Climate Change Data

Television Broadcasts Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,408.91 tonnes of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:44,972,141 kWh
Water Consumption:96,702 cubic meters
Waste Generated:2,413.01 tons
Carbon Intensity:1.01 tonnes of CO2e per production hour

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption by an average of 6.4% per year over the past three years.
  • Achieved a 8.1% reduction in total non-hazardous waste compared to 2018.
  • Recycled over 20 tons of waste lead-acid batteries.

Social Achievements

  • Organised 19 sports and recreational activities for employees.
  • Provided 107 training classes totaling 4,478 hours of training.
  • Recognised 12 employees for superb performance under the Outstanding Employee Award Scheme.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Steering Group in 2017.
  • Maintained compliance with the Corporate Governance Codes under the Listing Rules.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Further replace air-cooled chiller units with high-energy-efficient models.
  • Actively consider electric cars and hybrid vehicles during vehicle replacement.
Short-term Goals:
  • Further upgrade LED tube lights to motion sensor control.
  • Replace PLC downlights with LED downlights.

Environmental Challenges

  • Sharp decline in business volumes triggered by social unrest in Hong Kong.
  • Declining quality of drama serials due to loss of experienced scriptwriters to other markets.
  • Erosion of intellectual property due to piracy.
  • Supply of popular artistes for drama production.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented cost control measures, including streamlining workforce.
  • Strengthened resources to raise production quality by retaining experienced scriptwriters and improving production budgets.
  • Continued efforts to combat piracy by working with law enforcers and taking legal actions.
  • Strengthened control over artiste approvals for outside performances and ensured stable talent supply through talent sourcing and training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Group’s Purchasing Policy and Principles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of the Listing Rules

Certifications: Hong Kong Green Organisation, Energywi$e Certificate, Wastewi$e Certificate, IAQwi$e Certificate

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Certificate of Merit (Media and Communication Sector) in the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 2018
  • Hong Kong Green Organisation
  • Energywi$e Certificate
  • Wastewi$e Certificate
  • IAQwi$e Certificate
  • Silver Award for Volunteer Service (Organization)