IMS Group Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:541.8 tonnes CO2-e (HK) + 228.4 tonnes CO2-e (PRC)
Scope 1 Emissions:1.4 tonnes CO2-e (HK) + 0 tonnes CO2-e (PRC)
Scope 2 Emissions:75.6 tonnes CO2-e (HK) + 54.5 tonnes CO2-e (PRC)
Scope 3 Emissions:464.8 tonnes CO2-e (HK) + 173.9 tonnes CO2-e (PRC)
Total Energy Consumption:114.6 MWh (HK) + 82.6 MWh (PRC)
Water Consumption:1345 tonnes (PRC)
Waste Generated:0.88 tonnes (HK) + 0.33 tonnes (PRC)
Carbon Intensity:15.9 tonnes CO2-e per employee (HK); 7.1 tonnes CO2-e per employee (PRC)
ESG Focus Areas
- Labour standards
- Use of resources
- Environment and natural resources
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- GHG Emissions intensity for PRC site improved by 31% compared to 2022/2023 (10.4 tonnes CO2-e/employee to 7.1 tonnes CO2-e/employee).
Social Achievements
- No cases of work-related injury or fatality in the past three years, including the reporting year.
- Provided training on ethics, accounting, quality management, corporate finance, COVID-19 impacts on businesses and leadership to 34 employees (68 training hours).
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistle-blowing mechanism to maintain integrity and transparency.
- Adopted a Board diversity policy with a goal to appoint at least one female Board member by 31 December 2024.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Exploitation of unnecessary resources can lead to increased operational costs.
- Child labour and forced labour can adversely affect the Group’s reputation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on resource conservation and monitoring resource usage to raise employee awareness.
- Implemented an internal guideline for child and forced labour to govern the employment process.
- Regular supplier performance reviews on ESG matters such as health and safety standards and emission/waste reduction.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular supplier performance reviews
Responsible Procurement
- Supply Chain Management Policy with criteria including social and environmental responsibility; Green Office Policy for procurement of equipment and supplies.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons, torrential rain, and flooding
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 of the GEM Listing Rules)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-saving LED lighting fixtures