Climate Change Data

FN Factory Outlet Public Company Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed Solar Rooftop at Rayong Branch and Hua Hin Branch (2019), Pak Chong and Chachoengsao branch (2020)
  • Everyday Say No to Plastic project since 2019
  • Cloth bags to reduce plastic garbage campaign in 2022 (842 bags sold)
  • Recycle Project for paper boxes
  • E-invitation letter for AGM in 2022 and 2023, E-book form of One report instead of paper book
  • Target to issue E-receipt instead of paper in 2023
  • Increasing environment care products made of biodegradable material, certified by FSC

Social Achievements

  • Launched the 4th generation cooling gel pillow for health under the brand Tempsoft by Cherish, Cooling Genesis model in September 2021
  • Launched a new product containing hemp. Under the brand Prim, using the product name Prim Relaxing Spray Mist in collaboration with DOD Biotech Public Company Limited in December 2021
  • Launched a new product mattress. Under the brand Tempsoft by Cherish, using the product name Viara Pocket Spring on 28 October 2022
  • Launched Prim Restque CBD Acne Gel, an acne gel mixed with CBD extract from hemp flower bouquets on November 24, 2022
  • Kumo Baby First Touch won Rising Star: Best Disposable Diapers From Amarin Baby & Kids Awards 2022
  • Launched a new product mattress. Under the brand Tempsoft by Cherish, using the product name TEMPsoft Cosmic Clound on 23 November 2022
  • Opened a branch, JAS GREEN VILLAGE KUBON with Singer Thailand Public Company Limited in December 2021
  • Opened a new distribution center at Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall in October 2021
  • Annual health check up for employees
  • Vaccine for employees and their family to prevent COVID-19
  • Work from home policy and places for self-isolate
  • Fire Safety training
  • Health and safety workplace committee

Governance Achievements

  • Merging the Nomination and Remuneration Committee together with the Good Corporate Governance Committee (March 8, 2022)
  • Rated 5 star with 92/100 from CGR rating by IOD in 2022
  • 100% of the 2022 AGM Checklist assessment conducted by the Thai Investors Association

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Install solar rooftops in all branches within 2025
  • Reduce turnover rate to 10% in 2023
  • Issue E-Receipt instead of paper in 2023
  • Increase community product ratio 18% and community partners and suppliers 50% in 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic Conditions impacting consumer spending and purchasing power
  • Risk from Branch Expansion Failure
  • Changes in Consumer Behaviors favoring e-commerce
  • Reputation and Credibility Risk
  • Turnover Risk
  • Inventory Risk
  • Risk of Shift in Popularity
  • Corruption and Fraud Risk
  • Financial Liquidity risk
  • Risk of Inflation Rate and Fluctuated Interest
  • PDPA Risk
  • Technology and Information Technology System Risk
  • Epidemic and emerging incident Risk (e.g., COVID-19)
  • Environment Risk (power usage, green gas releasing, natural disasters)
  • Social Risk (consumer awareness of living quality, human rights, social responsibility)
  • Good Governance Risk (illegitimate transactions)
  • Risk from Pending Trademark and Service Mark Registration
  • Risk from Changes in Laws and Government Policy
Mitigation Strategies
  • Dynamically adjusting business plan to respond to economic conditions, focusing on product differentiation and reasonable pricing
  • Well-defined branch expansion and business diversity guideline, feasibility studies, IRR analysis, Risk Management Committee recommendation, Board approval, performance tracking and review
  • Expansion to online channels, leveraging social media for communication, product promotion, and customer data collection
  • Strategy to optimize brand awareness, careful deliberation on potential impact on image/reputation
  • Monitoring and controlling work process, workforce planning, employee welfare and activities, career path, promotion, salary increase, training, succession plan, happy work environment, flexible workplaces, provident fund
  • Dynamically improved inventory management (sales promotions, product display improvement, new sourcing channels, branch layout designs)
  • Regular product collection updates, forecasting using prior year sales figures, trend monitoring team, good relationship with multiple manufacturers
  • Risk evaluation, preventive measures, strict control systems, CCTV installation, honesty manual, code of conduct, regular work checks, Zero-Tolerance Policy on bribery and corruption, joining CAC
  • Close management of risk, forecasting cash flows, disciplined capital expenditure, good relationship with financial institutions
  • Regular analysis of cost of goods sold and selling price
  • Appointing PDPA committee to monitor and follow working processes
  • Integrated IT systems, access right matrix, firewall, antivirus software, cloud data storage, reserved server, disaster recovery site, IT security training
  • Adjusting sales plans, expanding online channels, system efficiency development, stress tests, business continuity plan, WFH policy, working shifts, hygiene culture, virus busters, vaccine provision
  • Hygiene, safety and environment policy, target setting to reduce green gas and garbage, product and service development, training
  • Innovation promoting policy, human rights policy, employee enhancing and fair treatment policy, sustainable policy
  • Safeguarding, integrity, transparency, compliance with regulations and laws
  • Responsible team to study registration issues, regular checks with Department of Intellectual Property
  • Legal and Compliance Department to monitor compliance, transparency, keeping pace with regulatory changes

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Selection of manufacturers with certification of production standard, business ethics, satisfactory service provision and operation alignment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flash flood, summer storm, business interruption, building damage, product damage, logistic system damage

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Cooling gel pillows
  • Smart mattresses
  • Hemp-based products
  • Recycled denim t-shirts

Awards & Recognition

  • Rising Star: Best Disposable Diapers From Amarin Baby & Kids Awards 2022