Cube Labs S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2023-01 to 2023-06, 2024-06-30)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Social Achievements
- Launched Master in Life Science Venturing Innovation in collaboration with Campus Bio-Medico University and Marzotto Venture Accelerator
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Enhance value of holdings through extraordinary transactions (outlicensing, M&A, IPO)
- Increase subsidiary companies in portfolio
Short-term Goals:
- Increase R&D activity to advance development of selected portfolio technologies (Phase 1 biopharma; TRL 8-9 MedTech; market access for nutraceuticals)
- Increase advisory activity (strategic, operational, and financial consulting)
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Shortlisted for Prix Galien USA “Incubators, Accelerators, Equity” category
- CEO Italian Awards 2023 in the Life Science category
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Social Achievements
- No work-related accidents or occupational illnesses reported in 2022.
- Implemented measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, including smart working.
- Hired a senior Head of HR starting September 2023.
- Received the Le Fonti Award for Excellence of the Year in Innovation as a Venture Builder in Life Science for the third time in July 2023.
- Selected as a finalist for the Galien Prix in New York in the fall of 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Successfully completed the IPO process on Euronext Growth Milan in March 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- R&D on additional portfolio initiatives.
- Expansion of the number of participations leveraging the INBB partnership.
- Financial valuation of portfolio companies through extraordinary finance operations (outlicensing, M&A, IPOs).
Short-term Goals:
- Commercialization of portfolio companies through increased R&D.
- Increased strategic, operational, and financial consulting activities.
Environmental Challenges
- Reduction in operating profitability.
- Increase in financial expenses.
- Need to adapt organizational structures to manage the acceleration process triggered after the IPO.
- Uncertainty in the short-term economic forecasts.
- High probability of a significant worsening of profitability and financial results due to the immaturity of the portfolio companies.
- Significant financial resources required for the development of the portfolio companies.
- Potential for long development times or failure to reach the market for technologies/products.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully completed an IPO raising €4.105.000 in March 2023.
- Further capital increase of €500,000 in July 2023.
- New credit line of €500,000 in the process of finalization.
- Ongoing discussions with investors for an additional capital increase of €8 million.
- Discussions with IPO investors holding warrants potentially interested in exercising their conversion rights.
- Successful crowdfunding campaign for Biodiapers (€201,000) and co-financing for Adamas Biotech (€470,000) in 2022.
- Continued support from partner credit institutions, including a €1 million investment from Banca Progetto SpA and a €500,000 line of credit from Istituto San Paolo in 2022.
- Successful acquisition of SIMEST grants for Poland and Switzerland markets (€100,000 per program).
- Selection of R&D projects for new startups in July 2023.
- Development partnerships with IBI Lorenzini, Salix, and SICAM.
- MoU for Indian market development with Gujar Mal Modi Science Foundation.
- Planning for a Strategic Advisory Board meeting by December 2023.
- Maintaining an agile work structure and implementing precautionary measures to mitigate COVID-19 impacts.
- Hiring of a senior HR figure.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biodiapers' technology for environmentally friendly absorbent products.
Awards & Recognition
- Le Fonti Award for Excellence of the Year in Innovation as a Venture Builder in Life Science (July 2023)
Reporting Period: 2024-06-30
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
- Democratization of Life Sciences
- Accessibility
- Sustainability
- Ethical Funding
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Promoting innovation and supporting the spin-off ecosystem in alignment with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.
- Committed to reducing inequalities and improving access to healthcare technology.
- Fosters global partnerships to advance healthcare technology.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Balancing primary vs. emerging markets for healthcare solutions.
- Bridging the gap between science and the market.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing new models and partnerships to speed up the translation of scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions.
- Partnering with investors who share our values.
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: UN SDGs
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
Cube Labs' activities contribute to these goals through innovation in healthcare technology, sustainable economic growth, industrial modernization, and reducing inequalities in access to healthcare.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed