Sino-Ocean Group Holding Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2007, 2019-04 to 2020-03, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2007
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Environment
- Health & Safety
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Met 2003 environmental targets (except VOC emissions)
- Launched BioWare range of compostable and biodegradable disposables
Social Achievements
- Reduced recordable incidents by a third at New Vienna site (USA) through safety training program
- Improved Lost Time Incident Frequency by 52% since 2004
- Implemented standardized accident reporting procedures and personal protective equipment at all Europe Rigid sites
Governance Achievements
- Complied with Corporate Governance Recommendation for Listed Companies
- Established a global Flexibles and Films organization
- Improved transparency in people practices
Climate Goals & Targets
- Halve lost time incident frequency and severity rate by end of 2011
- Reach new environmental targets by 2011 (15% improvement in energy efficiency, 15% improvement in direct CO2 emissions, 20% reduction in total waste, 95% waste recovery rate)
Environmental Challenges
- Record high raw material prices
- Considerably weakened dollar
- Unstable economic outlook (particularly in the US)
- Increased competition from imports (Australia and New Zealand)
- Availability of skilled workforce (China)
- Increases in dairy costs affecting ice cream sales
- VOC emissions increase due to solvent-based printing ink intensive production
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved production and supply chain efficiencies
- Successful price management
- Investments in new manufacturing capacity (India, China, Thailand)
- Relocation of rigid packaging production from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, China
- Focus on improving profitability
- Considering strategic options for UK Consumer Goods business unit and all operations in South Africa
- Setting new environmental targets for 2011 (energy efficiency, CO2 emissions, waste reduction, waste recovery rate)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct for group suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- BioWare range
- Recycled fiber packaging
- Lightweight flexible packaging
Awards & Recognition
- Five Huhtamaki packages received global WorldStar 2007 awards
- Cyclero® application received the Alufoil Trophy 2007
Reporting Period: 2019-04 to 2020-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Received Green Office and Eco-Healthy Workplace awards for four consecutive years.
- Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions by 39.8% compared to the previous year.
- Total GHG emissions decreased year-over-year, and GHG emissions intensity per building area decreased dramatically by 81.2% compared with 2018/19.
Social Achievements
- Achieved zero work-related fatalities and injuries for three consecutive years.
- Upgraded employee medical plan to offer better coverage.
- Awarded “Family-Friendly Employers” and “Awards for Breastfeeding Support”.
Governance Achievements
- Established an audit committee in accordance with Rule 3.21 of the Listing Rules.
- Adopted a “Policy for Director and Employee Dealings in the Company’s Securities”.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid deterioration of the external environment, US-China trade war, social unrest in Hong Kong, and the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted investment plans.
- Some enterprises in the investment portfolio experienced operational difficulties, reducing the value of equity investments and increasing the recovery risk of certain fixed income products.
- Unfavorable market environment due to the US-China trade war compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Exercised extra prudence on new equity investments and strived for maximum capital value and financing capability.
- Divested some debt instruments and listed securities to mitigate risks given the highly uncertain and volatile capital markets.
- Increased provision for impairment loss on investments.
- Increased the percentage of expected loss provisions on some debt instruments.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual evaluation of existing suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Consideration of price, quality, delivery time, supplier reliability, and reputation.
- Gradual adoption of green procurement practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of the Listing Rules
Certifications: Green Office and Eco-Healthy Workplace awards from WGO
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Green Office and Eco-Healthy Workplace awards from WGO
- Family-Friendly Employers Award
- Awards for Breastfeeding Support
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Employee Rights and Benefits
- Environmental Protection
- Product Responsibility
- Supply Chain Management
- Social Welfare
Environmental Achievements
- By 2023, reduce total GHG emissions by more than 9.5% compared to 2018.
- Achieved LEED Platinum Certification for Raycom Info Tech Park.
- Achieved WELL Platinum Certification for Raycom Property Investment office area.
- Achieved 3-Star Green Building Label for Raycom Info Tech Park Office Building B.
- Lenovo Wuhan Industrial Base awarded zero carbon industrial certificate.
- Lenovo increased use of recycled and renewable materials in packaging.
- Levima Advanced Materials achieved annual steam saving of approximately 209,000 tonnes through technical development.
Social Achievements
- Maintained 100% hazardous waste compliance disposal rate.
- Increased investment in social welfare.
- Supported employment and entrepreneurship of women in rural areas.
- Launched employee engagement survey, "Lenovo Listens", with record high participation and engagement scores.
- Provided various employee welfare benefits, including supplementary insurance and health programs.
Governance Achievements
- Established the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.
- Revised Board Diversity Policy to gradually increase the number of female directors.
- Implemented comprehensive risk management system.
- Formulated and improved anti-fraud management policy and code of ethics for employees.
- Established whistle-blowing channels.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Increase the number of female members in the Board to at least two by the end of 2030.
- Lenovo's science-based emission reduction targets for FY 2029/30.
- By 2025, not increase its water consumption per unit of revenue at the overall level by more than 5%, striving to achieve a 5% reduction from 2021.
- By 2025, promote the proportion of office premises where waste separation is implemented at the overall level of Legend Holdings to 100%.
- By 2023, achieve a recycling ratio of over 90% of reusable resources.
- By 2023, reduce total GHG emissions by more than 9.5% compared to 2018.
- By 2025, increase the combined share of green, social and sustainable bonds in the sustainable portfolio to no less than 30%.
Environmental Challenges
- Complex supply chains prone to hidden ESG risks.
- Stringent environmental regulations in advanced material industry.
- Potential cyber-attacks and data security breaches.
- Risks related to intellectual property protection.
- Compliance risks due to increasingly stringent regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a system backed by contractual obligations to ensure supplier compliance with ESG standards.
- Increased investment in energy conservation and environmental protection.
- Formulated sound policies, robust incident response plans, and employee training on data protection.
- Took appropriate legal measures to protect intellectual property.
- Consistently monitored compliance policy adjustments and strengthened internal control and risk management.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 288 (Legend Holdings and subsidiaries excluding Lenovo)
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- RBA VAP review and Factory of Champions (FOC) certification
- EcoVadis IQ Plus tool for supplier screening
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
- Hurricanes
- Global warming and rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Stricter climate-related laws and regulations
- Changing customer preferences
- Fluctuation in raw material prices
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products and services
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Opportunities in green economy markets
- Green investment and financing projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKSE Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, 3-Star Green Building Label, Zero Carbon Plant
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i (carbon neutral)
- Levima Advanced Materials EVA photovoltaic film materials and EOD special surfactant materials
Awards & Recognition
- Lenovo's inclusion in the list of "World’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies"
- Lenovo's evergREen sustainable packaging awarded German Red Dot Winner Design Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Protection
- Employee Well-being
- Community Investment
- Sustainable Development
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved the highest overall score among property developers in Mainland China in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
- Received the highest five-star rating once and four-star rating three times in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment.
- Achieved a CDP climate change rating of B, marking the highest rating among property developers in Mainland China.
- Maintained a “Low” ESG risk rating from Morningstar Sustainalytics.
- Implemented Sino-Ocean Healthy Building System in more than 145 projects in 51 cities across China, covering an area of over 27 million sq.m.
- 30 projects completed WELL registration, 14 projects officially obtained WELL certification.
Social Achievements
- Launched Ocean Marathon health advocacy campaign to promote healthy exercise habits among employees and strengthen team cohesion.
- Implemented Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide support and care for employees.
- Organized 13 psychological resilience training sessions.
- Sino-Ocean Labor Union visited and sent care packages to nearly 12,000 employees.
- Launched a “Home Co-creation Program” in Southern China to build a new healthy living system.
- Donated approximately RMB546 million for social welfare, with over 600,000 beneficiaries.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained high standards of corporate governance practices.
- Established four Board Committees (Audit, Remuneration, Nomination, Strategic and Investment).
- Implemented a Whistleblowing Policy and Anti-fraud and Anti-bribery Policy.
- Complied with the requirements of the SFO and the Listing Rules with respect to the handling and dissemination of inside information.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Accelerate disposal of non-efficient resources, maintain stable operation of non-development businesses, steadily process domestic and offshore debts management.
- High-quality delivery, sustainable operation, promotion of an asset-light model.
Environmental Challenges
- Continuous downturn in the overall real estate market in the PRC.
- Reduced cash collection from sales.
- Difficulty in asset disposal and refinancing.
- Liquidity pressure due to limited access to external capital.
- Various litigation cases for unpaid borrowings, outstanding payables, and delayed project delivery.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focused on high-quality delivery and sustainable operation.
- Proactive debt risk mitigation and business transformation.
- Holistic debt management for offshore debts.
- Extension for debts in domestic and offshore open markets.
- Stronger efforts in sales, asset disposal, and cost control.
- Working closely with financial advisors and legal counsels on debt assessment.
- Promoting asset-light agent construction business.
- Strict cost control measures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Supplier ESG assessments for four consecutive years
Responsible Procurement
- Sino-Ocean Group Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB, CDP, MSCI ESG, S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Morningstar Sustainalytics
Certifications: WELL
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Sino-Ocean Healthy Building System
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Real Estate Comprehensive Strength Enterprise (16th)
- 2023 Top 100 Real Estate Development Enterprises (17th)
- 2023 Top 500 Real Estate Development Enterprises in Comprehensive Strength (17th)
- 2023 Top 10 H-Share Comprehensive Strength Real Estate Enterprises
- Reputable Quality Pioneer Enterprise
- ESG Model Enterprise
- 2023 Fortune China 500 (321st)
- China Corporate Social Responsibility List (8th in all industries and 1st in the real estate industry)
- Enterprise of the Year with Value Product Power
- GRESB 4-star
- 2023 Carbon Neutral Pioneer Enterprise
- S&P CSA Annual Enterprise ESG Score (1st in the real estate industry in Mainland China)
- Responsible Enterprise for High-quality Delivery