriCorp's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Focus solely on addressing the data gaps in water consumption, as this is the most readily quantifiable risk, and postpone addressing uncertainties in characterization factors and irrigation efficiency until subsequent assessments.
Outsource the risk management process entirely to a third-party consultant, relying on their expertise to identify and mitigate risks without actively involving AgriCorp's internal stakeholders or considering cost implications.

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