CanSino Biologics Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:37,294.90 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2,335.90 + 166.11 + 3.98 + 1,035.19 = 3,541.18 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19,689.15 + 14,064.58 = 33,753.73 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:46,801.51 MWh
Water Consumption:388,095.00 tons
Waste Generated:831.64 tons (hazardous and non-hazardous combined)
Carbon Intensity:0.42 tCO2e per square meter
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Energy consumption intensity declined by 44.56% over the previous year
- Waste gas emissions were reduced by 17.90% over the previous year
- Hazardous waste generation was reduced by 21.23% over the previous year
Social Achievements
- Awarded “Aon’s 2023 China Best ESG Employer”
- Employee coverage of quality training 100%
- Total amount of charitable donations reached RMB 413,000
- Supported the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health
Governance Achievements
- Passed ISO 37301 and ISO 37001 compliance system certifications
- Signing rate of Confidentiality Agreement and the Integrity Agreement by supplier reached 100%
- Conducted a total of 31 supplier quality audits
- Reported no lawsuits or cases related to corruption, violation of business ethics, or unfair competition
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- With 2021 as the benchmark year, total GHG emissions per floor area will be reduced by 50% in 2030
- With 2022 as the benchmark year, production energy consumption for single batch of products will be reduced by 10% by 2030
- With 2022 as the benchmark year, the production water consumption for single batch of products will be reduced by 10% by 2030
- With 2023 as the benchmark year, the waste gas emissions during product production of a single batch will be reduced by 10% by 2030
- With 2023 as the benchmark year, the wastewater pollutant emissions during the product production of a single batch will decrease by 20% by 2030
- With 2023 as the benchmark year, the hazardous waste generation during product production of a single batch will be reduced by 10% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- With 2021 as the benchmark year, total GHG emissions per floor area will be reduced by 40% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Government's unified regulatory requirement of shutdown during heavy pollution weather
- Increasingly stringent international and domestic environmental laws and regulations
- Increased financial costs when purchasing environmental-friendly and energy-saving equipment or implementing low-carbon transformation
- Stakeholder expectations for proactive response measures to climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Established an emergency office and a heavy pollution weather response leadership group
- Developed an Emergency Response Plan for Heavy Pollution Weather
- Strengthened groundwork such as emergency investment and material support
- Regularly organise emergency drills
- Watch for latest changes of environmental policies, laws and regulations
- Take low-carbon and energy-saving measures
- Continuously strengthen information disclosure, enhance communication with stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 31
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Management Regulations
- Supplier Performance Management Procedures
- Management Procedures for Supplier Blocking, Unblocking and Withdrawal
- Management Procedures for Supplier Development and Registration
- Management Procedures for Supplier Access
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Temperature changes
- Sea level rise
- Water shortages
Transition Risks
- Policy and regulatory risks
- Technological risks
- Market risks and reputation risks
Opportunities
- Reduced operation and production costs through improved resource utilization efficiency and reduced energy consumption
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (HKEX), SSE Environmental Information Disclosure Guidelines
Certifications: ISO 37301, ISO 37001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 13: Climate Action
CanSinoBIO's vaccine R&D and production contribute to global public health, technological innovation, and climate change mitigation.
Awards & Recognition
- Aon’s 2023 China Best ESG Employer
- National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise
- 23rd WIPO-CNIPA Award