2022 2021 CHF 000s CHF 000s Expenses related to short-term leases
2,068
2,795
117
33
2,185 2,828
Expenses
related to low-value assets, excluding short-term leases
of low value assets
(b) Leases that have been recognised as right of use assets At the end of 2022, the IFRC had capitalisable leases for 43 office premises in 38 locations from which it conducts its business
around the world. The IFRC also had capitablisable leases for 37 residential apartments in 17 locations around the world.
Generally, employees are responsible for arranging accommodation at their own costs, however in certain duty stations, this
responsibility lies with the IFRC. In these instances, the IFRC will sign the accommodation lease and make the necessary
arrangements with the landlord. Furthermore, the IFRC had two capitalisable warehouse leases in two locations. Other
warehouses are leased under short-term contracts. Warehouses are used for the strategic pre-positioning of emergency
supplies to allow the IFRC to deliver aid to people in need more quickly and at minimum cost. They also allow the IFRC to
provide warehousing and handling services to National Societies and other humanitarian agencies. Finally, the IFRC had
capitalisable leases for photocopiers for use by staff in its head office in Geneva and in 7 of its regional and country offices.
At the commencement date, the IFRC recognises ROU assets and lease liabilities for all leases, except for leases with lease
terms of 12 months or less (short-term leases) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value.
The ROU asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any
lease payments made at or before the commencement date, net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs
incurred, and an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling, removing and restoring the underlying asset.
ROU assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the
asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the entity expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term,
the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. ROU asset values may be adjusted for impairment or for any remeasurement
of lease liabilities.
Right-of-use assets related to leased properties and equipment are presented as tangible assets (see note 3.4a).