Climate Change Data

i.century Holding Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-04 to 2019-03, 2019-04 to 2020-03, 2020-04 to 2021-03, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)

Reporting Period: 2018-04 to 2019-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:48.78 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:37.15 tCO2e/year (Purchased electricity)
Scope 3 Emissions:11.58 tCO2e/year (Disposal of paper waste)
Total Energy Consumption:72,141.50 kWh/year
Water Consumption:86.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:2.41 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.06 tCO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total net GHG emissions from 87.15 tCO2-e to 48.78 tCO2-e, a 44.03% decrease. Reduced emission intensity from 0.16 tCO2-e/m2 to 0.06 tCO2-e/m2, a 62.50% decrease.
  • Reduced paper waste from 9.20 tonnes to 2.41 tonnes.

Social Achievements

  • No work-related injuries reported.
  • No incidences of work stoppages, labour disputes, or litigation.
  • Implemented employee training and development programs.

Governance Achievements

  • Complied with relevant environmental protection laws and regulations.
  • Implemented anti-corruption and anti-fraud policies and procedures.
  • Established a whistle-blowing procedure.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting all applicable legal and regulatory requirements on ESG matters.
  • Communicating environmental consciousness to suppliers and customers.
  • Developing sustainably in a competitive industry with high labor costs.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-saving practices (energy-saving lighting, switching off idle equipment, monitoring water consumption, using digital technology and recycled paper, encouraging public transport, using tele/video conferencing).
  • Monitoring paper reuse and recycling efficiency.
  • Periodically reviewing and updating the approved supplier list.
  • Conducting on-site audits of manufacturers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic reviews and on-site audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Manufacturers and suppliers are selected based upon rational and clear criteria to ensure quality compliance and timely delivery.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GEM Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Appendix 20 ESG Guide)

Reporting Period: 2019-04 to 2020-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:74.56 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:8.94 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:42.63 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:22.90 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:80,653.88 kWh/year
Water Consumption:141.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,771.08 kg/year (paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.078 tCO2-e/m2 (2020), 0.060 tCO2-e/m2 (2019)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emission intensity from 0.160 tCO2-e/m2 in 2018 to 0.078 tCO2-e/m2 in 2020, despite a year-over-year increase of 29.26% in total emissions.
  • Implemented energy conservation practices including energy-saving lighting, switching off idle equipment, monitoring water consumption, using digital technology and recycled paper, encouraging public transport, and using video conferencing.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a safe working environment with zero work injury cases and fatalities.
  • Provided 149.5 total training hours (3.0 average per employee) in 2020, up from 63.5 hours (1.3 average per employee) in 2019.
  • Donated garment samples and usable clothing products to The Salvation Army.

Governance Achievements

  • Complied with all material aspects of applicable environmental protection laws and regulations.
  • Complied with applicable laws and regulations relating to employment, child and forced labour practices.
  • Implemented stringent infection preventive measures to protect employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting customer orders and industry outlook.
  • Balancing eco-consciousness with product lifecycle management from raw materials to logistics.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Documented procedures, due diligence check, criteria including product range, quality assurance, pricing, production facilities, labour laws compliance, and financial standing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules Appendix 20 (ESG Guide)

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: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:37.79 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:4.26 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:26.58 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:6.85 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:70,487.00 kWh
Water Consumption:168.00 m3
Waste Generated:1428.10 kg (paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.009 tCO2-e/m2 in 2021

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emission intensity by 88.5% year-over-year (0.009 tCO2-e/m2 in 2021 vs 0.078 tCO2-e/m2 in 2020).
  • Reduced paper waste GHG emissions from 22.90 tCO2-e in 2020 to 6.85 tCO2-e in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented stringent infection preventive measures to protect employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Provided educational grant and encouraged training through job induction, job rotation, on-the-job training and secondment.

Governance Achievements

  • Strict compliance with the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Chapter 201 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
  • Established a response mechanism for COVID-19 infection scenarios to minimize impact on employees and the public.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic affected charitable donation arrangements.
  • Increasing concerns towards resources deprivation and environmental degradation surrounding the apparel industry.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring other opportunities in giving back to the community.
  • Working with employees, customers and manufacturers to be eco-conscious throughout the product lifecycle.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent procurement policy ensuring goods and services are procured in an honest, competitive, fair, and ethical manner.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Guide (Appendix 20 of the GEM Listing Rules)

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: 2021-04 to 2022-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39.78 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:5.24 tCO2e/year (Gasoline)
Scope 2 Emissions:26.70 tCO2e/year (Purchased electricity)
Scope 3 Emissions:7.57 tCO2e/year (Paper waste)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:67,940.40 kWh/year
Water Consumption:413.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,577.37 kg/year (paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.010 tCO2-e/m2 in 2022, 0.23 tCO2-e/million HKD revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Supply chain management
  • Employee health and safety
  • Regulatory compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total GHG emissions to 39.78 tCO2-e in 2022 from 37.79 tCO2-e in 2021 (mainly due to energy conservation practices like energy-efficient lighting, switching off idle equipment, and using digital technology)
  • Reduced paper consumption through duplex printing, use of recycled paper, and electronic technology
  • No hazardous waste generated during the reporting period

Social Achievements

  • Compliance with Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance
  • Implementation of stringent infection preventive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Provided training hours averaging 2.3 hours per employee

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
  • Implementation of anti-corruption policy and whistle-blowing procedures
  • Strict adherence to intellectual property rights regulations

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic disrupting global supply chain
  • Increasing concerns towards resources deprivation and environmental degradation in the textile-garment industry
Mitigation Strategies
  • Stringent infection preventive measures during COVID-19 pandemic (work from home, online meetings)
  • Working with employees, customers, and suppliers to be eco-conscious throughout the product lifecycle

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent procurement policy ensuring honest, competitive, fair, and ethical procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules Appendix 20 (ESG Reporting Guide)

Certifications: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OCS (Organic Content Standard)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:36.31 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:4.43 tCO2e/year (mobile gasoline)
Scope 2 Emissions:25.34 tCO2e/year (purchased electricity)
Scope 3 Emissions:6.43 tCO2e/year (paper waste disposal)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:64,330.00 kWh/year
Water Consumption:173.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,340.87 kg/year (paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.24 tCO2-e/million HKD revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Environmental protection
  • Social responsibility
  • Ethical business practices
  • Sustainable supply chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total net GHG emissions by approximately 8.7% year-over-year to 36.31 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-e)

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a safe working environment with zero work injury cases during the reporting period.
  • Provided 163.3 total training hours (3.7 average per employee).

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employment, child and forced labor practices.
  • Implemented a code of conduct for ethical business practices and conflict of interest disclosure.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate-related hazards (extreme weather events, sea level rise, policy changes)
  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and employee safety
Mitigation Strategies
  • Comprehensive assessments to identify and mitigate climate-related risks.
  • Stringent infection prevention protocols (masks, sanitizers, remote work) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent procurement policy ensuring honest, competitive, fair, and ethical procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Sea level rise
Transition Risks
  • Policy changes related to climate mitigation and adaptation
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules Appendix 20 (ESG Reporting Guide)

Certifications: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OCS (Organic Content Standard)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Garments with GOTS and OCS certifications

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:38.22 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:77,039.00 kWh/year
Water Consumption:66.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,232.38 kg/year (paper)
Carbon Intensity:0.32 tCO2-e per million HKD revenue (2024)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Ethical Labor Practices
  • Supply Chain Transparency
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented energy-efficient technologies and environmentally sustainable materials to minimize pollution and waste.
  • Reduced paper consumption through duplex printing, recycled paper, and digital solutions.
  • Replaced one vehicle with an electric vehicle (EV).

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a safe working environment with zero work injury cases and fatalities.
  • Provided 121 training hours (average 2.8 hours per employee).
  • Donated computers and equipment to Caritas Computer Workshop.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a stringent procurement policy ensuring ethical and fair procurement.
  • Implemented a code of conduct for ethical business practices and compliance with anti-corruption laws.
  • Actively encouraged whistleblowing through confidential reporting channels.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Minimize paper usage within offices.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased GHG emissions due to enlarged office space leading to higher electricity consumption.
  • Managing climate-related risks such as extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions.
  • Maintaining a highly skilled workforce while managing employee turnover.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy conservation practices (energy-efficient lighting, reduced water consumption, digital technology, public transport, teleconferencing).
  • Developing risk management strategies including GHG emission reduction, supply chain diversification, stakeholder engagement, and integrating climate risk into decision-making.
  • Implementing strategies to manage turnover such as enhancing employee engagement, providing training, offering competitive compensation, and fostering communication.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic review and update of approved suppliers list (146 suppliers in 2024)

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent procurement policy ensuring honest, competitive, fair, and ethical procurement.
  • Responsible sourcing of resources and materials.
  • Effective waste management.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Sea-level rise
Transition Risks
  • Policy changes related to climate mitigation and adaptation
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules Appendix 20 (ESG Reporting Guide)

Certifications: Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed