Lumi Rental Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-12 to 2022-09, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019-12 to 2022-09
Environmental Metrics
Social Achievements
- Achieved Saudization percentage of 34.9% as of 30 September 2022G.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Expand from 30 branches to 40 branches by the end of 2023G.
Environmental Challenges
- Risks related to the Company’s inability to implement its growth strategy in the future.
- Risks related to revenue concentration.
- Risks related to losing major clients of vehicle lease and car rental services.
- Risks related to the residual value of existing contracts.
- Risks related to opening branches for car rental in new cities.
- Risks related to leasing real estate properties.
- Risks related to airport branch leases.
- Risks related to the closure of some of the Company’s branches.
- Risks related to infectious diseases or other public health threats.
- Risks related to seasonal factors.
- Risks related to the Company’s reputation, trademark and services.
- Risks related to marketing activities.
- Risks related to inaccurate estimates of costs and service pricing.
- Risks related to inaccurate estimates of future car rental demand levels.
- Risks related to vehicle purchases.
- Risks related to the Company’s selling of vehicles upon retirement.
- Risks related to related party transactions and agreements.
- Risks related to the engagement of directors and senior executives in businesses competing with the Company’s business.
- Risks related to the growing importance of e-channels for car rentals.
- Risks related to the inability to adequately maintain the confidentiality and integrity of customer and employee data.
- Risks related to credit card, Mada card and Hyperpay payments.
- Credit risks related to collecting receivables from the Company’s customers.
- Risks related to theft or misuse of cars by the Company’s customers.
- Risks related to fines received by the Company’s customers.
- Risks related to outsourcing certain services to Seera Group Holding.
- Risks imposed by financing and the ability to obtain financing.
- Risks related to corporate guarantees provided by Seera Group Holding.
- Risks related to adverse changes in interest rates and other financial risks.
- Risks related to reliance on executive management and key personnel.
- Risks related to the failure to attract and retain qualified employees.
- Risks related to employee misconduct and errors.
- Risks related to reliance on information technology infrastructure.
- Risks related to employing and sponsoring non-Saudi employees.
- Risks related to the failure to secure adequate insurance coverage.
- Risks related to litigation.
- Risks related to the protection of intellectual property rights.
- Risks related to potential Zakat liability.
- Risks related to the use of accounting assumptions, estimates and judgments, and the corresponding errors.
- Risks related to newly implemented corporate governance rules.
- Risks related to the failure by the audit committee and the nomination and remuneration committee to perform their duties as required.
- Risks related to changes in the composition of the board of directors after the issuance of the CMA’s approval of the offering.
- Risks related to the recent appointment of new directors.
- Risks related to the lack of experience in managing a publicly listed joint stock company.
- Risks related to the Company’s non-distribution of dividends in the financial years ended 31 December 2019G, 2020G and 2021G, and the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022G.
- Risks related to changes in the useful life, residual value and methods of calculating depreciation of vehicles.
- Risks related to structural changes in the transport sector.
- Risks related to consumer spending due to weak economic conditions.
- Risks related to political instability and security concerns in the Middle East region.
- Risks related to force majeure and natural disasters.
- Risks related to competition and the Company’s market share.
- Risks related to changes in the regulatory environment.
- Risks related to unanticipated costs related to compliance with health and safety and environmental laws and regulations.
- Risks related to Zakat and income tax calculation mechanism change.
- Risks related to non-compliance with VAT regulations.
- Risks related to changes in energy prices.
- Risks related to exchange rates.
- Risks related to licences and approvals.
- Risks related to the increase in government fees applicable to non-Saudi employees.
- Risks related to non-compliance with Saudization requirements.
- Risks related to compliance with the new companies law.
- Risks related to expected launch of a number of initiatives related to public transport in the Kingdom.
- Risks related to the selling shareholder’s post–offering effective control.
- Risks related to the absence of a prior market for the shares.
- Risks related to selling a large number of shares on the exchange.
- Risks related to the issuance of new shares.
- Risks related to fluctuations in the market price of the shares.
- Risks related to the distribution of dividends.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO
Awards & Recognition
- Leading Car Rental Company in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia (World Travel Awards)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Social Achievements
- Launched Lumi Academy to drive career growth and strengthen human capital, promoting high standards of customer service.
Governance Achievements
- Established three permanent sub-committees: Executive Committee, Audit Committee, and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Implemented a comprehensive Corporate Governance framework aligned with CMA regulations.
- Achieved 100% implementation of Audit Committee recommendations and 80% implementation of internal audit report recommendations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% paperless bookings by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Risks of Innovation and Digital Transformation
- Cyber Attack and Cloud Computing Security Risks
- Data Governance Risks
- Risks of Service Provider Procedures
- Risks of selling vehicles at the end of their service life
- Risks of Government Fees
- Risks of Structural Changes in the Transportation Sector
- Credit Risks
- Risks of Fair Value and Cash Flows of Commission Rates
- Liquidity Risks
- Currency Risks
- Risks of Credit Card and Mada Card Payments
- Credit Risks associated with collecting debts owed by the Company’s clients
- Risks of Potential Tax and Zakat Liabilities
- Risks of Compliance with Government Legislation and Regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrated digital plan with phased implementation considering technical, organizational, and economic variables.
- Strengthened Cybersecurity Unit, developed internal systems and policies, and enhanced security procedures.
- Implemented integrated data governance policies aligned with data privacy, adopting unified specifications and standards.
- Developed a network of approved suppliers to avoid reliance on a single provider.
- Regularly updates and estimates the market value of vehicles.
- Continuous review of all obligations and requirements and provides the necessary measures to the concerned authorities.
- Cash and cash equivalents deposited with high credit-rated banks.
- Commercial receivables shown at assessed recoverable value.
- Regular monitoring of changes in commission rates.
- Regular monitoring of liquidity ratios and debt financing plans.
- Transactions mainly conducted in Saudi Riyals and US Dollars; other foreign currency transactions are not substantial.
- Regular monitoring of liquidity ratios and debt financing plans.
- Regular monitoring of outstanding receivables.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Network of approved suppliers to avoid reliance on a single provider.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS Accounting Standards endorsed in KSA, SOCPA pronouncements
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
Awards & Recognition
- Saudi Arabia’s Leading Car Rental Company (four consecutive years)
- Middle East’s Leading Car Rental Company