Yuk Wing Group Holdings Limited 煜榮集團控股有限公司
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-04 to 2017-03, 2018-04 to 2019-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2016-04 to 2017-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental protection
- Sustainable business development
- Employee well-being
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community support
- Supplier relations
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented an Enterprise Environmental Protection Management System Policy and a Safety Committee to comply with environmental regulations in PRC operations.
- Engaged an independent firm for quarterly environmental impact reviews.
- Implemented measures to minimize metallic dust and weld fumes emissions in PRC operations.
- Implemented waste management practices in compliance with PRC regulations, including using qualified recyclers for hazardous waste.
Social Achievements
- Implemented internal policies to comply with labor laws and regulations in Hong Kong and PRC.
- Established a Staff Handbook defining employee rights and procedures.
- Provided various types of internal training courses to employees.
- Established comprehensive policies covering occupational health, safety management, and machine operation rules.
- Developed emergency plans for production disruption, fire control, and industrial injuries.
- Implemented a Quality Management System and Process Policy to minimize product liability risk and ensure customer satisfaction.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Employee Feedback and Anti-corruption Policy with procedures for reporting corruption and fraud.
- Implemented measures to protect intellectual property rights, including confidentiality agreements and patent applications.
- Complied with relevant laws and regulations relating to prevention of bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing environmental impact of operations in PRC, including air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation.
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations in Hong Kong and PRC.
- Maintaining high product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Protecting intellectual property rights.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented environmental protection practices, including resource efficiency measures and waste management.
- Established internal policies and procedures to comply with labor laws and regulations.
- Implemented a Quality Management System and Process Policy, and established an experienced aftersales service team.
- Implemented measures to protect intellectual property rights, including confidentiality agreements and patent applications.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing Policy covering procurement procedures, supplier selection criteria, and quality control on raw materials.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Reporting Period: 2018-04 to 2019-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:920,781.737 kg CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:976,787 kWh
Water Consumption:6,619 m3
Waste Generated:5.2215 + 2.365 + 0.6106 + 0.12635 + 210.57 = 218.9 tonnes (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous combined)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental sustainability
- Employee attraction, retention, and support
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sustaining local communities
- Strengthening community relations
- Supplier commitment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Nitrogen Oxides emissions from 335.364 kg to 269.007 kg
- Reduced Sulphur Oxides emissions from 0.989 kg to 0.420 kg
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions from 807,075.672 kg to 920,781.737 kg (Note: This shows an increase, not a reduction)
- Implemented measures to reduce electricity and raw material usage (details provided in report)
- Engaged qualified third-party recycling companies for waste disposal
Social Achievements
- Established a fair and reasonable remuneration regime
- Provided employees with statutory holidays, leave, and welfare benefits
- Organized four sessions of fire safety training (1677.5 hours total)
- Provided machinery operation training for production staff
- No work-related fatalities or lost days due to work injury during the reporting period
Governance Achievements
- Established internal policies in accordance with relevant labor laws and regulations
- Established an "Employee Feedback and Anti-corruption Policy"
- No incidents of non-compliance with labor laws or corruption during the reporting period
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing noise pollution from machinery operation
- Managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated in PRC operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Adopted noise control measures (sound insulation, vibration reduction, etc.)
- Engaged qualified third-party recycling companies for hazardous waste disposal
- Sold non-hazardous waste (paper, paper boxes, iron scraps) to recyclers
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual evaluation of approved suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Established "Purchasing Policy" (採購管理制度)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX’s Guide to the ESG Report
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:591,279.0 kg CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:54,827.3 kg CO2e + 73,774.3 kg CO2e = 128,501.6 kg CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:591,279.0 kg CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:599.6 kg CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,360,633.4 kWh
Water Consumption:3,838.0 m3
Waste Generated:205.23 tonnes (hazardous) + 205.23 tonnes (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:36.9 kg CO2e per unit produced
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Employee Attraction, Retention, and Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Sustaining Local Communities
- Strengthening Community Relations
- Supplier Commitment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions from 656,606.9 kg to 591,279.0 kg, achieving a GHG emissions intensity of 36.9 kg per unit produced.
- Reduced hazardous waste intensity.
- Reduced non-hazardous waste intensity.
- Reduced energy consumption from 1,437,140.8 kWh to 1,360,633.4 kWh.
- Reduced water consumption from 7,023.4 cubic meters to 3,838.0 cubic meters.
Social Achievements
- Zero work-related injuries and zero lost days during the reporting period.
- 78.2% of employees completed training, with an average of 2 training hours per employee.
- Employee turnover rate of 6%.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Working Group to support the Board in implementing ESG strategies and targets.
- Complied with all relevant employment laws and regulations in Hong Kong and the PRC.
- No cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations relating to air pollution, GHG emissions, hazardous and non-hazardous waste during the reporting period.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain GHG emissions at/below the same level as the baseline year ended 31 March 2023.
- Maintain hazardous waste intensity at/below the same level as the baseline year ended 31 March 2023.
- Maintain non-hazardous waste intensity at/below the same level as the baseline year ended 31 March 2023.
- Maintain energy consumption intensity at/below the same level as the baseline year ended 31 March 2023.
- Maintain water consumption intensity at/below the same level as the baseline year ended 31 March 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Potential transition risks from climate change (policy and legal changes, market shifts)
- Potential physical risks from climate change (extreme weather, changing temperatures)
Mitigation Strategies
- Regularly monitor regulatory environment and adhere to emission-reduction measures.
- Monitor product market and ensure products exceed customer demands.
- Maintain a large supplier base and set up contingency plans for extreme climate events.
- Adopt energy conservation measures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual evaluation of 77 suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Cautious selection of new suppliers based on criteria including size, products, services, quality, delivery time, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, and child labour.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions (flooding, storms)
- Increased operating costs due to changing temperatures
Transition Risks
- Increased compliance costs due to new climate-related regulations
- Reduced demand for goods due to shifts in consumer preferences
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide