Climate Change Data

HING MING HOLDINGS LIMITED

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:132 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:110 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:21 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,726,335 MJ

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased energy efficiency of machineries and equipment
  • Adherence to Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation
  • Use of temporary suspended working platforms as a substitute for traditional bamboo shed, reducing waste

Social Achievements

  • Providing a healthy, safe, and friendly working environment for all employees
  • Implementing equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies and practices
  • Investing in employee development and training
  • Adhering to all laws and regulations related to employment, health and safety, and labor standards

Governance Achievements

  • Establishing an ESG working group
  • Adopting a CSR policy
  • Implementing a Code of Conduct and whistleblowing policy to prevent bribery and corruption
  • Stringent quality control in procurement process and equipment maintenance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in GHG emission intensity due to acquisition of new equipment and increased transportation capacity
  • Increase in paper consumption due to increased paperwork for commercial proposals
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring and evaluating the possibility of carbon reduction through cleaner energy sources and more efficient transportation
  • Promoting guidelines on best practices for efficient use and conservation of resources in the office workplace (energy saving lighting, e-statements, duplex print, recycling, video conferencing)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Developing good relationships with suppliers based on honesty, fairness and mutual trust
  • Procuring only from suppliers on its approved list of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Reporting Guide (Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:125 tCO2e (2020), 132 tCO2e (2019)
Scope 1 Emissions:110 tCO2e (2020), 107 tCO2e (2019)
Scope 2 Emissions:17 tCO2e (2020), 21 tCO2e (2019)
Scope 3 Emissions:1 tCO2e (2020), 1 tCO2e (2019)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,650,370 MJ (2020), 1,726,335 MJ (2019)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:2.3 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue (2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • GHG emissions intensity decreased by approximately 18% from 2.8 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue to 2.3 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue.
  • Overall energy consumption intensity decreased by approximately 17%.

Social Achievements

  • No occupational accidents reported.
  • Donated approximately 14,500 masks to the less privileged elderly in the local communities to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Governance Achievements

  • Established and regularly reviewed safety rules and policies.
  • Implemented a Code of Conduct and internal guidelines regarding bribery, money-laundering, gifts and entertainment.
  • Established a whistleblowing policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimizing occupational accidents in construction sites.
  • Reducing GHG emissions and energy consumption.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-efficient motor vehicles and office equipment, encouraging carpooling and maintaining indoor temperature at 24-26 degrees Celsius.
  • Exploring cleaner energy sources and efficient transportation.
  • Establishing and regularly reviewing safety rules and policies, reviewing accident reports, reviewing safety training effectiveness, and monitoring changes to relevant laws and regulations.
  • Offering hazard identification training to all employees and posting safety rules on notice boards.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Developing good relationships with suppliers based on honesty, fairness and mutual trust, and procuring only from suppliers on its approved list of suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM 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

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:129 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:109 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,698,416 MJ (471,783 kWh)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:2.5 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Disposed of a vehicle to a vehicle scrapping company for effective waste management.
  • No non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Social Achievements

  • Provided 963 working hours of training.
  • No strikes or labor disputes.
  • No non-compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Maintained good relationships with suppliers, ensuring stable supply of equipment.
  • No breach of customer privacy or data loss.
  • Donated HK$100,000 to the Wan Yan One Family Foundation Limited.

Governance Achievements

  • Established and adhered to robust corporate governance practices.
  • Implemented a Code of Conduct and internal guidelines regarding bribery, money laundering, gifts, and entertainment.
  • Established a whistleblowing policy.
  • No violation of rules and regulations relating to bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased GHG emissions intensity by 9% due to increased fuel and electricity usage.
  • Increased energy consumption intensity by 9%.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Monitoring and minimizing mobile fuel, stationary fuel, and electricity usage.
  • Exploring cleaner energy sources and more efficient transportation.
  • Promoting energy-efficient motor vehicles and office equipment.
  • Encouraging carpooling and maintaining optimal office temperature.
  • Promoting guidelines on best practices for efficient use and conservation of resources in the office workplace (energy-saving lighting, e-statements, duplex printing, recycling, video conferencing).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Developing good relationships with suppliers based on honesty, fairness, and mutual trust; procuring only from suppliers on its approved list of suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Reporting Guide (Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM 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: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:163 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:144 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:18 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:606,368 kWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:2.2 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions intensity by approximately 12% from 2.5 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue to 2.2 tCO2e per HK$1 million of revenue.
  • Reduced overall energy consumption intensity by approximately 11%.

Social Achievements

  • Provided 134 man-hours of training to employees (approximately 4 hours per employee).
  • No work-related fatalities in the past three years.
  • No lost days due to work injury for the years ended 31 March 2022 and 2021.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG working group with clear terms of reference.
  • Implemented a Code of Conduct and internal guidelines regarding bribery, money-laundering, gifts and entertainment.
  • Established a whistleblowing policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emission intensity.

Environmental Challenges

  • Acute climate risks (heavy rainstorm, wildfire, hot weather) posing immediate safety issues to staff.
  • Transitional climate risks (government regulations on emissions and energy usage).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strict adherence to government guidelines to ensure staff safety.
  • Review of existing measures for adverse weather conditions.
  • Continuous monitoring of potential climate change risks and implementation of preventive and emergency measures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 14 suppliers (2022 and 2021)

Responsible Procurement
  • Due diligence and assessments on suppliers to avoid environmental and social risks.
  • Supplier selection based on service/product quality, price, reputation, financial background, sustainability, social responsibility, and delivery time.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increasing heavy rainstorm
  • Wildfire
  • Hot weather
  • Rise in sea level
Transition Risks
  • Government imposed laws and regulations on emissions and energy usage
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM 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