Climate Change Data

Silver Tide Holdings Limited ვᏹછٰϞࠢʮ̡

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03, 2023, 2024-03-31)

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:21.68 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:19.99 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1.69 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:83,565.17 kWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:349.27 kg/year (paper)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management system.
  • Reduced exhaust gas emissions (NOx, SOx, PM) compared to FY2019/20 due to having one less light goods vehicle.
  • Implemented dust reduction measures at construction sites (water spraying, screens, barriers).

Social Achievements

  • Achieved OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for occupational health and safety management system.
  • Zero fatal injuries and zero lost days due to work injury in FY2020/21.
  • Implemented comprehensive supply chain management system with reference to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
  • 58% of employees received training, totaling 900 training hours.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a top-down management approach for ESG issues, overseen by the Board of Directors.
  • Designated personnel from various departments handle ESG management as a working group, reporting periodically to the Board.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in GHG emissions (20.24%) due to increased forklift use.
  • Increase in paper disposal (39.61%) due to increase in employees.
  • Increase in total energy consumption (26.36%) mainly due to increased diesel consumption.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Encouraging workers to switch off forklift engines when idled, planning routes to reduce repetition, and regular maintenance for optimal engine performance and fuel use.
  • Adopting energy conservation measures at the head office (switching off lights and electronic devices, energy-saving reminders).
  • Promoting paperless office and paper-saving measures (double-sided printing, electronic document circulation, recycling bins).
  • Encouraging employees to bring their own lunch to reduce waste.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Requesting place of origin certificates for timber and plywood to ensure sustainable sourcing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

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

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Precast reusable aluminum alloy formworks.

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:70.57 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:69.90 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0.67 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:260.52 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:0.26 tonnes/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:1.47 tCO2e/employee

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions Control
  • Use of Resources
  • The Environment and Natural Resources
  • Climate Change
  • Employment
  • Health and Safety
  • Development and Training
  • Labour Standards
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Responsibility
  • Anti-corruption
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved zero work-related fatalities for three consecutive years (including the Reporting Period).
  • Implemented emission reduction measures, including vehicle inspections and maintenance, phasing out substandard vehicles, and considering electric vehicles for future purchases.
  • ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management system.

Social Achievements

  • Established a health and safety management system compliant with OHSAS 18001.
  • Achieved a 48% overall employee training rate and a total training hour of 527.3 hours.
  • Zero lost days due to work injury during the Reporting Period.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Committee to oversee ESG-related strategy, goals, policies, and practices.
  • Implemented a whistle-blowing mechanism to address concerns about possible improprieties.
  • Directors completed 17.72 hours of online anti-corruption training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity consumption by 4% by 2030 (baseline FY2023)
  • Reduce water consumption by 5% by 2030 (baseline FY2023)
  • Reduce non-hazardous waste by 5% by 2030 (baseline FY2023)
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% by 2030 (baseline FY2023)

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased GHG and air emissions due to higher vehicle use after the pandemic.
  • Climate change related risks including drought, flooding, and persistent heatwaves.
  • Transition risks such as policy and legal risk, technology risk, and market risk related to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented measures to reduce GHG emissions from vehicles (Scope 1), including route planning, public transport encouragement, and online meetings.
  • Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption (Scope 2), including turning off idle equipment, utilizing natural light, and procuring energy-efficient appliances.
  • Established mitigation plans for extreme weather conditions, including flexible working arrangements, rest areas, ventilation facilities, and insurance coverage.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic review of approved suppliers; background and quality checking for new suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritising local suppliers and environmentally friendly products and services; requesting place of origin certificates for timber and plywood to ensure sustainable sourcing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Drought
  • Flooding
  • Persistent Heatwave
Transition Risks
  • Policy and Legal Risk
  • Technology Risk
  • Market Risk

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide under Appendix 27 of the Main Board Listing Rules

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Precast reusable formworks made of aluminium alloy.

Reporting Period: 2024-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:49.30 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:48.92 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0.38 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:192.90 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:0.27 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:1.33 tCO2e/employee

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions control
  • Supply chain management
  • Energy management
  • Project quality assurance
  • Noise control
  • Privacy protection
  • Climate change
  • Service pledge to customers
  • Employment and labour practices
  • Anti-corruption
  • Protecting staff's health and safety
  • Training and development
  • Community investment

Environmental Achievements

  • GHG emissions decreased from 70.57 tCO2e in FY2023 to 49.30 tCO2e in FY2024.
  • Implemented emission reduction measures, including vehicle inspections, maintenance, phasing out substandard vehicles, considering electric vehicles, encouraging public transport, reducing physical meetings, and using unleaded petrol.
  • Utilized electric vehicles.
  • Minimized adverse impacts by recycling, recovering, and reusing materials.
  • Achieved zero work-related fatalities for three consecutive years.

Social Achievements

  • Established a robust recruitment process adhering to transparency and fairness.
  • Provided fair and competitive compensation and benefits, including statutory benefits.
  • Established policies promoting a fair and respectful workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
  • Implemented a whistle-blowing policy and procedure.
  • Contributed HK$10,000 to The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Committee to oversee ESG-related strategy, goals, policies, and practices.
  • Implemented an Anti-Fraud Policy and relevant compliance manual.
  • Conducted annual anti-corruption training for directors and employees (7 and 17 hours respectively).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Using FY2023 as baseline, change in percentage of non-hazardous waste intensity decreases by 5%.
  • Using FY2023 as baseline, change in percentage of electricity consumption intensity decreases by 4%.
  • Using FY2023 as baseline, change in percentage of water consumption intensity decreases by 5%.
Short-term Goals:
  • Using FY2023 as baseline, change in percentage of GHG emissions intensity decreases by 5%.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change related risks: drought, flooding, persistent heatwaves, strong winds.
  • Transition risks: policy and legal risk (tighter regulations), technology risk (upgrading equipment), market risk (consumer preferences).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established an Emergency Response Plan with preventive measures and operational procedures, including flexible working arrangements during extreme weather.
  • Implemented precautionary measures during typhoon season.
  • Provided workers with rest areas, ventilation, rest periods, potable water, training, and extra formwork protection.
  • Invested in insurance coverage.
  • Constantly monitors changes in laws, regulations, and global trends on climate change.
  • Regularly reviews environmental study reports and news.
  • Explores emergency plans to reduce vulnerability to extreme weather events.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Background and quality checking for new suppliers; periodic review of approved suppliers; consideration of environmental needs in procurement; prioritization of local suppliers and environmentally friendly products; request for place of origin certificates for timber and plywood.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Drought
  • Flooding
  • Persistent Heatwave
  • Strong Wind
Transition Risks
  • Policy and Legal Risk
  • Technology Risk
  • Market Risk
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Precast reusable formworks made of aluminum alloy.

Awards & Recognition

  • Approved Technical Talents Training Programmes and Outstanding Trainers at the Employers Appreciation Ceremony by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction.