Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Environmental Management
• Water Resource Management
• Waste Management
• Ecological Protection and Land Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
• Talent Attraction and Retention
• Employee Development and Training
• Community Participation and Contribution
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Business Ethics
• Sustainable Value Chain
• Product Responsibility and Innovation Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced NOx emissions by 6.76 tons compared to 2022, SOx emissions by 0.07 tons, and particulate matter by 9.18 tons.
• Achieved 100% wastewater recycling.
• Purchased 1,918.67 MWh of green electricity and 110,000 MWh equivalent through green electricity certificates, resulting in over 90,000 tons of CO2 reduction.
• 100% hazardous waste disposal rate.
• Completed land leveling, subsidence area backfilling, and production workshop road improvement projects.
• ISO 14001 certification for Zangge Lithium Industry.
• Zangge Potassium Fertilizer received ISO 50001 energy management system certification.

Social Achievements

• Launched employee stock ownership plan.
• Invested over 10 million yuan in rural revitalization, education equity, public health, and emergency relief.
• Improved employee housing conditions by renovating employee dormitories.
• Employee satisfaction score of 95.6.
• Conducted 73 occupational health and safety training sessions with 2,675 participants.
• 100% new employee pre-job safety training coverage.

Governance Achievements

• Revised and added 46 internal control systems, including the Environmental, Social, and Governance Management System.
• Established an ESG and Sustainable Development Management Group and an Executive Group.
• Developed 6 new sustainability-related management policies.
• Became a TCFD supporting organization and ISSB sustainable disclosure standards pilot partner.
• Upgraded MSci ESG rating from B to BB, and received BB rating from Hang Seng Sustainability Enterprise Index and A rating from Guo Zheng ESG rating.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change risks (extreme precipitation, drought, high temperatures),
• Transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts, carbon pricing),
• Water resource scarcity,
• Supply chain disruptions,
• Potential for lower-than-expected mineral resource reserves,
• Challenges in overseas project development (e.g., high altitude, ecological fragility in Tibet).

Mitigation Strategies

• Established top-down ESG management mechanism to identify and address climate change risks.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Implemented water conservation measures (e.g., improved production processes, water recycling).
• Improved water risk management through WRI and WWF tools.
• Strengthened supplier audits and responsible procurement policies.
• Developed comprehensive risk management mechanisms and emergency response plans.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Procurement Policy
• Supplier evaluation based on ESG factors (legal compliance, labor rights, environmental protection).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme precipitation
• Drought
• High temperatures
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Carbon pricing

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Standards for Chemicals, TCFD Recommendations, ISSB Standards, UN SDGs, UN Global Compact Ten Principles, CASS-ESG 5.0

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Improved lithium carbonate production technology

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Cailian Press Zhiyuan Award - Corporate Governance Pioneer Award
• Excellent Environmental Governance Case Study (Global Network, National Assets Report)