MediNet Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-04 to 2017-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2016-04 to 2017-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented electricity and water saving initiatives
- Engaged a qualified waste disposal and recycling company for hazardous waste
- Established an internal policy for safe disposal of hazardous substances and waste
- Encouraged employees to work in a paperless environment
- Encouraged customers to minimize the usage of plastic bags
Social Achievements
- Provided competitive remuneration packages and career development opportunities
- Complied with relevant employment laws and regulations
- Maintained a safe working environment with no fatalities and only 1 work injury case with no lost days
- Offered a wide range of training courses and development support
- Complied with local labour laws and regulations
- Implemented a strict supply chain management system
- Complied with various regulations related to health and safety, advertising, labelling, and privacy
- Implemented procedures for handling customer complaints
- Complied with anti-corruption laws and regulations
- Provided financial sponsorship for training courses and free health care seminars
Governance Achievements
- Implemented whistle-blowing procedures
- Provided regular training on anti-corruption and whistle-blowing
- Complied with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increased demand for higher standards of waste treatment from regulators
- Managing environmental and social risks in the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Allocating resources to diminish and recycle waste
- Regular assessments on environmental and social risks’ management of suppliers
- Developed a “New supplier and subcontractor evaluation procedure”
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Regular assessments on environmental and social risks
- Developed a “New supplier and subcontractor evaluation procedure”
- Purchase and payment policy and procedure
- Purchasing control procedure
- Equipment management procedure
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s ESG Reporting Guide
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:107.78 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:101.76 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:6.02 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:194,430.39 kWh/year
Water Consumption:700.62 m3/year
Waste Generated:646 kg/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse gas emissions intensity slightly decreased compared to the previous reporting period.
- Clinical waste reduced from 1,044 kg to 646 kg.
- Non-hazardous waste intensity slightly decreased due to paper saving efforts.
Social Achievements
- No work-related fatalities or lost days due to work injury reported over the last 3 reporting periods.
- Implemented Pandemic Prevention Memo to ensure employee safety during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Provided various training courses and development support to employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a "Whistle-blowing Procedures" to encourage reporting of non-compliance.
- Complied with all relevant laws and regulations relating to bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
- No material medical disputes or product- and service-related complaints received.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain total greenhouse gas emission intensities at/below 0.060 tonnes of CO2e per square meter.
- Maintain the intensity of total hazardous waste produced at/below 80 kilograms per Medical Centre/Dental Clinic/DNA Genetics Laboratory.
- Maintain the intensity of total electricity consumption at/below 110.00 kWh per square meter.
- Maintain the intensity of total water consumption at/below 0.40 cubic meters per square meter.
Environmental Challenges
- Potential climate-related risks (transition risks from policy and legal changes, technology, and physical risks from extreme weather and chronic temperature changes).
Mitigation Strategies
- Regularly monitor regulatory environment and adhere to emission-reduction measures.
- Keep abreast of latest clinical technologies and energy-efficient equipment.
- Maintain a large supplier base and set up safety measures and contingency plans for extreme climate events.
- Strengthen environmental awareness among employees to ensure adherence to energy conservation measures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 141 suppliers in 2023, 150 in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- New Supplier and Subcontractor Evaluation Procedure
- Purchasing Control Procedure
- Equipment Management Procedure
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions (flooding, storms)
- Increased operating costs due to changing temperatures
Transition Risks
- Increased compliance costs from new climate-related regulations
- Transition costs to more energy-efficient equipment
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 20 to the GEM Listing Rules on the HKEX)
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: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:89.59 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:5.69 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:79.58 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4.32 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:171,972.25 kWh/year
Water Consumption:151.49 m3/year
Waste Generated:0.555 tons/year (clinical waste)
Carbon Intensity:0.05 tonnes of CO2e per square meter
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from 107.78 tonnes of CO2e to 89.59 tonnes of CO2e.
- Reduced hazardous waste intensity from 0.0004 tonnes per square meter to 0.0003 tonnes per square meter.
- Reduced non-hazardous waste (paper consumption) from 1.25 tonnes to 0.90 tonnes.
Social Achievements
- No work-related fatalities or lost days due to work injury reported over the last 3 reporting periods.
- 46% of employees received training.
- Donated HK$24,000 to various NGOs.
Governance Achievements
- Established "Whistle-blowing Procedures" to encourage reporting of non-compliance.
- Complied with all relevant laws and regulations relating to bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain total greenhouse gas emission intensity at/below 0.06 tonnes of CO2e per square meter.
- Maintain the intensity of total hazardous waste produced at/below 0.0004 tonnes of clinical waste per square meter.
- Maintain the intensity of total electricity consumption at/below 110.00 kWh per square meter.
- Maintain the intensity of total water consumption at/below 0.40 cubic meters per square meter.
- Maintain the intensity of total non-hazardous waste produced at/below 0.0007 tonnes per square meter.
Environmental Challenges
- Potential physical risks from climate change (extreme weather disrupting operations and supply chains).
- Transition risks from climate change (increased compliance costs and technology transition costs).
Mitigation Strategies
- Regularly monitor regulatory environment and adhere to emission-reduction measures.
- Maintain a large supplier base and set up safety measures and contingency plans for extreme climate events.
- Keep abreast of latest developments in clinical technologies and energy-efficient equipment.
- Strengthen environmental awareness among employees.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Established a “New Supplier and Subcontractor Evaluation Procedure” to evaluate all its new suppliers.
- Assesses potential suppliers based on quality, quantity, delivery time, source of products, compliance, price, and reputation.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions (flooding and storms) disrupting supply chains, daily operations, and causing property and revenue losses.
- Increased operating costs related to cooling and heating due to changing temperatures.
Transition Risks
- Increased compliance costs and potential disruption related to new climate-related regulations.
- Transition costs to more energy-efficient clinical equipment and technologies.
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 to the GEM Listing Rules on 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