S.F. Holding Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2024-01 to 2024-06)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:9,185,355.1 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2,834,500.1 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1,804,248.5 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:4,546,606.5 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:20,839,156,761.0 kWh
Carbon Intensity:47.6 tCO2e/RMB million revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Green Logistics
- Circular Economy
- Social Responsibility
- Rural Revitalization
- Talent Development
- Safety
- Supply Chain Management
- Corporate Governance
- Data Security
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 1,557,816.4 tCO2e
- Added more than 4,900 new-energy powered vehicles
- Reduced base paper use by approximately 47,000 tons and plastics by 150,000 tons
- Used more than 62.51 million fully degradable “Feng Bags”
- Planted over 300 acres of carbon-neutral forest
Social Achievements
- Provided jobs for 200 people with disabilities (52% increase year-on-year)
- Achieved 97.4% resolution rate of employee appeals
- Total annual public service expenditure of the SF Foundation was RMB117.4 million
- Delivered 3.62 million tons of special agricultural products, helping farmers generate over RMB100 billion in revenue
- Employee engagement 86.2%, employee satisfaction 86.4%
Governance Achievements
- 94.6% signing rate of the Letter of Commitment to Anti-corruption (1.7% increase from 2021)
- No legal action in respect of improper competition and anti-monopoly
- Obtained 221 authorized patents and applied for 446 trademarks and 480 software copyrights
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Enhance carbon efficiency by 55% by 2030 compared to 2021
- Reduce the carbon footprint of each express parcel by 70% by 2030 compared to 2021
Short-term Goals:
- Add 2,000 new-energy powered vehicles in 2023
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 88 thousand tons in 2023 through packaging reduction
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather events
- Regulatory changes related to green energy and packaging
- Market shifts towards green consumption
- Supply chain disruptions
- Data security risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a digital intelligent carbon management platform
- Increased investment in new energy transportation
- Implemented fuel-saving technologies
- Promoted green packaging initiatives
- Established a sound internal control and risk management system
- Strengthened data security governance
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Transparent access, fair process, and fair supervision
- Social responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality clauses in supplier contracts
- Green procurement management regulations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons, extreme precipitation, floods, extreme heat, extreme cold
- Rise in temperature and sea level
- Packaging material safety risks
- Employee health risks
Transition Risks
- Green energy policy risks
- Offshore compliance risks
- Green packaging policy risks
- Low carbon transition risks
- Change in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Marketization of green packaging
- Green supply chain market
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services CO., LTD.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4: Quality education
- Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
- Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- Goal 13: Climate action
- Goal 3: Good health and well-being
- Goal 5: Gender equality
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- π-Box recyclable packaging box
- Feng Bag fully-degradable packaging plastic bags
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune Global 500
- Fortune’s Most Admired Chinese Companies
- Fortune China ESG Influential Listing
- BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands
- Chinese Top 50 Private Logistics Enterprises
- Chinese Top 50 Logistics Enterprises
- China’s Top 500 Private Enterprises
- R&D Investment and Invention Patents of 500 Private Enterprises
- China’s Top 500 Enterprises
- Chinese brands favoured by foreigners
- Most Socially Responsible Listed Company Award
- Top 25 Global Logistics Brands by Value
- China’s Top 500 Brands by Value
- China Business News’ “Golden Sign of the Year”
Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-06
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:21,000 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon emissions reduction
- Green logistics
- Sustainable packaging
- Rural revitalization
- Employee well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced raw paper utilization by approximately 23,000 tons and plastic by approximately 82,000 tons.
- Deployed over 19.48 million recyclable packaging containers, with a cumulative cycle of nearly 600 million times, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 190,000 tons.
- Completed construction of rooftop photovoltaic power stations in 21 industrial parks, with a total installed capacity exceeding 89 MW; renewable energy power generation exceeding 42.5 million kWh and clean energy consumption exceeding 21,000 MWh during the first half of the year.
- Obtained ISO 14083 International Standard for Global Carbon Accounting in Logistics certification.
Social Achievements
- Closely partnered with local governments, industry associations, and leading brands to jointly build 35 regional brands for agricultural products.
- Delivered about 2.90 million tons of characteristic agricultural products in the first half of 2024.
- Improved new employee training, resulting in a year-on-year decline of 8.7 percentage points in turnover rate.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases along its value chain by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Improve carbon efficiency by 55% compared to 2021 and reduce the carbon footprint of each parcel by 70% compared to 2021 by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Macroeconomic fluctuations impacting the logistics industry.
- Intense market competition in the e-commerce sector.
- Rising costs due to labor and infrastructure investments.
- Fuel price fluctuations.
- Challenges in international operations due to geopolitical factors and uncertainties in international trade.
- Information system-related risks and privacy compliance risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Closely monitoring macroeconomic situations and adjusting operation strategies.
- Forging differentiated competitive advantages and providing a complete product matrix.
- Improving logistics infrastructure and innovating system tools.
- Optimizing operation network layout, improving route planning and vehicle loading rate, and promoting the use of new energy vehicles.
- Tracking changes in trade policies, monitoring market dynamics, and adjusting international business operation strategies.
- Investing in scientific and technological resources and promoting the informatization construction of international business.
- Implementing information security control and protection, reinforcing risk awareness among staff, and establishing monitoring and response systems.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather conditions impacting fresh and seasonal food logistics.
Transition Risks
- Changes in industry regulations and industrial policies related to environmental protection, energy conservation, and emission reduction.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services; promoting green and low-carbon reform.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14083
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recyclable packaging containers; biodegradable packaging materials.
Awards & Recognition
- 2024 China Green Logistics ESG Practice Pioneer Typical Case
- 2023 CCF Big Data and Computing Intelligence Contest-Best Business Value Award
- Included in the list of international organizations "World IoT Ranking List"
- Included in the list of well-known media "Fortune Most Influential Internet of Things (IoT) Innovations List"