North Asia Strategic Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-04 to 2017-03, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2016-04 to 2017-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operating Practices
- Community Contribution
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption through various measures including optimal indoor temperature, LED lighting, encouraging employees to switch off devices, and promoting the use of telecommunication to reduce travel.
- Promoted reduction of non-hazardous waste through double-sided copying and increased use of electronic information systems.
Social Achievements
- Provided a desirable workplace, continuous training programs, and career opportunities to attract and retain employees.
- Upholds a fair and equitable human resource policy.
- Offers equal employment opportunities.
- Implemented health and safety policies including prohibition of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, risk identification and prevention, and emergency action plans.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a series of management systems and procedures aligned with the Corporate Governance required by the Stock Exchange.
- Developed company policies on anti-fraud, anti-bribery, anti-extortion, and anti-money laundering.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 54 suppliers; assessment of compliance with laws, worker safety, and environmental impact.
Responsible Procurement
- Assessment of supplier compliance with laws and regulations, worker health and safety, and environmental impact mitigation.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules Chapter 17.103 of 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: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Emissions reduction
- Employment and labour practices
- Operating practices
- Anti-corruption
- Community investment
- Business ethics
- Product safety
- Product/service quality
Environmental Achievements
- Application for ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification in progress.
- Recycled over 4.7 tonnes of historical and expired documents.
Social Achievements
- Launched Long Services Awards and Customer Recognition Awards to boost employee working incentive.
- 14 employees received Long Services Awards.
- 44 employees received Customer Recognition Awards.
- Established “Employee Improvement Suggestion and Reward System”.
Governance Achievements
- Established an inter-departmental ESG Working Group.
- Enhanced existing ESG policies with external consultant help.
- Actively applying for ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050 (aligned with Hong Kong Government's sustainability goals).
- Reduce GHG emissions, air pollutants, waste, wastewater, energy, and resource consumption by 3% before 2026.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (heavy rainfall, rising tides, floods).
- Increase in GHG emissions (91% compared to the previous year) due to increased petrol and natural gas consumption.
Mitigation Strategies
- Incorporated predictable climate change and extreme weather events into business continuity plans.
- Set clear emission reduction targets (3% reduction in GHG emissions, air pollutants, waste, wastewater, energy, and resource consumption by 2026).
- Continuously improving emissions data collection system.
- Implementing energy-saving measures (optimal indoor temperature, LED lighting, encouraging employees to switch off equipment, automatic shut-off mechanisms, promoting telecommunication to reduce travel).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular assessments using a Supplier Regular Assessment Form.
Responsible Procurement
- Assessment of supplier compliance with laws and regulations, worker health and safety, and environmental impact mitigation.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (heavy rainfall, rising tides, floods)
Transition Risks
- Implementation of low-carbon policies
- Changes in supply and demand for commodities
- Potential new regulations and policies
- Development and use of emerging technologies
Opportunities
- Transitioning to low-carbon economy
- Opportunities arising from transition enablers
- Becoming an industry pioneer in low-carbon initiatives
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Stock Exchange’s ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 9001 (in progress), ISO 14001 (in progress)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 17
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through community investment, environmental protection, employment practices, and operating practices.
Awards & Recognition
- Sales award from FUJI Corporation (American Tec Company Limited)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operating Practices
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity
Social Achievements
- Awarded the 11th Junzi Corporation Award
- AMT was awarded the 17th EM Innovation Awards 2022
- Received commendation awards from customers
Governance Achievements
- Established an inter-departmental ESG Working Group
- Provided company culture training to employees, embedding business ethics and anti-corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050
- Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050
- Reduce GHG emissions, air pollutants emissions, waste and wastewater, energy consumption and resources consumption by 3% before 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Economic uncertainty due to climate crisis, geopolitical conflicts and COVID-19 pandemic
- Scope 3 emissions data collection
Mitigation Strategies
- Incorporated sustainability into long-term business strategic planning
- Set clear short-term and long-term sustainable development vision and goals to achieve ongoing emission reduction
- Worked with external consultants to conduct ESG and climate-related risk assessment
- Strive to enhance the data collection system to provide a more comprehensive environmental disclosure, especially for Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 52 suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Assessment of suppliers’ compliance with laws and regulations, worker health and safety, and environmental impact mitigation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (e.g., typhoons and heavy rainfall)
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing or carbon tax
Opportunities
- Offering energy-efficient or low-carbon products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD Recommendations, SDGs, Guidance for Enterprise ESG Disclosure of the PRC
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 16
The Group contributes to the SDGs by its business operations and corporate policies.
Awards & Recognition
- 11th Junzi Corporation Award
- 17th EM Innovation Awards 2022
- Best Service Team Awards
- Best Strategic Partner Award
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operating Practices
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity, emissions intensity regarding air pollutants, waste and wastewater, energy consumption and resources consumption by 3% before 2026 from the 2022 baseline.
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity, emissions intensity regarding air pollutants, waste and wastewater, energy consumption and resources consumption by 9% before 2036 from the 2022 baseline.
Social Achievements
- Received commendation awards from customers including the “Quality Service Award”, the “Outstanding Service Award” and the “Excellent Service Provider” Award.
- Several employees received formal commendation letters from customers for their excellent service.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Working Group to coordinate different departments and enhance their mutual co-operation.
- Developed a net-zero roadmap for the Group with the help of a third-party consultant.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050.
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity, emissions intensity regarding air pollutants, waste and wastewater, energy consumption and resources consumption by 9% before 2036 from the 2022 baseline.
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity, emissions intensity regarding air pollutants, waste and wastewater, energy consumption and resources consumption by 3% before 2026 from the 2022 baseline.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased total GHG emissions intensity compared to the previous financial year due to the return to normal office operations after the epidemic.
- Potential financial implications from physical and transition risks related to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
- Engaged external consultants to conduct ESG and climate-related risk assessment.
- Developing a net-zero roadmap.
- Establishing contingency plan for extreme weather events.
- Gradually increasing the usage of renewable energy and shifting to EVs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 115 suppliers; Supplier Regular Assessment Form used.
Responsible Procurement
- Considering economical and commercial factors, compliance with laws and regulations, workers’ health and safety, and environmental impacts during supplier selection.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased frequency of extreme weather events (typhoons and heavy rainfall) affecting business operations, employee health and safety, and infrastructure.
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing or carbon tax potentially imposing extra operational costs.
Opportunities
- Offering energy-efficient or low-carbon products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules, GRI Standards, TCFD Recommendations, SDGs, Guidance for Enterprise ESG Disclosure of the PRC
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 16
Alignment with SDGs explained in Appendix IV.
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Greater Bay Area Top 30 ESG Entrepreneurs (Forbes China)
- 12th Junzi Corporation Award (Hang Seng University of Hong Kong)
- ESG Achievement Awards 2022/2023 Outstanding ESG Awards (List Company) Silver Award (Institute of ESG & Benchmark)