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.