RLX Technology Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:1507.03 tCO2e

Scope 1 Emissions:51.45 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:1007.63 tCO2e

Scope 3 Emissions:447.95 tCO2e

Total Energy Consumption:1806.56 MWh

Water Consumption:7008.12 tonnes

Waste Generated:87.81 tonnes (non-hazardous), 20.13 tonnes (hazardous)

Completed two carbon footprint assessments for e-vapor products, validated by a third party.
Established the first "net-zero" e-vapor retail shop powered by a certified wind energy project.
Recycled over 6.5 tons of used rechargeable pods through the Pods Reborn Program.
Reduced paper packaging by a significant amount (from 1061.9 tonnes to 165.4 tonnes).

Launched the RELX Care Community Service Program, investing RMB 44.3 million in corporate philanthropic programs.
Maintained a customer satisfaction rate of 97.6% while serving over 260,000 users.
Conducted responsible marketing training sessions for over 400 participants.
Implemented comprehensive ESG requirements into supplier selection, performance evaluation, and elimination processes.
No incidents of harassment or discrimination occurred within the company.
Provided 5,825 total training hours for employees, averaging 10.5 hours per employee.

Established an ESG Committee to oversee ESG strategies and initiatives.
Developed and implemented several policies to regulate employee and business partner conduct (e.g., anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-insider trading).
Conducted 19 business ethics training sessions for employees.
Established integrity and compliance reporting channels, including a reward mechanism for whistleblowers.
No major lawsuits related to corruption were involved in 2023.

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Extreme weather events causing operational interruptions and damage to facilities.
Transition risks from policy and legal changes, technology advancements, market shifts, and reputational concerns.
Supply chain disruptions.
Maintaining compliance with increasingly stringent regulations on energy consumption and GHG emissions.

Developed disaster emergency plans and conducted drills.
Strengthened communication with government and regulatory authorities.
Invested in low-carbon technology and product R&D.
Improved energy efficiency of operating assets and considered investing in renewable energy.
Proactively communicated with stakeholders about climate action and GHG emission reduction efforts.
Implemented the RELX Environmental Policy to guide green supply chain development and green manufacturing.

Supplier Audits: More than 15 significant suppliers underwent internal ESG assessments; external audits conducted on nine suppliers.

RELX Code of Conduct for Business Partners
ESG metrics incorporated into supplier assessments (labor standards, occupational health and safety, energy management, GHG emissions reduction, water management, EHS compliance, and business ethics).

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD Recommendations, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: ISO 9001, GMP, ISO 45001, CNAS Accreditation

Third-party Assurance: TÜV Rheinland (limited assurance)

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.