Climate Change Data

CLOUDIA RESEARCH SPA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:64.84 tCO2e (Scope 1 + Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:62.92 tCO2e (2023), 33.83 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:1.92 tCO2e (Location Based), 3.57 tCO2e (Market Based) (2023), 1.55 tCO2e (Location Based), 2.72 tCO2e (Market Based) (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:7149 kWh

ESG Focus Areas

  • Innovation and R&D
  • Talent Acquisition, Development, and Well-being
  • Digitalization and Data Security
  • Business Solidity and Resilience
  • Training and Skills Development
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Ethical and Responsible Business Conduct
  • Digital Inclusion and Accessibility
  • Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
  • Economic Value Generated and Distributed
  • Strategic Collaborative Projects
  • Responsible Management of Water Resources, Consumables, and Waste
  • Energy Consumption and Efficiency
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Responsible Supplier Management
  • Support for Local Territories and Communities

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented waste management practices, optimizing energy resource use, and promoting sustainable mobility.
  • Working to improve energy efficiency of offices and facilities, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting the use of renewable energy.

Social Achievements

  • Launched CloudiAcademy in 2021, a training program in partnership with the University of Messina.
  • Implemented initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of activities, including waste management practices, optimization of energy resources, and promotion of sustainable mobility.
  • Participation in the Farisusu project, a sustainable tourism initiative.
  • Adherence to local associations and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Implemented initiatives to improve employee well-being, including smart working, flexible hours, and the possibility of bringing children and small pets to the office.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted and implemented an Organizational, Management, and Control Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001.
  • Developed a Code of Ethics.
  • Implemented a whistleblowing procedure.
  • Obtained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2018 certifications.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Need for constant updating of employees' technical skills, with high initial investments.
  • Loss of talent and key skills; failure to meet individual expectations and growth needs.
  • Financial, economic, and property damage due to violations of the company's IT system.
  • Reduction in the Organization's profitability with repercussions on staff and relationships with Stakeholders.
  • Uncertainty about the business benefits linked to investments in training for young talents.
  • Increased management costs and the possibility of incurring administrative penalties.
  • Damage to the company's reputation; possibility of incurring penalties.
  • Inadequate valorization of diversity and ineffectiveness of actions to counter language barriers.
  • Failure to comply with the principles and values that inspire the organization.
  • Increase in customer complaints due to poor service reliability.
  • Reduction in the company's ability to invest in development and expansion.
  • Sharing of sensitive information and risks of dependence on external partners, reducing company autonomy.
  • Lack of awareness and resistance from employees in changing their habits for the environment.
  • The initial investment in energy-efficient technologies and infrastructures can be significant.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous investment in research and development of current and future technologies.
  • Continuous training programs, company welfare, and merit-based incentives to improve employee satisfaction and motivation.
  • Support for social and cultural initiatives that improve community well-being.
  • Organizational Model compliant with Legislative Decree 231/2001 and transparent and responsible governance practices.
  • Continuous monitoring and energy efficiency measures, such as the installation of LEDs and resource optimization.
  • Training initiatives and diversity and inclusion policies to reduce inequalities and promote an inclusive work environment.
  • Implementation of a specific procedure to report irregularities, illegalities, or suggestions for improvement in company activities.
  • Implementation of a waste sorting system, use of reusable materials, installation of drinking water dispensers, and digitalization of documents.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Careful selection of suppliers to ensure high quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ai4Sign system for real-time sign language translation.

Awards & Recognition

  • ai4Sign selected as a winner of AI for Inclusion hackathon.