Gapwaves AB (publ)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-05-01 to 2016-12-31, 2021, 2021-01-01 to 2021-09-30, 2023-04 to 2023-06)
Reporting Period: 2016-05-01 to 2016-12-31
Environmental Metrics
Social Achievements
- Recruited two engineers with extensive experience in microwave technology from Ericsson.
Governance Achievements
- Listed on Nasdaq First North Stockholm on November 18, 2016.
- Increased share capital to 504 kSEK through a rights issue.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- To be the leading supplier of active antenna solutions.
Short-term Goals:
- Passive antennas to be on the market at the beginning of next year (2017).
Environmental Challenges
- Relatively few but large companies in the market; loss of a customer could have a significant impact.
- Dependence on subcontractors meeting their commitments.
- Competition from other companies with larger financial resources.
- Need to recruit, develop, and retain qualified employees.
- Risk of failure to generate revenue or obtain further financing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively seeking relationships with new potential customers and in new application areas.
- Working actively and long-term with several partners where quality is a high priority.
- Strong patent portfolio and continuous development to prevent IP infringement; rapid commercialization of products.
- Actively developing competence within the company and promoting knowledge and experience sharing; close relationships with academia and industry for recruitment.
- Following its sales plan and having the possibility of raising additional capital through a potential new issue in November 2017.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: K3 (Swedish accounting standards)
Reporting Period: 2021
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
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Market & Customers: Relatively few large potential customers. Failure of potential customers to become customers could negatively impact sales.
- Subcontractors: Dependence on subcontractors meeting commitments.
- Competition & IP: Competition from companies with greater financial resources. Protecting IP through a strong patent portfolio and rapid commercialization.
- Key Personnel & Recruitment: Difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified employees in an expansion phase.
- Financing Risk: Potential capital needs as the company grows, despite generating revenue.
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively seeking new relationships with companies and in new application areas.
- Working actively and long-term with multiple partners to reduce supplier dependence.
- Continuously developing the patent portfolio.
- Actively developing company competence and promoting knowledge and experience sharing. Utilizing close relationships with academia and industry for recruitment. Working to be an attractive employer.
- Continuously monitoring the company's liquidity situation. Stable cash position after the 2021 directed share issue.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-09-30
Environmental Metrics
Governance Achievements
- Added Dietmar Stapel, owner representative from HELLA with extensive experience in radar and the automotive industry, to the board of directors.
Environmental Challenges
- Development risks related to project timelines, recruitment of qualified personnel, and technology industrialization for scalability.
- Dependence on collaboration with other component manufacturers and customers.
- Risks associated with supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
- Market risks related to customer preferences for the technology, integration challenges, and end-product demand.
- Risks and uncertainties associated with the timing and success of next-generation automotive radar and 5G introduction.
- Potential capital needs as the company grows.
Mitigation Strategies
- The board assesses that the company is well-capitalized after the June 2021 capital increase with HELLA, reducing short-term financing risk.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: K3 (Swedish accounting standards)
Third-party Assurance: KPMG AB (limited review)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2023-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Attracting competent personnel
- Appealing to investors
- Creating competitive products
Social Achievements
- Oversight of the company's Vision and Strategy to ensure alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under Agenda 2030.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Slowdown in the Mobility segment due to economic uncertainty and financing difficulties.
- Customer dependence and potential component shortages.
- Market risks related to customer preferences, technology integration, and end-product demand.
- Risks associated with the timing and success of new product introductions.
- Potential capital needs as the company grows.
Mitigation Strategies
- Intensive work with potential European production partners to identify and qualify production capacity.
- Expansion of development capacity (20-25% larger organization than a year ago).
- Strategic investment in Sensrad AB to strengthen the value chain and access new market segments.
- The board believes the company is well-capitalized after a new issue in connection with Hella's entry as an owner in June 2021.