Kaisa Group Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Green Buildings
- Energy Efficiency
- Pollution Prevention and Control
- Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Renewable Energy
- Clean Transportation
- Affordable Housing
- Affordable Basic Infrastructure and Essential Services
Environmental Achievements
- In 2019, the Group obtained its first green construction design certificates for five properties under its management. The certified green construction area totalled approximately 977,208 m2.
Social Achievements
- Kaisa integrates various public service facilities such as education, healthcare, culture and sports facilities into its development projects.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Potential negative environmental and social risks such as occupational health and safety, community relations, land-use changes, biodiversity loss, and waste generated in construction.
Mitigation Strategies
- Early stage construction projects require a comprehensive examination for environmental impact, ecology conservation, including soil and water conservation, and monitoring plans for the areas to be developed. Kaisa’s construction projects incorporate measures to minimize negative effects on neighboring communities. Internal policies minimize the impact of operations on the environment and reduce energy consumption and waste generation. Internal policies prevent and eliminate safety incidents, including staff training. A Stakeholder Policy details communication channels and action plans to address stakeholder concerns. Compliance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations regarding environmental protection, energy conservation, pollution control, waste management, water pollution, production safety, industrial injury insurance, and labor laws.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBG 2018, GBP 2018, SBP 2020, GLP 2020
Certifications: LEED, Chinese Green Building Evaluation Label (China 3-Star), BREEAM, BEAM
Third-party Assurance: Sustainalytics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 15
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1851.49 tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1.24 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1850.24 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:11.57 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:3244 MWh/year
Water Consumption:260,475.05 m3/year
Waste Generated:897.00 metric tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.000004 tonnes of CO2e/m2
ESG Focus Areas
- City co-creation
- Livelihood sharing
- Coexistence with environment
- Home building
- Improving community development through urban renewal
- Reducing negative impacts on the environment
Environmental Achievements
- 16 green building certification projects with a certified area of 1.976 million square meters
- 23 sponge city projects with a construction area of 3.3662 million square meters
Social Achievements
- Delivered 61 projects amounting to approximately 46,000 units
- Donated more than 80 charitable public welfare projects, with a total amount exceeding RMB1.7 billion
- Provided nationwide fitness services all year round in 20 venues in 13 major cities
Governance Achievements
- Established a Kaisa Sustainable Finance Working Group
- Established the Sustainable Financing Framework in July 2020 and obtained the Second Party Opinion from Sustainalytics
- Implemented a specific anti-corruption system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2060
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid development of urbanization brought environmental issues
- Increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive plans for protection, restoration and compensation were carefully crafted for environmental protection
- Scientific and efficient methods to minimize the generation of sewage, dust, noise and waste
- Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and prefabricated construction technologies
- Use of sunken green spaces, rooftop greening, rainwater detention and other sponge facilities
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritize suppliers who value sustainable development, including those with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and OHSAS certifications
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SEHK ESG Reporting Guide
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11
Ensuring access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services