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EcoSolutions, a multinational corporation committed to sustainable procurement, is developing its five-year strategic plan. The Chief Sustainability Officer, Anya Sharma, advocates for integrating comprehensive risk assessment, guided by ISO 20400:2017 and ISO 31010, directly into the strategic planning process. Anya argues that this integration is vital for long-term resilience and competitive advantage. However, the CFO, Ben Carter, expresses concerns about the resource intensity and potential delays that a detailed risk assessment might introduce. Ben suggests a more streamlined approach, focusing primarily on financial risks and compliance with existing regulations, with only a cursory review of other risk categories. The CEO, David Lee, seeks a balanced approach that aligns with the company\'s sustainability goals while remaining practical and efficient. Considering the principles of ISO 20400:2017 and the risk assessment framework outlined in ISO 31010, what is the MOST effective way for EcoSolutions to integrate risk assessment into its strategic planning process?
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment across all risk categories (strategic, operational, financial, compliance, reputational) using scenario planning and strategic foresight techniques to inform strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the organization's sustainability goals and risk appetite, and integrating the assessment with other management systems such as quality and environmental management.
Prioritize financial risks and regulatory compliance, conducting a streamlined risk assessment focused on these areas, and only addressing other risk categories if they directly impact financial performance or legal obligations, to minimize resource allocation and potential delays in the strategic planning process.
Delegate the risk assessment process to external consultants, providing them with a broad mandate to identify and evaluate all potential risks, without actively involving internal stakeholders in the process, to ensure objectivity and minimize internal biases in the risk assessment outcomes.
Implement a reactive risk management approach, where risks are only addressed as they arise, rather than proactively identifying and assessing them during the strategic planning process, to maintain flexibility and avoid unnecessary constraints on the organization's strategic options.

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