PROFILE SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:Reduced electricity consumption from 430,690 kW in 2022 to 332,864 kW in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Protection
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Renovation of offices at 199 Syngrou Avenue, reducing electricity consumption from 430,690 kW in 2022 to 332,864 kW in 2023 and reducing CO2 emissions.
- Modernization of company vehicle fleet resulting in lower fuel consumption.
Social Achievements
- Sponsorship of the student competition RoboChallenge.
- Cooperation with "SCALE" for paper recycling and support of the socially weak.
- Support of "Think Before Printing" initiative.
- Investment in the young generation through various entrepreneurship programs (Regeneration, Job-Pairs, Junior Achievement GR, Alliance for Digital Employability).
- Launch of the Stackforce Coding School Fellowship Programme.
- Support of various non-profit organizations (Doctors Without Borders, ELEFA, Vision of Hope, ERIC).
- Donation of computer equipment to schools and disadvantaged families.
Governance Achievements
- Adoption and implementation of a Corporate Governance System (CGS) in accordance with Law 4706/2020.
- Establishment of an Audit Committee and a Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
- Implementation of a Sustainability Policy.
- Appointment of a Risk Officer and a Compliance Officer.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Risk of reduction in demand due to general recession.
- Risk of increased competition from imported businesses.
- Risk of technological developments.
- Credit risk, especially concerning customers from Africa, Asia, and South America.
- Liquidity risk due to uncertain global economic conditions.
- Exchange rate risk due to international operations.
- Interest rate risk, although considered manageable.
- Risks from climate change.
- Risks from current developments in Ukraine and Israel.
- Risks from the energy crisis.
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of a wide range of products addressing the international market to counterbalance possible losses in specific market branches.
- Emphasis on the design and development of quality and modular products, systematic improvement and adaptability of existing products, establishment of long-term customer relationships, and expansion of activities abroad.
- Continuous training and education of staff, development of innovative applications.
- Development and evolution of internal mechanisms of operation for credit risk management.
- Monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts, continuous monitoring of cash flows, and reassessment of the liquidity management strategy.
- Constant monitoring of foreign exchange risks and taking relevant measures when necessary.
- Maintaining controlled exposure to bank borrowings and avoiding exposure to further lending.
- Implementation of a sustainability policy focusing on emergency planning, environmental impact assessment, energy efficiency, employee awareness, and partner engagement.
- Close monitoring of rapidly changing developments to ensure uninterrupted operation.
- Daily monitoring of developments and taking appropriate measures.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Assessment of suppliers based on financial and ESG criteria.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO (mentioned, but specific standard not specified)
Third-party Assurance: ASSOCIATED CPAs SAINT COMPANY
Awards & Recognition
- IBS Sales League Table 2023 - Investment & Fund Management
- Best Investment Management Software Provider Europe 2023
- Best Digital Banking Solutions Provider Europe 2023
- Best Investment Management Software Company Middle East 2023
- Best Investment Management Solutions Provider Middle East 2023
- Significant Growth (Investments/Acquisitions/International Expansion)
- Best Investment Management Company UK 2023
- Best Treasury Implementation
- Best Investment & Fund Management Implementation
- Neochallenger Bank Awards
- Most Innovative Financial Software Developers – Mediterranean 2023
- Best Digital Platform
- Best Consumer SME / Lending Digital Initiative
- Digital Banking Provider of the Year
- Business Innovation Award