Kam Hing International Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:197,955 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:148,294 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:49,661 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1,457,515,616 kWh/year
Water Consumption:5,850,965 m3/year
Waste Generated:30,700.4 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Emissions
- Use of Resources
- The Environment and Natural Resources
- Climate Change
- Employment
- Health and Safety
- Development and Training
- Labour Standards
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Responsibility
- Anti-corruption
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water usage by 30% in Nansha plant after upgrading dyeing facilities.
- Installed new knit fabric manufacturing process in Nansha, resulting in energy savings.
- Replaced high energy consumption dyeing machines with high-efficiency, energy-saving, and water-saving intelligent gas dyeing cylinders in Nansha.
- Upgraded dyeing facilities and heating systems in Enping, improving energy efficiency by 15%-25%.
- Implemented a rigorous waste storage management system and contingency plan to minimize the environmental impacts of hazardous waste.
Social Achievements
- Implemented an age confirmation system to prevent child and forced labor.
- Provided a wide range of job-related skill training to enhance employees’ professional skills.
- Organized various staff activities to enhance employees’ sense of belonging and unity.
- Implemented COVID-19 preventive measures, including providing masks, temperature checks, PCR tests, and frequent cleaning and disinfection.
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistleblowing mechanism to maintain integrity and transparency.
- Provided various online training and seminars related to anti-corruption to improve employees’ understanding of corruption prevention.
- Complied with relevant laws and regulations related to anti-competition and anti-corruption.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 5% in 2030 compared to 2020
- Reduce wastewater discharge by 5% in 2030 compared to 2020
- Reduce the GHG emission intensity and total energy consumption intensity by 5% by 2030 as compared to 2020
- Reduce the emission intensity of hazardous waste by 5% in 2030 compared to 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in electricity consumption due to weather changes.
- Disruption and loss due to extreme weather events.
- More stringent climate policies and regulations may increase compliance and operating costs.
- Consumers switching to more environmentally friendly products.
- Sewage disposal and product responsibility.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adopting energy-saving policies and green measures.
- Formulating emergency plans to deal with extreme weather.
- Strictly implementing emission reduction measures.
- Adhering to sustainable development and strictly controlling the product manufacturing process.
- Regular review of issues to achieve continuous improvement and sustainable business development.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection based on product price, environmental protection requirements, quality, and timely delivery; review of existing suppliers regularly; strict environmental and social risk assessments through on-site visits and questionnaires.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increase in electricity consumption due to weather changes
- Extreme weather events leading to disruption and loss
Transition Risks
- More stringent climate policies and regulations
- Consumers switching to more environmentally friendly products
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 – Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Environmentally friendly products from raw materials procurement and product design; procurement of eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, BCI cotton, and recycled polyester.