Crealogix Holding AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2007-07 to 2008-06, 2017-07 to 2018-06, 2018-07 to 2019-06, 2019-07 to 2020-06, 2020-2023)
Reporting Period: 2007-07 to 2008-06
Environmental Metrics
Social Achievements
- Consolidated four sites to a central location in Zurich.
Governance Achievements
- Management and controlling at the highest corporate levels at Crealogix are conducted in accordance with the principles and rules of the Swiss Code of Best Practice of economiesuisse and the SWX Swiss Exchange.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Massive and enduring changes that were not foreseeable in their magnitude before the start of 2008. Restructuring measures were more cost intensive than budgeted. The CIRCON Group had increasing losses due to the negative development of its Fashion Business.
- Price pressure due to offerings from Far Eastern low-wage countries.
Mitigation Strategies
- Sale of the entire Fashion Business in Switzerland and Germany on 25 July 2008.
- Increased out-sourcing of standard developments to our Eastern European near-shoring partner.
- Restructuring of the Business Area ERP.
- Streamlining the Organisation
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Swiss Code of Best Practice of economiesuisse and the SWX Swiss Exchange
Reporting Period: 2017-07 to 2018-06
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2018-07 to 2019-06
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
- Complies with the Swiss Code of Best Practice of economie suisse and the SIX Swiss Exchange.
- The Board of Directors has formed an Audit Committee and a Nomination and Compensation Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase revenues further and expects the transformation to have a positive impact in the mid-term in form of solid cash flows and double-digit EBITDA margins.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertainty surrounding Brexit led to banks curbing their IT investments which consequently had a negative impact on the full-year results.
Mitigation Strategies
- Transformation programme to strengthen the company’s future viability further, focusing on licensing models, product alignment and partner network.
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: Swiss Code of Best Practice of economie suisse, SIX Swiss Exchange Corporate Governance Directive
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Digital Banking Hub
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019-07 to 2020-06
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
- Improved corporate governance in line with Swiss Code of Best Practice and SIX Swiss Exchange directives.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become leading SaaS provider for digital banking platforms.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase recurring revenue model to 60%.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Cybercrime attack
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Transition to SaaS model temporarily reduced net sales and EBITDA.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully navigated both events with slight impact on financial performance.
- Streamlining product portfolio and organization to accelerate transition to SaaS model.
- Successful refinancing through a convertible bond.
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: Swiss Code of Best Practice, SIX Swiss Exchange Corporate Governance Directive
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020-2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implementing initiatives for safe, CO2-neutral data storage/hosting, facility and waste management optimization, and promotion of environmentally friendly solutions.
Social Achievements
- Increasing diversity in senior management and the board of directors; promoting apprenticeships, entry-level positions, and ongoing/further education for employees; maintaining a socially committed, motivating work environment.
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with ESG governance, implementation of a code of conduct, compliance with rules and regulations, investments in specialist training worldwide.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Declining sales revenue due to loss of sales from non-strategic business, negative impact of the strong Swiss franc, and general downturn in the banking sector; high investment levels resulting in negative EBITDA.
Mitigation Strategies
- Portfolio consolidation, cost-cutting measures (headcount reduction, freelancer reduction), strategic initiatives to boost sales revenue (Boost Funding Portal, Innovate Business Banking, Upgrade Flagship Products).