Climate Change Data

CHINA CHUNLAI EDUCATION GROUP CO., LTD.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-09 to 2020-08, 2021-09 to 2022-08)

Reporting Period: 2019-09 to 2020-08

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,566.43 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:499.81 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:9,597.83 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5,074.11 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:15,731.56 MWh/year
Water Consumption:161,873.00 tonnes/year
Waste Generated:4,016.00 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:0.007 tCO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Quality Educational Philosophy
  • Steady Governance for Compliance
  • Contribution to Social Welfare
  • Joint Construction of an Environmentally Friendly Campus

Environmental Achievements

  • Decreased energy consumption by 42.3% compared to the previous year.
  • Decreased water consumption by 57.8% compared to the previous year.
  • Decreased non-hazardous waste generation by 47.3% compared to the previous year.
  • Decreased paper consumption by 26.8% compared to the previous year.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3) decreased by 32.7% compared to the previous year.

Social Achievements

  • No cases of work-related fatalities.
  • Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including celebrating Teacher's Day, providing various allowances and benefits, and organizing diversified employee activities.
  • Implemented a staff promotion system.
  • Donated more than RMB140,000 and student volunteers served more than 25,000 hours to social welfare.
  • No violations relating to employment, child labor, or forced labor.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a risk management system.
  • Formulated measures for public complaints and whistle-blowing.
  • No cases involving corruption litigation.
  • Implemented measures to protect information security and intellectual property.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimizing environmental impact from energy consumption, water consumption, material use, and waste generation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented green operations including energy saving, green building, water management, paperless office, and waste management.
  • Implemented low-carbon measures such as energy saving, water conservation, and waste reduction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Regularly checked and maintained vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and encouraged public transportation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Monthly assessments and reviews of suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement Management System
  • Tendering Process Management
  • Supplier Management System
  • Rating Standards for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Listing Rules issued by The Stock Exchange)

Awards & Recognition

  • Influential Brand for Education Group
  • Most Influential Private School in China
  • Private Education Top 30 in China
  • Advanced Unit of Private Education
  • Advanced Group of Higher Education Teaching
  • Civilised School
  • Independent College with the Highest Brand Value in China
  • The Most Beautiful University Campus

Reporting Period: 2021-09 to 2022-08

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:41,776.87 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:19,503.72 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:22,967.13 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:39,530.33 MWh/year
Water Consumption:755,659.00 tonnes/year
Waste Generated:8,055.12 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:0.012 tCO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Excellent Education Services
  • Stable Business Operation
  • Caring for Employment Development
  • Building a Green Campus
  • Giving back to Society

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total electricity consumption compared to the previous year.
  • Reduced total water consumption compared to the previous year.
  • Implemented various energy-saving measures (power saving system, lighting system).
  • Implemented various water-saving measures (repair rainwater collection system, install water meters).

Social Achievements

  • Established a standardized administrative measure on recruitment.
  • Provided benefits such as “five insurances and the housing fund” to employees.
  • Provided housing subsidies for on-the-job teachers and staff who are not local residents and do not have their own houses.
  • Organized sports activities for teachers and staff.
  • Implemented a teacher development and training program.
  • Employee and student volunteer teams participated in numerous volunteering activities.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG governance structure led by the Board.
  • Established an ESG Committee.
  • Implemented a risk management system.
  • Implemented an incorruptible compliance management system, including anti-corruption training for directors and employees.
  • Established an information security management system to protect student privacy.
  • Established a supplier management system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieving “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential physical risks of climate change (flooding, typhoons, etc.)
  • Potential risks related to food safety and fire safety on campus.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established contingency plans for various emergencies, including natural disasters.
  • Implemented food safety management systems and fire safety measures.
  • Established an emergency plan for epidemic prevention and control.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 2,601 major suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Management System
  • Bidding Process Management
  • Supplier Rating Standards
  • Letter of Integrity Responsibility

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Typhoons
  • Storm surges
  • Extreme rainfalls

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 to the Listing Rules issued by the Stock Exchange

Awards & Recognition

  • Provincial Advanced Collective of Private Education in 2021 (Chunlai Education, Shangqiu University, Anyang University)
  • Other awards listed in section 2.2