Climate Change Data

AppliCAD Public Company Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Transitioned to electric vehicles to minimize environmental impact from service vehicles.
  • Improved employees' awareness and understanding of energy use through campaigns (e.g., turning off lights, using stairs instead of elevators).

Social Achievements

  • Organized 58 training courses to improve employees' skills and work potential (average 13 hours per employee).
  • Signed academic cooperation agreements with King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, and Southeast Bangkok University to promote skills development.
  • Participated in the SET Social Impact Gym 2023 program.
  • Donated food and money to the Samut Prakan Child and Family Home.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a clear anti-corruption policy and measures.
  • Implemented a whistleblowing policy and procedures.
  • Board of Directors consists of 50% independent directors and 37.5% female directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • High competitiveness in the 3D design software and product distribution business.
  • Rapidly evolving technology.
  • Copyright infringement of products.
  • Dependence on SOLIDWORKS products.
  • Economic uncertainty affecting customer operations.
  • Dependency on some personnel with expertise in 3D design software and products.
  • Increasing cyber security threats.
  • Foreign currency volatility affecting income.
  • Uncertain operating performance of overseas subsidiaries.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Find world's leading 3D design software and solutions; establish a broader customer base; provide high-quality after-sales service.
  • Find software and products with advanced technology; regularly transfer knowledge and trends in technology.
  • Send notification clarifications to users; create a system to prevent unauthorized reproduction of software.
  • Develop a strategy to build trust with Dassault; develop the company's own products.
  • Formulate sales strategies to maintain a strong customer base; maintain sufficient cash reserves and lower costs.
  • Develop skills and knowledge for personnel; set appropriate remuneration; establish a successor plan; set a training roadmap.
  • Comply with Personal Data Act; educate employees on data security; use identity verification systems; set IT Policy and BDP.
  • Determine product prices considering exchange rate volatility; enter into forward contracts; open a foreign currency account.
  • Adjust strategy, sales model, and price list of subsidiaries; explore the market and find products that meet subsidiary customers' needs.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric vehicles