Climate Change Data

Grupo Radio Centro, S.A.B. de C.V.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31, 2023-01-01 to 2023-03-31, 2023-01-01 to 2023-09-30, 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31)

Reporting Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Decreased advertising investment from clients during 2017 compared to 2016.
  • Earthquake on September 19th, 2017, resulted in cancellation of advertising campaigns.
  • High competition in the broadcasting industry.
  • Susceptibility of programming popularity to change.
  • Intense competition for advertising revenue from television and print media.
  • Dependence on advertising revenue, particularly high in the fourth quarter.
  • Risk of non-renewal of radio licenses.
  • Limitations and obligations under Certificates (debt covenants).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Early adoption of IFRS 16 Leases, reclassifying lease payments and inventory costs.
  • Maintaining a leading position in the market and optimizing cash flow.
  • Adjusting radio station formats to target specific demographics.
  • Seeking license renewals.
  • Compliance with debt covenants.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Reporting Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Decreased advertising investment from clients due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • High competition in the Mexican broadcasting market.
  • Risks associated with the restructuring process, including the monetization of non-strategic assets.
  • Risks associated with the TV channel alliance.
  • Potential loss of key clients.
  • Seasonality of advertising revenue.
  • Regulatory risks associated with the IFT.
  • Risk of non-renewal of concessions.
  • Limitations imposed by the Certificates.
  • Risk of default on debt obligations.
  • Interest rate risk.
  • Control by the Aguirre family.
  • Statutory provisions that could hinder acquisitions.
  • Fluctuation in share price.
  • Limited secondary market for Certificates.
  • Adverse economic conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Optimizing cash flow from operations and maintaining a leading market position.
  • Maintaining a strong presence in key radio formats.
  • Managing its portfolio of stations to meet market needs.
  • Producing almost all programming in-house.
  • Providing programming to affiliated stations.
  • Adjusting programming to reflect changing audience trends.
  • Sale of non-strategic assets (radio stations).
  • Cost reduction measures to improve financial profile and increase operating margins.
  • Seeking to satisfy working capital needs with cash flow from operations.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Reputational risks

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Reporting Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-09-30

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Decreased advertising investment from clients due to economic downturn and the impact of COVID-19.
  • High competition in the Mexican broadcasting market.
  • Risks associated with the restructuring process, including the monetization of non-strategic assets.
  • Risks related to the TV channel alliance.
  • Potential loss of key clients.
  • Seasonality of advertising revenue.
  • Regulatory risks from the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT).
  • Potential failure to renew radio concessions.
  • Limitations imposed by the Certificados Bursátiles.
  • Risk of default on debt obligations.
  • Interest rate risk.
  • Control by the Aguirre family, whose interests may differ from other shareholders.
  • Statutory provisions that could hinder acquisitions.
  • Fluctuation in share price.
  • Limited secondary market for Certificados Bursátiles.
  • Adverse global economic conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Efforts to improve operational efficiency, including reduced personnel costs and honorariums.
  • Maintaining a strong presence in key radio formats to maximize audience share and advertising revenue.
  • Proactive format management to adapt to changing market conditions.
  • Negotiations with Certificados Bursátiles holders to obtain waivers for non-compliance.
  • Sale of non-strategic assets (radio stations) to improve financial profile.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Reporting Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting advertising budgets
  • Risks from restructuring and asset monetization
  • Intense competition in the broadcasting sector
  • Risks associated with the TV channel alliance
  • Dependence on key clients
  • Seasonality of advertising revenue
  • Regulatory risks from the IFT
  • Renewal of broadcasting licenses
  • Limitations imposed by the Certificates Bursátiles
  • Risk of default on liabilities
  • Interest rate risk
  • Control by the Aguirre family
  • Statutory provisions restricting acquisitions
  • Fluctuation in share price
  • Limited market for Certificates Bursátiles
  • Adverse economic conditions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Cost reduction measures to improve financial profile
  • Maintaining a strong presence in key radio formats
  • Portfolio management of radio stations
  • Adapting programming to changing market conditions
  • Seeking to satisfy working capital needs with operating cash flow

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Reputational risks

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS