POWERLONG REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:396,531.95 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:21,968.60 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:347,511.15 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:597,050.76 MWh
Water Consumption:9,887,153.09 m3
Waste Generated:53,150,613.03 kg (non-hazardous); 24,949.45 kg (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.10 tCO2e per thousand RMB of income from property rental, development, and management services
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Certified green building gross floor area reached 8.66 million square meters by the end of 2020 (a year-on-year increase of 64.7%).
- Various green measures implemented in construction and operations, including water-saving irrigation, energy-saving lighting, and waste reduction initiatives.
Social Achievements
- Launched the “Hoi Kin Hong Foundation” with a RMB 500 million donation to Fudan University.
- Implemented a "Client-oriented Plan" to improve client satisfaction.
- Organized annual physical examinations for employees and various recreational activities.
Governance Achievements
- Established a multi-level ESG management system with clear responsibilities.
- Officially released six sub-brands, including “Sunshine Powerlong”, an integrity construction platform.
- Joined the “Fujian-based Shanghai Real Estate Enterprise Audit and Supervision Alliance” to promote a clean business environment.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Risks related to real estate market regulation and control.
- Risks related to real estate project positioning.
- Risks related to real estate cost targets.
- Risks related to safety management of real estate projects.
- Risks related to sales of real estate projects.
- Risks related to complaints from real estate clients.
- Risks related to capital safety.
- Risks related to pandemic prevention and control.
- Climate change related risks (policy changes, natural disasters).
Mitigation Strategies
- Keep abreast of changes in real estate-related policies and develop effective countermeasures.
- Strengthen investment positioning processes and management.
- Manage cost progress throughout the project lifecycle and establish a market monitoring system.
- Improve safety awareness and strengthen safety management.
- Improve understanding of market risks and client needs.
- Maintain good client relationships and handle complaints effectively.
- Enrich financing models, strengthen operational management, and enhance cash flow prediction.
- Ensure anti-pandemic materials are in place and strengthen prevention and control measures.
- Invest in green buildings, enhance system efficiencies, and optimize energy use to reduce GHG emissions.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Green procurement principles implemented, including assessment of product necessity, consideration of alternatives, and lifecycle impact.
- Supplier recommendation policy and storage standards refined.
- Environmental and social performance considered as procurement selection criteria.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods, severe typhoons, abnormal heat waves
Transition Risks
- Changes in climate-related policies, laws, and regulations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Awards & Recognition
- AA in the Green Index
- China Commercial Real Estate Award for Operations and Management Innovation
- Leading Commercial Property Individuals in China
- 2020 China Excellent Talent Management Award
- Yuanye Cup Real Estate Garden Award
- 2020 Honrable Mentions of Architecture MasterPrize – Landscape Architecture (Commercial)
- 2020 Top 10 Chinese CEO of the Year
- Top 50 Real Estate Enterprises in Market Competitiveness 2020
- 2020 (the 16th) Top 100 Advanced Education Units of Chinese Enterprise
- 2019 Competent Brand Enterprise
- Most Valued Real Estate Stock
- Most Influential Real Estate Enterprise in 2019
- Most Valuable Real Estate Listed Companies in 2019
- 2020 Top 10 Chinese Green Property Award
- 2020 Top 10 Chinese Green Public Constructions
- 2020 City Operator
- Blue Chips Enterprises
- National Fine Arts Golden Star Award | Top Ten Institutions of the Year
- 2020 TOP 10 Brands of China Commercial Real Estate Companies
- 2020 Best 50 of China Real Estate Enterprises
- 2019-2020 China Real Estate Developers with High Social Responsibility
- 2019-2020 China Benchmarking Real Estate Developers for Poverty Alleviation
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Green development
- Environmental protection
- Sustainable development
- Green building
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy
- Sustainable water & wastewater management
- Climate change adaptation
- Pollution prevention & control
- Supply chain sustainability
- Labor rights
Environmental Achievements
- Joined the ‘China Real Estate Industry Green Supply Chain Initiative’ to monitor environmental impact of materials and control formaldehyde in products.
- Green finance framework recognized by Standard & Poor's.
Social Achievements
- Inclusion of regulations on environmental protection and clauses on migrant worker wages and rights in supplier contracts.
- Four grand openings of commercial plazas on the same day, attracting over 750,000 visitors and exceeding RMB 56 million in sales.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Green Financing Committee to screen projects ensuring they meet environmental goals.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing and mitigating the environmental impact of its activities and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in green buildings, improving system efficiency, and optimizing energy use.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Inclusion of environmental protection regulations and migrant worker rights clauses in supplier contracts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- China Top 100 Real Estate Developers
- Top 10 Brands of China Commercial Real Estate