CITIC Pacific Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Management
- Carbon Emissions Reduction
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Human Capital Development
- Employee Well-being
- Business Ethics and Integrity
- Community Development
- Community Relations
- Product Safety and Quality
- Customer Wellbeing
Environmental Achievements
- Completed installation of a 90MW photovoltaic power generation system, supplying 100GWh of electricity annually (CITIC Pacific Special Steel)
- Sino Iron project delivers up to 10% lower carbon emissions across the steel supply chain compared to typical Pilbara direct shipping ore mines.
- Dah Chong Hong's solar power system at Food and Logistics Center reduced carbon emissions by more than 400 tonnes per year.
- CITIC Pacific Energy increased installed capacity of distributed photovoltaic power to 243MW.
Social Achievements
- CITIC Pacific Future Business Leader Trainee Programme won the bronze award for “Excellence in Early Career Development”
- No material non-compliance incidents related to occupational health and safety laws and regulations in 2022.
- Various staff wellness programs implemented across subsidiaries.
- Dah Chong Hong organised work experience programs for youth from low-income backgrounds.
Governance Achievements
- Established a comprehensive risk management and internal control system.
- Adopted a Code of Conduct to uphold high standards of integrity.
- Implemented a whistle-blowing policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Support China’s target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase installed photovoltaic capacity by 600MW year-on-year, achieving 1800MW by the end of 2025 (CITIC Pacific Energy)
- Achieve a total capacity of 2800MW of centralised wind power generation by the end of 2025 (CITIC Pacific Energy)
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change physical risks (extreme weather, flooding)
- Climate change transition risks (policy changes, market shifts)
- Carbon-intensive nature of special steel, energy, and mining industries.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed crisis management plans for extreme weather events.
- Developed low-carbon products and processes.
- Increased investment in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency enhancements.
- Implemented carbon management strategies across business segments.
- Exploring innovative low-carbon technologies (e.g., hydrogen-powered furnace).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor Management System (CITIC Pacific Special Steel)
- Procurement policies at CITIC Pacific and subsidiary levels
- Supplier selection guidelines and screening processes
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Policy changes
- Market shifts
- Technological development
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Investment in renewable energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 13485
Awards & Recognition
- Award of Excellence
- Platinum Award