Shenzhen International Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2016
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
- Environmental Protection
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Changed to LED energy-saving lamps, saving electricity consumption of about 170,000 kilo-Watt-hour
Social Achievements
- Accident rate of 5.181 cases per thousand workers with no deaths.
- All employees participated in training covering work safety, professional skills, leadership, and execution.
- Supported community poverty alleviation works, funded students with financial difficulties, and organized volunteering activities.
Governance Achievements
- Established an integrity management system and developed policies and measures against bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
- Developed management policies for the assessment, selection, and management of suppliers, requiring compliance with a code of corporate social responsibility.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Logistic business of China Urban Integrated Logistics Hub is in its infancy.
- Lack of sophisticated data collection system for monitoring and collating ESG data across all operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on Shenzhen South China Logistic Park for the first ESG report.
- Establishing a sophisticated data collection system for future reporting.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Requires suppliers to respect international principles of fair business practices, human rights, environmental protection, labor safety, and the prohibition of child labor.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:27,187 tonnes of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,744 tonnes of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:25,418 tonnes of CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:25 tonnes of CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:48,513 MWh
Water Consumption:718,253 cubic meters
Waste Generated:5,871 tonnes (non-hazardous); 3.89 tonnes (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.026 tonnes of CO2e/square meter
ESG Focus Areas
- Anti-corruption
- Employment management system
- Safe and healthy working environment
- Green development
- Community investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas intensity (calculated by area) by 17.24% compared to 2019.
- Decreased nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, and respirable suspended particulates compared to 2019.
- Installed charging piles in certain logistics parks and promoted the use of new energy tools.
Social Achievements
- Granted a three-month waiver of rental payment to tenants in 20 logistics parks to alleviate the burden during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Donated approximately RMB5.32 million to Hubei during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Invested a total of RMB15 million in poverty alleviation in Xinmin Village, Heyuan, Guangdong Province, lifting all poor households out of poverty.
Governance Achievements
- Established an effective risk management and internal control system, including quarterly and annual risk assessments.
- Established whistle-blowing procedures for all employees to report improper conduct.
- No corruption litigation or non-compliance with significant impact during the year.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2060
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on various business sectors.
- Stringent national environmental protection standards and potential reduction in fiscal and tax subsidies for environmental protection.
- Ensuring internal management capability meets the demands of new business models.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated corresponding policies and measures for material issues identified by stakeholders.
- Promptly understanding changes in environmental protection policies and considering corresponding measures.
- Establishing a long-term incentive mechanism and talent cultivation program; establishing a reserve talent pool and commencing training.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Strict supplier selection criteria based on environmental and social requirements, including SHE management agreements.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions (hurricanes, floods, mudslides)
Transition Risks
- Stringent national environmental protection standards, reduced subsidies for environmental protection
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and smart logistics
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 Social Responsibility Contribution Awards for the PRC Logistics Industry
- Advanced Pandemic Fighting Enterprise in the PRC Logistics Industry
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:76,018.20 tonne of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:8,454.71 tonne of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:67,557.64 tonne of CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:5.85 tonne of CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:126,106.69 MWh
Water Consumption:1,564,466.55 cubic meter
Waste Generated:16,710.59 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.02 tonne of CO2e/square meter
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental protection
- Employment and labor practices
- Operating practices
- Community
- Others
Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse gas intensity (by area) decreased by 33.33% compared to 2021.
- Successfully obtained LEED-CS Platinum Certification for Yidu Building, saving 335,200 kWh of electricity annually.
- Shenzhen Liguang Project achieved environmental goals of high green space rate and low air pollutant emissions.
- Hangzhou Project Phase I achieved 95% rooftop photovoltaic coverage rate.
- Nanjing Xiba Port's quayside power supply project is expected to reduce ship carbon emissions by 550 metric tonnes annually.
Social Achievements
- Ranked 18th in the “Social Responsibility of Local State-owned Enterprises Pioneer 100 Index”.
- Implemented “Three Togethers” training program for employee development and community engagement.
- Donated 124 computers to Guangdong Education Foundation.
- Established Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-border transportation centralized connection stations to support Hong Kong during the pandemic.
Governance Achievements
- Established a three-year compliance management plan.
- Implemented a whistleblowing policy for misconduct.
- All Board members attended integrity and anti-corruption training for over 50 hours.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Expand rooftop area for photovoltaic power generation to 3.8 million square meters by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on port and logistics operations (flooding, extreme weather).
- Employee health and safety risks in expanding operations.
- Network and information security risks due to digital transformation.
- Increased air pollutant emissions due to expanded reporting boundary and project renovations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulating sustainability strategies and building a low-carbon operation model.
- Conducting pre-job safety training and providing insurance coverage for employees.
- Implementing a two-pronged approach in management and technology to enhance cyber security.
- Improving data collection methods and conducting internal discussions to set long-term emissions reduction targets.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ESG elements added to supplier requirements (employee safety, emissions, waste).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (hurricanes, floods) impacting port and logistics operations.
Transition Risks
- Rising energy and carbon prices, policy tightening.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services, green finance opportunities.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange
Certifications: LEED-CS Platinum
Awards & Recognition
- 18th in the “Social Responsibility of Local State-owned Enterprises Pioneer 100 Index”, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Outstanding Contribution Enterprise Award, Shenzhen Top 10 Brands of Real Estate Enterprises of the Year, Bay Area Property of the Year Award, Quam IR Awards 2021 (Sustainable Development Category – Silver Award)