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