Zhong An Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:31,928.4 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2,259.6 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:29,668.8 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:59,405.0 MWh
Water Consumption:996,892.0 m3
Waste Generated:134,039.0 tons
Carbon Intensity:3.0 tCO2e/1,000 square metres of gross floor area
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operational Practices
- Community Involvement
- Climate change related risks and opportunities
- Energy efficiency
- Emissions
- Green and sustainable architectural design
- Promotion and protection of biodiversity
- Waste and sewage management
- Occupational health and safety
- Staff remuneration and welfare
- Training and development
- Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
- Anti-corruption
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Product and construction quality and safety
- Customer information and privacy protection
- Intellectual property protection
- Supplier management
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented emission reduction measures to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions
- Adopted measures to reduce waste generation through source reduction, recycling, and reuse
- Implemented measures to reduce water and energy consumption in offices and properties
Social Achievements
- Organized 24 community charity events with donations exceeding RMB7 million
- Launched the "Ivy Scheme" providing financial aid to students
- Established the "Zhong An Class" to support underprivileged students
- Donated RMB2 million to support flood victims in Henan Province
- Provided various recreational and cultural activities for employees to promote work-life balance
Governance Achievements
- Formulated a series of management systems to prevent corruption, bribery, and money laundering
- Established an anonymous reporting mechanism to encourage whistleblowing
- Provided anti-corruption training to employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change related risks such as typhoons and floods
- Staff turnover due to intense competition in the real estate industry
- Potential risks related to supply chain management
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated plans for contingency arrangements under extreme weather conditions
- Provided competitive remuneration packages and welfare to retain employees
- Developed the Guidance of Tendering and Procurement Practice to manage supply chain risks
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strict assessment on suppliers in terms of contract fulfilment and quality
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons and floods
Opportunities
- Green building design
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green buildings
Awards & Recognition
- 2021 Top 100 China Real Estate Developers
- 2021 Top 10 Real Estate Company Listed in Hong Kong by Investment Value
- 2021 Top 10 Real Estate Company Listed in Hong Kong by Finance Stability
- 2021 Top 50 Real Estate Enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta Region
- 2021 Top 10 Brand of Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration
- China Real Estate Companies Trustworthy Consumption in Zhejiang Demonstration Enterprise in Real Estate Industry
- 2021 Top 100 China Real Estate Enterprise Brand Value
- Zhejiang Province Typical Real Estate Enterprise Brand Index TOP 10
- 2021 Excellence Zhejiang Brand Golden Lotus Award
- 2021 Top 200 Private Enterprise in Zhejiang Province
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:36,658.7 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:4,478.2 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:30,180.5 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:69,535.8 MWh
Water Consumption:885,639.5 m3
Waste Generated:88,538.0 tons (non-hazardous), 0.02 tons (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:3.43 tCO2e/ 1,000 square metres of gross floor area
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operational Practices
- Community Involvement
- Climate change related risks and opportunities
- Energy efficiency
- Emissions
- Green and sustainable architectural design
- Promotion and protection of biodiversity
- Waste and sewage management
- Occupational health and safety
- Staff remuneration and welfare
- Training and development
- Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
- Anti-corruption
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Product and construction quality and safety
- Customer information and privacy protection
- Intellectual property protection
- Supplier management
Environmental Achievements
- Continued to improve emission reduction measures to reduce greenhouse gas, exhaust gas and dust emissions.
- Implemented waste reduction measures, including waste classification for recycling and proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Implemented water conservation measures to reduce water consumption.
Social Achievements
- Provided reasonable and competitive remuneration package and welfare for employees.
- Organized various types of activities for employees to promote work-life balance and facilitate communication.
- Provided regular health and safety training and information to employees.
- Invested over RMB1.38 million in employee training programs.
Governance Achievements
- Formulated a series of management systems to prevent corruption, bribery, extortion, fraud and money laundering.
- Established an anonymous reporting mechanism to encourage reporting of illegal or dishonest conduct.
- Provided anti-corruption training to directors and employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change related risks such as typhoons and floods affecting the safety of properties, employees and customers.
- Staff turnover due to intense competition in the real estate industry and increasing demand for professional talents.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated plans outlining contingency arrangements under extreme weather conditions.
- Incorporated climate change related risk assessment procedures into newly acquired projects.
- Implemented measures to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and reduce waste of resources.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Strict assessment on suppliers in terms of contract fulfilment.
Responsible Procurement
- Guidance of Tendering and Procurement Practice
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons
- Floods
Opportunities
- Green building design
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities (the “Listing Rules ”) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Top 10 China Real Estate Developer for Social Responsibility
- 2022 Top 10 Zhejiang Regional Brand Competitiveness of Real Estate Enterprises in China
- 2022 Top 100 Real Estate Enterprises Overall Strength in China
- 2022 Top 100 Real Estate Brand Value in China
- 2022 Brand Influence Enterprise
- 2022 Top 10 Brand Value for Luxury Property Products in China
- 2022 Top 10 Real Estate Company Listed in Hong Kong by Investment Value
- 2022 Top 10 Real Estate Company Listed in Hong Kong with Finance Stability
- 2022 Top 100 China Real Estate Developer
- 2022 Top 10 Brand of Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration Real Estate Company
- 2022 Top 100 China Real Estate Developer– Top 10 in Operational Efficiency
- 2022 China Commercial Property Business Service Capacity Outstanding Company
- 2022 Top 100 Property Management Company in China
- 2022 Property Management in China -Socially Responsible Company of the Year
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:32,809.96 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:4,510.03 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:28,299.93 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:69,780.34 MWh/year
Water Consumption:889,995.80 m3/year
Waste Generated:96,747.46 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:3.80 tCO2e/1,000 square meters of gross floor area
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operational Practices
- Community Involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from 36,658.7 tCO2e in 2022 to 32,809.96 tCO2e in 2023.
- Implemented various waste reduction measures, including waste classification and recycling, resulting in a decrease in non-hazardous waste intensity from 8.76 tonnes/1,000 square meters in 2022 to 11.21 tonnes/1,000 square meters in 2023 (Note: this seems counterintuitive and may require further investigation).
Social Achievements
- Organized 23 community charity events with a total donation of approximately RMB2.5 million.
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including monthly birthday parties, team-building activities, and sports events.
Governance Achievements
- Formulated a series of management systems to ensure operational integrity and legal compliance, including anti-corruption training for directors and employees.
- Established an anonymous reporting mechanism to encourage whistle-blowing on misconduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change related risks such as typhoons and floods.
- Staff turnover in a competitive real estate industry.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated plans for contingency arrangements under extreme weather conditions.
- Provided competitive remuneration packages and welfare benefits to employees.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All major suppliers assessed
Responsible Procurement
- Developed the “Guidance of Tendering and Procurement Practice”
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons and floods
Opportunities
- Green building design
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix C2 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities (the “Listing Rules ”) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Top 100 China Real Estate Developer
- 2023 Potential Unicorn of China Property Service Companies
- 2023 Excellent Property Management Company in China
- 2023 Top 100 Property Management Company in China
- 2023 Top 50 Integrated Strength Property Management Companies in China Rank 40
- 2023 Top 100 Property Management Companies in terms of Service Capabilities Rank 38
- 2023 Annual Property Service Enterprise with Sense of Social Responsibility in China
- 2023 Capital-focused Unicorn of China Property Service Enterprises
- 2023 Leading Intelligent Property Services Company in China
- 2023 China’s Top 100 Property Service Companies with Comprehensive Strengths Rank 39
- Top 10 Social Enterprise of the Year
- 2023 Top 100 Property High Quality Service Providers in China
- 2023 Top10 Hong Kong Listed Domestic Developers Worthy of Investment
- 2023 Top 10 Hong Kong Listed Domestic Property Companies with Financial Stability
- 2023 Top 10 Hong Kong Listed Domestic Property Companies with Investment Value
- 2023 Top 10 Chinese Real Estate Companies by Operational Efficiency
- 2023 Outstanding Real Estate Development and Companies in China
- 2023 Top 10 China Real Estate Enterprise for Social responsibility
- 2023 Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Operation Companies in China
- 2023 Top 100 China Integrated Property Service Enterprises No. 39
- 2023 Top 100 Property Management Companies in China