3SBIO INC.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:59,117.18 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:7,257.23 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:51,660.09 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:7.76% (Shenyang Sunshine)
Total Energy Consumption:52,875.43 MWh/year (indirect)
Water Consumption:764,245.29 m³/year
Waste Generated:1,003.46 tons/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.086 ton of CO2 equivalent/RMB10,000
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- Hazardous waste intensity reduced by 8.40% year-on-year to 1.46 kg/RMB10,000
- Greenhouse gas emissions per revenue unit decreased by 2.48% year-on-year to 0.086 ton of CO2 equivalent/RMB10,000
- 100% of manufacturing bases passed ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certification
Social Achievements
- 100% employee training coverage achieved
- 83.74% of suppliers accepted environmental, labor, and ethical evaluations
- Average training hours per employee reached 18.09 hours
- 100% anti-corruption training coverage for employees and directors
Governance Achievements
- Updated 3SBIO INC ESG Code of Conduct to include supplier anti-corruption policy requirements
- Regular audits conducted on anti-corruption systems
- Executive Compensation Linked To ESG: Yes (linked to key ESG indicators)
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- 30% reduction in water consumption per revenue unit by 2025 (compared to 2017)
- 40% reduction in energy consumption per revenue unit by 2025 (compared to 2017)
- 30% reduction in hazardous waste discharge per revenue unit by 2025 (compared to 2018)
- 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per revenue unit by 2025 (compared to 2017)
Environmental Challenges
- Potential risks from climate change including policy and legal risks, technology risks, market risks, reputation risks, acute physical risks, and chronic physical risks.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and international situation
Mitigation Strategies
- Supplier diversification and development of secondary supply sources
- Shortened material supply cycles through increased backup suppliers and localization substitution
- Improved energy use efficiency through equipment technology renovation and energy-saving measures
- Purchase of clean electricity
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 83.74% of suppliers underwent environmental, labor, and ethical assessments
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Compliance Statement (since 2018)
- Regular quality inspections (written and on-site)
- Quality guarantee agreements with strategic suppliers
- Annual quality evaluations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (typhoons)
- Power outages
- Waterlogging
- Persistent scorching weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes demanding clean energy
- Market shifts affecting product demand
Opportunities
- Increased efficiency in energy and water resource use
- More low-emission/clean energy use
- Development of products addressing climate change-related diseases
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (2020 edition)
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (all manufacturing bases), ISO 45001:2018 (all manufacturing bases)
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Greater China Social Enterprise Excellence (HRoot)
- 2022 China Good Value Employer of the Year (Enfovia)
- 2022 China Best Health Employer Innovation Project Award (China Human Resource Management Research Institute)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:60,649.53 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,663.45 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:48,986.08 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:17.93% (Shenyang Sunshine)
Total Energy Consumption:154,393.82 MWh/year
Water Consumption:985,475.00 tons/year
Waste Generated:1,018.02 tons/year (hazardous); 504.93 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.078 tons of CO2 equivalent/RMB10,000
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Product Quality and Safety
- Compliance Operation
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Medical Inclusion and Health Care Accessibility
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industry Development
- Information Security and Privacy Protection
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Protection
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Business Ethics
- Emissions Management
- Resource Conservation and Utilization
Environmental Achievements
- Hazardous waste intensity decreased by 10.88% year-on-year to 1.30 kg/RMB10,000.
- Shenyang Sunshine purchased 2,460 MWh of wind power, with clean power use accounting for 17.93% of the base’s total electricity consumption.
Social Achievements
- Training hours per person averaged 20.90 hours.
- The percentage of anti-corruption training for Board directors reached 100%.
- Received the “2023 Excellent Employer Award” and the “2023 China BOLE Value Employer of the Year”.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained an “AA” rating in the MSCI ESG rating, ranking in the top 16% among global biotechnology companies.
- Maintained a “B” rating (management level) in the CDP climate change questionnaire for the fourth consecutive year.
- Established a top-down ESG management framework with an ESG Committee and an ESG Working Group.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption per revenue unit by 30% by 2025 (compared to 2017)
- Reduce energy consumption per revenue unit by 40% by 2025 (compared to 2017)
- Reduce hazardous waste per revenue unit by 30% by 2025 (compared to 2018)
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions per revenue unit by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2017)
Environmental Challenges
- Potential risks from climate change including policy and legal risks, technical risks, reputational risks, acute physical risks, and chronic physical risks.
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a closed-loop compliance risk management system.
- Established a Process Project Department to optimize business processes and improve authorized management.
- Implemented measures to improve energy use efficiency, optimize warehousing logistics, implement green packaging, and purchase clean electricity.
- Developed secondary supply sources and increased domestic suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 148 written inspections and 96 on-site inspections in 2023; 25 new supplier qualifications reviewed.
Responsible Procurement
- Quality agreements with strategic suppliers
- Supplier Compliance Statement (Code of Conduct for Suppliers)
- Environmental, labor, and ethical assessments of 87.44% of suppliers
- Due diligence conducted by Dun & Bradstreet using Risk Raider
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (typhoons)
- Abnormal power supply
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes demanding clean energy
- Increased operational costs from carbon emissions trading
Opportunities
- Increased efficiency in energy and water resource use
- More low-emission or clean energy use
- Development of products addressing climate change-related diseases
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (all manufacturing bases except Guangdong Sunshine), ISO 45001:2018 (all manufacturing bases)
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Excellent Employer Award (HRoot)
- 2023 China BOLE Value Employer of the Year (Bole Club)