Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Stewardship
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented energy saving measures such as retrofitting lighting with energy-saving LED lightbulbs, promoting a “switch off” policy, and setting air conditioner temperatures to a reasonable level. Encouraged the use of email and double-sided printing to reduce paper usage.
• Implemented various initiatives concerning the generation of waste; obsolete items still in good working order were given to charity or sold.

Social Achievements

• Established a grievance mechanism for employees to report any complaints, problems or concerns in the workplace. All grievances were dealt with within two working days by the Human Resources Department.
• Implemented anti-money-laundering measures in the Vanuatu gaming business.
• Implemented responsible gaming policies including age verification, guidelines, self-exclusion options, and betting limits.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an Anti-Corruption Policy prohibiting employees from soliciting or accepting bribes or favors.
• Regularly reviewed and monitored its operator’s business procedures in Vanuatu.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Harsher market conditions and operational difficulties.
• Data collection system not yet fully established for comprehensive ESG reporting across all operations.
• Potential for money laundering in the Vanuatu gaming business.

Mitigation Strategies

• Consolidated existing business and explored new revenue sources.
• Planned to conduct a carbon assessment to refine and standardize indicators for reporting.
• Implemented various anti-money-laundering measures including identity verification, detailed transaction records, and reporting suspicious activities to authorities.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy to work with suppliers on environmental impact and good business practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Responsible Operation
• Fair Employment
• Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

• Engaged Carbon Care Asia Limited to quantify GHG emissions; implemented solutions to reduce GHG emissions including avoiding printing, minimizing business travel, and adopting greener transportation choices.

Social Achievements

• Established labour standards providing fair remuneration; provided training and development opportunities for employees; created a work environment valuing employee well-being; implemented policies to prevent child and forced labour; adopted a flexible approach in its Community Investment Policy.

Governance Achievements

• Formulated a Code of Conduct to prevent corruption and money laundering; provided ICAC training materials to all staff and board members; strictly complied with the Code of Practice of Vanuatu Interactive Gaming Act; implemented AML policies and procedures; established Green Procurement Policy to control social and environmental risks in the supply chain; implemented Responsible Gaming Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Social risks of money laundering and other illegal activities in Vanuatu; environmental risks of catastrophic events in Vanuatu.

Mitigation Strategies

• Monitoring anti-money laundering mechanisms; selecting appropriate data centers; ensuring adequate insurance coverage.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy; ethical guidelines in Procurement Policy; environmental and social requirements extended to the supply chain.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Catastrophic events

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SEHK ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Responsible Operation
• Fair Employment
• Community Investment
• Anti-Corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption intensity to 0.13 GJ per square feet of the Hong Kong office.
• Total GHG emissions were 38.88 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), with an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO2e per square feet of the Hong Kong office.
• Generated 0.11 tonnes of non-hazardous waste.

Social Achievements

• Zero employee turnover during the year.
• 180 total training hours for 8 full-time employees.
• Sponsored a table at the Chinese New Year eve dinner event for the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups.

Governance Achievements

• Each director attended 20 hours of training on Anti-Money Laundering.
• Implemented a Whistleblowing Procedure for reporting unethical and fraudulent acts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Relatively insignificant environmental impacts due to the nature of its business.
• Risk of exploitation of its gaming business for money laundering purposes.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented an Environmental Policy to ensure effective energy and resources management.
• Upholding high moral and ethical standards in business operations and strictly complying with relevant laws and regulations.
• Code of conduct, ethical guidelines, whistleblowing procedures and training on business ethics.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 33 major suppliers engaged with in Hong Kong

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy focusing on procuring only necessary goods, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and maximizing energy efficiency.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Responsible Operation
• Fair Employment
• Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced non-hazardous waste to 0.11 tonnes in 2021 (intensity of 0.04 per square feet of Hong Kong office)
• Implemented energy saving initiatives such as LED lighting, optimized air conditioning and office equipment usage resulting in 443.36 GJ of energy consumption in 2021.

Social Achievements

• Zero employee turnover rate in 2021.
• Provided 124 hours of total training for employees in 2021.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a code of conduct and whistle-blowing procedure to prevent irregularities.
• Provided anti-corruption training to all directors (1 hour each).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Vulnerability of gaming business to money laundering activities.
• Limited data on water consumption due to lack of separate water meter.

Mitigation Strategies

• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations, internal policies, code of conduct, and whistle-blowing procedure.
• Regular checks for leaks to prevent water wastage.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 41 major suppliers engaged in Hong Kong

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Anti-Corruption
• Product and Service Responsibility
• Fair Employment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total GHG emissions from 43.46 tCO2e in 2021 to 33.99 tCO2e in 2022.
• Implemented various resource conservation measures including switching off lights and air conditioning when occupancy is low, using energy-saving LED lighting, and promoting paperless office practices.

Social Achievements

• Maintained compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employment, including the Employment Ordinance and the Sex Discrimination Ordinance.
• Provided training and development programs to enhance employee competitiveness.
• Implemented a responsible gaming policy with measures to prevent underage gambling and mitigate gambling-related difficulties.

Governance Achievements

• Established four committees (audit, compliance, remuneration, and nomination) to advise the Board and oversee aspects of the Group's affairs.
• Implemented a whistle-blowing procedure to report irregularities and malpractice, ensuring protection for whistleblowers.
• Provided anti-corruption training to directors (1 hour each).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential impact of climate change on operations through extreme weather events.
• Maintaining responsible gaming practices to prevent harm to adults and underage individuals.

Mitigation Strategies

• Ensuring proper insurance coverage and considering potential hazards when choosing business sites.
• Implementing a responsible gaming policy with deposit caps and age verification.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe storms or floods

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guidelines

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Anti-Corruption
• Product and Service Responsibility
• Fair Employment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total GHG emissions from 33.99 tCO2e in 2022 to 22.39 tCO2e in 2023. Implemented paper conservation initiatives to reduce paper consumption and waste generation.
• Reduced energy consumption from 370.60 GJ in 2022 to 267.54 GJ in 2023.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a 20% employee turnover rate.
• Provided 29 hours of training to employees (excluding C-level executives).
• Implemented responsible gaming policies including deposit caps and age verification.
• Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations regarding employee rights and welfare, including the Employment Ordinance and the Sex Discrimination Ordinance.

Governance Achievements

• Established a whistle-blowing procedure to report wrongdoing.
• Provided 1 hour of anti-money laundering and ESG training to directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential disruption of operations due to climate change impacts (e.g., severe storms, flooding).

Mitigation Strategies

• Ensuring sufficient insurance coverage and considering potential climate risks when selecting office locations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe storms
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG reporting guidelines

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Anti-Corruption
• Product and Service Responsibility
• Fair Employment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total GHG emissions to 23.99 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) with an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO2e per square foot.
• Reduced non-hazardous waste to 0.11 tonnes.

Social Achievements

• Implemented responsible gaming policy with deposit caps and age verification.
• Provided 11 hours of training to employees (excluding C-level executives).

Governance Achievements

• Established a whistle-blowing procedure.
• Provided 1 hour of anti-money laundering and ESG updates training to directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential disruption of operations due to climate change impacts (severe storms or flooding).

Mitigation Strategies

• Ensuring sufficient insurance coverage and considering potential threats when selecting office locations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe storms
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed