Loco Hong Kong Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2017)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Replaced new LED lighting and installed meters for monitoring electricity consumption in the workshop to reduce energy consumption.
- Engaged specialized company to collect and treat wastewater before discharging to comply with regulations and reduce water pollution.
Social Achievements
- Donated HK$417,000 to approved charitable organizations in Hong Kong.
- Provided training sponsorship to cover the cost of job-relevant external training programs and professional or qualification examinations for all permanent employees who have completed one year of services.
Governance Achievements
- Complied with the code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report contained in Appendix 15 of the GEM Listing Rules.
- Established an Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, Hedging Committee, and Executive Committee with written terms of reference.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Significant fluctuation in commodity prices and pessimistic medium-term outlook.
- Competition in a shrinking market.
- Dependence on a few suppliers for metal materials.
- Concentration of revenue from a small number of customers.
- Securing adequate funds for working capital and new projects.
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining close relationships with customers and seeking to expand the customer base.
- Implementing risk management measures to face challenges caused by industry depression.
- Establishing good relationships with more suppliers to secure alternative sources of metal supply.
- Implementing strategies to develop and enlarge its market share and exploring potential customers.
- Regularly reviewing cash flow requirements and cash flow generated from core operations.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers were chosen based on their continuous ability to guarantee satisfactory product quantity and quality, reasonable price and timely delivery, and new suppliers were required to provide relevant certifications/documents.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 20 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of the Rules Governing the Listing of Equity Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:165 tCO2e (indirect)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:256,989 kWh
Water Consumption:3,215 tonnes
Waste Generated:3,215 tonnes (non-toxic cooling water)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption per tonne of product produced by 9.0% compared to 2016.
- Improved electricity consumption per tonne of product produced by 14.6% compared to 2016.
- Installed LED lighting in offices to reduce electricity consumption.
- Installed meters to monitor electricity and water consumption.
Social Achievements
- No health and safety incidents reported.
- Increased employee headcount by 7 to 28, with policies promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
- Provided employee benefits including mandatory provident fund, medical insurance, and work injury insurance.
- Encouraged employee development and training with sponsorship for external programs.
Governance Achievements
- Complied with the Code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report.
- Established Audit, Executive, Remuneration, and Nomination Committees.
- Maintained directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Significant fluctuation in commodity prices.
- Competition in the metal trading market.
- Dependence on a few key suppliers.
- Concentration of revenue from a few major customers.
- Securing adequate funds for business needs.
- Operational risks from human error, systems failures, or inadequate internal controls.
- Potential for industrial accidents and other catastrophic events.
- Compliance with certificates, licenses, and permits.
- Retention of key personnel.
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining close relationships with customers and expanding customer base.
- Exploring new business sectors (electronic products, money lending).
- Establishing good relationships with more suppliers to secure alternative sources.
- Developing strategies to enlarge market share and explore potential customers.
- Regularly reviewing cash flow requirements.
- Implementing proper policies and procedures, segregation of duties, and management reports.
- Developing health and safety procedures and arranging insurance policies.
- Closely monitoring legislative requirements and engaging with professional advisors.
- Reviewing and improving recruitment and retention practices and providing competitive remuneration.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Clear Procurement Management Rules and Guidelines.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed