China Zhongwang Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
Water Consumption:3,066,000 tonnes (2012: 2,693,000 tonnes)
Waste Generated:72 tonnes (2012: 68 tonnes) of solid waste and 40.6 tonnes (2012: 46.5 tonnes) of hazardous waste
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employee Well-being
- Sustainable Development
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented the “Diesel to Natural Gas Project” for homogenising furnaces, achieving significant energy conservation and emission reduction.
- Achieved a chemical oxygen demand concentration rate of 29mg/liter, far less than the national standard of 150mg/liter.
- Reduced hazardous waste generation to approximately 40.6 tonnes (2012: 46.5 tonnes).
- Joined “Green Hong Kong • Carbon Audit” as a “Carbon Audit • Green Partner”, committing to energy conservation and emission reduction.
- Awarded the “4th Chinese Enterprises Environment Protection Qingxin Prize” in 2013.
Social Achievements
- Created a harmonious work environment with a comprehensive benefits system and career planning framework.
- Maintained a staff turnover rate of 7.8%.
- Offered graduate job opportunities with a retention rate of no less than 87%.
- Received recognitions such as “Model Working Environment for Employees”, “National Model for University Graduate Employment and Internships”, and others.
- Made charitable donations amounting to RMB1,300,000.
- Consistently engaged in poverty relief activities, providing assistance in livelihood, schooling, and medical care.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained compliance with the Code on Corporate Governance Practices and the Model Code for Securities Transactions.
- Established Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, and Strategy and Development Committee.
- Provided Directors with at least 8 hours of training per year.
- Achieved “AAA Credit Enterprise” rating and recognized as state-level “Enterprise of Observing Contract and Valuing Credit”.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become the world’s top comprehensive developer and manufacturer of high-end aluminium products.
Environmental Challenges
- Slow economic recovery in Europe and America and slackened growth in China.
- Declines in aluminium ingot prices.
- Depressed aluminium ingot prices over a prolonged period.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented operational objectives and development strategies focusing on China and overseas markets.
- Drove structural optimisation through increased production volume and product upgrades.
- Enhanced management and cost control.
- Expanded production capacity for large cross-section aluminium extrusion products.
- Reinforced cost control and optimised product mix.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Long-term strategic cooperative relationships with established suppliers.
- Assessment of suppliers based on cooperation history, purchase size, and performance track records.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Increased application of aluminium in transportation due to energy conservation and emission reduction needs.
Awards & Recognition
- Top Model Worker of Liaoning Province
- National May Day Medal
- National Model Worker
- Constructor of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
- Best Enterprise in Charitable Donations Award