Climate Change Data

China New Higher Education Group Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1926 tons
Scope 1 Emissions:51 tons
Scope 2 Emissions:2,232 tons
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:14,206,899 kWh
Water Consumption:21,042,209 m³
Waste Generated:35,220 kg (waste paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.005 Tons/m² (gross floor area)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Employee Care
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Excellence Management
  • Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption by 220,446 kWh in Yunnan School compared to 2016.
  • Reduced water consumption by 122,542 tons in Yunnan School compared to 2016.
  • Used reclaimed water to irrigate 99,383.6 m² of land in Yunnan School.
  • Guizhou School implemented 2,834 LED lamps and an air-to-water heat pump system in student dormitories, resulting in significant energy savings.
  • Guizhou School completely prohibited the use of disposable tableware.

Social Achievements

  • Over 98% employment rate and over 70% professional counterpart rate for graduates in the past three years.
  • Implemented a Recruitment Management System to standardize employee recruitment.
  • Established an open salary adjustment mechanism and attendance system.
  • Formulated Salary Management System and Management Measures for the Salary, Promotion and Demotion of Teachers.
  • Organized various training activities for employees, including orientation training, legal compliance training.
  • Implemented measures to protect employee rights and interests, complying with labor laws.
  • Implemented safety management systems for fire safety, hygiene, and food safety.
  • Provided various employee benefits, including social insurance and additional welfare programs.
  • Conducted employee satisfaction surveys to improve education services.
  • Established a Student Complaint Handling Process.

Governance Achievements

  • Formulated Procurement Management System (Trial) and Tender Management System (Trial) to manage procurement and tendering activities.
  • Established a supplier database and classified suppliers into qualified and restricted categories.
  • Formulated New Higher Education’s Advertisement Management Approach to standardize advertisements.
  • Used genuine computer software and teaching materials to avoid intellectual property rights violations.
  • Formulated Fraud Monitoring and Management System and New Higher Education’s Internal Control System to prevent corruption.
  • Formulated Management System for Handling Accusation, Complaint and Appeal.
  • Formulated Disciplinary Supervision and Inspection System to prevent corruption.

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
  • Procurement Management System (Trial)
  • Tender Management System (Trial)
  • Supplier database with qualified and restricted supplier classifications
  • Prioritization of local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: CECEP Environmental Consulting Group Limited

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Numerous awards listed in section 8

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,513 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:271 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:12,644 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:123,443,116 kWh
Water Consumption:22,142,025 m3
Waste Generated:381 kg (waste paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.01 tCO2e/m2 (gross floor area)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Employee Care
  • Environmental Protection
  • Management Excellence
  • Community Connection

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 30% in Yunnan School compared to 2017.
  • Comprehensive use of LED energy-saving lamps in Yunnan School to minimize energy consumption.
  • Implementation of air-to-water heat pump systems in student dormitories in Henan and Guizhou Schools to reduce energy consumption.
  • Establishment of campus sewage treatment systems in Yunnan and Guizhou Schools for water recycling.
  • Offset of approximately 402 tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2018 through campus greening.

Social Achievements

  • Formulated Recruitment Management System to standardize employee recruitment.
  • Established open salary adjustment mechanism and attendance system for employees.
  • Implemented teachers' professional development programs to improve teaching quality.
  • Complied with national labor laws and regulations, ensuring employee rights and interests.
  • Implemented safety management systems for fire safety, hygiene, and food safety in schools.
  • Provided comprehensive employee welfare programs.
  • Conducted student satisfaction surveys to improve education services.
  • Established a Student Complaint Handling Process.
  • Formulated a Confidentiality System to protect student privacy.
  • Implemented anti-corruption policies and internal control systems.
  • Actively participated in community activities such as poverty alleviation, volunteering, and blood donation.

Governance Achievements

  • Formulated Procurement Management System and Tender Management System to regulate procurement activities.
  • Established a supplier database and classified suppliers to manage risks.
  • Complied with national and local laws and regulations on education, advertisement, and intellectual property rights.
  • Implemented anti-corruption policies and internal control systems.
  • Did not receive any litigation related to corruption.

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
  • Established a supplier database and classified suppliers; prioritized local suppliers to minimize environmental impact.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Business Environment Council Limited

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Numerous awards listed in section 8, Rewarded with Glory.