Emerging Risks Center

Emerging Risks (ER) are new and/or quickly evolving risks characterised by high uncertainties regarding their occurrence, impacts and consequences. Emerging Risks include technology risks, such as cyber-, fracking- and nano-risks, but also health risks (microbial resistance, multiple stressors etc.) and environmental risks (subsidence, super nat cats etc.), among others. They are long-tail risks with potentially severe impacts on the economy, the society and the environment. The Emerging Risks Center supports your enterprise in the analysis, assessment and management of emerging risks.

The 360°-Risk-Monitoring and Analysis Tool of The Innovation Society Ltd allows you to closely follow risk profiles of Emerging Risks in the fields of technology, health, and environment. It enables you to ensure that

• are able to identify relevant risks and regulatory trends at an early stage
• get regular updates about the scientific and technological aspects of health and safety topics
• have access to the necessary knowledge to make sound decisions in risk management

Managing Emerging Risks requires being up-to-date with the state of knowledge, scientific findings, and regulation. A tailored risk monitoring system, a qualified team of experts, comprehensive sources and an international network are at your disposal at The Innovation Society Ltd. By means of systematic identification, analysis, and documentation, we gather and compile all relevant information for you. As an interdisciplinary team, we provide you with expertise when assessing Emerging Risks of the following fields:

Technology

Cyber risks are the hot topic among Emerging Risks. Their importance for every company and organisation is beyond doubt - however, companies are well-advised not to neglect other technology risks such as nanotechnologies, critical infrastructure failure or 3D printing. We provide you with sound insights into technology risks and their potential consequences.

Health

We have all read and heard lots about e-cigarettes and pandemics, and maybe even thought about their consequences – but what about the impacts of aluminium salts on human health? Or the effects of Ciguatera, Clostridium difficile, and mycotoxins? We help you evaluate your exposure to emerging health risks.

Environment

Most of the environmental issues we will face in the future will have impacts on agriculture, the security of supply, and (human) health. Whether micropollutants, climate change, or microbial resistance are concerned - we foster your understanding of a wide range of emerging environmental issues, as well as their impacts on your daily business.

Our Services

• Black Swans: The black swans metaphor describes an event that comes as suprise and exerts maximum effects. The Innovation Society supports customers in the active management of black swan risks. More
• 360° risk monitoring system to continuously gather information about the state of the scientific and technological knowledge as well as legal, social and market related conditions for products and technologies. More
• NanoRisk Check: The compact situation analysis for nanotechnology risk and safety management of  small and medium sized enterprises. More
• CENARIOS®: The first certifiable risk management system for the particular circumstances of nanotechnologies. More
• Consulting and support concerning health protection and occupational hygiene in businesses handling nanomaterials.