Climate Change Data

Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-03-31, FY2024)

Reporting Period: 2023-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9,032.83 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:629.55 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8,403.28 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:17,744.89 MWh/year
Water Consumption:193,647.32 m3/year
Waste Generated:350.89 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.75 kg CO2e/turnover (HKD$’000) (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Craft Inheritance and Innovation
  • Sustainable Jewellery and Responsible Sourcing
  • People Empowerment
  • Caring for the Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity compared to FY2022
  • Achieved a 21% reduction in total energy use intensity compared to FY2022
  • Achieved a 30% reduction in total non-hazardous waste produced intensity compared to FY2022
  • Guangzhou Victoria Gemological Institute Limited obtained the “China Metrology Accreditation”

Social Achievements

  • Organised the innovative “Love ∞ Metaverse” campaign
  • Total training hours exceeded 87,000 hours, with an approximate average of 12.5 hours per employee
  • Donated approximately HK$1.1 million

Governance Achievements

  • Established the Risk Management and Sustainability Committee
  • Board of Directors independently reviewed the annual ESG report since FY2021
  • Developed a set of 3-year corporate goals (FY2023 to FY2025)

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Complete the establishment of environmental protection goals within 3 years (FY2023 to FY2025), including long-term carbon reduction goals

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate-related risks
  • ESG-related risks in the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Regularly conduct ESG-related risk assessments
  • Implement energy-saving and emission reduction measures
  • Issue safety guidelines to employees under severe weather conditions
  • Purchase work-related injury insurance for employees
  • Establish a comprehensive supply chain management mechanism

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 354 main suppliers as of 31 March 2023, all suppliers must pass a preset assessment process before formal procurement

Responsible Procurement
  • Guideline on Green Procurement
  • Supplier Agreement
  • Corruption Prevention Policy
  • Environmental Protection Manual of Working Inside a Workplace

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Stock Exchange ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NFTs

Awards & Recognition

  • Outstanding Jewellery Retail Service Award
  • Consumer Caring Company (10 Years Plus Award)
  • Hong Kong Star Brand Award – Enterprise (10th Anniversary Award)
  • 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Industries: Customer Service
  • Diamond Award in the Hong Kong Genuine Brand Company Awards 2022
  • Bronze Award in Outstanding QTS Merchant Award
  • Outstanding QTS Merchant Service Staff Award Finalist
  • 20-Year QTS Accredited Merchant
  • Hong Kong Service Awards – Quality Living Category (Jewellery and Gold)
  • In-house Counsel Awards 2021-22 (seven awards)
  • Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (Certificate of Merit)
  • BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards (EcoPartner)
  • 3 Years+ EcoPioneer Companies
  • EcoPartner and 5 Years+ EcoPioneer Companies (Luk Fook Jewellery (Guangzhou) Company Limited and Lee Fook Diamond & Jewellery (Guangzhou) Company Limited)
  • 10 Years Plus Caring Company Logo
  • Happy Company
  • Caring Certificate
  • Good MPF Employer Award (three awards)

Reporting Period: FY2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:10,529.12 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:644.81 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:9,884.31 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:74% (solar energy for air conditioning)
Total Energy Consumption:20,955.14 MWh/year
Water Consumption:185,018.31 m3/year
Waste Generated:299.55 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.70 kg CO2e/turnover (HKD$’000)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Craft Inheritance and Innovation
  • Sustainable Jewellery and Responsible Sourcing
  • People Empowerment
  • Caring for the Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Total greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduced by 7.8% compared to FY2023.
  • Total energy intensity reduced by 7.0% compared to FY2023.
  • Installed 1,954 m2 of solar panels at the third phase of the "Luk Fook Jewellery Cultural and Creative Industrial Park", powering air conditioning.
  • Opened our first green concept store at The Wai, partnering with Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong) to launch the “Climate Tree Care” initiative.
  • Awarded the “Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence” for the sixth consecutive year.

Social Achievements

  • Recognised as a “Consumer Caring Company” by GS1 Hong Kong for the 11th consecutive year.
  • Launched our new brand Love LUKFOOK JEWELLERY.
  • Total donations of approximately HK$4.83 million.
  • Partnered with Mango TV to launch the “Extraordinary Women, Honouring Her Strength” Women’s Day charity initiative.
  • Sponsored the 2023 Xi'an Marathon.

Governance Achievements

  • Signed a HK$326 million sustainability-linked loan with DBS Hong Kong.
  • Awarded the “Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Award (Hang Seng Index Constituent Companies)”.
  • Received three awards under “Good MPF Employer” organised by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total energy consumption intensity and GHG emissions intensity (FY2023-FY2025).

Environmental Challenges

  • Global water scarcity.
  • Climate-related physical risks (e.g., climate-related natural disasters) and transition risks (e.g., changes in policy and regulatory requirements).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-saving and energy efficiency measures.
  • Regularly conducting ESG-related risk assessments, including identifying potential climate-related risks.
  • Implementing strict management of waste sorting, storage, and recycling procedures.
  • Educating employees about water-saving concepts and promoting drinking water recycling.
  • Managing waste emissions and exhaust gas treatment facilities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 369 main suppliers; all suppliers required to pass preset assessment process before formal procurement.

Responsible Procurement
  • Guideline on Green Procurement
  • Supplier/Contractor Green Operation Record/Evaluation Form
  • Lukfook Supplier Operational Risk Code of Conduct
  • Kimberley Process Certification for diamonds

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Climate-related natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Changes in policy and regulatory requirements

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Stock Exchange ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (Nansha plant), ISO 9001:2015 (Nansha plant)

Awards & Recognition

  • Outstanding Jewellery Retail Service Award
  • Consumer Caring Company
  • Hong Kong Star Brand Award – Enterprise
  • Hong Kong Service Awards
  • Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence
  • BOCHK Corporate Low-Carbon Environmental Leadership Awards
  • ESG Special Recognition Award
  • Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Award
  • QF Star Supporter
  • Happy Company
  • Good MPF Employer
  • 3 Years + Industry Cares Recognition