Nanfang Communication Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Value chain
- Employees
- Business integrity
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Wu Jin Factory certified with ISO 14001
- Waste recycling initiatives
- Efficient energy and water use with monitoring and quotas
Social Achievements
- OHSAS 18001 certification for Wu Jin Factory (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Employee training and development programs including cooperation with Nanjing University of Post and Telecommunication
- Establishment of labor unions to protect employee rights
Governance Achievements
- Compliance management system in place to monitor potential violations
- Whistle-blowing channels established
- Code of conduct to prevent corruption, bribery, and conflict of interest
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Jin Tan Factory's ISO 14001 certification pending
- Managing environmental pollution and resource efficiency
- Maintaining supplier compliance with environmental and social standards
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous evaluation of environmental risks and implementation of management measures
- Supplier onboarding assessment and monthly performance evaluation
- Strict quality control procedures and ISO 9001 certification for both factories
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Monthly evaluation of existing suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with RoHS directive
- Anti-forced labor and child labor policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Wu Jin Factory), OHSAS 18001 (Wu Jin Factory), ISO 9001 (both factories)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Product quality and safety
- Customer satisfaction
- Occupational health and safety
- Ethical business
- Supply chain management
- Greenhouse gas emission
- Air emission
- Employee development
- Community support
Environmental Achievements
- ISO 14001:2004 certification for Wu Jin factory's environmental management system
- Waste recycling initiatives
- Implementation of energy-saving measures reducing electricity consumption
- Water conservation through reuse of circulating water
Social Achievements
- OHSAS 18001 certification for OHS management system (Wu Jin Factory)
- Comprehensive OHS management system in place
- Various mandatory safety training programs for employees
- Wide range of internal training programs on job-related skills and personal development
- Employee engagement activities (annual dinner, Lantern Festival celebration, etc.)
- Community support through donations
Governance Achievements
- Anti-bribery policy implemented
- Code of Conduct established in Employee Handbook
- Reporting system for whistleblowing
- No violations of laws and regulations relating to bribery, extortion, fraud, money laundering, child labor, or forced labor noted during the reporting period
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Minimizing environmental impact from operations
- Efficient resource utilization
- Managing waste generation and treatment
- Maintaining compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of energy-saving practices
- Waste recycling and treatment procedures
- Water conservation measures
- Air emission control measures
- Noise control measures
- Green procurement standard
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Monthly evaluation on existing suppliers’ performance
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx Appendix 27 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Wu Jin Factory recognized as a State Green Factory
- Jin Tan Factory recognized as a Changzhou City Green Factory
Social Achievements
- Awarded "Listed Enterprises of the Year 2019" by Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese
- Organized various employee activities (Dragon Boat Festival, Lantern Festival, annual gala)
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG working group led by the Internal Audit Department and the Risk Control Department
- Established an anti-commercial bribery team and system
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Gradual resumption of operations and production since March 2020
- Continued assessment of COVID-19 impact and mitigation of business risks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Monthly performance assessment
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection and performance assessment management procedure
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide under Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018/OHSAS 18001:2017, TL 9000
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Nano-water emulsion waterproof sheathed optical cable
- Modified waste refractory waterproof coated optical cable
- Novel high polymer modified water emulsion asphalt waterproof coated optical cable
Awards & Recognition
- "Listed Enterprises of the Year 2019" by Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Management
- Community Investment
- Innovation
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Wujin Factory awarded national-level “Green Factory”, Jintan Factory awarded provincial-level “Green Factory”
- Jintan Factory included in the first batch of green factories in Jiangsu Province.
Social Achievements
- Launched various pandemic prevention measures to ensure employee safety and health.
- Organized training activities, including “One District, One City” pioneer activities, Luokai Trophy, and the Mastery Challenge.
- Provided employees with chartered bus for Spring Festival travel and other welfare initiatives.
Governance Achievements
- Established an anti-commercial bribery team and system, including a whistle-blower system.
- Granted 8 patents in 2020, bringing the total to 86 technical patents as of 31 December 2020.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Disruption of work and life due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Impact of COVID-19 on global economy and business activities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Rapidly coordinated procurement of pandemic prevention supplies and arranged human resources to resume operations and production.
- Developed a prevention and control plan to protect employee safety and health.
- Implemented various pandemic prevention measures, including providing masks, sanitizers, and implementing safe dining policies.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 46 suppliers, monthly performance assessments conducted.
Responsible Procurement
- Strict procedures in selecting and managing suppliers and subcontractors; “Qualified Suppliers List”; “Outsourcing Process Control Procedures”; “RoHS Control Management Process”; “Supplier Code of Conduct”
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide under Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 45001:2018, OHSAS 18001:2017
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- National-level “Green Factory” (Wujin Factory), Provincial-level “Green Factory” (Jintan Factory), Provincial-level “3-Star Cloud Enterprise” (Wujin Factory), Provincial-level “4-Star Cloud Enterprise” (Jintan Factory), District Mayor Quality Award (Wujin & Jintan Factories), AAA grading in quality credit.
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Management
- Community Engagement
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Wujin Factory listed as an “Exemplary Enterprise for Green Supply Chain Management” by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Both factories recognized as “Green Factories” in 2020.
Social Achievements
- No work-related fatalities, work injuries or lost days due to work injury in the past three years.
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives including supplementary commercial insurance, union medical mutual insurance, free meals, shuttle buses, bodychecks, home leave, festival allowance and other regularly organised group activities.
- Organized various safety training programs for employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a taskforce for the prevention of commercial bribery.
- Provided anti-corruption training to directors and employees.
- Implemented a whistleblowing policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce total greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 80% from 2018 baseline, total absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 20% from 2017 baseline, and electricity consumption by 30% from the 2017 baseline, by the end of 2030.
- Reduce water consumption by 20% from 2017 baseline by the end of 2030.
- Reduce non-hazardous waste by 30% from 2018 baseline by the end of 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Potential impacts of extreme weather events (storms, floods, heat) on production facilities and employee safety.
- Increased air emissions and gasoline consumption due to increased vehicle use.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed procedures for heatstroke prevention (cooling equipment, cold drinks, medication).
- Power supply cut-off procedures during severe weather.
- Enhanced safety management of electrical equipment during adverse weather.
- Installed secondary discharge equipment (photocatalytic oxidation and activated carbon fibre) to reduce air pollution.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: At least once or twice a year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (prohibition of child labour, equal treatment, freedom of association, rights of appeal, environment, health and safety, working hours and wages).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Storms
- Floods
- Extremely hot weather
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IEC 27001:2013, ISO 10012:2003
Awards & Recognition
- Exemplary Enterprise for Green Supply Chain Management
- Green Factories (2020)
- High- and New-Technology Enterprise Certification
- District Mayor Quality Award
- Accredited Technological Centres
- Enterprise Credit Evaluation Credit Grade-AAA Enterprise
- Green Supply Chain