PT Indosat Tbk
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Environmental Sustainability
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implementation of fuel & cost-efficient fluidic batteries and CDC (Charge-Discharger Controller) solutions in Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for a lower carbon footprint.
- Planting 43,000 trees along the Cisadane, Citarum and Ciliwung riversheds.
Social Achievements
- Launched new corporate culture to elevate customer experience and value-centric behavior.
- Implemented New Performance Management Talent Pool and Merit System.
- People development across all levels to unlock individual potential.
- Creating a young and open environment.
- Supported revitalization of farming in West Sumatera through the use of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
- Empowering women through cellular technology.
- Donated 100 Nokia Asha and 311 smartphones apps together with Indosat cards and vouchers valued at Rp200 million to Indonesia Red Cross volunteers.
Governance Achievements
- Received Indonesia’s 20 Most Admired Companies 2011 award from Fortune Indonesia magazine.
- Won an IICD 2012 Corporate Governance Award in the category of Best Corporate Governance Non Financial Sector from the Indonesian Institute for Corporate Directorship (IICD).
- Improved customer satisfaction scores from 87% in 2011 to 94% in 2012.
- Received ISO 14001 Certification related to Environmental Management Systems and OHSAS 18001 international certification related to Occupational Health and Safety management systems.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Continuously challenging competitive landscape.
- Network congestion.
- Limited spectrum availability.
- Decreasing ARPU from voice services.
- Government suspension of premium SMS services.
- High churn rate.
- Dependency on telecommunications towers.
- Disruptions of supplies and services from principal suppliers.
- Potential for slowing economic growth.
- Possibility of price war resurgence in the industry.
- Corruption case filed against the Company or IM2 or their respective former President Directors.
- Inability to fund capital expenditures needed to remain competitive.
- Depreciation in the value of the Indonesian rupiah.
- Downgrades of credit ratings of the Government or Indonesian companies.
- Rapid technological changes.
- Security breaches on network or information technology.
- Government may give priority to Telkom’s or Telkomsel’s businesses over Indosat’s.
- Controlling shareholders’ interests may differ from those of other shareholders.
- Inability to recruit, train, retain and motivate key employees.
- Interest rate risk.
- Counter-party risk.
- Foreign currency exchange risk.
- Material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.
Mitigation Strategies
- Network modernization initiative.
- Cost optimization program (Operation Excellence).
- Sale of 2500 towers to PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk.
- Improved customer insights and enhanced sales information system.
- Revamped product lineup with relaunch of Mentari and IM3 brands.
- Realigment of compensation for sales force and distributors.
- Exploration of alternative sales channels.
- Improved customer service standards and staff training.
- Launch of new online and social media customer care channels.
- Implementation of ISO 31000 in risk management.
- Implementation of fuel & cost-efficient fluidic batteries and CDC (Charge-Discharger Controller) solutions in Base Transceiver Stations (BTS).
- Connecting more sites to state electric utility company PLN.
- Use of fuel-efficient backup solutions.
- Strengthened linkages between the commercial wholesale side and the technical divisions.
- Improved communication with field teams.
- Revamping of the main service centers in Jakarta.
- Building a second call center for redundancy in Semarang.
- Further training frontliners for better customer service.
- Hedging policy to minimize interest rate risk exposure.
- Foreign currency swap and forward contracts to manage foreign currency exposure.
- Dedication of resources to remediate control processes and procedures.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Earthquakes
- Tsunamis
- Floods
- Volcanic eruptions
- Droughts
- Power outages
Awards & Recognition
- Indonesia’s 20 Most Admired Companies 2011
- Superbrands 2012 for IM3
- Indonesia Brand Champion Awards for IM3
- Brand Champion of Telecommunication - Most Widely Used of Mobile GSM Internet Provider Brand
- Brand Champion of Telecommunication - Most Widely Used of Mobile CDMA Internet Provider Brand
- Best CSR Program at the 2012 9th Selular Awards 2012
- The Best Contact Center Indonesia 2012
- The Best CSR at the 2012 Indonesia Cellular Awards (ICA)
- Best Consumer Service Innovation at the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award 2012
- Green Telecommunication Company at the Indonesia Green Awards 2012
- 3rd place on Annual Report Awards 2011
- IICD 2012 Corporate Governance Award
- Indonesia Brand Champion Award 2012
- The Biggest Growing Profitable Telecommunication Company Indonesia
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Women's Empowerment
- Community Investment
- Digital Inclusion
- Good Corporate Governance
Social Achievements
- Launched INSPERA (Inspiration for Indonesian Women) program supporting women entrepreneurs.
- Provided free internet access to 12 million traditional market traders.
- Launched various CSR initiatives recognized with several Stevie Awards (health, education, economic empowerment).
Governance Achievements
- Awarded the Indonesia Good Corporate Governance Award 2015 by Economic Review.
- Awarded as Indonesia Most Trusted Company from IICG-SWA Magazine.
- Implemented self-assessment using the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, achieving a score of 70.24.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition in all business segments (cellular, MIDI, fixed telecommunications).
- Depreciation of the Indonesian Rupiah against the US Dollar.
- High customer churn rate in cellular services.
- Regulatory uncertainty and changes in the Indonesian telecommunications sector.
- Legal proceedings related to alleged corruption and price-fixing.
- High capital expenditure requirements.
- Dependence on interconnection agreements with competitors.
- Potential limitations on foreign ownership.
- Risks related to network security breaches.
- Government's potential prioritization of competitors.
- Rapid technological changes.
- High churn rate in prepaid cellular services.
- Dependence on telecommunications towers.
- Disruptions of supplies and services from principal suppliers.
- Potential cancellation of licenses.
- Significant increase in frequency fees.
- Allegations of health risks from electromagnetic fields.
- Declining margins from MIDI services.
- Limited operational life of satellites.
- Entry of additional operators in international long-distance services.
- Opening of new long-distance access codes.
- Inability to offset decrease in voice and fixed wireless services revenue.
Mitigation Strategies
- Network modernization project completed, improving service quality and user experience.
- Streamlined products and services, offering attractive pricing and promotions.
- Aggressive push to roll out LTE offers.
- Investment in attracting and developing strong talents.
- Strengthened cross-functional relationships and open communications.
- Streamlined cost structure through strategic partnerships.
- Systemically reduced US Dollar debt exposure.
- Good corporate governance (GCG) practices.
- Various partnerships with leading global digital brands (Facebook, Google, Twitter).
- Expansion of Indosat Ooredoo Stores and partnership with Erajaya for direct selling.
- Migration of fixed wireless customers to cellular customers.
- Expansion of FTTH fiber optic offerings.
- Transfer of non-core IT functions to subsidiary Lintasarta.
- Implementation of open working plan and agile corporate culture.
- Improved procedures on new product development and launching processes.
- Strengthened relationships with OTT partners.
- Implementation of interest rate swap contracts to minimize interest rate risk exposure.
- Hedging policy to manage foreign currency exchange risk.
- Continuous evaluation of technologies and vendors.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions, droughts, power outages
Awards & Recognition
- Indonesia Good Corporate Governance Award 2015
- Indonesia Most Trusted Company
- Several Stevie Awards
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Customer Experience
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Digital & Innovation
- Human Resources
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption for BTS sites by 6% year-over-year.
- More BTS in remote sites connected to the state power grid, reducing energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.
Social Achievements
- Mobile Health Clinic served more than 700,000 beneficiaries.
- Women Empowerment Program (INSPERA) offered functional training, guidance, and seed capital.
- Employee Volunteer Program saw more than 450 employees participate in an initiative to improve education in Indonesia.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the number of women connected to mobile internet in Indonesia from 40% to 43% by 2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition in the saturated cellular retail market where data is the major engine of growth.
- Low data yields across the industry made it challenging to monetize data subscribers.
- Low data prices.
- Currency fluctuations.
- Economic changes in Indonesia.
Mitigation Strategies
- Simplified product lineup and offered transparent, high-value packages.
- Bundled free video and music streaming.
- Improved customer touchpoints.
- Prudent fiscal policies and tight control on expenses.
- Substantially reduced foreign currency exposure.
- Customer segmentation to optimize monetization.
- Human resources development.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Internet Service Provider (ISP) TOP Brands Awards 2016
- Most Favorite Data Package SELULAR Award
- The Best Digital Campaign
- The Fastest Asset Growth Company in Telecommunication Industry 2016
- Most Admire Company - Data Center
- Business Service Innovation - eMagic Global Innovation Award 2016
- TOP Infrastructure 2016 on Telecommunication Sector
- Top 50 Public Listed Companies Indonesia Good Corporate Governance (IGCG)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Digital Literacy
- Innovation
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
- Human Resources
Social Achievements
- #BijakBersosmed campaign for digital literacy
- Indosat Ooredoo Wireless Innovation Contest
- Digital stock trading contest
- Java Cyber School
- Improved employee engagement scores (78 to 84)
- Reduced employee turnover (7.8% to 7.5%)
- Launched DigiOffice internal mobile application
Governance Achievements
- ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard assessment of 80.93 (above average)
- Increased transparency and disclosure
- Proactive campaign to reinforce awareness of anti-corruption policies
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition leading to decreased data margins
- Declining revenue from legacy services (voice and SMS)
- Government support for telecommunications industry development
Mitigation Strategies
- Aggressive market share growth through high-value data offers
- Network expansion in key areas
- Launch of new products (Yellow internet package)
- Improved operational efficiency
- Favorable contract terms with major vendors through Ooredoo Group synergy
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard
Certifications: OHSAS 18001:2008, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Awards & Recognition
- Frost & Sullivan Best Practice Award 2017
- Several World Communication Awards
- Several Stevie Awards
- Stellar Workplace Award 2017
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Digital Transformation
- Customer Experience
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Good Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems in accordance with Government Regulation No. 50 of 2012, OHSAS 18001:2008 and Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015
- Achieved 12 percent average power savings per site while maintaining network KPI
Social Achievements
- Launched Indosat Ooredoo Digital Camp (IDCamp), a coding scholarship program for more than 26,000 young Indonesian programmers
- Fielded mobile clinics to provide free health services to flood victims
- Donated computer equipment to support education
Governance Achievements
- Achieved a high 2019 Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard score (83.58)
- Improved customer satisfaction scores
- Implemented a Whistleblowing System
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Allocate approximately Rp28 trillion for new capital expenditures between 2019-2021
Short-term Goals:
- Expand fiber optic coverage to roughly double in 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Continued shift from legacy services to digital services
- Talent war due to rapid growth in technology and digital industries
- Competition in the telecommunications sector
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in building digital and analytical capabilities
- Implementing rigorous proactive hiring and talent retention programs
- Streamlining and simplifying business processes
- Strengthening network infrastructure
- Improving customer experience
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard
Certifications: ISO 14001, SMK3 PP.50/2012, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: KAP Tanudiredja, Wibisana, Rintis & Rekan (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Awards & Recognition
- Gold Stevie® Award Asia Pacific for Innovation in Technology Development
- Selular Awards for ‘Best Bundling Program’ and ‘Most Innovative Data Package’
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Digital Transformation
- Customer Experience
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Good Corporate Governance
- Employee Well-being
- Network Development
Social Achievements
- Launched IMClass, a smart package offering 30GB internet quota for Rp1 to support the Government’s Distance Learning Program.
- Collaborated with Nexford University to provide scholarships for up to 10,000 Indonesian students.
- Organized the second Indosat Ooredoo Digital Camp (IDCamp), a scholarship program for young developers and programmers.
- Partnered with various institutions to empower women and disabled communities.
Governance Achievements
- Consistent implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG).
- Support from Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Budget Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic causing unprecedented uncertainty and economic downturn.
- Decreased demand for legacy services.
- Weakening demand from corporate clients for MIDI services.
- Decreased international calls and international roaming traffic due to travel restrictions.
- Fierce competition in the market.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented Work-from-Home (WFH) policy for all employees.
- Dynamically adapted network deployment plan to meet growing customer demand.
- Refarmed spectrum and infrastructure from 2G and 3G to support 4G growth.
- Expanded physical sites and increased capacity of existing sites.
- Launched VoLTE service in 30 cities.
- Introduced SDWAN service.
- Established partnerships with Alibaba and NetFoundry.
- Developed relevant products to help everyone stay connected and productive.
- Intensified SIM Online Delivery services.
- Expanded and refined partnerships with non-traditional and digital channels.
- Revamped incentive structure to reward performance and partner compliance.
- Launched Distribution 2.0 initiative.
- Launched loyalty, upselling and cross-selling campaigns.
- Pricing optimization efforts.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- IMClass
- IMPreneur
- Freedom Internet
- Freedom Quota Harian
- VoLTE
- SDWAN
- MyIM3
- MPWR
Awards & Recognition
- Indonesian CSR Brand Equity Award 2020
- Iconomics Gold Brand Equity Award in Telecommunications
- Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2020
- MORS Group Top Community Care Companies
- Indonesia Top Digital PR Award 2020
- PR Indonesia Awards 2020
- UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards - Indonesia
- Asia Responsible Enterprise Award (AREA) 2020
- Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award 2020
- TOP CSR Awards 2020
- HR Asia Award 2020
- Indonesia Law Awards 2020
- Silver Stevie International Business Award 2020
- TOP CSR of The Year 2020
- Padmamitra Award 2020
- Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2020
- OpenSignal Global Mobile Experience Award 2020 (Global Rising Star in three categories)
Reporting Period: 2021
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
- Digital Inclusion
- Education
- Women's Empowerment
- Disaster Relief
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 4% due to Digital Operating Model implementation.
Social Achievements
- Launched IDCamp, providing over 39,000 scholarships for digital skills development, including for people with disabilities.
- Supported the Government's Distance Learning program, enabling millions of students to continue learning.
- Launched SheHacks 2021, an innovation program for women.
- Deployed Mobile Clinics to provide aid to communities affected by floods and the Mount Semeru eruption.
- Launched IMBeats, an Indonesian music streaming application.
- Launched IMove, a gamified health and fitness application.
Governance Achievements
- Adherence to the highest corporate governance standards.
- Transparency and meritocracy across the organization.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Prolonged Covid-19 pandemic impacting social and economic life.
- Decreasing demand for fixed telecommunication services.
- Competition for talent in the telco and digital industries.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Mitigation Strategies
- Disciplined execution of transformation strategy.
- Smart investment in network expansion.
- Focus on operational cost efficiency.
- Strengthening relationships with government and business customers.
- Strategic partnerships with global digital players (Google, Cisco, Mastercard).
- Investment in employee development and talent acquisition (INSPIRE, iAccelerate, iLead).
- Implementation of Digital Operating Model.
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: OJK Rules
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SMK3 PP.50/2012, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: KAP Tanudiredja, Wibisana, Rintis & Rekan
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- HR Asia Most Caring Companies Award
- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards
- Best Employer Brand Award
- Talent Management Award
- Excellence in HR through Technology Award
- Best Employee Engagement / Internal Communications - Silver Winner
- Asia-Pacific Stevie Award 2021 – Gold Stevie Awards
- Asia-Pacific Stevie Award 2021 – Bronze Stevie Awards
- PR Indonesia Awards 2021 Gold Winner (IDCamp)
- Indonesia Most Acclaimed Companies Award 2021
- Indonesia WOW Brand Award 2021
- Fastest Growing Telco Brand Award
- Asia-Pacific Stevie Award 2021 – Bronze Stevie Awards
- Asia-Pacific Stevie Award 2021 - Silver Stevie Awards
- The 12th IICD Corporate Governance Award
- Indonesia Excellent Millennials Brand Choice 2021
- Selular Awards 2021
- Stevie International Business Awards 2021 - Gold Stevie Awards
- Stevie International Business Awards 2021 - Silver Stevie Awards
- Zero Accident award
- IDX Channel Anugerah Inovasi Indonesia 2021
- WeCare: HR Asia Most Caring Companies Award 2021
- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards 2021
- People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Companies 2021
- Global Telecoms Award 2021
- The Global CSR Awards 2021
- HerStory Indonesia Best Women Empowerment Awards 2021
- Asia Communication Awards 2021
- HerStory Indonesia Best Workplace for Women Awards 2021
- Pemimpin Public Relations Berpengaruh 2021
- Indonesian Most Admired CEO
- The Most Popular Leader in Social Media 2021
- DUDI Awards 2021