Climate Change Data

Samart Digital Public Company Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Social Responsibility
  • Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption from 126,299.80 Baht in 2019 to 24,386.99 Baht in 2021
  • Reduced electricity consumption from 4,662,265.22 Baht in 2019 to 541,952.33 Baht in 2021
  • Reduced fuel consumption from 1,451,469.54 Baht in 2019 to 276,776.00 Baht in 2021
  • Reduced paper usage from 515 reams in 2019 to 420 reams in 2021
  • Implemented waste reduction programs (Plastic Bag Use Reduction, E-waste Disposal, Recycling)

Social Achievements

  • Provided average human resource development time of 8 hours/person/year in 2021
  • No cases of human rights violations or unfair treatment of workers
  • No occupational safety and health incidents at the workplace
  • Various CSR activities including blood drives, crocheting for charity, Braille book production, and donations to hospitals and underprivileged children
  • Support for COVID-19 relief efforts including funding for hospitals and providing medical supplies

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved an "Excellent" (5 stars) rating in the 2021 Corporate Governance Report
  • Implemented a robust anti-corruption policy
  • Established various committees (Audit, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Executive, Nominating & Compensation, Sustainable Development) to oversee operations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting business activities, leading to project delays and revenue decrease
  • Risks from counterparty default in Digital Trunked Radio System projects
  • Foreign currency risk from imports
  • Interest rate risk from loans
  • Expected credit losses from trade accounts receivable
  • Guarantee to subsidiary companies
  • Ability to pay debts due to net losses
  • Maintaining financial ratios as stipulated in loan agreements
  • Legal dispute with TOT Public Company Limited
Mitigation Strategies
  • Debt restructuring agreements
  • Issuance of convertible debentures
  • Business transformation into full digital services
  • Hedging foreign currency exposures
  • Close monitoring of financial market and foreign exchange
  • Close monitoring of interest rates
  • Allowance for expected credit losses
  • Negotiation with banks for revised repayment structures
  • Continuous monitoring of subsidiaries’ financial positions
  • Implementing business continuity management plans
  • Personnel development policy to enhance employee skills
  • Risk management integrated into employee performance evaluation

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:68,142.04 kWh/year (Software Park Building only)
Water Consumption:620.33 m3/year (Software Park Building only)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Good governance
  • Risk management
  • Social responsibility
  • Environmental impact reduction

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption from 785.28 cubic meters in 2020 to 620.33 cubic meters in 2022
  • Reduced fuel consumption and travel expenses from 936,182.58 Baht in 2020 to 222,516.34 Baht in 2022
  • Reduced paper consumption from 450 reams in 2020 to 190 reams in 2022

Social Achievements

  • No cases or complaints regarding human rights violations or unfair treatment of workers
  • Average human resource development time of 6 hours/person/year in 2022
  • Various CSR activities including blood drives, donations to charities, and volunteer projects

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved "Excellent" (5 stars) in the 2022 Corporate Governance Report
  • Established written Corporate Governance Policy and Business Ethics
  • Implemented anti-corruption policies and training

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Global economic slowdown
  • Underperformance of the Chinese economy
  • Tighter financial conditions
  • Ukraine-Russia war
  • Worsening geopolitical tensions
  • Deglobalization trends
  • High inflation rate
  • Supply chain issues
  • Negative impact from the spread of COVID-19
  • Inability to maintain certain financial ratios stipulated in loan agreements
  • Legal dispute with TOT Public Company Limited
Mitigation Strategies
  • Debt restructuring
  • Issuance of convertible debentures
  • Negotiation with financial institutions for waivers and repayment structure revisions
  • Financial support from parent company
  • Business alliance agreements to increase capability in providing DTRS services
  • Negotiations with customer groups to offer services
  • Continuous monitoring of ongoing developments and assessment of financial impact

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023

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:67,441.48 KWh (2023)
Water Consumption:513.72 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption from 654.67 cubic meters in 2021 to 513.72 cubic meters in 2023.
  • Replaced all T8 bulbs with LED bulbs, saving up to 50% electricity compared to the beginning of the project.
  • Reduced fuel consumption and travel expenses from 276,776.00 Baht in 2021 to 250,586.52 Baht in 2023.
  • Reduced paper consumption from 420 reams in 2021 to 315 reams in 2023 through digitalization.
  • Implemented waste reduction initiatives, including recycling programs and donation of reusable items, resulting in the conversion of 700 kg of old clothes into refuse-derived fuel.

Social Achievements

  • Donated 2,731 sets of computers and accessories to foundations and needy schools.
  • Donated 1,000 old calendars to be made into Braille books for the blind.
  • Donated 288 pairs of shoes to the Yuvabadhana Foundation for scholarships.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce all types of energy and resources consumption by 5% by 2027 compared to 2019.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic slowed down economic activity, impacting new projects and service provision.
  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Restructured business operations, closed unprofitable businesses, and reorganized workforce.
  • Not disclosed

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: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed