Xiaomi Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:116,722.56 tonne (Mt) of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:12,252.52 tonne (Mt) of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:104,470.04 tonne (Mt) of CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:To be disclosed in September 2024
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:211,171.84 MWh
Water Consumption:683,906.94 tonne (Mt)
Waste Generated:7,174.83 tonne (Mt) non-hazardous; 95.78 tonne (Mt) hazardous
Carbon Intensity:0.43 tonne (Mt) of CO2e/RMB million
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate mitigation and adaptation
- Product and service quality
- Sustainable supply chain
- Data security and privacy protection
- Talent development
Environmental Achievements
- Completed Phase II of Xiaomi Smart Factory, with a capacity of up to ten million smartphones annually by 2024.
- Recycled approximately 12,260 tonnes of electronic waste globally.
- Achieved a 36% reduction in customer complaints over refund information.
- Xiaomi Science and Technology Campus obtained the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Gold certification.
Social Achievements
- Launched Xiaomi Children’s Park, offering high-quality growth content for children.
- Included in the World’s Best Employers 2023 list of Forbes.
- Achieved zero major EHS accidents, zero major losses, zero major incidents of fire, zero environmental pollution and social reputation events, and zero incidents of occupational disease or occupational health hazards.
- Provided additional insurance for 49,654 employees and their children.
Governance Achievements
- Passed the review of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems.
- Obtained more than 37,000 patents globally.
- Xiaomi’s self-developed TEE was awarded the first EAL5+ certificate in China.
- Appointed Ms. Cai Jinqing as an independent non-executive Director, enhancing Board gender diversity.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- By 2040, achieve carbon neutrality in own operations of existing business segments, use 100% clean heat, and use 100% renewable energy.
Medium-term Goals:
- By 2030, reduce GHG emissions from main operating segments to at least 30% of the 2021 level.
- By 2035, use 100% renewable electricity in own operations.
Short-term Goals:
- By 2026, reduce energy consumption per 10,000 RMB of revenue for ISO 50001-certified facilities by at least 2.5%.
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain complexity and challenges.
- Climate-related extreme weather events and natural disasters.
- Managing ESG risks associated with the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a comprehensive risk management framework for ESG risks in the supply chain.
- Developed a supply chain natural disaster early warning system.
- Embedded ESG governance principles into supplier selection and assessment.
- Developed a standardized toolkit for ESG risk assessment and mitigation in the supply chain.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 805 manufacturing suppliers reviewed; 42 suppliers’ cooperation suspended/terminated due to various compliance issues.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Social Responsibility Code of Conduct
- ESG governance principles embedded in supplier selection
- ESG clauses in supplier contracts
- Preference given to suppliers with strong ESG performance
- Mechanism for non-compliance with governance standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Expansion of renewable energy usage
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx Appendix C2, GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (2021), SASB Hardware — Sustainability Accounting Standard, TCFD Recommendations, UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001, AWS Gold
Third-party Assurance: BSI Management Systems Certification (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Xiaomi 13T smartphone with bio-based back case
- Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphones with recycled materials
- Mijia Solar Panel and Mijia Outdoor Power Supply 1000 Pro
Awards & Recognition
- CAQ Quality Technical Award
- Business Improvement Case Awards from the China Quality Club
- Inclusion in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China)
- MSCI ESG rating lifted to BB
- Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
- China’s Best Employer of the Year by Forbes
- Sustainability Performance Award for 2023 by the British Standards Institution (BSI)
- 24th China Patent of Excellence Award