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Global Harvest, a multinational food manufacturing company, is implementing ISO 10005:2018 to strengthen its quality planning processes. The company sources raw materials from various regions globally, and its management team recognizes that climate change poses a significant threat to its supply chain stability and product quality. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, are becoming more frequent and severe, potentially disrupting crop yields and transportation networks. Furthermore, evolving environmental regulations could impact sourcing practices and production costs. To effectively integrate risk management into its quality planning process, aligning with ISO 10005:2018, what should Global Harvest prioritize?
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential climate-related risks to the supply chain, assess their likelihood and impact, develop and implement mitigation strategies (e.g., diversifying suppliers, investing in climate-resilient farming practices), document the process, and regularly review the risk assessment as part of the QMS.
Acknowledge the existence of climate change in its quality planning documentation and state a commitment to addressing environmental concerns in its corporate social responsibility reports, without specifically identifying and mitigating risks to the supply chain.
Focus primarily on managing immediate operational risks, such as equipment failures and employee errors, and address climate-related risks only when they directly impact production processes.
Secure comprehensive insurance coverage to protect against potential financial losses due to climate-related disruptions, without implementing preventative measures to reduce the likelihood or severity of these disruptions.

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