FNS Holdings Public Company Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Installed particle counters and ceiling air purifiers in all working areas to improve air quality and reduce employee sickness.
- Implemented measures to reduce waste and toxic substances, such as a campaign to reduce plastic, foam, and paper in toilet bowls.
Social Achievements
- Provided reasonable remuneration and benefits to employees, exceeding legal requirements.
- Supported employee capacity building through training and development programs.
- Participated in a merit-making ceremony and donated to Wat Khao Sanam Chai Temple.
Governance Achievements
- Reviewed and updated Corporate Governance Policy based on 2012 and 2017 Corporate Governance Codes.
- Established various committees (Executive, Audit, Nomination, Compensation, Group Investment, Group Risk Management) to oversee specific issues.
- Achieved a 99% score for its 2022 shareholders’ meeting and an “Excellent” rating for the Corporate Governance Assessment Program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Building sources of sustainable and growing earnings at MK.
Medium-term Goals:
- Proposed listing of NEO on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
- Significant growth driver in health and wellness business (3-year view).
Short-term Goals:
- Sale of additional warehousing by MK to PROSPECT REIT.
- Continued sales growth and improved profitability at Kanom.
Environmental Challenges
- Slow economic recovery impacting revenues.
- Increased competition in the residential housing market.
- Ongoing losses at RX Wellness subsidiary.
- Supply chain challenges and higher input costs affecting NEO's earnings.
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversified revenue streams into industrial property development, hospitality, and food and beverage.
- Boosted liquidity through land and asset sales.
- Implemented cost reduction measures at MK.
- Changes in RAKxa sales strategy and management changes.
- Focus on growing HORECA business at FBF.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Focus on selecting appropriate business partners with fair treatment and competition.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRSs)
Third-party Assurance: KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd.
Awards & Recognition
- 99% score for 2022 shareholders’ meeting
- Excellent rating for Corporate Governance Assessment Program 2022
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Installed particle counters and ceiling air purifiers in all working areas to improve air quality and reduce employee sickness.
- Used 16W LED light bulbs instead of 36W Fluorescent lights to save energy and reduce heat in the office.
- Supported procurement from environmentally friendly suppliers.
Social Achievements
- Provided reasonable remuneration and benefits to employees, exceeding legal requirements.
- Supported employee capability enhancement and promoted a positive work environment.
- Donated sports equipment to two schools in upcountry Thailand.
- Organized merit-making activities for employees.
Governance Achievements
- Reviewed and updated Corporate Governance Policy based on 2012 SET and 2017 SEC codes.
- Maintained a Board of Directors with a majority of independent directors.
- Established various committees (Executive, Audit, Nomination, Compensation, Group Investment, Group Risk Management) to oversee specific areas.
- Implemented a code of conduct and operational manual for ethical business conduct.
- Received a 93% score for its 2023 shareholders’ meeting performance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Long-term sustainable growth and value creation for the group.
Medium-term Goals:
- Significant growth in sales revenue at RX Wellness to curtail losses.
- Potential for RAKxa to become an internationally recognized wellness brand.
Short-term Goals:
- Improve sales performance of RX Wellness properties to reduce losses.
- Complete asset sales to improve liquidity.
Environmental Challenges
- Losses incurred in the wellness business (RX Wellness).
- Pressure on MK's credit rating due to wellness business losses.
- Sluggish demand for residential housing.
- Liquidity risk due to increased current liabilities.
- Breach of loan agreement by a subsidiary.
Mitigation Strategies
- Restructuring plan approved by FNS and MK shareholders: FNS acquires RX Wellness, transfers real estate interests to MK.
- Focus on sales and marketing to improve RX Wellness performance.
- Continued asset monetization and focus on income-producing real estate assets (MK).
- Rights offering to raise capital and improve liquidity.
- Seeking credit lines from commercial banks and obtaining waivers for loan agreement breaches.
- Considering the sale of several real estate development projects.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supporting procurement from environmentally friendly suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS)
Third-party Assurance: KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd.