Midea Real Estate Holding Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Performance
- Social Performance
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced intensity of total carbon dioxide emissions by 33.3%
- Reduced intensity of energy consumption by 38.1%
- Reduced intensity of water consumption by 66.5%
- Increased cumulative certified green building area by 11.8%
- Implemented 68 prefabricated construction projects with an assembly area of 8,880,000m2
- Added 10 new eco-friendly buildings, with an area of 1,975,400m2 meeting the eco-friendly building standards
Social Achievements
- Launched a new "Wei-G Health Community" system to create a healthy and comfortable living environment for homeowners
- Established the "832 project" management system and clarified construction standards
- Created the "Chengyijia" transparent building management system
- Found the first national customer service centre of the Group to improve customer service level systematically
- Held the first "Harmonious and Happy Family Festival" activity for the homeowners
- Continued to apply smart construction sites and carried out real-time monitoring of the project sites
- Invested RMB 19,139,700 in total in the fight against the pandemic
- Supported the infrastructure construction of 8 villages, and comprehensively improved the rural living environment
- Incubated and cultivated rural economic organisations, promoted the rural industrial and tourism development to create sustainable value for the villages
- Renovated 2 schools and donated over 6,000 books to promote the development of rural education
- Rebuilt 22 large-scale public buildings such as rural drinking water to effectively guarantee the basic physical demands of villagers
Governance Achievements
- Improved the Group's internal rules and regulations on integrity, strengthened the Group's internal supervision, accountability and reporting system
- Optimised the approval process of patents and copyright applications and improved management efficiency
- Established a four-level control structure (Headquarters – Regions – Cities – Projects) and outlined safety management obligations at all levels for daily supervision and review
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic
- The issue of the "three red lines" for real estates
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented COVID-19 prevention and control measures
- Upgraded the strategy of having "one principal and two secondary business lines" to that with "four major business lines"
- Strengthened and stuck to our safe production management system
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strengthen supply chain management
- Conduct supplier training
- Implement transparent procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of "Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide"
Certifications: ISO9001, ISO29001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- "Remac Residence" Prefabricated Interior Decoration System
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- GFA of certificated green buildings amounted to 1.81 million square meters
- Reduced water and electricity consumption by 5% in Hunan and Jiangxi Region
- Saved approximately RMB220,000 a year in electricity costs in Nanchang Midea Riverside Mansion by changing LED lighting
- Saved gas costs RMB825 per day by controlling boiler on/off time in shopping malls
- Reduced development costs by more than RMB50 million annually by using a new integrated insulation plate material
Social Achievements
- Upgraded the service system of “Chengyijia”, achieving 86 points on customer satisfaction (up by 4 points compared with 2020)
- Proportion of trained employees reached 81.1%, with an average training time of 59.76 hours
- Invested RMB17,605.8 thousand in public welfare and charity, with 255 person-times of participation in volunteer activities
- Launched the “Debut Plan for Meishang Xiaoyue Team” providing services to young families and children
Governance Achievements
- Improved compliance management system, actively controlling legal risks, combating corruption and upholding integrity
- Formulated Risk Warning and Investigation Guidelines for Transfer of Contractual Rights and Obligations Related to Equity Transfer in Cooperative Projects
- Updated and improved contract templates to strictly control transaction risks
- Held 6 special training sessions on laws and regulations related to compliant operations
- Further detailed the rules for individuals, updated and improved the Measures for Audit and Supervision Management, Anti-Corruption Practices, Measures for Accountability Management
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce water and electricity consumption intensity by 5% in 2024
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by 5% in 2024
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 5% in 2024
- Reduce the intensity of non-hazardous waste transported to landfills by 8% in 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Downward pressure and intensified competition in the real estate market
- Need to explore intensive and efficient production approaches to improve resource utilization efficiency in line with carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals
- Transformation from scale to quality in the real estate industry
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a task force for lean management to coordinate and promote lean management tasks
- Comprehensively advanced lean improvement efforts, converting extensive management into a lean management model
- Improved business efficiency in all respects, contributing to the accomplishment of “dual carbon” goals
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual review of suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Transparent procurement
- Integrity agreement signing
- Monitoring supplier integrity
- Anti-corruption slogans and culture publicity
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (high temperature, extreme cold, torrential rain, floods, typhoons)
Transition Risks
- Increased construction costs due to carbon emission restrictions
- Higher green building certification standards
- Lack of experience and reference cases for zero-carbon buildings
Opportunities
- Government incentive policies for green and low-carbon building projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of “Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide” (ESG Guide)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (Foshan Lianhao Company)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- REMAC+HOUSE prefabricated interior
Awards & Recognition
- Red Dot Design Award (REMAC+HOUSE)
- Reard Design Silver Award (REMAC+HOUSE)
- Leading Award - Best Architecture Technology Enterprise at WATIC
- Most Promising Smart Value Architecture Technology Company in China
- Top10 Design Institutions by Brand Value in the Golden-Creativity International Space Design Competition
- Top10 Real Estate Space Design Institutions in the Asia-Pacific Space Design Competition
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- GFA of Midea Real Estate's newly certificated green buildings reached 1,968.6 thousand square meters.
- Formed Midea Real Estate's Low-Carbon Healthy Living Technology System 1.0.
- Annual electricity generated from renewable sources: 2,149,500 kW·h
Social Achievements
- Customer satisfaction achieved 87 points.
- Proportion of trained employees reached 85.78%, with an average training time of employees of 72 hours.
- The Group invested a total of RMB26,315.2 thousand in public service and charity, covering more than 130 communities with 855 employees participated in volunteer activities.
Governance Achievements
- Established a 4+3+X System for Smart Construction Sites of Midea Real Estate to ensure construction safety.
- Improved the risk management and control system of the enterprise, and created a transparent and honest corporate atmosphere.
- The Board of directors comprises 9 directors, including 4 executive directors, 2 non-executive directors and 3 independent non-executive directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Realize China's “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality” goals
- Achieve reduction of 5% of comprehensive energy consumption intensity in administrative office work, reduction of 5% of greenhouse gas emission intensity, and reduction of 5% of water consumption intensity by 2024 (Taking 2021 as the base year).
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 5% by 2024 (Taking 2021 as the base year).
Environmental Challenges
- Market downturn continued amid profound changes and the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
- Real estate industry is exposed to great challenges under the influence of policies and the recurring epidemic.
- Weak spots in public health, community services and infrastructure in old urban residential areas.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adhered to the long-term corporate values, and vigorously sought change and innovation.
- Improved the safety management system to promote safe construction.
- Developed a customer satisfaction survey system independently.
- Integrated the concept of green and low-carbon development into the whole process of product design, construction and operation.
- Improved the supply chain management system, strengthen risk management of supply chain, and proactively drive suppliers to improve their ability in fulfilling their responsibilities.
- Built the “Company with Sincerity” service system, and launched high-quality services of seven levels.
- Built solid community infrastructure and optimized the experience of seven home-returning streamlines.
- Implemented the “Midea Revitalisation Action” plan for community renewal.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Clean procurement
- Supplier review mechanism
- Supplier communication
- Smart supply chain (SSC) platform
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought, flood, typhoon, extreme precipitation, and high temperature
- Heavy snowfall, dust storms, and drought
- Mudslide and extreme precipitation
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal risks
- Market and technology risk
Opportunities
- Green prefabricated building development opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of “Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide” in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: BREEAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, QSPSC
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 5M Smart Health Community
- Low-carbon healthy residence technology system 1.0
- Prefabricated buildings
Awards & Recognition
- Advanced Enterprise for Caring about Employees in Shunde District in 2022
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Green and low-carbon development
- High-quality product and service delivery
- Harmonious labor relations
- Responsible supply chain management
- Community development
Environmental Achievements
- Certified green building area reached 461,000 m2 in 2023
- Generated 2,034,600 kW·h of electricity from photovoltaic power plants, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1,623.41 tons.
- Recycled 2,986 tons of wastewater in Foshan Factory.
Social Achievements
- Launched the “Gold Owner” equity upgrade plan, integrating high-quality resources from Midea Real Estate’s ecosystem channels.
- Organized 1,097 activities involving 98,240 households.
- Completed delivery of over 90,000 high-quality apartments, with early delivery accounting for 70%.
Governance Achievements
- Established a three-tier risk management structure.
- 100% of employees signed the Integrity Agreement.
- Implemented a variety of anti-corruption training activities for 200 directors and employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve carbon neutrality
- Reduce comprehensive energy consumption intensity in administrative office work by 5% by 2024
- Reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by 5% by 2024
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 5% by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change related risks (policy and legal risks, market and technology risks, extreme weather risks)
- Supplier performance risks, operational risks, and financial risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing the path for carbon emission reduction, vigorously developing the prefabricated building industry, and promoting green production and green construction.
- Accelerating the research and application of innovative and environmentally friendly materials.
- Strengthening supplier audits, implementing penalties for unqualified suppliers, and establishing a three-level supplier management structure.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular bi-monthly inspections and factory field visits
Responsible Procurement
- Measures for Supplier Management
- Measures for Bidding and Procurement Management
- Operation Guidance on Bidding and Procurement of Cooperation Projects
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought, flood, typhoon, extreme precipitation, and high temperature
- Heavy snowfall, dust storms, and drought
- Mudslide and extreme precipitation
Transition Risks
- Restriction on carbon emissions may lead to an increase in the cost of construction.
Opportunities
- Green prefabri- cated building development
- Save energy and reduce emissions; reduce costs and enhance efficiency
- Fully enhance product competitiveness
- Comprehensively raise the enterprise reputation
- Increase the transparency of information disclosure
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix C2 of “Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide” in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO 9001, QSPSC
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- MiC integrated space products
- Negative ion environmentally friendly composite boards
- Functional anti-bacterial and mould proof films for panels
Awards & Recognition
- Top 22 China Property Service Enterprises in Comprehensive Strength of 2023
- 2023 Leading Company of China in Industrial Park Property Service
- 2023 Top 10 Chinese Enterprises in Public Building Property Service Strength
- China’s Leading Enterprise in Green Building Technology Services
- Award for Top 10 Whole House Smart Home Brands of 2023
- Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design of 2023
- National Intellectual Property Excellent Enterprise of 2023
- Top 12 Best Employers in Organizational Strength in China’s Real Estate Industry of 2023
- Included in Top 10 receiving Jinglong Award for China Real Estate Fine Decoration Residential Components and Accessories of H1 2023
- Enterprise in Intelligent Construction and Environmental Protection of 2023
- Advanced Enterprise of 2023
- Excellent Enterprise in Technology Innovation in Guangdong Province’s Building Materials Industry
- Demonstration Unit of Carbon Neutrality Commitment in China’s Bidding Field
- Innovative Small/Medium-Sized Enterprise in Guangdong Province
- Caring Enterprise, Role Model for Social Responsibility
- Best Cooperation Unit of Youth Volunteer High-quality Development Program