Versus Systems Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Negative cash flow from operations and inability to finance day-to-day activities through operations.
- COVID-19 pandemic's potential adverse impact on workforce, economy, and financial markets.
- Dependence on one major customer (HP).
- Dependence on executive officers and directors.
- Potential conflicts of interest among executive officers, directors, security holders, and affiliates.
- Cybersecurity risks and attacks.
- Dependence on subsidiaries for cash flows.
- Inadequate insurance coverage against all future risks.
- Compliance with laws and regulations.
- Limited operating history and minimal revenues.
- Potential for losses over an extended period.
- Risks associated with future acquisitions or strategic investments.
- Need for additional funding for growth plans.
- Inability to retain existing users or add new users.
- Inability to keep up with industry trends or technological developments.
- Risks related to international operations.
- Privacy concerns and potential regulatory changes.
- Impact of natural events on operations.
- Risks related to regulation (trade, export controls, foreign corrupt practices).
- Risks related to the company's common shares and warrants (volatility, penny stock classification, delisting).
- Potential adverse tax consequences for U.S. holders.
- Increased costs associated with operating as a reporting company.
Mitigation Strategies
- Completed a public offering with proceeds of approximately US$11 million.
- Implemented work-from-home requirements, modified employee travel policies, and shifted corporate events to virtual formats in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Seeking to diversify customer base.
- Maintaining insurance coverage.
- Monitoring and complying with applicable laws and regulations.
- Implementing growth strategies (increase applications and verticals, integrate into more devices, develop global reach, add more prizing partners, constantly improve outcomes).
- Exploring potential acquisitions and strategic investments.
- Raising additional funds through stock and debt issuances.
- Investing in new technology and industry developments.
- Implementing measures to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Developing and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Third-party Assurance: Davidson & Company LLP