海爾電器集團有限公司＊Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:109,143 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:29,581 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:299,562 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Total Energy Consumption:25,994 tonnes of standard coal
Water Consumption:1,834,822 tonnes
Waste Generated:172 tonnes (hazardous); 14,662 tonnes (recycled, non-hazardous)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Improved outdated production techniques, reducing SO2 emissions in air emission.
- Applied cyclopentane foaming materials, reducing pollution during the foaming process.
- Added frequency conversion devices, installing energy efficient electric machines and drying ovens, reducing SO2 and NOx emissions.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product to 1.99 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent.
- Reduced disposed hazardous waste per unit of product to 3.13 g.
- Reduced comprehensive energy consumption per unit of product to 473.18 g of standard coal.
- Increased recycled harmless waste per unit of product to 266.90 g.
- Reduced water consumption per unit of product to 33.40 kg.
Social Achievements
- Launched “Individual-Goal Combination” model, encouraging employees to become internal entrepreneurs.
- Offered competitive remuneration packages and various employee care activities.
- Provided professional occupation training and career development planning.
- Organized diversified cultural and leisure activities for staff.
- Launched “Young Dreamers” activity, helping over 8,000 students.
- Launched “Let’s hug, dad” program, enabling left-behind children to meet their parents.
- Organized “Running China” project, promoting healthy lifestyles.
Governance Achievements
- Established an effective ESG governance framework.
- Strengthened corporate governance standards with emphasis on transparency, accountability and independence.
- Established an online whistle-blowing platform and implemented anti-fraud training for all staff.
- Strictly followed national laws and regulations relating to anti-bribery, fraud, blackmail and money-laundering.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Fierce market competition in China’s home appliance industry.
- Changing customer needs and demands for product quality and personalization.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased investment in R&D and innovation of core products and services.
- Built innovative alliances with suppliers and distribution partners.
- Integrated global user resources and global supply chain resources.
- Upgraded distribution channels and smart logistics system.
- Created an online and offline interactive network platform.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 20+ suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 system certifications for all suppliers.
- “Six self-processes” for supplier selection on Haidayuan platform.
- “Self-commitments” including CSR performance and product quality.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange ESG Reporting Guidelines
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Two-drum Washing Machines
- Intelligent Double Security Water Heaters
Awards & Recognition
- IF Design Awards
- Red Dot Award
- Qingdao Technology Invention Awards
- China Light Industry Technological Advancement Award
- Shandong Province Award for Technological Progress
- Qingdao Award for Technological Progress