ESG Scores – by portfolio company

ESG Score - KPay

2026

KPay is a leading payments processing firm in Asia-Pacific, empowering SMEs with technology solutions that simplify financial management and operations. Its one-stop platform integrates payment processing, sales tracking, customer management, and data insights, helping SMEs make informed decisions and drive growth. KPay connects with over 150 software providers, banks, and financial services firms, enabling customisable workflows without complex integrations.

Sector
Payment - Merchant acquiring

Location
Asia

55%
At Apis investment
82%
Current
A
B
C
D
E

ESG Score (current)

ESG score breakdown
(inc. comparison to score at time of Apis investment)

Environment
58%
0
18
58
100
Social
86%
0
63
86
100
Governance
91%
0
66
91
100
At Apis investment
Current
Current score
58%
+40
percentage points since Apis first invested

Environmental

Managing environmental risk and opportunity improves long-term resilience

Integrating climate risk management, resource efficiency, and the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions into a business’ operations allows for mitigation of climate-related risks, enhanced capital allocation decisions, and an improved environment, leading to improved overall resilience and long-term performance.

The factors that influence the Environmental score are:

Environmental policy / management system

Measurement of Scope 1-3 GHG emissions

Measurement of other environmental data

GHG reduction measures

Climate risk identification and mitigation

Environmental improvement measures

Fossil fuel exclusion policy

Endorsement of 3rd-party climate frameworks

Current score
86%
+23
percentage points since Apis first invested

Social

Investing in people, customers, and communities drives sustainable value

A focus on workforce development, gender diversity, and responsible product and service provision helps Apis’ portfolio companies to enhance productivity, improve operations, and build the trust that is needed to bring formal financial services to previously underserved communities.

The factors that influence the Social score are:

HR policy / management system

Gender representation

GBVH policy / management system

Unadjusted gender pay gap

Internal grievance mechanism

Health & safety policy / management system

Employee training

Endorsement of 3rd-party social / impact frameworks

Current score
91%
+25
percentage points since Apis first invested

Governance

Strong governance provides the foundation for disciplined growth and performance

Companies that improve accountability, transparency, and risk management are able to strengthen internal controls, reduce operational risk, and improve stakeholder confidence, allowing for sustainable scale.

The factors that influence the Governance score are:

ESG policy / management system

ABC policy / management system

Whistleblowing mechanism

AML / CFT policy / management system

Data management policy / management system

Internal audit function

Board composition

Certifications of international standards (e.g. ISO)