Climate Change Data

Noah Holdings Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:571 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:2,540 GJ/year
Water Consumption:22,037 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.20 tCO2e/RMB 1 million in 2017

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic
  • Social
  • Environmental
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by approximately 30% in the head office through LED lighting and energy-efficient air conditioning.
  • Reduced paper consumption through various initiatives including a card system for printer usage and promoting double-sided printing.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Enoch Education program, providing comprehensive investor education services to over 5,140 clients.
  • Implemented the “Noah Care” program focusing on physical, mental, and spiritual growth, with over 2,679 participants in 2017.
  • Organized the “Investment afternoon teas” project, reaching over 40,000 participants including online viewers.

Governance Achievements

  • Received investment-grade rating from Standard & Poor's.
  • Established a robust risk management system with multiple layers of oversight and control.
  • Maintained a strong compliance record with no legal violations for unethical behavior in 2017.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Systemic risks in the financial industry.
  • Balancing the development of innovative business with risk control.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented a comprehensive risk management system covering compliance, comprehensiveness, suitability, timeliness, and completeness.
  • Established a strict product screening process with multiple levels of review and approval.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Strict supplier selection criteria based on qualifications, environmental certifications, CSR philosophy, and reputation.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core Option, AA1000 (2008)

Third-party Assurance: Moderate Assurance Type 1 in AA1000

Awards & Recognition

  • Asia Money Best wealth management institution for HNWIs
  • Best overseas asset management agency
  • The Wealth APAC Best Wealth Management Institution Award
  • Fortune One of the Top 100 fastest-growing companies
  • Private Banker International Global outstanding growth awards
  • Asian Private Bank Best Chinese wealth management institution
  • CVINFO Top 10 most competitive wealth management institutions in China
  • iFAST Best equity investment fund award
  • Caixin Media Top 10 Chinese (PE/VC support) intermediary service organizations
  • The Economic Observer Wealth management institution of the year
  • 21 Century Business Herald Best comprehensive wealth management service institution
  • Forbes China China's top 100 business women