Climate Change Data

QPL International Holdings Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021-05 to 2022-04, 2022-05 to 2023-04, 2023-05 to 2024-04)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,561.52 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:17,348,912 kWh
Water Consumption:1,077,549 m3
Waste Generated:79 tons (non-hazardous); 4,000 kg (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:53.03 tCO2e/HKD million

ESG Focus Areas

  • anti-corruption
  • supplier management
  • product responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1,517.49 tonnes compared to 2019 (16,079.01 tonnes in 2019 vs 14,561.52 tonnes in 2020).
  • Reduced electricity consumption by 9% (19,121,254 kWh in 2019 vs 17,348,912 kWh in 2020).
  • Reduced diesel consumption by 43% (30,704 liters in 2019 vs 17,477 liters in 2020).

Social Achievements

  • Employee turnover rate at 0% (2019: 0.99%).
  • 228 employees received 468 hours of training (2019: 493 employees, 1104 hours).

Governance Achievements

  • No bribery or corruption cases reported.
  • No intellectual property rights complaints received.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Waste management
  • Health and safety
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investment in environmental pollution control systems and equipment (RMB 5.05 million in 2019 and RMB 3.8 million in 2020).
  • Implementation of strict rules and measures for waste management.
  • Continuous monitoring and management procedures for hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, gases, and emissions.
  • Implementation of safety and health measures and training for employees.
  • Group insurance offered to eligible employees.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Strict assessments conducted on suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Consideration of market reputation and previous track records.
  • Compliance with “QPL’s Conflict Metals Policy” and “EICC-GeSI Conflict-free Smelter Program”.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, IECQ-H LCIE 09.0016, IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015

Reporting Period: 2021-05 to 2022-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,704.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:354.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:13,349.4 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:24,335.0 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,292,791.0 m3/year
Waste Generated:4.2 tons/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:28.2 tonnes CO2e/million HKD revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Use of Resources
  • Employment
  • Health and Safety
  • Training and Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Responsibility
  • Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved ISO14001:2015, IECQ-HLCIE 09.0016, IATF16949:2016, and ISO9001:2015 certifications.
  • Invested RMB 6.4 million in environmental pollution control systems and equipment.
  • No prosecutions for environmental violations during the reporting period.

Social Achievements

  • Full compliance with PRC Labour Laws and Hong Kong Employment Ordinance.
  • No material non-compliance with employment laws reported.
  • Provided 1,072 hours of training to 350 employees (average 1.1 hours/employee).

Governance Achievements

  • Established internal policies to prevent bribery and corruption.
  • No cases of corruption, bribery, extortion, fraud, or money laundering reported.
  • Implemented strict quality assurance procedures resulting in only 0.49% of sales returned due to defects.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • 5% reduction of hazardous waste production intensity by 2032

Environmental Challenges

  • Extreme weather events posing physical risks to business operations.
  • Potential for increased compliance costs due to government policies (e.g., Power Rationing).
  • Risks associated with transitioning to a low-carbon economy (technological transformation, increased operating costs).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring opportunities to use alternative energy or enhance energy efficiency.
  • Developing emerging technologies for climate change mitigation.
  • Investing in environmental pollution control systems and equipment.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Material procurement management system
  • Supplier management system
  • Compliance with "QPL’s Conflict Metals Policy" and "EICC-Ge SI Conflict-free Smelter Program"

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (typhoons, storms, heavy rains, heatwaves)
Transition Risks
  • Increased compliance costs due to government policies
  • Technological transformation costs for climate change mitigation
  • Increased operating costs from transitioning to a low-carbon economy
Opportunities
  • Using alternative energy or enhancing energy efficiency
  • Developing emerging technologies for climate change mitigation

Reporting Standards

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

Certifications: ISO14001:2015, IECQ-HLCIE 09.0016, IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015

Reporting Period: 2022-05 to 2023-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:10,252.8 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:123.6 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:10,129.2 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:17,906.2 MWh/year
Water Consumption:872,867.0 m3/year
Waste Generated:4.3 tons/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:33.1 tonnes CO2-e/million HKD

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Waste management
  • Health and safety
  • Supply chain management
  • Product quality
  • Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Established a comprehensive environmental management system with periodic reviews and continuous improvements.
  • Awarded ISO14001:2015, IECQ-HLCIE 09.0016, IATF16949:2016, and ISO9001:2015 certifications.
  • Invested RMB 6.4 million in environmental pollution control systems and equipment.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a comprehensive human resources policy covering recruitment, dismissal, promotion, leave, holidays, and benefits.
  • Provided 796 hours of training to 260 employees.
  • Maintained zero work-related fatalities and no serious injuries for three years.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Working Group to monitor and promote measures on various ESG issues.
  • Implemented a whistle-blowing policy and procedures for reporting misconduct.
  • Recorded zero corruption cases and no breach of anti-corruption laws.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 2% reduction in intensity of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032.
  • Achieve a 5% reduction of hazardous waste production intensity by 2032.
  • Reduce water intensity by 2% by 2032.
  • Reduce energy intensity by 2% by 2032.

Environmental Challenges

  • Waste management and health and safety identified as major ESG risks.
  • Potential damages to facilities and operational disruptions due to extreme weather events.
  • Long-term challenges such as emerging ESG issues and climate-related risks and opportunities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented strict rules and measures for waste management and continuous monitoring.
  • Established contingency measures for weather-related events.
  • Exploring opportunities to use alternative energy or enhance energy efficiency.
  • Monitoring energy consumption and striving to cut down greenhouse gas emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 61 major suppliers subject to supplier engagement practice.

Responsible Procurement
  • Strict assessments on suppliers considering cost, quality, compliance, reputation, and environmental/social responsibility.
  • Green procurement policy implemented.
  • Requesting suppliers to comply with “QPL’s Conflict Metals Policy” and “EICC-Ge SI Conflict-free Smelter Program”.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events causing damages to facilities and operational disruptions.
Transition Risks
  • Increased compliance costs due to government policy actions.
  • Technological transformation and increased operating costs due to low-carbon transition.
Opportunities
  • Using alternative energy or enhancing energy efficiency in operations.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, IECQ-HLCIE 09.0016, IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015

Reporting Period: 2023-05 to 2024-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,368.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:111.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:11,550.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,705.7 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:64,780.3 GJ/year
Water Consumption:713,757 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,200 kg/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:54.9 tCO2e/Million HKD Revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Use of Resources
  • Employment
  • Health and Safety
  • Development and Training
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Responsibility
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Established a comprehensive environmental management system with stringent periodic reviews and continuous improvements.
  • Achieved IECQ, CQC, and IATF16949 certifications.
  • Invested RMB 6.3 million in environmental pollution control systems and equipment.

Social Achievements

  • Complied with all employment laws and regulations.
  • Provided group hospitalization insurance and outpatient medical plans to employees.
  • Conducted 144 employee training sessions totaling 441 hours.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Working Group to monitor and promote measures on various ESG issues.
  • Implemented a whistle-blowing policy and procedures for reporting misconduct.
  • Established internal policies to address bribery, conflict of interests, and intellectual property rights.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 2% reduction in intensity of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032.
  • Achieve a 5% reduction of hazardous waste production intensity by 2032.
  • Reduce water intensity by 2% by 2032.
  • Reduce energy intensity by 2% by 2032.

Environmental Challenges

  • Waste management and health and safety identified as major ESG risks.
  • Extreme weather events posing physical risks to business operations.
  • Potential for increased compliance costs due to government policies on carbon emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented strict rules and measures for waste management and continuous monitoring.
  • Established contingency measures for weather-related events.
  • Exploring opportunities to use alternative energy and enhance energy efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 64 major suppliers subject to supplier engagement practice.

Responsible Procurement
  • Strict assessments on suppliers considering cost, quality, compliance, reputation, and environmental/social responsibility.
  • Green procurement policy implemented.
  • Requesting suppliers to comply with “QPL’s Conflict Metals Policy” and “EICC-Ge SI Conflict-free Smelter Program”.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events causing damage to facilities and operational disruptions.
Transition Risks
  • Increased compliance costs due to government policies on carbon emissions.
  • Risks associated with technological transformation to a low-carbon system.
Opportunities
  • Using alternative energy or enhancing energy efficiency in operations.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: IECQ Certificate of Conformity, CQC Environmental Management System Certificate, IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015