Vistar Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-03 to 2024-03, 2023-03-31)
Reporting Period: 2023-03 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:87.68 tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:51.17 tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:36.52 tonnes CO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:272,017.73 kWh/year
Water Consumption:378.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:2,753.80 kg/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.76 tonnes CO2e/employee
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and safety
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Customer satisfaction
- Anti-corruption
- Development and training
- Supply chain management
- Service quality and standard
- Technology innovation and fire fighting equipment
- Employment practice
- Prevention of child and forced labour
- Waste management
- Energy management
- Community participation
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Climate change
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification since 2010
- Installed solar panels on the rooftop of its Yuen Long workshop since 2023
Social Achievements
- Received certification for its commitment in equal opportunities
- Enlisted in the list of organisations that have pledged to adopt the Code of Practice again discrimination
- Acquired the certification of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG working group
- Adopted a whistle-blowing policy
- Adopted an Anti-corruption Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Gradually reduce total GHG intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
- Gradually reduce total non-hazardous waste intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
- Gradually reduce total energy consumption intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
- Gradually reduce total water consumption intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Increased diesel consumption due to more frequent deliveries to customers located farther away from the Group’s workshop
- Increased paper consumption due to more participation in tender invitations
- Extreme weather events impacting supply chain and assets
- Stringent environmental regulations and climate-related legislation
Mitigation Strategies
- Use local suppliers to reduce transportation
- Include more construction projects in the “BEAM Plus New Buildings” certification
- Transition from petrol-powered vehicles to hybrid vehicles
- Apply biodegradable engine oil
- Review delivery schedules and make better logistics arrangements
- Use electronic communication, recycle paper and toners, provide waste classification boxes, encourage double-sided printing, engage a qualified metal recycling company
- Established relevant policies to adapt and mitigate potential risks from extreme weather events
- Closely monitor changes in business environment and policy, adjust business strategies to support decarbonisation
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Implemented supplier engagement related practices for all major suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Green procurement philosophy
- Include environment and social factors in supplier selection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (floods, rainstorms, typhoons)
Transition Risks
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Climate-related legislation
- Compliance risks
- Reputational risks
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 of GEM Listing Rules)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Awards & Recognition
- Certificate of appreciation from WWF
Reporting Period: 2023-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:82.00 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:46.83 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:35.17 tonnes CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:248,882.63 kWh
Waste Generated:2,476.79 kg (hazardous waste: –)
Carbon Intensity:0.66 tonnes CO2e per employee
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and safety
- Compliance to laws and regulations
- Service quality and standard
- Prevention of child and forced labour
- Customer satisfaction
- Energy management
- Development and training
- Anti-corruption
- Technology innovation and fire fighting equipment
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Supply chain management
- Community participation
- Employment practice
- Waste management
- Climate change
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification since 2010
- Reduced total GHG emissions
- Reduced total energy consumption intensity
- Reduced total water consumption intensity
- Commenced use of solar panels on the rooftop of its Yuen Long workshop
Social Achievements
- Established Employment Policy covering recruitment, compensation, promotion, working hours, rest periods, diversity and equal opportunity
- Acquired ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard certification
- Zero work-related fatalities in the last three years
- Implemented COVID-19 preventive measures
- Donated HK$50,000 to the Community Chest
Governance Achievements
- Established three committees: audit committee, remuneration committee, and nomination committee
- Complied with the principles and applicable code provisions of the CG Code (except for the deviation from code provision C.2.1)
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Gradually reduce total GHG intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
- Gradually reduce total non-hazardous waste intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
- Gradually reduce total energy consumption intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
- Gradually reduce total water consumption intensity (using FY2022 as baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and the China-US trade tensions disrupted the global supply chain and logistics, causing allocation inefficiencies including labor, raw materials, and energy resources.
- Surging material and labor costs escalated the cost of revenue.
- Inflationary pressure created budgetary concerns for upstream contractors, hindering project volume and work schedule, affecting revenue recognized by the Group.
Mitigation Strategies
- Closely monitor existing projects’ progress, communicate with suppliers and subcontractors, maintain close communication with customers, proactively follow up with potential customers, and actively respond to business enquiries.
- Strive to improve operational efficiency and business profitability.
- Proactively seek potential business opportunities.
- Monitor new policies implemented by the Hong Kong Government and manage their impact.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Formulated standards and stringent procedures in selecting suppliers and subcontractors
- Suppliers’ and subcontractors’ environmental and social performances are also considered as criteria for establishing a long-term relationship
- Adopted the green procurement philosophy and formulated strategies for daily operations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (floods, rainstorms, typhoons)
Transition Risks
- Tightening environmental regulations and climate-related legislation
- Stringent disclosure and compliance measures for ESG reporting
- Increased public awareness of sustainability
Opportunities
- Use of solar power
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 20 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the GEM of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001