Climate Change Data

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