Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented energy-saving and water-saving measures in office, classrooms, and student dormitories.
• Organized tree planting in campus to reduce GHG emissions.
• Engaged a qualified professional agency to collect, transport, and properly dispose of all canteen wastes.
• Adopted a pragmatic approach to reduce waste at source in the office.

Social Achievements

• Provided high-quality education through career-focused teaching strategies and methods.
• Organized various student activities, sports centers, and leisure spaces for students.
• Established a medical center to provide on-campus medical care services.
• Appointed counselors to provide mental health support to students.
• Organized various volunteering activities with over 3,000 beneficiaries and contributed approximately RMB180,000.

Governance Achievements

• Compiled employment policies in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Established a rigorous evaluation system for teachers, linking performance to promotion and income.
• Formulated the Implementation Measures on Corruption Risk Management.
• Offered mandatory anti-corruption training courses to employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing emissions from fuel consumption in school canteens and vehicle use.
• Managing waste generated from business activities.
• Conserving energy and water resources.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented Administrative Measures of Company Vehicles to prevent overuse of energy.
• Encouraged staff to use public transportation and carpool.
• Promoted the use of telephones and video calls to substitute unnecessary overseas trips.
• Installed energy-efficient lighting and independent light switches.
• Set computers to standby mode when not in use and turned off unnecessary appliances.
• Set air conditioner temperature to no less than 25.5 degrees Celsius.
• Posed water-saving reminder labels in toilets and carried out regular inspections.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Management System for supplier evaluation and approval
• Background checks and quality assessments on potential suppliers
• Prioritizing suppliers with proximity to campus to minimize transportation emissions
• Avoiding suppliers with high corruption risks
• Regular performance evaluation of current suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: The Stock Exchange Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide

Awards & Recognition

• 2018 Most Popular Institution (Chengdu Convention & Exhibition Service Association)
• 1st Tourism Product Design Competition of University Students of Sichuan Province
• 2018 Best Partner Institution (BTG HOMEINNS Hotels)
• Best Partner Institution (Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.)
• Extraordinary Contribution Award in Talent Cultivation
• Outstanding Contribution Award in School-enterprise Strategic Cooperation
• Best Organization Award
• 2018 Advanced Unit of Water-saving in Pidu District
• “Most Beautiful Liangshan” Creative Design Competition Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance Management
• Use of Water Resources
• Health and Safety of Students and Teachers
• Remuneration and Benefits
• Training and Development
• Privacy and Data Security
• Quality Management
• Managing Environmental Risks of Supply Chain
• Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented energy-saving and water-saving measures in office, classrooms and student dormitories (e.g., installed independent light switches, used energy-saving air conditioners, adopted LED backlight display, posted water-saving reminder labels, installed induction and thermostatic faucets).

Social Achievements

• Organized a series of activities for employees (e.g., Teacher’s Day celebration, public speaking activities, singing contest); Provided various student activities, sport centers, and leisure space for students; Set up a medical center in college to provide on-campus medical care services; Appointed counselors to provide psychological support and guidance to students; Organized various volunteering activities with over 14,000 beneficiaries and 500 service hours; Provided financial aid for students in need through a scholarship program.

Governance Achievements

• Established a rigorous evaluation system linking teacher performance to promotion opportunities, professional titles, and salary; Implemented a Supplier Management System for supplier evaluation and approval; Formulated the Implementation Measures on Corruption Risk Management; Strengthened anti-corruption training for employees; Formulated the Administrative Measures of Complaints to handle student complaints.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased severity of extreme weather events and changes in precipitation patterns; Potential impacts of climate change on operations; COVID-19 pandemic impacting training hours and employee engagement.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a leading group focusing on COVID-19 prevention and control; Implemented an emergency plan and special schooling arrangement; Strengthened publicity and guidance on epidemic prevention; Arranged COVID-19 vaccinations for staff and students; Stepped up publicity about the prevention of extreme weather; Provided emergency guidelines for staff and students; Implemented flood control measures (e.g., dredging channels, clearing debris).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 31 major suppliers audited

Responsible Procurement

• Background checks and quality assessments on potential suppliers; Consideration of supplier proximity to minimize transportation emissions; Prioritization of suppliers with ISO 50001, ISO 14001 certifications and adherence to international social risk management standards; Green procurement practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased severity of extreme weather events
• Changes in precipitation patterns
• Extreme variability in weather patterns

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide

Awards & Recognition

• Certificate of Director Unit of China-Foreign People-to-People Exchange Research Institute and Talent Training Base in Hotel and Pan-Service Industry
• Chengdu Sunac Cultural Tourism Talent Training Base
• The Most Popular Hotel Professional College in 2021
• Excellent Dining Venue of the v2 plant-based meat 2021 Global Gourmet Chef par Excellent Culinary Competition
• and many others listed in the report

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance Management
• Health and Safety of Students and Teachers
• Remuneration and Benefits
• Training and Development
• Privacy and Data Security
• Quality Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions from 6,219 tCO2e in 2021 to 6,501 tCO2e in 2022 (Note: This seems contradictory, further investigation needed). Implemented energy-saving measures such as installing independent light switches, using energy-efficient air conditioners, and adopting LED backlight displays.
• Reduced water consumption per employee and student from 22.15 m3 in 2021 to 16.63 m3 in 2022.
• Reduced non-hazardous waste per employee and student from 94.55 kg in 2021 to 94.80 kg in 2022 (Note: This seems contradictory, further investigation needed).

Social Achievements

• Organized various employee activities to support work-life balance.
• Provided comprehensive insurance policy to employees.
• Organized various volunteering activities through the Youth Volunteering Association.
• Provided financial aid to students in need through a scholarship committee.
• No complaints received regarding education services during the reporting period.

Governance Achievements

• Established an anti-corruption training program for employees.
• Implemented a supplier management system with background checks and quality assessments.
• Established multiple engagement channels for stakeholder communication.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting training hours and employee turnover.
• Potential risks related to extreme weather events and changes in precipitation patterns.
• Maintaining a high-caliber teaching team.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a leading group for COVID-19 prevention and control, implemented emergency plans, and encouraged vaccination.
• Stepped up publicity about extreme weather prevention and provided emergency guidelines.
• Provided extensive opportunities for continuing education and training to teachers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 74 major suppliers audited in 2022.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Management System, background checks, quality assessments, consideration of proximity to campus for minimizing transportation emissions, prioritizing suppliers with ISO 50001, ISO 14001 certifications, and those following internationally recognized social risk management standards, green procurement.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased severity of extreme weather events, changes in precipitation patterns, extreme variability in weather patterns

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of Rules Governing the Listing of Securities issued by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: SHINEWING Sustainability Advisory Services Limited

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Various awards related to education service, teaching achievements, and curriculum from Sichuan Provincial Higher Education Society, Sichuan Provincial People’s Government, Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, and others.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance Management
• Health and Safety of Students and Teachers
• Remuneration and Benefits
• Training and Development
• Privacy and Data Security
• Quality Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions from 6,501 tCO2e in 2022 to 6,539 tCO2e in 2023 (Note: This appears to be an increase, not a reduction. The report does not highlight this as an achievement.)
• Implemented energy-saving measures such as installing independent light switches, using energy-efficient air conditioners, and adopting LED backlight displays.
• Implemented water-saving measures such as posting water-saving reminders, fixing leaks, installing induction faucets, and setting monthly water consumption quotas for students.

Social Achievements

• Provided equal employment opportunities, including inclusive employment of people with disabilities.
• Offered competitive remuneration packages and various employee benefits.
• Organized employee activities to support work-life balance.
• Provided extensive training opportunities for teachers, with 100% of teachers participating in training.
• Established various complaint channels for students and did not receive any complaints during the reporting period.
• Implemented measures to protect student data and privacy.
• Engaged in poverty alleviation initiatives in Mabian Yi Autonomous County, including providing talent development training and consultancy.
• Organized volunteering activities through the Youth Volunteering Association.

Governance Achievements

• Established a rigorous teacher performance evaluation system linked to promotion opportunities.
• Implemented anti-corruption measures, including a monitoring system and anti-corruption training for employees.
• Complied with relevant laws and regulations regarding private education, employment, and environmental protection.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential impacts of extreme weather events and changes in precipitation patterns on operations.
• Managing waste generation and disposal.

Mitigation Strategies

• Stepped up publicity about extreme weather prevention and provided emergency guidelines.
• Implemented flood control measures such as dredging channels and rainwater pipes.
• Engaged a qualified professional agency to collect and dispose of canteen waste.
• Implemented waste separation measures and promoted waste reduction at source.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 74 major suppliers audited

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Management System for supplier evaluation and approval.
• Background checks and quality assessments on potential suppliers.
• Prioritization of suppliers with proximity to the campus.
• Preference for suppliers with ISO 50001, ISO 14001 certifications, and those following internationally recognized social risk management standards.
• Advocacy of green procurement.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased severity of extreme weather events
• Changes in precipitation patterns
• Extreme variability in weather patterns

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide

Third-party Assurance: SHINEWING Sustainability Advisory Services Limited (limited assurance on specified performance information)

Awards & Recognition

• Various awards and recognitions from governmental organizations and enterprises (listed in the report).