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# Initiate risk assessments on material topics

# Initiate risk assessments on material topics {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Assess the risks to your material topics by initiating a risk assessment and sending it to the owner of the material topic.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.program.manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementOperational Sustainability WorkspaceListsProgram SetupMaterial topics.
2. Open the material topic for which you want to assess the risks.
3. Select Initiate risk assessment.

## Result

The risk assessment is sent to the owner of the material topic. The assessor then responds to the assessment.

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