Climate Change Data

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