亞積邦租賃控股有限公司 / AP Rentals Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully complied with local environmental requirements; no charges, fines or prosecution in relation to air emission regulations.
- Reduced paper waste through various initiatives like reusing envelopes, using FSC-certified paper, and promoting a paperless environment.
- Recycled 1.1 tonnes of paper.
Social Achievements
- Maintained a diversified workforce with equal opportunities.
- Implemented an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy, resulting in no work-related fatalities and only 3 work-related injuries during the reporting period.
- Provided various training programs for employees, totaling 2378.5 training hours.
Governance Achievements
- Established and implemented an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, including a declaration form for gifts received.
- Organized anti-corruption training for 76 staff members.
- No material non-compliance cases identified against employment-related laws and regulations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Indirect air emissions from rental customers' use of machinery are not controllable.
- Managing hazardous waste generated from workshop operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proper maintenance of rental equipment to ensure operating efficiency and monitoring of emission-reducing technologies.
- Implementing a systematic approach to hazardous waste management, including handling, storage, awareness, and disposal.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing equipment from reputable international equipment manufacturers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited’s ESG Reporting Guide
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully complied with local environmental requirements with no charges, fines or prosecution related to air emission regulations.
- Significant decrease in absolute emission amount and emission intensity.
- Collected and recycled 80kg of used paper (2019: 1,140kg).
- Awarded the “Wastewi$e Certificate — Basic Level” under the Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification.
Social Achievements
- No material non-compliance against employment-related laws and regulations.
- No material non-compliance with occupational safety and health-related laws and regulations.
- Two cases of work-related injuries, accounting for a total of 206 lost days due to work injury (2019: 50).
Governance Achievements
- Established and implemented the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
- No cases of noncompliance with laws and regulations relating to bribery, extortion, fraud and money laundering.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Indirect air emissions from rental customers are not controllable by the Group.
- Frequent social movements since June 2019.
Mitigation Strategies
- Replacing old machines/vehicles with Euro V/VI standard ones, purchasing more brand new machines, using Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, switching off idle plant/equipment, conducting weekly self-monitoring of machine exhaust, performing regular repair and maintenance, complying with EPD requirements, using water spray or tarpaulin covers.
- Set up relevant guidelines for staff to follow in order to keep them away from danger.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing equipment from reputable international equipment manufacturers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 — Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Reporting Guide of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: Wastewi$e Certificate — Basic Level
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart System in Mobile Electricity (SSME)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Launched Smart System in Mobile Electricity (SSME) to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions during electricity generation.
- Replaced old machines/vehicles with Euro V/VI standard ones.
- Collected and recycled 1,200kg of used paper (2020: 80kg; 2019: 1,140kg).
Social Achievements
- Established an employee performance system with regular performance evaluations and remuneration adjustments.
- Provided competitive compensation packages, medical insurance, and MPF to employees.
- Assigned 9 employees to attend the Standard First Aid Certificate Course.
Governance Achievements
- Established and implemented an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
- Established a whistle-blowing mechanism to encourage reporting of suspected misconduct.
- Regularly reviewed OHS policy and management system every six months.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change leading to more frequent adverse weather events.
- Managing waste, particularly hazardous waste from workshop operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed an emergency response plan for extreme weather conditions.
- Adopted a waste life cycle approach for waste management, including procurement, handling, storage, awareness, and disposal.
- Implemented a holistic energy-saving management approach.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing equipment from reputable international equipment suppliers; balancing environmental impact, cost, and product quality.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather events or natural disasters
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 — Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Reporting Guide of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: Wastewi$e Certificate — Basic Level
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SSME (Smart System in Mobile Electricity)
Awards & Recognition
- Wastewi$e Certificate — Basic Level
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Launched Smart System in Mobile Electricity (SSME) to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions during electricity generation.
- Reduced scope 2 emission intensity by 14% since 2020.
- Substantially reduced waste disposal, saving purchasing costs.
Social Achievements
- Established and maintained a safe working environment for employees.
- Provided competitive compensation packages and additional welfare such as medical insurance and MPF.
- Implemented flexible working hours and work-from-home policies to promote work-life balance.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Environmental, Social & Governance Committee (ESG Committee) to handle ESG related tasks.
- Implemented a Code of Anti-Corruption and a Whistleblowing Policy.
- Regularly reviewed OHS policy and management system every six months.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Improve energy efficiency in operations and reduce energy consumption.
- Reduce air emission intensity by effective implementation of air emission reduction measures.
- Reduce overall hazardous and non-hazardous wastes intensities.
Environmental Challenges
- Air pollution from combustion of fossil fuels by rental equipment and vehicles.
- Waste generation from workshop operations and office administrative works.
- High employee turnover rate (30% in 2023).
Mitigation Strategies
- Replacing old machines/vehicles with Euro V/VI standard ones, using Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, and promoting SSME solutions.
- Adopting a standard approach for waste management, including procurement, handling, storage, awareness, and disposal.
- Providing competitive compensation packages, additional welfare, and flexible working arrangements to attract and retain talents.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular review on the performance of 196 suppliers (as of 31 March 2023)
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing equipment from sound and reliable suppliers; balancing environmental impact, cost and product quality.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather events or natural disasters
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 — Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of the Main Board Listing Rules published by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Certifications: Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification (“HKGOC”) Wastewi$e Certificate — Excellence Level
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart System in Mobile Electricity (SSME)
Awards & Recognition
- HKGOC Wastewi$e Certificate — Excellence Level
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully launched self-developed mobile power grid (SSME) to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions during electricity generation.
- Replaced old machines/vehicles with Euro V/VI standard ones.
- Purchased more brand new machines, keeping the equipment rental fleet young (average less than five years).
Social Achievements
- Established and implemented an employee performance system with regular performance evaluations.
- Provided competitive compensation packages and additional welfare such as medical insurance and MPF.
- Implemented flexible working hours and work-from-home policies.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Environmental, Social & Governance Committee (ESG Committee) to manage ESG-related tasks.
- Established and implemented a Code of Anti-Corruption.
- Implemented a Whistleblowing Policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce GHG emission intensity.
- Reduce energy consumption.
- Reduce air emission intensity by effective implementation of air emission reduction measures.
- Reduce overall waste intensity through the implementation of various waste management measures.
Environmental Challenges
- Air emissions (NO2, CO, PM) from rental equipment and vehicles.
- Waste generation from workshop operations and office administrative works.
- Potential losses from extreme weather conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented various air emission reduction measures (replacing old machines, using ultra-low sulfur diesel, etc.).
- Adopted a standard waste management approach (procurement, handling, storage, awareness, disposal).
- Developed pre- and post-inclement weather checklists and an Emergency Response Plan.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular review on supplier performance, including environmental and social aspects.
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing equipment from sound and reliable suppliers, including reputable international equipment manufacturers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather events and natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix C2 — Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of the Main Board Listing Rules published by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Certifications: Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification (“HKGOC”) Wastewi$e Certificate — Excellence Level
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SSME (Smart System in Mobile Electricity)
Awards & Recognition
- HKGOC Wastewi$e Certificate — Excellence Level