Climate Change Data

ADRIA DENTAL GROUP d.o.o.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:264.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:119.0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:145.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:1213.54 MWh/year
Water Consumption:10533.12 m3/year
Waste Generated:116.94 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.000006 tCO2e/EUR

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Replacement of traditional bulbs with LED technology in all clinics.
  • Installation of solar panels on the roof of the new laboratory (to start generating electricity in 2024).

Social Achievements

  • Establishment of ADG Academy for continuous education of clinical and non-clinical staff.
  • Launch of ADG Scholarship Program sponsoring dental medicine students.
  • Free annual health check-ups for all employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction system.
  • Implementation of CRM system.
  • Share of employees who participated in some form of education: 53.73%
  • Average training hours per employee: 5.24
  • Net Promoter Score: 89.3%

Governance Achievements

  • Development and adoption of Code of Ethics.
  • Appointment and education of ethics commissioners.
  • Adoption of the Anti-corruption Policy.
  • Adoption of the Supplier Management Policy.
  • Implementation of internal and external ordering procedures and stock management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 80% of employees participate in some form of education and training
  • 75% of employees are satisfied with the work-life balance
  • 0 injuries at work
  • 6 hours of education and training per employee
  • Maintain NPS at high levels

Environmental Challenges

  • Volatile fossil fuel prices and reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
  • Potential for data loss or breach due to handling sensitive patient data.
  • Shortage of dental professionals on the market.
  • Potential negative impacts on patient's health from inadequate treatment or misleading information.
  • Inaccessibility of advanced dental services to certain groups of patients due to cost.
  • Generation of hazardous waste (needles, gloves, etc.).
  • Single-use plastic consumption.
  • Incomplete data collection on recycling rates.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.
  • Strengthening data privacy system.
  • Proactive work on developing an attractive work environment and partnering with educational institutions.
  • Strict protocols to ensure patient well-being.
  • Offering various payment models to increase accessibility.
  • Strict procedures for collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Reviewing options to reduce plastic use while prioritizing safety.
  • Internal audit of non-hazardous waste management practices in the next reporting period.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0%

Responsible Procurement
  • Fair contractual terms
  • Trust and daily communication
  • ESG screening criteria (to be introduced)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Storms and heavy precipitation
  • Heat waves, cold waves
Transition Risks
  • Changes in customer preferences
  • Increased costs of fossil fuels
Opportunities
  • Transition to renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001 (71.43% of clinics in 2023)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed