SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Work on the preparation of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 20-F in connection with its registration under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and listing of its American Depositary Shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market significantly delayed the preparation of the Company’s year-end financial reporting process and the finalization of its 2022 fiscal year financial statements and 2022 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Mitigation Strategies
- The Company anticipates that it will file its 2022 Annual Report on Form 20-F no later than the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Cyber security
- Employee aspects
- Environmental aspects (including climate)
- Social aspects
- Human rights
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Limited direct environmental impact due to being a service provider; efforts focused on supplier sustainability and employee vehicle standards; limited business flights; most communication via video conferences.
Social Achievements
- Developed and implemented a Code of Ethics in 2023; implemented a Whistleblower policy in March 2023; maintained open communication with stakeholders; aimed to attract and retain top employees; fostered a safe, healthy, and diverse working environment; no human rights violations recorded in 2023 or 2022; no breaches of competition law or corruption cases identified in 2023 or 2022.
Governance Achievements
- Developed, approved, and implemented a Code of Ethics in 2023; increased transparency on non-financial matters in the Annual Report 2023; maintained high standards of corporate governance, including transparency and accountability.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Cybersecurity risks related to infrastructure network attacks and potential data leaks; limited information on other ESG challenges.
Mitigation Strategies
- Appointed an external Chief Information Security Officer; implemented policies, procedures, and infrastructure to support data security; adopted ISO 27001 and ISO 27799 standards; conducted a comprehensive risk assessment and developed a cybersecurity strategy and action plan; implemented continuous monitoring and review program including penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics emphasizes price, quality, service, and sustainability in purchasing decisions.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SIX Swiss Exchange Directive on Information relating to Corporate Governance
Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27799, HIPAA compliance