AGS Transact Technologies Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021-2022, 2022-23, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2020
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
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced air pollution by offering greener transportation options (BRT) in Amritsar.
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Amritsar BRTS project created employment opportunities for local people.
- Women Connect event promoting women leaders in business.
- Campus Connect 2.0 fostering exchange of ideas between AGS and students.
- Retail Connect 2.0 providing insights on building capabilities for a new world.
- Ongo's 5 years of empowering merchants with digital solutions.
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Traffic congestion in Indian cities.
- Need for efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing MaaS (Mobility as a Service) solutions.
- Developing and deploying National Common Mobility Card (NCMC).
- Promoting QR code-based ticketing for contactless payments.
- Implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems.
- 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
- Ongo bagged 3 awards at the ACEF Asian Leadership Forum and Awards (Excellence in Digital Transformation, Excellence in Corporate Reputation, Excellence in Marketing Innovation)
Reporting Period: 2021-2022
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
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- AGS manufacturing unit in Daman has been ISO 14001 certified since June 2016.
- Tied-up with Ecyclear for collection and disposal of e-waste.
- AGS House building in Navi Mumbai is striving to evolve towards a “Green building” with initiatives like recycled water usage, VRF AC units, and green DG.
Social Achievements
- COVIAssist team provided emergency assistance to employees and their families affected by COVID-19.
- #StopTheSpread campaign achieved 100% vaccination for over 8,000 employees and their family members.
- Various offline & online training programs for employees.
Governance Achievements
- Successful listing on the Indian Stock Exchanges (NSE & BSE).
- Annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Be market leaders in payment solutions and FinTech segments.
Medium-term Goals:
- Enhance integrated technology payments platform.
- Increase share of outsourced or managed ATMs/CRMs.
- Improve operational efficiency to reduce operating costs.
Short-term Goals:
- Grow and scale up digital business.
- Pivot from payment-as-a-service to payment-as-a-convenience through the Ongo ecosystem.
- Add more merchants to Ongo ecosystem.
Environmental Challenges
- Omicron-led disruptions dampened ATM outsourcing revenues in Q4 FY2021-22.
- High finance cost, non-recurring expenses (provisions, impairment, ESOP cost), pandemic, geopolitical tensions, supply chain challenges, increase in raw material prices and inflationary trends impacted profitability.
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successful listing on the Indian Stock Exchanges.
- Strengthened digital platforms (Ongo and Fastlane).
- Expanded ATM/CRM network and PoS solutions.
- Implemented cassette swaps for outsourcing services business.
- Focus on growing digital business and pivoting from payment-as-a-service to payment-as-a-convenience.
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: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- ‘Iconic Brands of India 2021’ by the Economic Times
- ‘Technology Disruption of the Year’ award for QR-Cash Solution at the 3rd Inn-Tech 2021
Reporting Period: 2022-23
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:31,636.68 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:10.98 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:30,627.70 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:136,388.07 GJ/year
Water Consumption:1829.84 kl/year
Waste Generated:339.58 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:2.53 per Million Rupees of turnover (FY2022-23)
ESG Focus Areas
- GHG emissions and energy management
- Waste management
- Human capital development
- Customer satisfaction
- Community development
- Health and safety
- Supply chain management
- Privacy and Data security
- Digital inclusion
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Employee engagement and well-being
- Business ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented solar energy solutions at Daman plant
- Implemented VRF AC units to reduce CO2 emissions at AGS House, Navi Mumbai
- AGS House building in Navi Mumbai strives towards becoming a “Green building”
Social Achievements
- Various training and awareness programs for employees on health & safety, code of conduct, and prevention of sexual harassment
- Grievance redressal mechanism in place for employees
Governance Achievements
- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy in place
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- GHG emissions and energy management
- Waste management
- Customer satisfaction
- Supply chain management
- Privacy and Data security
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Business ethics
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing on GHG reduction and energy efficiency
- Responsible waste management through authorised vendors
- Prioritising customer satisfaction
- Responsible sourcing practices
- Established and commercially reasonable security standards and procedures to safeguard information
- Commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace
- Fostering a culture of integrity, promoting ethical awareness
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable sourcing policies and processes
- Supplier Quality Ratings (SQR) and vendor audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:20,566.7 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:3.54 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,563.14 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:121,962.63 GJ/year
Water Consumption:4,281.29 kilolitres/year
Waste Generated:452.33 metric tonnes/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of VRF AC units at AGS House in Navi Mumbai to reduce CO2 emissions
- Incorporation of solar energy into operations at the Daman plant
- Use of recycled water for urinals, toilets, and garden irrigation at AGS House
- Partnership with Ecyclear for nationwide e-waste collection and disposal
Social Achievements
- AGS Shiksha initiative providing education to underprivileged and special children
- Financial assistance to medical institutes in Maharashtra
- Provision of SMART boards to Oxford School
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism
- Annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, and Individual Directors
- Formulation of a Dividend Distribution Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Issuance of around 3 Lakh NCMCs over the next one year
Environmental Challenges
- Decline in revenue during FY 2023-24
- Delays in collections from customers resulting in delays in payments and increased working capital requirement
- Subdued performance with total income of ₹ 15,088 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of ₹ 3,815 Million
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic scaling down of low-margin and capital-intensive businesses
- Focus on maximizing revenue and reducing costs
- Debt reduction measures
- Cost optimization efforts
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Supply Chain Management policy
- Supplier Quality Ratings and audits
- Strict adherence to labour laws
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- ET NOW Best BFSI Brands Conclave 2024
- Bronze award at iNFHRA's Workplace Excellence Conference & Awards 2023-2024
- Economic Times Excellence in Innovation at The Global Innovation Network 2023