INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 國際商業數字技術有限公司
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Protecting Our Environment
- Caring for Our People
- Creating Values for Our Customers
- Staying Integrity in Our Business
Environmental Achievements
- Established an environmental management system (EMS) following ISO 14001 standard.
- Implemented policies to minimize emissions from company vehicles and solid waste.
- Implemented policies for efficient use of electricity, water, and paper.
Social Achievements
- Provided a healthy and safe working environment with fire contingency plans and regular inspections.
- Organized regular recreational activities to foster employee well-being.
- Offered comprehensive training opportunities and career development programs.
- Established a comprehensive appraisal system to assess employee performance.
Governance Achievements
- Established an anti-corruption and anti-bribery management system.
- Implemented a whistle-blowing system.
- Established an information security management system (ISMS) certified under ISO 27001.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing environmental impact from company vehicles and solid waste.
- Efficient use of resources (electricity, water, paper).
Mitigation Strategies
- Policies to minimize emissions from company vehicles (high-quality fuel, regular maintenance, idling engine restrictions, public transport encouragement).
- Waste management policy (sorting waste into recyclable, non-recyclable, and hazardous; proper handling procedures).
- Resource use policy (high-efficiency appliances, switching off equipment, optimized air conditioning temperature, water pipe maintenance, water-efficient taps, electronic communication, paper reuse, double-sided printing).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC) covering human rights, health & safety, environmental stewardship.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Customer privacy
- Product quality and safety
- Customer satisfaction
- Labour rights
- Intellectual properties
- Employee development
- Occupational health and safety
- Supply chain management
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented an environmental management system (EMS) in conformity with ISO 14001.
- Reduced air pollutants emitted to the atmosphere through company vehicle policy and maintenance.
- Established a solid waste management policy for proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Social Achievements
- Organized a 10-kilometer charity walk, raising funds for the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund.
- Provided comprehensive medical check-ups for employees.
- Offered internal and external training opportunities to employees.
Governance Achievements
- Developed strict policies and a management system to safeguard customer privacy and intellectual property.
- Implemented an anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy and management system.
- Established a comprehensive whistle-blowing system.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing environmental pollution and resource consumption.
- Maintaining high standards in supply chain management.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented EMS, company vehicle policy, and solid waste management policy.
- Developed a comprehensive supplier management system and Supplier’s Code of Conduct.
- Constantly interacted with customers, reviewed their feedback, and implemented customer complaint handling procedures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Strict assessment of new and existing suppliers every six months.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier’s Code of Conduct covering human rights, labour practices, environmental, health and safety.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented an environmental management system (EMS) accredited with ISO 14001:2015 in Beijing headquarters.
- Reduced unleaded petrol consumption from 1,045 L in 2018 to 825 L in 2019.
- Organized a green hiking activity for employees to raise awareness of waste handling and environmental protection, donating RMB 30,000 to the Red Cross Society of China.
Social Achievements
- Implemented an occupational health and safety (OHS) management system following ISO 45001 in Beijing headquarters.
- Provided competitive remuneration and benefits packages to employees, including social insurance coverage.
- Established a comprehensive training management system to provide various learning and career development opportunities for employees.
- Organized various staff activities and events to promote work-life balance.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a standardized supplier management system and procurement management procedure.
- Formulated a CSR policy and anti-corruption and anti-bribery management procedure to guide corporate decision-making and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Established a whistle-blowing system to report suspected impropriety or unethical conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited data on waste generation in 2018, expanded data collection in 2019 to include branches in Guangzhou, Hefei, and Chongqing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued efforts to enhance waste-related data collection and disclosure.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: At least once a year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection and performance assessment
- Procurement management process
- Supplier’s Code of Conduct outlining principles and requirements for labor practices, human rights, environmental, health and safety management, and legal compliance.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- High-tech Enterprise Certification (2019)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Established an ISO14001 accredited environmental management system (EMS) in the Beijing headquarters since 2015.
- Achieved zero environmental-related pollution, complaint or prosecution in 2021.
- Reduced gasoline consumption from 825.00 L in 2020 to 335 L in 2021.
- Reduced water consumption from 282.79 m3 in 2020 to 266.22 m3 in 2021.
Social Achievements
- Maintained a 100% OHS training rate for critical positions and zero major safety accidents.
- Implemented a comprehensive management system to ensure service and product quality.
- Provided competitive salary, statutory holiday, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, marriage leave, compassionate leave, lactation leave, overtime work compensation, and social insurance coverage to full-time employees.
- Achieved > 95% customer satisfaction rate and 100% rate of problems solved on time.
Governance Achievements
- Established an effective ESG governance structure with a Board, ESG Leading Committee, ESG Management Sub-committee, and ESG Implementation Sub-committee.
- Implemented an Information Security and Information Technology Service Management System certified with ISO/ IEC 27001:2013.
- Established a whistle-blowing system to report suspected misconduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net zero GHG Emissions by 2050
- Build up recycling system in the office of all branches by 2024
- Reduce GHG Emissions intensity by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline)
- Reduce energy consumption intensity by 10% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline)
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 10% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Climate physical risks (acute and chronic): Increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events may impact properties and assets, leading to operational disruptions.
- Widespread diseases risk: Outbreaks may affect workforce health and safety, lowering productivity.
- Retention and human resources risk: Difficulty retaining skilled workforce may negatively impact service performance and future growth.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a typhoon contingency guideline and conduct annual drills.
- Set up a work resumption plan for COVID-19 and implemented comprehensive pandemic prevention measures.
- Maintained good employee relations through a complaint mechanism, fair performance appraisal system, and training opportunities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%
Responsible Procurement
- Standardized supplier management system
- Supplier’s code of conduct (CoC)
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption agreement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods)
Transition Risks
- Stringent policy disclosure requirements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Health and safety management
- Employee caring
- Product responsibility
- Business integrity
- Supply chain management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emission intensity by 37.5% compared to 2019 baseline.
- Reduced energy consumption intensity by 18% compared to 2019 baseline.
- Reduced water consumption intensity by 52% compared to 2019 baseline.
- Zero environmental-related pollution, complaints, or prosecutions.
Social Achievements
- Implemented comprehensive management system.
- Performed risk awareness training within the Group.
- Established positive corporate culture, provided proper skills training to employees.
- Improved promotion systems, ensured employees’ legal rights and interests were protected.
- Achieved 100% OHS training rate for critical positions and zero major safety accidents.
- Achieved >95% customer satisfaction rate and 100% on-time problem resolution rate.
Governance Achievements
- Organised anti-corruption training for directors (5 hours) and general staff (5 hours).
- Implemented a whistle-blowing system.
- No legal cases regarding corrupt practices during the reporting period.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net zero GHG emission by 2050.
- Build up recycling system in the office of all branches by 2024.
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline).
- Reduce energy consumption intensity by 10% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline).
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 10% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline).
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events.
- Risk of widespread diseases (COVID-19).
- Competition risk.
- Customer data protection and privacy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a typhoon contingency guideline and conduct annual drills.
- Established a work resumption plan and pandemic control task force for COVID-19.
- Implemented an Information Security and Information Technology Service Management System certified with ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013.
- Established various policies to protect customer data and confidential information.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier management system
- Supplier’s Code of Conduct
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption agreement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods)
Transition Risks
- More stringent policy disclosure requirements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx “ESG Reporting Guide”
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 45001:2018
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 96% progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity by 20% compared to the 2019 baseline by 2025.
- Achieved 100% progress towards reducing water consumption intensity by 10% compared to the 2019 baseline by 2025.
- Zero environmental-related pollution, complaints, or prosecutions in 2023.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
- Established a complaint mechanism to safeguard employee rights.
- Implemented an OHS management system certified according to ISO 45001:2018.
- Achieved 100% OHS training rate for critical positions and zero major safety accidents.
- Organized employee outings and team-building activities.
- Provided training programs covering various topics, including AI, 5G technology, and Loglyst.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG governance structure with a leading committee and sub-committees.
- Implemented a systematic risk control system.
- Implemented measures to prevent, detect, and eradicate corruption and bribery.
- Established a whistle-blowing system to promote the reporting of suspected misconduct.
- Adhered to relevant laws and regulations regarding intellectual property rights.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net zero GHG emission by 2050.
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by 20% compared to 2019 baseline by 2025.
- Reduce energy consumption intensity by 10% compared to 2019 baseline by 2025.
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 10% compared to 2019 baseline by 2025.
- Build up recycling system in the office of all branches by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Competition risk in the APM industry.
- Information technology security and access risk.
- Employment risk due to rapid technological advancements.
- Risk of changing consumer needs.
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition).
Mitigation Strategies
- Holding certifications for Information Security and IT Service Management System (ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013) and providing employee training.
- Establishing an information security management team and policies to protect customer data.
- Providing a dynamic work environment and competitive compensation packages to attract and retain employees.
- Implementing an annual customer survey to understand changing consumer needs.
- Conducting assessments and evaluations of physical and transition climate-related risks and implementing mitigation measures (e.g., regular training on climate-related emergencies, monitoring carbon emission profile).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: At least once a year
Responsible Procurement
- Standardized supplier management system
- Supplier’s Code of Conduct
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption agreement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Floods
Transition Risks
- More stringent policy disclosure requirements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013