Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024-01 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
Environmental Achievements
- Met energy efficiency targets exceeding US Department of Energy targets for its second-generation water electrolyzer technology.
- Developed a second-generation water electrolyzer with improved energy efficiency.
Social Achievements
- Appointed Mr. Rob Campbell as Chief Commercial Officer.
- Received $0.8M in research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRCC IRAP).
- Awarded $5.1M from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) towards the development and demonstration of its next-generation electrolysis technology.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 1.70 V/cell at 1.2 A/cm2 during 2024 for its water electrolyzer technology.
Environmental Challenges
- Competition in the renewable energy industry.
- Risks related to the continuing development of the industry and regulation.
- Capital requirements for research and development and commercialization.
- Risks related to project completion, cost overruns, and financing.
- Risks related to compliance with regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
- Risks related to the development of the clean power industry and market demand.
- Warranty claims and product performance.
- Protection of intellectual property rights.
- Product safety risks.
- Technology and competition risks.
- Expansion risks.
- Third-party dependence.
- Project risks.
- Key personnel risks.
- Customer risks.
- Adverse publicity and product liability risks.
- Market development risks.
- Regulatory risks.
- Climate-related risks.
- Reputation risks.
- Physical risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Dual sourcing of critical components.
- Strategies to reduce sourcing risk and make the supply chain more robust.
- Focus on research and development while building out the necessary infrastructure to commercialize its business.
- Seeking financing through equity or debt.
- Product development, quality assurance, and customer support and service processes.
- Confidentiality agreements and inventors' rights agreements with strategic partners and employees.
- Commitment to delivering fail-safe products.
- Strategies to manage growth and expansion effectively.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Dual sourcing of critical components.
- Preference for suppliers with local legislation compliance.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Shortages of water and electricity
Transition Risks
- Changes in climate policies due to geopolitical factors
Opportunities
- Development of green hydrogen technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Second-generation water electrolyzer
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed