Climate Change Data

Dialectica

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:0.092 tCO2e (Scope 2, Greece offices only)
Scope 2 Emissions:0.092 tCO2e (Greece offices only)
Renewable Energy Share:94% (Quebec offices)
Total Energy Consumption:173 MWh (Greece offices only)
Water Consumption:2,814 m3

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Relocating Athens offices to the LEED-certified Piraeus Tower in 2024 (reducing solar gain by 45%)
  • 94% of electricity used in Quebec offices sourced from hydroelectric power
  • Implemented recycling campaign
  • Replaced older refrigeration units with more environmentally friendly models

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a comprehensive Policy on Harassment, Violence, Discrimination, and Civility
  • Offered various employee benefits (bonus scheme, saving plan, bonus days, flexible days, yoga classes, health meals, team bonding events, psychological support)
  • 11,435 training hours; 11.5 average training hours per employee
  • Relocation Erasmus program and Passport Program for employee mobility

Governance Achievements

  • Adherence to principles of sound corporate governance, transparency, and compliance with applicable legislation
  • Established a comprehensive set of criteria for the nomination and selection of Board of Directors members
  • Implemented a Whistleblowing mechanism compliant with EU Directive 2019/1937 and Greek Law 4990/2022
  • Zero incidents on harassment, incrimination, human rights violations, corruption, data security breaches

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Development of Environmental Policy
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the percentage of renewable energy
Short-term Goals:
  • Establishment of Environmental Management System
  • Promotion of eco-friendly practices
  • Education of employees about sustainability practices

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing environmental footprint
  • Minimizing energy consumption
  • Waste reduction
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-saving measures (BOMA-certified Quebec building, Piraeus Tower relocation)
  • Recycling campaign
  • Wastewater and rainwater collection system
  • Timed systems across all sinks for water conservation

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with eco-friendly vendors
  • Promoting environmentally responsible practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021), Core level, SASB

Certifications: BOMA (Quebec building), LEED (Piraeus Tower)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Dialectica's activities and implemented actions contribute to the achievement of these SDGs.