Climate Change Data

中國同輻股份有限公司 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2020)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:5,112,262 kWh
Water Consumption:34,951 cubic meters

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • RMB24.23 million yuan cost reduction and efficiency improvement, mainly from production process, technical transformation, on-site management, and energy management.
  • Rebuilt water purification system at HTA Co., Ltd., improving water conservation.

Social Achievements

  • Organized anti-corruption education activity.
  • Organized system-wide training on construction project and procurement management.
  • Held quality control team training.
  • Held 2018 safety production committee meeting.
  • Held 2018 marketing training.
  • Organized a series of activities for the “May 4th” Youth Day.
  • Held new employees training in 2018.
  • Successfully completed “Entrepreneurship Training Course”.
  • Maintained 97.33% employee retention rate.

Governance Achievements

  • Formulated Management Rules Against Malpractice in CIRC.
  • Established a mechanism of accountability for bribery acts.
  • Formulated Administrative Measures for the Procurement in CIRC, Administrative Measures for the Bidding in CIRC, and Administrative Measures for the Non-bidding in CIRC.
  • Formulated Administrative Measures on Intellectual Property of China Isotope & Radiation Corporation.
  • Formulated Administrative Measures for the Recruitment of Staff in the headquarter of CIRC.
  • Formulated Regulations on the Management of Work Attendance in the headquarter of CIRC.
  • Formulated Administrative Measures for Occupational Health of CIRC.
  • Formulated Management Process of Personnel Training in CIRC.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Energy consumption, greenhouse gas emission, air pollutants emission, generation and treatment of radioactive and non-radioactive waste.
  • Managing environmental and accidental risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing multi water saving and comprehensive water consumption actions.
  • Formulating administrative policies and constantly updating them regarding different environmental aspects.
  • Establishing the Comprehensive Contingency Plan for Production Safety Accident and other regulations.
  • Cultivating employees’ environmental risk identification awareness.
  • Including performances of environment protection and safety work as the main part of cadre and employee promotion and reward assessment.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Administrative Measures for the Procurement in CIRC; Supplier Management Regulations of HTA Co., Ltd. assessing suppliers’ quality (document review, on-site audit, written audit and sample test).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

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

Certifications: ISO 9001:2000, Environmental Management System Certification, Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6873 tons
Scope 1 Emissions:5258 tons
Scope 2 Emissions:1615 tons
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:8,184,646 kWh
Water Consumption:43,352 cubic meters
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:223 tons/100 million yuan

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Cost reduction and efficiency improvement of 57.35 million yuan through various initiatives including process optimization, technical transformation, and energy management.
  • Implementation of resource conservation measures such as energy-saving lighting, water-saving systems, and packaging material recycling.

Social Achievements

  • Establishment of a Legal Affairs Committee to oversee compliance management.
  • Implementation of comprehensive compliance management policies across various key areas (marketing, construction, safety, product quality, labor, finance, intellectual property, and business partners).
  • No violations of laws and regulations related to bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
  • Active measures to safeguard employee rights, including fair recruitment and promotion practices, adherence to labor laws, and provision of benefits.
  • Zero work-related fatalities and lost workdays due to injuries in 2019.
  • 1668 employees trained in various areas.
  • Community investment through donations and support for local communities.

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of a Legal Affairs Committee under the Board of Directors to lead and promote compliance management.
  • Development of a compliance management leadership system with assigned responsibilities and departments.
  • Formulation of a Compliance Management Policy aligned with regulatory guidelines.
  • Implementation of anti-fraud measures and accountability mechanisms.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Administrative Measures for Procurement, Bidding, and Non-bidding in CIRC, adhering to principles of openness, fairness, and compliance with relevant laws.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SEHK ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Headway: Shenzhen Science and Technology Progress Award (Technology Development Category)
  • BNIBT: CNNC Science and Technology Award

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:3,775.04 Tonnes
Total Energy Consumption:6,182.51 kWh in '000s
Water Consumption:24,989.37 Tonnes

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental protection
  • Product quality and safety
  • Supply chain responsibility
  • Employee well-being
  • Community engagement
  • Corporate governance and compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented energy and water saving measures, including using energy-saving devices and water-saving systems. Headway saved approximately 37 tonnes of water per year through wastewater recycling. HTA achieved estimated annual cost savings of approximately $45,000 from water conservation.
  • Implemented waste management measures for both radioactive and non-radioactive waste, minimizing generation and adhering to strict handling procedures.
  • Implemented “Cost Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement” plan to minimize energy consumption and costs.

Social Achievements

  • Established a robust compliance management system with a clear organizational structure and policy.
  • Implemented anti-corruption and integrity education programs, including signing a Professional Integrity Commitment Letter with 1,669 employees.
  • Improved talent management system, ensuring equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices.
  • Organized various employee training activities, including online learning platform with 7 training programs and 22 live courses.
  • Actively engaged in charitable activities, including book donations and free health screenings.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a compliance management system with a clear organizational chart and policy, covering various key areas.
  • Implemented measures to prevent bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering, with no reported violations.
  • Strengthened internal control of anti-fraud work by establishing whistleblowing channels.
  • Optimized brand definition and framework systems, fostering a brand cultivation atmosphere.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing radioactive waste and hazardous chemicals safely and efficiently.
  • Maintaining high standards of product quality and safety in a complex regulatory environment.
  • Ensuring the responsible management of the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive waste management policies and procedures for both radioactive and non-radioactive waste.
  • Established robust quality management systems and recall procedures, complying with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Implemented a supplier management system with strict qualification requirements and regular audits.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 15 suppliers audited

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier management system based on CNNC guidelines; on-site assessments, information assessments, and documentation assessments.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (2016 Edition) published by the SEHK

Certifications: ISO9001

Awards & Recognition

  • Jinhui Radiation awarded “National Advanced Group in the Fight Against the COVID-19”