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23 About Strategy and Governance Our People Our Business Our Outcome AppendixClimate change %u2023 Physical risks to infrastructure, people and assets due to severe weather events%u2023 Risks pertaining to transition to lower-carbon industriesEnvironmental risks %u2023 Improper disposal of operational waste and industrial effluents %u2023 Leakage of refrigerants containing ozone-depleting substances (ODS)%u2023 Handling/transportation of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals%u2023 Supply chain risks: procurement of goods and materials from suppliers that do not apply environmentally sound manufacturing practicesSocial risks %u2023 Supply chain disruptions (non-availability of essential food supplies or healthcare products, incl. life-saving drugs)%u2023 Compromised product quality and safety%u2023 Anti-competitive practices (detrimental to consumer interests)%u2023 Road safety concerns (relating to our sales and delivery operations)%u2023 Compromised data privacy, data theft or leaks%u2023 Improper, unethical advertising or promotional practicesEmployee-related risks %u2023 Insufficient or outdated skills and capabilitiesHuman rights risks %u2023 Procurement of goods or services that do not meet ethical or social standards, including poor labor conditions and human rights abuses (incl. child labor, forced labor)Corruption risks %u2023 Bribery in business transactions%u2023 Supply chain-related: bribery committed by intermediaries acting on behalf of DKSH%u2023 Fraud, embezzlement, conflicts of interest (incl. collusion with external parties)Risks Pertaining to Non-Financial MattersAs disclosed in the risk governance section above, we identify non-financial or sustainability-related risks as part of the process of identifying and validating material topics. We review material topics annually and verify associated objectives and action plans for ongoing adequacy. The Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Assessment chapter includes more information about this process. Pertaining to Art. 964b of the Swiss Code of Obligations, we have identified the following risks in the context of our business operations, our products, services, and business relationships: Risks pertaining to climate change are discussed in greater detail in the TCFD Report.