Media Asia Group Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021-08 to 2022-07)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,773 tonnes CO2e (Scope 2) in cinema operations; 162.42 tonnes CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2) in entertainment operations
Scope 1 Emissions:23.86 tonnes CO2e (entertainment operations)
Scope 2 Emissions:138.57 tonnes CO2e (entertainment operations); 1,773 tonnes CO2e (cinema operations)
Total Energy Consumption:3,095,432 kWh in cinema operations; 362,512 kWh in entertainment operations
Water Consumption:N/A in 2020; 6,402 m³ in 2019 (cinema operations)
Waste Generated:38,058 kg of general waste in cinema operations; 95.07 kg of fluorescent lamp waste in cinema operations
ESG Focus Areas
- Emissions
- Use of resources
- People
- Employment
- Health and safety
- Development and training
- Labour standards
- Supply chain management
- Product responsibility
- Intellectual property rights
- Anti-corruption
- Community investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) from 2,440 tonnes CO2e to 1,773 tonnes CO2e in cinema operations.
- Reduced general waste disposal intensity from 3.61 kg/m² to 1.62 kg/m² in cinema operations.
Social Achievements
- Signed the Good Employer Charter of the Labour Department.
- Organised health awareness talks, interest classes, and film screenings for employees.
- Implemented preventive measures against COVID-19 at cinemas, including mask requirements and increased disinfection.
Governance Achievements
- Established a risk management framework involving the Board, Audit Committee, and Risk Management Taskforce.
- Revised the Audit Committee’s terms of reference to extend the cooling-off period for appointing a former partner of the external auditor.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased box office performance in cinema operations due to social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Temporary closure of cinemas due to COVID-19.
- Delays in film production and movie launches, and postponement of concerts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved overall operating efficiency.
- Prudent approach in evaluating opportunities for further expansion.
- Focus on producing high-quality projects with proven track records and commercial viability.
- Tightening cost control procedures.
- Implementing infection prevention and control measures at cinemas.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchases food from authorized suppliers to ensure food safety and traceability.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
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)
Reporting Period: 2021-08 to 2022-07
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:117.43 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:22.28 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:95.14 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:325,153 kWh/year
Waste Generated:2,835 kg/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy
- Climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions
- Waste management
- Employee relationship
- Recruitment and retention
- Occupational health and safety
- Training and development
- Equal opportunities
- Wellbeing
- Supply chain management
- Customer satisfaction
- Product/service quality and safety
- Marketing and labelling
- Customer/tenant privacy
- Anti-corruption
- Legal compliance
- Community investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste through employee-oriented initiatives (e.g., reduced paper usage, use of environmentally friendly paper, double-sided printing, avoidance of plastic disposable items)
- Purchased energy-saving equipment to cut down on energy use and GHG emissions
- Implemented typhoon and extreme weather condition work arrangement guidelines
Social Achievements
- Implemented health and safety measures and provided regular safety training to all staff
- Provided free anti-epidemic supplies (surgical masks, sanitisers, rapid test kits) to employees
- Introduced vaccination leave to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
- Organised workshops and events regarding physical and mental health and wellness
- Supported Konica Minolta in raising a donation for the Children’s Thalassaemia Foundation
- Organised volunteer services to visit St. James’ Settlement and deliver goodie bags to the elderly
- Donated COVID-19 rapid test kits to Holy Cafe
Governance Achievements
- Established an Executive Committee to review and monitor ESG-related issues
- Performed a comprehensive stakeholder engagement exercise to identify material ESG issues
- Implemented Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy
- Implemented Whistleblowing Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Decrease in revenue from film, TV program and event management business
- Tropical cyclones posing significant climate-related risk to operations
- Potential material impact on Hong Kong businesses from flooding
- Policy and legal risks considered as material transition risks
- Stringent government policies and initiatives to meet carbon emission reduction targets and net zero commitments resulting in higher operating costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimised management strategies to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation ability
- Developed typhoon and extreme weather condition work arrangement guidelines
- Purchased energy-saving equipment
- Strict control over marketing, administrative and other operating expenses
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Close collaboration with business partners, supplier selection based on quality, strength, and experience
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Tropical cyclones, flooding
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal risks
Opportunities
- Replacement of equipment with higher efficiency models
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide