Climate Change Data

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