Tam Jai International Co. Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Quality Education
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Zero Hunger
Environmental Achievements
- Replaced takeaway plastic bags with new products with TDPA™ and P-Life® additives
- Replaced polystyrene and polypropylene (PP) takeaway bowls with new products containing TDPA™
- Installed approximately over 640 LED lights in restaurants
- Replaced 43 lights in the central kitchen car park with LED lights
- Merged two central kitchens into one, streamlining food processing and facility management
- 100% waste oil recycled
- Eliminated plastic straws from all restaurants
Social Achievements
- Established Employees’ Children Scholarship, benefiting over 52 employees with HK$1.5 million
- Donated SIM cards to SEN children for remote learning
- Donated 60,000 bowls of mixian to people in need through St. James’ Settlement
- Donated HK$41,000 and HK$230,000 to the Heep Hong Society
- Donated HK$500,000 mixian coupons to workers in affected industries
- Donated HK$100,000 mixian coupons and HK$200,000 SIM cards to low-income families with SEN children
- Sponsored Life Mart, Hong Kong Creative PR Competition, and Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition
- Invited mothers and children from families in crisis to enjoy free meals
Governance Achievements
- Established a “Top-down” management mechanism for ESG
- Established an ESG Committee to develop and supervise sustainability strategies
- Implemented Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and Code of Ethics
- Built efficient occupational health and safety (OHS) systems
- Set up operational Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan (BC&DR Plan)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Pandemic impact
- Reducing environmental impact of operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented BC&DR Plan
- Invested in innovative packaging solutions (biodegradable materials)
- Installed LED lighting
- Merged central kitchens
- Implemented Typhoons and Rainstorm Warning Guideline
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 160 suppliers in Hong Kong; Tailor-made Receiving Checks, Product Testing Plan and Continual Site Qualification Audit for high-risk suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SDG Compass, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO22000:2005 (Food Safety Management System), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Management System)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
The company's initiatives support these goals through scholarships, sustainable packaging, and food donations.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biodegradable packaging materials
- New plastic packaging bags with TDPA™ and P-Life® additives
- New bowls with TDPA™ additives
- Paper straws
- Innovative snack plate design
Awards & Recognition
- Hong Kong Star Brand Award – Enterprise Award
- Hong Kong Top Service Brand
- Manpower Developer Award
- Smiling Enterprise 5+ Award
- Best of Show — Campaign (MARKies Awards 2021)
- Five gold awards, two silver awards and one bronze award (MARKies Awards 2021)
- Happy Company
- Caring Company
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Nourishing Communities
- Uplifting People
- Preserving Nature
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced food waste disposal by 23%
- Decreased diesel energy consumption by 12%
- Launched a pilot food waste collection scheme
- More than 180 restaurants participated in Earth Hour 2023
Social Achievements
- Organised the first “Sustainability Week”
- Controlled <2% total staff accident rate
- Delivered 19,107 training hours to staff
- Collaborated with 888 suppliers
- Developed 13 ethical sourcing principles
Governance Achievements
- Established the first Supplier Code of Conduct Document
- No legal cases were concluded against the Group or its employees regarding corrupt practices in FY2023
- No incidents related to personal data leakage in the Group, and no complaints on privacy matters were received in FY2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Incorporate renewable energy sources to worldwide restaurants
- Reduce scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions
- Reduce the number of work-related accident cases by 15% by 2026
- Encourage suppliers to 100% sign back and commit to the basic level Code of Conduct by 2025
- Reduce 15% of food waste disposed to landfill by 2026
- Ensure 25% of total trade items coming from “Green Procurement” by 2026
- Reduce average restaurant water consumption
- Divert at least half of back-of-house operational waste
Environmental Challenges
- Increase frequency of extreme weather events
- Shift in precipitation and weather patterns
- Increase in mean temperature and prolonged heatwaves
- Release of higher standard environmental laws and regulations
- Regulations on waste charging scheme and disposable plasticware
Mitigation Strategies
- Consider climate-related risks during store selection process
- Develop a transition plan to a low-carbon model
- Replace plastic packaging with sustainable materials
- Increase sustainable and green food options
- Apply energy and water-saving equipment
- Adopt food waste recycling practices
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 67 onsite audits in FY2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Green Procurement Principles
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Shift in precipitation
- Increase in mean temperature
Transition Risks
- Higher standard environmental laws and regulations
- Regulations on waste charging scheme and disposable plasticware
Opportunities
- Green operations, sustainable sourcing and food menu innovation
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: ISO 22000:2018
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Various means throughout the years
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Plant-based “Go-Green” menu
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards listed in the report
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions from 531 tonnes CO2e in FY2023 to 493 tonnes CO2e in FY2024
- Reduced intensity of GHG emissions per HK$ million (target: 25% reduction by FY2031)
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a climate management framework for Hong Kong operations, involving staff at all levels.
- Established an ESG Committee to oversee climate-related initiatives.
- Implemented regular climate-related trainings for staff.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Actively considering committing to SBTi’s near-term and net-zero science-based targets.
- Reduce the intensity of GHG emissions by 25% by FY2031
- Develop a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory to establish a solid baseline for SBTi targets.
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Technical constraints and resource allocation limitations in achieving ambitious targets.
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events impacting operations and supply chains.
- Enhanced emissions reporting obligations requiring additional resources.
- Increased cost of raw materials due to a low-carbon economy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Store locations chosen with a focus on sites that have good infrastructure and are relatively less impacted by extreme weather.
- A rating platform will be established to identify and prioritise suppliers that provide local materials.
- Transitioning to a low-carbon model of operation and business offerings (e.g., replacing plastic packaging, adopting food waste recycling practices).
- Establishing a rating platform for supplier selection and procurement, focusing on sustainable food ingredients.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Diversifying suppliers to decrease reliance on a single source.
- Establishing a rating platform for supplier selection and procurement, focusing on sustainable food ingredients.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changes in precipitation patterns
- Rising mean temperatures
- Heatwave
- Water stress
- Rising sea levels
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Increased carbon pricing
- Enhanced emissions reporting obligations
- Exposure to litigation
- Increased cost of raw materials
- Shifts in consumer preferences
- Increased stakeholder concern
- Costs of transition to lower emissions technology
- Uncertain market signals
- Unsuccessful investment in new technologies
Opportunities
- Reducing emissions within our operations by enhancing resource efficiency, promoting the adoption of low-carbon practices, and encouraging sustainable lifestyles among our customers.
- Evaluating the viability of renewable energy solutions for our operational sites (e.g., rooftop solar panels).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed