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Our Contribution towards Sustainable Development for the prosperity of the Society and the Planet. NTT DATA Payment Services has set out to becoming a more sustainable socially responsible company that embraces sustainability values across all our business practices.  

Sustainability at NTT DATA Payment Services

NTT DATA Payment Services is committed to playing a role in contributing towards the transition to a low carbon economy, and in cognisant of heightened interest from our stakeholders.
 
It is our responsibility to do what we can to help mitigate climate change and foster a community of sustainability-minded citizens. With the rise of ESG investments, Fintech companies like us, play a key role in the transition towards a sustainable economic model. 

Sustainability

Our Sustainability Commitments

We are committed towards enhancing our business model in accordance with our Sustainability Framework, with the aim to create, deliver, and capture value for all our stakeholders without depleting the natural, economic, and social capital that we rely on.

Our Long-term Sustainability Goals

Net Zero

Commitment to Net Zero Emissions by 2050, in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement. 

CO2 Reduction

This is through achieving low-carbon operations by reducing 50% of our carbon emissions by 2030.

We endeavor to make our best efforts in the sustainability transition, striving to become a more socially responsible company that embraces sustainability values across all our business practices.

From our operations to our supply chain, NTT DATA Payment Services is exploring and implementing sustainable solutions to address local and global challenges at all levels of the business. NTT DATA Payment Services’ Sustainability Values and Framework unifies these initiatives under shared objectives to strengthen our business resilience and enhance abilities to adapt to climate impacts. 

Four Sustainability Values

Shared Accountability

Shared Accountability

Meaningful Initiatives

Meaningful Initiatives

Effective KPIs

Effective KPIs

Transparent Reporting

Transparent Reporting

Framework 

In 2021, we introduced our Sustainability Framework, towards becoming a more sustainable socially responsible company that embraces sustainability values across all our business practices.  

Our sustainability framework demonstrates the interconnectedness of our four sustainability pillars, supported by our reporting practices, initiatives, targets, and a culture of shared accountability to better reflect the company's key focus areas and priorities.  

Framework

Our sustainability framework consists of four core sustainability pillars

1
Corporate and Business Integrity
2
Customer Growth
3
Sustainable Workforce and Community
4
Environmental Excellence

We are committed towards enhancing our business model in accordance with our Sustainability Framework, with the aim to create, deliver, and capture value for all our stakeholders without depleting the natural, economic, and social capital that we rely on. This is in line with our corporate commitments that address climate change, social injustice, and corporate governance, as a member of the CEO Action Network (CAN) and also in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).

Four Sustainability Pillars

Corporate and Business Integrity
Corporate and Business Integrity
Customer Growth
Customer Growth
Sustainable Workforce and Community
Sustainable Workforce and Community
Environmental Excellence
Environmental Excellence

Key Performance Highlights – Sustainability in progress 

The progress of our contribution to sustainability practices based on the four core pillars of sustainability

Our Four Core Pillars Our TargetsOur Progress in FY2024 
Corporate and Business Integrity 
100% of our employees to complete annual training on our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (“ABC”) Integrity
Customer Growth
To maintain a Net Promoter Score, with a target of above 50% by FY2025. Integrity
Sustainable Workforce and Community 
To conduct four Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) programmes throughout our reporting periods Integrity
Environmental Excellence
To achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions of our assets and operations by 2030  
Integrity
  • We have installed solar panels in our office in Malaysia (Bandar Sri Damansara) – to reduce reliance of grid electricity
  • We are in the process to transition our operations on to the cloud, through partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Target

100% of our employees to complete annual training on our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (“ABC”) 

Our Progress in FY2024 

Integrity

Target

To maintain a Net Promoter Score, with a target of above 50% by FY2025. 

Our Progress in FY2024 

Integrity

Target

To conduct four Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) programmes throughout our reporting periods 

Our Progress in FY2024 

Integrity

Target

To achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions of our assets and operations by 2030  

Our Progress in FY2024 

Integrity
  • We have installed solar panels in our office in Malaysia (Bandar Sri Damansara) – to reduce reliance of grid electricity
  • We are in the process to transition our operations on to the cloud, through partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDG)

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) are a series of 17 ambitious and wide-reaching global targets set out by the United Nations (“UN”) in 2015 as a pathway for achieving global sustainability for all. The 17 different goal categories demonstrate a breadth of topics where sustainability can be applied.

Sustainability

At NTT DATA Payment Services, we acknowledge that our business and operations have a role to play in ensuring these global goals are achieved.  

The organisation proudly adopts the following five SDGs to show the Group’s commitment towards the Global Sustainability Agenda. 

UN SDG Goal Categories Goal*Our Targets
Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
  • Review of the Labour & Human Rights and the Gender Diversity Policy and the Director’s Fit and Proper Policy.
  • High Potential Programme to identify and train skilled candidates for leadership positions.
  • Company guidelines and measures for flexible work arrangements.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
  • Collaboration with Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (“MDEC”) to share insights about the industry.
  • Introduction of the Digital Lending programme, designed to expand credit card payment options and thus improve cashflow particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”).
Climate Action

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
  • Establishment of Climate Change & Risk Policy.
  • Collaboration with EcoNinja on Greening Malaysia Programme 2021–2025 through tree planting.
  • Transition to cloud computing to reduce operational carbon footprint.
  • Installation of office solar panels for renewable energy generation.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
  • Reviewed of numerous ethics and integrity policies such as the Anti-Money Laundering Policy, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and Whistleblowing Policy.
  • Customer Due Diligence assessments conducted on all potential new customers by the Group’s Risk Department.
  • A robust cyber security system and policies are in place to protect customer data.
Partnership for the Goals

Partnership for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
  • Active collaborative work with CEO Action Network (CAN) in accelerating sustainable business practices in Malaysia.
Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal*

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Our Target

  • Review of the Labour & Human Rights and the Gender Diversity Policy and the Director’s Fit and Proper Policy.
  • High Potential Programme to identify and train skilled candidates for leadership positions.
  • Company guidelines and measures for flexible work arrangements.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Goal*

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

Our Target

  • Collaboration with Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (“MDEC”) to share insights about the industry.
  • Introduction of the Digital Lending programme, designed to expand credit card payment options and thus improve cashflow particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”).
Climate Action

Goal*

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Our Target

  • Establishment of Climate Change & Risk Policy.
  • Collaboration with EcoNinja on Greening Malaysia Programme 2021–2025 through tree planting.
  • Transition to cloud computing to reduce operational carbon footprint.
  • Installation of office solar panels for renewable energy generation.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal*

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Our Target

  • Reviewed of numerous ethics and integrity policies such as the Anti-Money Laundering Policy, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and Whistleblowing Policy.
  • Customer Due Diligence assessments conducted on all potential new customers by the Group’s Risk Department.
  • A robust cyber security system and policies are in place to protect customer data.
Partnership for the Goals

Goal*

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.

Our Target

  • Active collaborative work with CEO Action Network (CAN) in accelerating sustainable business practices in Malaysia.

* Visit the United Nation’s (“UN”) to learn more about the SDG goals, their targets, and how the attainment of each goal is measured by different indicators

FTSE4Good

We were formerly a constituent of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) and FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah (F4GBMS) indices.

The F4GBM is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, whereas the F4GBMS tracks constituents in the F4GBM that are shariah-compliant.

Sustainability
Sustainability

CEO Action Network (CAN)

NTT DATA Payment Services is a part of the CAN’s coalition of leaders with a purpose to shape policies, win stakeholders, and create a favourable ecosystem for sustainable businesses and sustainable development in Malaysia.

External Awards & Recognition

The Edge ESG Awards 2023

ESG Award

NTT DATA Payment Services Sdn Bhd (formerly known as GHL Systems Berhad) proudly marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to ESG excellence as we won Silver for ‘Most Improved Performance Over 3 Years’ at the prestigious The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023.

This award organised in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia and FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business recognises leaders among public-listed companies (PLCs) and asset Management firms in the environment, social and governance (ESG) space in Malaysia.

NTT DATA Payment Services is honoured to be among the award recipients in the equities category, and proud to stand among the 48 esteemed companies receiving recognition. This year, FTSE Russell appraised 356 PLCs, a significant increase from the 296 assessed last year, making them eligible for consideration in the equities category awards.

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