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.