Forth Smart Capital Public Company Limited (FSMART)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013-01-01 to 2016-09-30, 2014-01 to 2017-09, 2016, 2016-01 to 2016-09, 2018, 2022-07-01 to 2022-09-30, 2023, 2023-07 to 2023-09, 2Q16, 2Q17, 9M2023)
Reporting Period: 2013-01-01 to 2016-09-30
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- CSR
Social Achievements
- CSR Program (details not specified)
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2014-01 to 2017-09
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- CSR
Social Achievements
- Donate through Boonterm kiosks
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Termination of agent in 2015 resulting in provision for impairment of certain assets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2016-01 to 2016-09
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
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- 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
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- 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
Reporting Period: 2018
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
- CSR
- Employee Well-being
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Environmental Sustainability (implied)
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established an Audit Committee
- Established a Risk Management Committee
- Established a Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Implemented a Code of Business Conduct and Anti-corruption Policy
- Regularly reviewed corporate governance policies
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase Boonterm kiosk service value by at least 10% from 2018
- Develop smart kiosks for SIM card sales and e-KYC services
Short-term Goals:
- Increase average revenue per unit (ARPU) by at least 5% from 2018
- Add 5,000 Boonterm kiosks by the end of 2019
Environmental Challenges
- High competition in the top-up kiosk market
- Changing consumer behavior towards digital payments
- Technological changes
- Dependence on revenue from major mobile operators
- Dependence on agents and business partners
- Government policies impacting core customer base
- Risk of loss and damage to Boonterm kiosks
Mitigation Strategies
- Differentiation through modern payment services and diverse offerings
- Development of the BeWallet e-wallet app
- Continuous technological development and adaptation
- Diversification of revenue streams beyond mobile top-ups
- Regular agent assessment, training, and support; collaboration with banks for credit facilities
- Collaboration with government programs to reach underserved customers
- Enhanced kiosk security measures (sensors, sirens, insurance), proactive theft prevention team
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing from FORTH (parent company) and external suppliers based on price and quality
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
- Smart kiosks with SIM card sales and e-KYC capabilities
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-07-01 to 2022-09-30
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
- Community Development
- Financial Inclusion
- Sustainable Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Collaborated with the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) to provide E-KYC identity verification service via Boonterm kiosks.
- Awarded "Best Company of the Year 2022" by Money&Banking magazine.
- Launched a deposit-and-transfer money service via Boonterm kiosks for foreigners.
- Participation in sustainable social development with the Mirror Foundation, assisting in the search for missing people.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 20,000 Tao Bins, robotic barista, in 3 years.
- Expand loan portfolio to large network groups, expected low NPL rate.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase ARPU through efficient kiosk management and new services.
- Increase e-Wallet usage by 5-10% YoY.
- Develop Boonterm kiosk into a one-stop financial service kiosk.
- Expand cashier counters.
- Target lending amount of Bt500mn.
- Launch new application for enterprise customers.
- Expand customer base with new partners.
- Expand channels and services (Mini ATM 10,000 kiosks in 3 years).
Environmental Challenges
- High inflation impacting consumer purchasing power.
- Heavy flooding affecting business operations.
- Intense competition among mobile operators.
- Economic slowdown and reduced purchasing power.
- Increased cost of living impacting consumer spending.
- Provision for bad debt from new loans.
Mitigation Strategies
- Efficient kiosk location management and adding new services to increase ARPU.
- Focus on providing Internet package top-up services.
- Expanding new customer base from 3 service channels: Boonterm kiosk, counter cashier, and application.
- Constantly adding services such as mobile top-up and various bill payments.
- Focus on providing credit to reliable customers.
- Using existing database for customer analysis and developing new products.
- Collaborating with a professional partner to manage debt and improve debt collection.
- Marketing promotion fees and kiosk cleaning to improve services and attract customers.
- Expanding new channels through cashier counters and adding new services (e.g., electric bill payment).
- Maintaining customer base and building engagement through marketing activities.
- Expanding credit portfolio, enhancing credit team, and collaborating with debt management partners.
- Offering installment loans for electrical appliances and expanding to auto loans.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Heavy flooding
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
- Best Company of the Year 2022 (Money&Banking magazine)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Smart Innovation
- Digital Inclusion
- Eco Efficiency
- Trustworthy Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- e-Waste project with AIS to encourage proper e-waste disposal and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Boonterm Rak Lok project with Wat Jak Daeng to recycle single-use plastic bottles into monk robes and face masks.
Social Achievements
- “Missing Person Boonterm Helps Find” project with the Krachok Ngao Foundation to display missing person information on Boonterm kiosks.
- “Benefits to promote quality of life for community health volunteers (CHVs)” project with the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to provide financial and other benefits to CHVs.
Governance Achievements
- No complaints received regarding violations of business ethics and/or anti-corruption policies in 2023.
- Participation in the Collective Action Coalition (CAC) against corruption since 2019.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Changing customer behavior towards mobile banking and other digital payment methods, potentially reducing the popularity of Boonterm kiosks.
- Technological changes impacting the mobile top-up and bill payment services.
- Cybersecurity threats to electronic services provided through Boonterm kiosks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing and expanding Boonterm services to meet customer needs, including micro-transactions and 24/7 service.
- Expanding service channels through cashier counters and corporate applications.
- Implementing e-KYC for identity verification.
- Continuously monitoring and developing technology to maintain modern services.
- Implementing robust cybersecurity measures, including network segmentation, data encryption, employee training, and multi-factor authentication.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GINKA Charge Point
Awards & Recognition
- Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2023
Reporting Period: 2023-07 to 2023-09
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Expanded GINKA Charge Point, supporting renewable energy usage and contributing to Thailand's Net Zero goal.
- Donation of plastic water bottles for recycling into robes for monks ('บุญเติมรักษ์โลก')
Social Achievements
- Provided Boonterm kiosks as a platform for missing person announcements ('คนหายบุญเติมช่วยหา') in collaboration with the Mirror Foundation.
- Expanded access to financial services through Boonterm kiosks and cash counters.
Governance Achievements
- Awarded Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Maintain top-up and payment services, and develop services that meet customer needs.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase cash counter partners and banking agent business.
- Expand deposit/withdrawal/transfer services via cash counters.
- Develop ATM withdrawal services with banks.
- Expand loan portfolio, add loan products, and improve debt management.
- Expand customer base and new products with business partners.
- Expand Boonterm kiosks to 7,000-8,000 units.
- Expand GINKA Charge Point to 5,000 locations within 1 year.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase efficiency of Boonterm kiosk management, focusing on quality locations, service usage, communication, and campaigns.
- Increase ARPU.
- Generate revenue from EV charging services.
Environmental Challenges
- High cost of living impacting consumer spending.
- Seasonal flooding affecting services.
- Shifting consumer behavior towards internet packages and other channels.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued focus on maintaining service usage and customer base.
- Development of cost-effective internet packages and E-Wallet top-up services.
- Expansion of service channels (Boonterm kiosks, cash counters, app).
- Improved efficiency in managing and controlling costs.
- Development of new products to meet customer needs (e.g., personal loans, BNPL).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Seasonal flooding
Opportunities
- Expansion of EV charging services
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GINKA Charge Point
Awards & Recognition
- Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2023
Reporting Period: 2Q16
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- CSR
Social Achievements
- CSR Program: Donate through Boonterm kiosks
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Termination of agent in 2015 resulting in provision for impairment of certain assets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2Q17
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 9M2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Social
Social Achievements
- “Missing people, Boonterm helps” with the Mirror Foundation to announce the search for missing people through 126,023 Boonterm kiosks.
- “Boonterm care the world” for foundation plastic bottles in order to recycle to be reangsukul robes for monks.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 10,000 in 2024
- 5,000 New Model point in 1 year
Medium-term Goals:
- 10,000 Kiosks in 3 Years
Short-term Goals:
- Expanding more cashier counters
- Realize profit sharing from “Taobin” and expanding to 7,000 points
- Total Financial Service Transaction was nearby with last year. (Money Transfer and Withdrawal by card)
- Target Lending (Amount) Bt200-300mn
- Expanding GINKA Charge point 200 Service Point
Environmental Challenges
- High cost of living
- Rain floods
- Decreased mobile recharge
Mitigation Strategies
- Mobile recharge cost control for efficiency
- Good cost control
- Focus on asset management to generate more efficient income
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2023