Henderson Investment Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:9,631 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:777 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:8,854 tCO2e/year

Total Energy Consumption:19,480,406 kWh/year

Water Consumption:77,806 m3/year

Waste Generated:250,678 tons/year

Carbon Intensity:0.016 tCO2e / Sq. ft of Shop Area (2023)

Greenhouse gas emissions slightly decreased compared to 2022 due to decreased consumption of diesel oil and refrigerants.
Nine F&B outlets in APITA Eatery awarded Swire Green Kitchen Award for Green Kitchen Initiative.
Significant decrease in plastic shopping bag usage due to increased charges and removal of free bags for frozen/chilled items.
157,544 kg of paper (including cardboard boxes) recycled.
265 pieces of electronic equipment recycled.

Launched a Service Ambassador Programme at Citistore to upskill staff on service skills.
Organised coaching skill classes for supervisors to improve coaching and communication skills.
Implemented a Talent Training Program and a Retail Management Trainee Program.
Provided training to all employees on the new Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362).
Organised anti-corruption talks and training with the ICAC.

Board oversees ESG strategies and performance through regular reporting and updates from the Sustainability Committee.
Adopted a “three lines of defence” model in risk governance.
Sustainability Committee assesses ESG-related risks of strategic and financial significance.
Prioritised risks and mitigation plans are discussed and endorsed by the Board.

Long-term Goals:

Gradually phase out the usage of plastic bags across the Group’s retail network by 2050.

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce carbon intensity by 15% per square foot of shop area by 2030 compared to 2023 baseline.

Increase in average temperature leading to higher electricity and maintenance costs.
Damage to outdoor lightboxes due to increased temperature.
Closure of stores due to increased typhoon occurrence.
Slippery floors and inventory damage due to increased rainstorms.

Closely monitor indoor temperature and turn off fan coils at nighttime.
Review risk management plans on the effects of typhoons annually.
Place more fans in stores to circulate cooler air.
Remove loose objects outside stores during typhoons and enhance protection of objects within premises.
Review risk management plans for the effects of rainstorms every year.
Liaise with property management to monitor drainage and pipes to prevent flooding.

Strict adherence to laws and regulations related to product responsibility.
Suppliers warrant necessary licenses and permits.
Suppliers warrant that food is clean, hygienically prepared and free from contamination.
Request for certificates and licenses of merchandise to confirm authenticity.
Suppliers are responsible for IP infringement and product defects.

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide