Climate Change Data

YTO International Express and Supply Chain Technology Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:276.4 tonnes CO2-equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:37.3 tonnes CO2-e
Scope 2 Emissions:148.3 tonnes CO2-e
Scope 3 Emissions:44.7 tonnes CO2-e + 0.05 tonnes CO2-e + 0.03 tonnes CO2-e + 46.0 tonnes CO2-e = 90.78 tonnes CO2-e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:290.7 MWh
Water Consumption:128 cubic meter
Waste Generated:18.9 tonnes (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.17 tonnes per sq. meter

ESG Focus Areas

  • Use of Resources
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Investing in Society

Environmental Achievements

  • Replaced approximately 10 percent of the office’s spotlights with LED lights.
  • Used 990 kg less A4 paper than in 2016.

Social Achievements

  • Received the “Happy Company” label from the Promoting Happiness Index Foundation and the Hong Kong Productivity Council in 2017.
  • Made a donation of HK$20,000 to HandsOn Hong Kong Limited and a donation of computers and equipment to Caritas Computer Workshop.

Governance Achievements

  • No cases of non-compliance or legal cases in relation to corruption within the reporting scope.
  • No cases of non-compliance in relation to product responsibility within the reporting scope.
  • No employee grievances received during the reporting year.
  • No cases of work injury within the reporting scope.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Establish a more comprehensive resources conservation policy to share with value chain partners.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimising environmental impact and contributing to societal development.
  • Managing the use of resources (electricity, fuel, paper, water).
  • Managing emissions from vehicles.
  • Managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adopted a ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ approach.
  • Switched off all electrical appliances after work, implemented power-saving modes, and gradually replaced spotlights with LED lights.
  • Implemented paperless communication, reused one-sided printer paper, and prioritised electronic communication.
  • Switched off idling vehicles and provided periodic maintenance.
  • Posted water-saving tips in the office.
  • Commissioned Carbon Care Asia (CCA) to conduct a carbon assessment.
  • Scheduled periodic maintenance for vehicles and reminded employees to switch off idling vehicles.
  • Collected and recycled hazardous waste via licensed collectors.
  • Monitored annual A4 paper consumption.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessments conducted by user departments.

Responsible Procurement
  • Vendor Management Policy; Supplier selection process includes due diligence, communication with suppliers, review of supplier websites, and obtaining multiple quotations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (SEHK)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (since 2011), ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Carbon Care Asia (CCA)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • “Happy Company” label

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:477.6 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:62.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:254.0 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:161.2 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:647.5 MWh/year
Water Consumption:139 m3/year
Waste Generated:11.3 tonnes/year (non-hazardous); 0.06 tonnes/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.056 tCO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Employee Well-being
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Service Quality
  • Anti-corruption
  • Protection of Customers' Privacy
  • Employee Training and Promotion

Environmental Achievements

  • ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management system
  • No non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations reported
  • Implementation of emissions reduction measures (reducing business travel, phasing out low energy-efficiency equipment, optimizing warehouse operations)
  • Waste reduction initiatives (recycling, responsible disposal)

Social Achievements

  • Safe and healthy workplace ensured through regular fire safety inspections and adherence to occupational health and safety standards
  • Operation Workflow Manual implemented to standardize work procedures
  • Procedures for special cargo handling developed to ensure service safety
  • Competitive remuneration and fringe benefits provided to employees
  • Annual outstanding staff award established
  • Wide range of in-house training programs offered (356 training hours provided)
  • No reported cases of child or forced labor

Governance Achievements

  • ESG Committee in place to formulate ESG-related strategies and policies
  • Internal controls and risk management systems developed to manage ESG risks
  • Anti-corruption policies formulated to regulate employee behavior and raise awareness
  • Zero tolerance for corruption

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimizing factors contributing to global warming
  • Managing ESG risks and opportunities effectively
  • Ensuring effective communication with stakeholders
Mitigation Strategies
  • ESG Committee established to manage ESG risks and opportunities
  • Internal controls and risk management systems implemented
  • Diverse and regular communication channels established for stakeholder engagement
  • Continuous improvement of communication processes

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessment review of existing vendors

Responsible Procurement
  • Due diligence in supplier selection process
  • Monitoring vendors' performance
  • Consideration of suppliers' environmental and social performance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide, GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015

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

Total Carbon Emissions:363.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:61.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:229.0 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:73.3 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:604.8 MWh/year
Water Consumption:174 m3/year
Waste Generated:11.3 tonnes/year (non-hazardous); 0.06 tonnes/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.04 tCO2e/m²

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Employee Well-being
  • Operational Excellence
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Anti-corruption
  • Community Involvement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total GHG emissions from 477.6 tCO2e in 2019 to 363.7 tCO2e in 2020.
  • Reduced GHG emission intensity from 0.06 tCO2e/m² in 2019 to 0.04 tCO2e/m² in 2020.
  • Implemented emissions reduction measures including reducing business travel, replacing low-energy equipment, and optimizing warehouse operations.
  • Maintained ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management system.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a green office policy to conserve energy, water, and paper.
  • Offered competitive remuneration and welfare packages including annual leave, marriage leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave.
  • Established an Outstanding Staff Award to recognize employee contributions.
  • Implemented a share award scheme for employees.
  • Conducted 388 training hours for 77 employees (33% of workforce).
  • No reported cases of work-related fatalities or injuries.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Committee to formulate ESG strategies and policies.
  • Implemented an Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy.
  • Established anti-corruption policies to regulate employee behavior and raise awareness.
  • Complied with all applicable laws and regulations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting the economy and societal development.
  • Managing environmental and social risks in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Seizing opportunities in the growing e-commerce market.
  • Improving ESG performance along the value chain and encouraging suppliers to align with ESG standards.
  • Carrying out due diligence in supplier selection, including background checks and considering social and environmental performance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessment review of existing suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Vendor Management Policy
  • Due diligence in supplier selection process, including background checks and consideration of social and environmental performance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:214.8 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:33.8 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:118.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:62.3 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:355.9 MWh/year
Water Consumption:87 m3/year (Hong Kong office only)
Waste Generated:19.6 tonnes/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.05 tCO2e per square meter of floor area

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Employee Protection
  • Operational Excellence

Environmental Achievements

  • Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification
  • Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions from 301.1 tCO2e in 2021 to 214.8 tCO2e in 2022
  • Reduced energy consumption from 543.7 MWh in 2021 to 355.9 MWh in 2022

Social Achievements

  • Established a Recruitment and Hiring Policy to ensure equal, diversified and fair recruitment
  • Provided competitive remuneration and benefits and recognised outstanding employees
  • Provided diversified employee activities and training
  • Protected employees’ occupational health and safety
  • No work-related injuries or fatalities in 2022

Governance Achievements

  • Updated the Anti-corruption Policy and the Policy for Employees to Raise Concerns about Improprieties
  • Obtained ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification
  • Awarded the “2022 CSR Corporate Social Responsibility Award-Greater Bay Area ESG Sustainable Development Enterprise Award”

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Impact on business due to city lockdown in Shanghai in the first half of 2022
  • Climate change risks (physical risks from extreme weather, chronic risks from sea level rise, transition risks from policies and regulations, technology changes, and reputational risks)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Formulated a climate change policy and made relevant disclosures in accordance with TCFD recommendations
  • Implemented emissions reduction measures (reducing business travel, replacing low energy-efficiency equipment, optimising warehouse operations)
  • Implemented a green office policy and measures for conserving energy, water, and paper
  • Established a series of internal policies for sustainable supply chain management (Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy, Vendor Management Policy, Code of Conduct)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessment review on suppliers and contractors

Responsible Procurement
  • Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy
  • Vendor Management Policy
  • Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather (typhoons, floods)
  • Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
  • Tightening of laws and regulations related to climate change
  • Need for investment in low-carbon transformation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

The Group's actions in environmental protection, emission reduction, and energy efficiency contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2022 CSR Corporate Social Responsibility Award-Greater Bay Area ESG Sustainable Development Enterprise Award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:245.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:40.0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:118.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:87.0 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:377.4 MWh/year
Water Consumption:85 m3/year
Waste Generated:19.47 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:0.06 tCO2e per square meter of floor area

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Employee Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Anti-corruption
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification
  • Implemented power-saving measures, reducing energy consumption to 377.4 MWh in 2023 from 355.9 MWh in 2022
  • Reduced total GHG emissions to 245.7 tCO2e in 2023 from 214.8 tCO2e in 2022

Social Achievements

  • Established a series of internal policies to guide human resource management practices
  • Provided competitive compensation and benefits, including annual leave, marriage leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave
  • Organized two activities for the 2023 Volunteer Service Day: Explore the Further and Caring & Engagement

Governance Achievements

  • Awarded the “2023 CSR Corporate Social Responsibility Award-Greater Bay Area ESG Sustainable Development Enterprise Award”,
  • Implemented several anti-corruption policies to control employee behavior and increase their awareness of anti-corruption issues
  • Established a whistleblowing mechanism to encourage reporting of misconduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods) impacting infrastructure and operations
  • Tougher climate change regulations increasing compliance costs
  • Market changes in customer preferences towards low-carbon services
Mitigation Strategies
  • Incorporating climate change risk management into the Group’s management framework
  • Implementing energy conservation and emissions reduction measures
  • Investing in low-carbon transformation (e.g., clean energy, low-carbon equipment)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular assessments and reviews of all engaged suppliers and contractors every year

Responsible Procurement
  • Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy
  • Vendor Management Policy
  • Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Cyclones/typhoons, floods
  • Extremely high temperature and extremely cold weather
  • Sea level rise
Transition Risks
  • Tougher laws and regulations
  • Market changes in customer preferences
  • Use of green technology or equipment
Opportunities
  • Resource efficiency through energy conservation
  • Providing green and low-carbon services
  • Attracting environmentally conscious customers and investors

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 16

Aligning sustainability objectives with operating strategy and corporate culture; benchmarking against UNSDGs

Awards & Recognition

  • “2023 CSR Corporate Social Responsibility Award-Greater Bay Area ESG Sustainable Development Enterprise Award”