Chinachem Group Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-06)
Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:49,079.44 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,293.63 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:47,785.81 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:107,010.74 MWh/year
Water Consumption:521,021.79 m3/year
Waste Generated:23,969.42 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.057 tCO2e/m2
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Prosperity
- Planet
Environmental Achievements
- 1,174 tonnes absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission reduction
- 23% Reduction in 2022's carbon intensity from a 2020 base year
- 6.7% Reduction in water intensity
- Hong Kong’s first zero-carbon chiller system at Nina Tower
- 29 BEAM Plus / LEED / WELL Certifications obtained
Social Achievements
- Launched Home² Youth Hostel Programme converting 100 hotel rooms into youth hostel spaces
- Renovated Nina Park showcasing a wood fossil exhibition
- Organised "One Beat, One World: Connecting Through the Drum" event engaging over 900 community members
- 42% of managerial positions held by women
- ~903 hours of volunteer services provided (112% increase compared to previous fiscal year)
- >12 million HKD in donations
Governance Achievements
- Established ESG Steering Committee and four ESG Sub-Committees
- Established ESG Department
- Updated various policies, procedures, and guidelines (Equal Opportunities, Inside Information, Information Security, Information Technology, Supplier Code of Conduct, Procurement Management Framework)
- 79% achievement of annual sustainability commitments
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce operational carbon intensity under Scope 1 and 2 by 51.8% by 2030 from a 2020 base year
- Reduce Scope 3 carbon intensity by 20% by 2030 (from 2020 base year)
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change (physical risks: extreme weather events; transition risks: market demands, technology, policies and regulations, reputation)
- Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed tailored contingency arrangements to address extreme weather scenarios
- Implemented CCG 3050+ roadmap to reduce carbon intensity by 51.8% by 2030 and Scope 3 carbon intensity by 20% by 2030 (from 2020 base year)
- Secured more than 17.3 billion HKD of sustainable financing
- Enhanced sustainable procurement guidelines
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 241 new suppliers screened using environmental criteria; 316 new suppliers screened using social criteria
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Prioritization of suppliers with sustainability certifications
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Rising temperatures
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Market demands for green buildings
- Technological advancements
- Policy and regulatory changes
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Investment in renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, HKEX ESG Reporting Guide, TCFD recommendations, IFRS S2
Certifications: ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Zero-carbon chiller system
- Sustainable building designs
Awards & Recognition
- Best ESG Strategy - Bronze (Human Resources Online ESG Achievement Awards)
- Special ESG Awards – Outstanding ESG Performer of the Year (Large Enterprise) - Diamond Award (The Institute of ESG & Benchmark FinTech Awards)
- Many other awards listed in the report