Climate Change Data

香港經濟日報集團有限公司

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31, 2023-2024)

Reporting Period: 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9662.51 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,107.31 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8,555.20 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:63,707.88 GJ/year
Water Consumption:21,955.75 m3/year
Waste Generated:2120 liters of hazardous waste/year
Carbon Intensity:0.01 tCO2e/HKD

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved ISO14001 certification for one of its printing plants.
  • Reduced volatile organic compound emissions by over 90% in the printing process through the use of a thermal incinerator.
  • Implemented energy-saving measures including energy-efficient lighting, water-cooled air conditioning systems, and indoor temperature control devices.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a fair employment practice, complying with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
  • Provided competitive remuneration and benefits to employees.
  • Organized various training courses, seminars, and sharing sessions to foster a culture of learning.
  • Supported local communities through corporate sponsorships and charitable donations.
  • Provided an online platform for social enterprises to promote their businesses.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented anti-bribery guidelines and a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption.
  • Commercial printing plant achieved ISO9001 certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Significant greenhouse gas emissions from printing and office operations.
  • Waste generation from printing operations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption and improve resource efficiency.
  • Used thermal incinerator to reduce emissions.
  • All chemical waste collected by licensed chemical waste collectors.
  • Waste paper collected by recycling companies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with FSC-approved paper suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, FSC Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody

Awards & Recognition

  • 傑出社企合作伙伴大獎
  • 商界展關懷標誌 (over 10 years)
  • 本地旅遊雜誌第一位 (U周刊, 7 consecutive years)

Reporting Period: 2023-2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:573.45 tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:573.45 tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:5237.33 tons CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:49,275.52 GJ
Water Consumption:17,763.51 m3
Waste Generated:720 liters of hazardous waste; 0 kg of hazardous waste; unspecified amount of non-hazardous waste
Carbon Intensity:0.01 tons CO2e per million HKD (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Resource Use
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Climate Change
  • Employment and Labor Practices
  • Health and Safety
  • Development and Training
  • Labor Standards
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Responsibility
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Installation of energy-efficient lighting and water-saving devices
  • Adoption of water-cooled air conditioning systems in the printing plant
  • Implementation of indoor temperature control devices in offices and data centers
  • Use of computer-to-plate imaging technology in the printing process, eliminating traditional film plates and related chemicals
  • Use of eco-friendly inks
  • Recycling of plate washing wastewater
  • Recycling of waste paper and zinc plates
  • Implementation of a distributed photovoltaic power generation project at the printing plant in Tai Po Industrial Estate

Social Achievements

  • Providing competitive remuneration and benefits to retain talent
  • Implementation of a safety management system in the printing plant
  • Conducting various training courses, seminars, and sharing sessions to foster a culture of learning
  • Encouraging employees to participate in external training courses
  • Establishment of an online platform for social enterprises

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of an anti-bribery policy
  • Implementation of clear codes of conduct regarding the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, personal interests, conflicts of interest, prevention of extortion, and fraud

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential risks from climate change, including extreme weather events, power shortages, asset losses, increased repair costs, and threats to employee health and safety
  • Potential operational risks from international climate change policies, laws, and regulations, and the Hong Kong government's commitment to reducing carbon emissions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Actively monitoring weather warnings from the Hong Kong Observatory and government emergency management departments
  • Making appropriate adjustments to relevant businesses
  • Implementing specific operational measures, including purchasing relevant insurance to mitigate potential financial impacts
  • Continuously reviewing and strengthening its methods for identifying, preparing for, and responding to climate-related risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with FSC-accredited paper suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Typhoons, heavy rain, and other extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • International climate change policies, laws, and regulations
  • Hong Kong government's commitment to reducing carbon emissions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix XXVII of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: ISO 14001 (one printing plant), FSC Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody, ISO 9001 (commercial printing plant)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • 5 awards in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Institute of Journalism Awards
  • First place in Finance in the 2023 Best Digital Media Awards
  • Best Performing Securities Data Provider in the 2023 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Market Data Awards
  • First place in Fashion Lifestyle Website and Travel Website in the 2023 Best Digital Media Awards
  • Outstanding Award for Best Social Platform Advocating Consumer Rights in the 2023 Consumer Rights News Reporting Awards
  • Corporate Marketing Leader Award - Recruitment Marketing in the Hong Kong Marketing Society - Marketing Leaders Awards 2023-2024