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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03, 2023, 2024-03-31)
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
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
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
- Achieve carbon neutrality
- 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
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
- Achieve carbon neutrality.
- 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%.
- 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.