CHINA HEALTH GROUP LIMITED
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper consumption from 18 kg per staff to 5 kg per staff.
- Implemented energy efficiency initiatives such as switching off lights and air conditioning when not in use and optimizing air conditioning control programs.
Social Achievements
- Maintained zero work-related fatalities and injuries.
- Established comprehensive training systems with an award system for experienced staff to train colleagues.
- Implemented measures to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality, resulting in no product returns due to safety or quality issues and no customer complaints.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented specific measures to detect and deter money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities.
- Established record keeping and client identification requirements for financial services providers.
- Required reporting of suspicious financial transactions and cross-border currency movements.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers are appointed from an approved list reviewed yearly, considering product quality and environmental commitment.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of 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
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented green office practices to reduce natural resources consumption (electricity and water), including switching off lights and air conditioning when not in use, and using teleconferencing to reduce travel.
- Implemented motion-sensor lighting in China site to minimize electricity consumption.
Social Achievements
- Maintained zero work-related fatalities and injuries.
- Established comprehensive training systems for employees.
- Complied with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Implemented measures to protect patient data privacy.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented measures to detect and deter money laundering and financing of terrorist activities.
- Complied with anti-corruption laws and regulations.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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Environmental Challenges
- Slight increase in paper consumption after including Hospital's data.
Mitigation Strategies
- Encouraging staff to reuse single-sided printed paper and duplex printing.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers are appointed from an approved list reviewed yearly, considering product quality and environmental commitment.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of 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
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental protection
- Employment and labor practices
- Operating practices
- Community investment
- Corporate governance
- Supply chain management
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions from 421 tonnes in 2021 to 284 tonnes in 2022.
- Implemented green office practices to reduce natural resource consumption (e.g., teleconferences, internet meetings).
Social Achievements
- Maintained a low staff turnover rate (11% for females and 16% for males).
- Provided customized training programs for staff at different levels.
- Implemented policies to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
Governance Achievements
- Established a comprehensive mechanism for reporting and investigating unethical behaviors.
- Implemented policies and procedures to prevent and detect money laundering and terrorist financing.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Stricter regulations regarding the Group’s operation or the healthcare industry.
Mitigation Strategies
- Efforts to further integrate customer resources and broaden product offerings.
- Consolidating and developing existing businesses.
- Seeking opportunities and focusing on the development of featured specialities to establish a self-operated hospital system.
- Reassessing and adjusting the public hospital custody business from time to time.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 142 suppliers audited
Responsible Procurement
- Cautious supplier selection based on quality, reputation, price, product and service offerings, and delivery capability.
- Routine assessment of suppliers’ performance and creditworthiness.
- Verification of suppliers’ qualifications (GMP and/or GSP Certificates).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Unpredictable or extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased national requirements for environment-related regulations, stable supply chains and logistics for aesthetic drugs, environmentally friendly concepts for aesthetic techniques and equipment
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 of the Main Board Listing Rules of the HKEx)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed