Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Anti-corruption
• Water
• Environmental Protection Measures
• Employment
• Development and Training
• Labour Standards
• Service quality

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented energy-saving schemes, including using solar energy collectors and optimizing air conditioning systems in dormitories.
• Renovated indoor natural gas pipelines to prevent leakage.
• Implemented waste reduction initiatives, such as banning disposable food containers and promoting recycling.

Social Achievements

• Adjusted and increased base salary for teachers and staff.
• Offered various cultural and sports activities for employees.
• Established a mature mechanism and system for employee appraisal and promotion.

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive whistleblowing procedure to prevent bribery and other unethical conducts.
• Strictly followed relevant laws and regulations on employment and labor practices, ensuring no child labor or forced labor.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lack of appropriate measuring methods for recording non-hazardous waste.
• Limited data on waste generation for calculating indirect GHG emissions from waste paper.

Mitigation Strategies

• The Group will review and explore systematic approaches for collecting waste information in the future.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Bidding process for purchases exceeding RMB 20,000; price comparison for smaller purchases.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

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

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented energy-saving schemes in dormitories (e.g., setting AC at 26 degrees Celsius or above)
• Implemented water-saving schemes (e.g., installing water-saving valves, reusing grey water)
• Waste reduction initiatives (e.g., reuse, recycle, banning disposable containers)

Social Achievements

• Provided comprehensive career development and training to employees
• Established scholarships and grants to support students
• Organized various safety education activities for employees and students
• Actively participated in community engagement events (e.g., donating to foundations, providing free medical services)

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive whistleblowing system to prevent corruption
• Strict compliance with laws and regulations related to employment, food safety, and data protection
• Implemented strict supplier selection process to ensure high quality work and satisfactory environmental and social performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lack of appropriate measuring methods for non-hazardous waste
• No formal anti-discrimination policy

Mitigation Strategies

• Will review and explore systematic approach for collecting information of non-hazardous waste in the future
• Equal opportunities are given to employees in recruitment, training, job advancement, and compensation regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, etc.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits

Responsible Procurement

• Strict supplier selection process
• Tender process or price comparison of at least 3 qualified supplies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

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

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented measures to save energy, reduce direct and indirect emissions, and practice the reduce/reuse/recycle methodology in treating waste.
• Reduced electricity purchased compared to the previous year due to energy saving initiatives and COVID-19 related school closures.

Social Achievements

• Established a competitive remuneration system for employees.
• Provided free health check-ups to employees.
• Organized various activities to enhance communication among employees and students.
• Implemented comprehensive career development and training programs for employees.
• Established policies to prevent child labor and forced labor.
• Implemented measures to ensure food safety and hygiene in canteens.
• Established systems to protect student health.
• Implemented measures to protect data privacy.

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive whistleblowing system.
• Strictly followed relevant laws and regulations related to commercial bribery.
• Implemented policies to monitor procurement procedures.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lack of systematic approach for collecting information on non-hazardous waste.
• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and requiring mitigation strategies.

Mitigation Strategies

• The Group will continue to review and explore systematic approach for collecting information of non-hazardous waste in the future.
• Implemented pandemic prevention and control measures, including issuing relevant documents and hosting school-wide meetings.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits conducted.

Responsible Procurement

• Strict supplier selection process; requires qualification certificates, adherence to quality, safety, and environmental protection requirements; complete inspection reports; complete supply and after-sales service systems.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed