CITIC Securities International Company Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,045.65 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:36.93 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3,405.59 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,603.13 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% in New York office
Total Energy Consumption:5,992,882.65 kWh/year
Water Consumption:1,511.72 m3/year
Waste Generated:89,986.49 kg/year
Carbon Intensity:0.15 tCO2e/m2
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 3% year-on-year reduction in energy intensity
- Achieved Silver status in Swire Properties’ Green Performance Pledge for two consecutive years
- Adopted Renewable Energy Certificates (“REC”) for 100% of the electricity for our New York office
Social Achievements
- Employees volunteered over 1,500 hours in various outreach programs (50% year-on-year increase)
- Launched CITIC CLSA Youth Mental Health Programme in collaboration with Po Leung Kuk, expected to benefit over 100,000 individuals
Governance Achievements
- Underwrote 40 green, social, and sustainability bonds, raising over USD13.25 billion
- No incidents of non-compliance with laws or regulations reported
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Physical risks (acute and chronic) from climate change impacting operations and assets
- Transition risks from evolving climate regulations, technology changes, and market shifts
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrated climate considerations into investment strategy and risk management
- Developed a four-step approach to manage climate-related risks in investments
- Implemented a comprehensive risk management framework covering various risk types
- Developed early warning mechanisms and concentration risk management strategies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Acute physical risks (floods, storms)
- Chronic physical risks (temperature increase, sea level rise)
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal risks (regulatory changes)
- Technology risks (cost of new technologies)
- Market risks (competitiveness)
- Reputation risks
Opportunities
- Development of ESG and sustainability bonds
- Integration of ESG factors into investment analysis
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, TCFD, SASB Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: AVISTA Risk Advisory Limited
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable finance, emissions reduction, community engagement, and responsible business practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ESG and sustainability bonds
Awards & Recognition
- The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2023
- Asiamoney Brokers Poll 2023 (various awards for ESG research)
- Exceptional Corporate Partner from Caritas Hong Kong
- The Highest Corporate Volunteer Service Hours Award from TREATS Hong Kong
- Caring Company recognition (9th consecutive year)