Climate Change Data

AIER EYE HOSPITAL GROUP CO., LTD.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:86,035.38 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:8,046.03 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:77,014.78 tCO2e/year (location based), 76,989.35 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:20,531 tce/year
Water Consumption:1,729,639 tonnes/year
Waste Generated:7,447 tonnes/year (non-hazardous), 1,093 tonnes/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.037 tons CO2e/RMB 10,000 revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Total greenhouse gas emissions were 86,035.38 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Total greenhouse gas emission density 0.037 tons CO2 equivalent / RMB 10,000 revenue. Renewable energy consumption was 44,598 KWH. The compliance rate of sewage disposal of all branches has reached 100%.

Social Achievements

  • Donated RMB 386 million in 2023. Supported more than 700 public welfare projects. Helped about 1.5 million patients with difficult eye diseases to see again, and provided free eye health clinics and popular science education to nearly 200 million people. Staff training coverage is 100%, and the total training time is 624,206 hours. 36.5% of female executives at Deputy Director level or above in the Group. Patient satisfaction survey results were 99.3%.

Governance Achievements

  • Received more than 2,700 awards, prizes, honorary titles, thank you banners and other related honors. Rated as A1 by Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Escalating external challenges and uncertain risks, cautious consumption, fierce competition.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maintaining consistent and reliable performance, improving diagnosis and treatment technology, improving service levels, reinforcing discipline construction, bolstering the team by recruiting distinguished ophthalmologists and nurturing young talents, expanding collaborative efforts with top-tier universities, building a world-class ophthalmology medical center, advancing international presence while fortifying domestic network, enhancing diagnostic and treatment technologies, refining service models, boosting management efficiency, nurturing talent, and driving scientific research and innovation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 690 centralized-purchasing/regional suppliers audited in 2023.

Responsible Procurement
  • Strict supplier approval, assessment, and removal processes and standards; integration of ESG factors into supplier chain management; internal audits of suppliers; open tendering; responsible procurement initiatives; integrity culture fostering; fostering a sustainable supply chain; Quality Assurance Agreement for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices; Code of Conduct for Business Partners; Commitment to Lawful and Honest Business Conduct.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Frequent extreme weather
  • Rising temperature
Transition Risks
  • Policy and legal risks
  • Technology risk
  • Reputation risks
  • Market risk
Opportunities
  • Resource efficiency
  • Energy Management
  • Market opportunities
  • Adaptability

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Guidelines for Standardized Operation of Listed Companies on ChiNext in Shenzhen Stock Exchange, GB/T 36001-2015, CASS-ESG 5.0, ISO 26000:2010

Certifications: Level 3 protection certification

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Aier Eye Hospital aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its various initiatives in environmental protection, social responsibility, and good governance.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • China Charity Award (three consecutive terms), numerous governmental commendations and awards, "Top 50 Value Companies Listed on the Growth Enterprise Market", "Outstanding Digitalized Company in China", "Meritorious Secretary of a Listed Company in China", "Best Capital Operations Project Award", "Best Listed Company", "Investor Relations New Media Award", "Investor Relations Pegasus Award", "Investor Relations Case Award", "National Advanced Private Enterprise in Employment and Social Security", "2023 Charity Enterprise of China Charity List", "Annual Corporate Award", "Listed company with the best practical case in rural revitalization", "China New Economy Top 500 Enterprises", "Excellent Leader of the National Health Industry Cyber Security Contest", "Third Prize in the Cybersecurity Skills Competition for the Health Industry", "Excellent Leader" award