Climate Change Data

EGL Holdings Company Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:648.7 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:204.2 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:412.8 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:31.7 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:793,000 kWh
Water Consumption:24,797 m3
Waste Generated:36.83 tonnes (solid waste)
Carbon Intensity:2.60 tonnes CO2e/HKD Million

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Sustainability
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced air emissions of SOx by 70%, NOx by 91%, and PM by 91% compared to 2019 due to business suspension.
  • Total GHG emissions decreased by approximately 45% compared to 2019, with Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions reduced by 58%, 35%, and 30% respectively.
  • Significant decrease in solid waste and wastewater generation due to business suspension.

Social Achievements

  • Participation in the “Good Employer Charter” promoting good HRM practices.
  • Arranged free influenza vaccines for 146 employees.
  • Organized a local “Flycation” for employees and their families to relieve stress.

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations.
  • No legal cases regarding corrupt practices were brought against the Group or its employees.
  • Established a sound grievance mechanism to handle misconduct reports.

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic causing significant disruption to travel and hotel businesses.
  • Shortage of face masks in the community.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented emergency response policies to ensure employee safety and business continuity.
  • Adjusted work arrangements (physical attendance and work from home).
  • Provided employees with protective materials and regular disinfection of workplaces.
  • Sourced and distributed over 30,000 face masks to the community.
  • Donated masks to charitable organizations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritising local suppliers
  • Selecting suppliers committed to environmental protection
  • Using recyclable materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 – Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • Not disclosed

Supporting students through scholarships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • “15 Years Plus Caring Company”, “Partner Employer Award”, “Social Capital Builder Logo Award”

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1078.97 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:447.91 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:631.06 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:3992.97 MWh/year
Water Consumption:24,357.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:20.00 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:24.20 tonnes CO2e per HKD million revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented energy-saving measures in offices and hotels.
  • Upgraded equipment with low-carbon technologies.
  • Achieved a 59% decline in gasoline use and 37% decline in diesel use compared to FY2020 (primarily due to pandemic).

Social Achievements

  • Participation in the “Good Employer Charter”.
  • Launched “Talent Development Scheme” and “Youth Upward Mobility Mentorship Program”.
  • Provided annual health checks for hotel staff and psychological counseling when needed.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Working Group.
  • Implemented anti-corruption policies and training.
  • 100% anti-corruption training rate for Directors; over 14% for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 3% annually.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted travel-related businesses and hotel operations.
  • Extreme weather events pose physical risks to assets and operations.
  • Transition risks associated with regulatory changes, technological advancements, and market shifts.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adjusted work arrangements (physical attendance and work from home).
  • Implemented contingency plans for extreme weather and emergencies.
  • Integrated climate-related risks into business strategy and risk management framework.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizes local suppliers.
  • Considers environmental performance and eco-friendly products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Technological advancements
  • Market shifts
  • Reputational risks
Opportunities
  • New technologies to enhance operational and energy efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 4 (Quality Education)

Support for students through scholarships.

Awards & Recognition

  • 15 Years Plus Caring Company
  • Partner Employer Award
  • Social Capital Builder Logo Award