Essex Bio-Technology Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,091.85 tonnes

Scope 1 Emissions:78.48 tonnes

Scope 2 Emissions:2,988.40 tonnes

Scope 3 Emissions:24.97 tonnes

Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed

Total Energy Consumption:4,697,675 kWh

Water Consumption:37,418 m3

Waste Generated:12.4 tonnes (hazardous: 2.10 tonnes; non-hazardous: 10.30 tonnes)

Carbon Intensity:0.08 kg/unit of production volume (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

Product responsibility
Supply chain management
Occupational health and safety
Employment practices and labour standards
Staff development and training
Anti-corruption
Use of resources and environmental protection
Waste management
Packaging materials
Emission of exhaust and greenhouse gases
Contribution to the community
Climate change

Environmental Achievements

Reduced the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions.
Properly treated wastes according to implemented measures.
Lowered energy and water consumption intensity.
Achieved 100% packaging cardboard recycling.
RMB2,800,000 investment in solar photovoltaics project, generating around 532,400 kWh annually and saving electricity charges of around RMB349,000 annually.

Social Achievements

No work-related fatalities.
Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations relating to employees’ health and safety.
Organized 698 training sessions with 1,257 attendees (approximately 5 hours of training per employee on average).
Strict compliance with national and local laws and regulations relating to human rights and labour rights, including preventing child and forced labour.
Established a staff representative congress and a trade union committee.

Governance Achievements

Established an independent risk control and internal audit department.
Formulated and implemented a Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures.
No case involving violation of laws relating to bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Medium-term Goals:

Maintain thermal efficiency at 95% from 2021 to 2025.
Replace 50% of petrol and diesel vehicles with hybrid vehicles by 2025.

Short-term Goals:

Lower electricity intensity by 4% per year from 2021 to 2023.
Reduce the intensity of hazardous waste by 4% per year from 2021 to 2023.
Save water resources by 10,000m3 every year.

Environmental Challenges

Extreme weather conditions (typhoon and rainstorm) causing operational disruptions.
Potential transition climate risks from the shift to a low-carbon economy.

Mitigation Strategies

Formulated an “Emergency Plan on Production Safety Accidents” with safety precautions for extreme weather.
Regular monitoring of the regulatory market environment to address potential transition climate risks.
Replacing 50% of petrol and diesel vehicles with hybrid vehicles by 2025 to lower fuel consumption by 20%.
Lowering electricity intensity by 4% per year from 2021 to 2023.
Reducing the intensity of hazardous waste by 4% per year from 2021 to 2023.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 6 on-site audits in 2021

Responsible Procurement

Audit and Management Protocol for Material Suppliers
Requirements relating to environmental protection and occupational health and safety imposed on major suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather conditions (typhoon and rainstorm)

Transition Risks

Changes in policies, regulations, technology, and market to address climate change.

Opportunities

Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022