Climate Change Data

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