Soonest Express Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2023 Q1-Q3, 2023-01 to 2023-06)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Company Governance
- Environmental Protection
- Supply Chain Collaboration
- Employee Well-being
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 19,186 kgCO2e compared to 2018 through energy efficiency measures (e.g., replacing lighting and air conditioning equipment, promoting energy conservation).
Social Achievements
- Launched and maintained the "Strongest Citizen 5K" running event, engaging over 3000 participants annually and promoting community health and well-being.
- Donated 19 LCD computer monitors for reuse.
- Partnered with universities for student internships.
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust corporate governance framework, including an audit committee and a remuneration committee.
- Implemented an anti-corruption management system and code of conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., port congestion, labor shortages, increased freight costs).
- Climate change related risks (e.g., extreme weather events impacting shipping schedules).
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a pandemic response team and implemented various mitigation strategies (e.g., remote work, staggered shifts, enhanced hygiene protocols).
- Chartered flights to secure cargo capacity during peak demand.
- Maintained close communication with clients to address supply chain challenges and cost increases.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 3 suppliers audited (100% of targeted suppliers)
Responsible Procurement
- AEO compliance requirements for suppliers
- Supplier code of conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed throughout the report.
Awards & Recognition
- China Airlines Million Dollar Award (2018)
- EVA Air Million Dollar Award (2018)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Company Governance
- Environmental Protection
- Supply Chain Collaboration
- Employee Well-being
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 7,561 kgCO2e compared to 2020 through energy saving measures.
- Switched to office supplies from internationally certified eco-friendly suppliers.
Social Achievements
- Organized company-wide charity sales, donating proceeds to Hengchun Christian Hospital.
- Launched employee well-being programs including a gym, health checkups, and family day activities.
- Maintained a 1:1 ratio of average monthly salary and compensation for female and male employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established an audit committee and a remuneration committee.
- Board diversity: 33.33% independent directors.
- Implemented anti-corruption training and guidelines.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Fluctuations in international oil prices impacting costs.
- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks discussed in detail in the report).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies and diversified logistics options.
- Implemented cost-adjustment strategies with clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
- Implemented TCFD-aligned risk assessment mechanisms for climate change.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 3/year (100% of audited suppliers)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct, AEO compliant supply chain management system.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, impacting transportation and warehousing.
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes related to fuel emissions, market shifts in shipping.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient operations, increased demand for sustainable logistics solutions.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Various awards from airlines for outstanding performance.
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Company Governance
- Environmental Protection
- Supply Chain Collaboration
- Creating a Happy Workplace
- Social Care
- Operating Performance
- Human Rights
- Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 3.7% in 2022 compared to 2021. Reduced paper consumption by 11% in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, aiming for a 1% annual reduction in electricity consumption.
- Installed 7 motion sensor faucets in 2021, saving an estimated 25% water per faucet daily.
- Used environmentally friendly office supplies with international certifications.
- Hong Kong branch participated in the "Ocean Pioneer Project," conducting two beach cleanups.
Social Achievements
- Organized the "Strongest Citizen 5K" public running event monthly, engaging thousands of participants.
- Hong Kong branch participated in a charity sale and donation event with the Salvation Army.
- Hong Kong branch participated in a forest restoration project.
- Maintained 100% employee participation in performance and career development reviews.
- Increased average employee training hours to 111.56 hours in 2022 (from 7.21 hours in 2021).
- Implemented a new birthday leave policy in 2022.
- Employed 2 people with disabilities in 2022, meeting legal requirements.
- Held 4 labor-management meetings in 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve low-carbon operations in line with government's 2050 net-zero target.
- Maintain long-term partnerships with clients.
- Complete greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with FSC regulations and continue to track emission reduction effects.
- Increase the proportion of local residents in senior management positions in overseas branches.
- Continue to implement energy-saving measures and evaluate increasing the proportion of green energy.
- Improve customer service and efficiency.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and climate events.
- Fluctuations in international oil prices.
- Increased competition in the logistics industry.
- Restrictions on access to certain international flight routes.
- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
- Adjusted pricing strategies based on oil prices.
- Expanded cooperation with airlines of other nationalities.
- Established warehouses and adopted diversified transportation methods.
- Established overseas branches.
- Implemented energy-saving measures and reduced waste.
- Provided clients with diverse logistics options.
- Adjusted client transportation efficiency and reduced storage costs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 3 suppliers audited in 2022 (100% of targeted suppliers).
Responsible Procurement
- AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) standards for supplier selection.
- Requirement for suppliers to comply with international human rights standards (no child labor, forced labor, discrimination).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Natural disasters affecting transportation and storage
Transition Risks
- Changes in regulations and market shifts
- Increased costs due to fuel regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Increased demand for resilient logistics solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 17
Initiatives align with various SDGs through environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic growth.
Awards & Recognition
- Ministry of Education's Sports Administration's 'Sports Enterprise Certification'
- Awards from various airlines for sales performance
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Global economic downturn impacting export orders and investment.
- Geopolitical risks affecting oil prices, shipping costs, and delivery times.
- Increased US customs inspections of goods from Asia.
- Increased competition in the logistics market.
- Supply chain disruptions due to global events.
- High energy costs leading to weak demand.
- Rising inflation and tighter monetary policy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adjusting operational strategies.
- Expanding into new customer segments (e.g., Southeast Asia, US).
- Strengthening relationships with shipping companies to secure favorable pricing and capacity.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies.
- Improving service quality to retain existing clients.
- Developing customized services to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Developing a global logistics system (GLS) and last-mile delivery system (LMS).
- Investing in IT capabilities and employee training.
- Strengthening internal collaboration and providing optimal logistics solutions.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with AEO regulations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO9001 (Hong Kong branch)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards from airlines (e.g., China Airlines, EVA Air, Hong Kong Airlines)
Reporting Period: 2023 Q1-Q3
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Social Welfare
Social Achievements
- Launched beach cleanups and tree planting activities in Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2020, expanding to other subsidiaries.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increased fuel charges impacting air freight.
- Fluctuations in ocean freight rates due to supply and demand imbalances, labor actions, and new EU carbon emission regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Major alliances in the southwest US have combined or reduced flights to stabilize freight rates.
- Maersk and Hubrod drastically reduced flights to increase freight rates.
- Actuaria calculation of carbon tax and passing it on to users in response to EU 2024 Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- EU 2024 Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Ranked 11th in revenue in the warehousing and transportation industry by Commonwealth Magazine's 2022 Top 2000 Service Industries ranking; Ranked 260th in national service industry revenue; Ranked 208th in national service industry after-tax net profit; Ranked 203rd in national service industry profitability; Ranked 231st in national service industry revenue growth rate.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed