Climate Change Data

Emperor Culture Group Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-07 to 2018-06, 2021-07 to 2022-06, 2022-07 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2017-07 to 2018-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,065,682 kg CO2e (Selected Cinema)
Scope 2 Emissions:11,064,697 kg CO2e (Selected Cinema)
Scope 3 Emissions:985 kg CO2e (Selected Cinema)
Total Energy Consumption:1,312,497 kWh (Selected Cinema)
Water Consumption:5,197 m3 (Selected Cinema)
Waste Generated:18,435 kg (landfill) (Selected Cinema)
Carbon Intensity:128.5 kg CO2e/m2 (Selected Cinema)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental protection
  • Workplace quality
  • Operating practices
  • Community involvement

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved "Indoor Air Quality Certification – Good Class" for head office in May 2017.
  • Implemented paperless processing e-systems, duplex printing, and "Follow You" print solution to reduce paper consumption and improve efficiency.
  • Reduced electricity consumption through various measures (thermostats, LED lamps, etc.).

Social Achievements

  • Organized rock climbing courses, cookery classes, and glass etching workshops for employees and their families.
  • Dedicated 5,655 hours to staff training (approximately 18 hours per employee).
  • Maintained a low staff turnover rate among managerial positions.
  • Supported breastfeeding with designated lactation spaces.

Governance Achievements

  • Established policies and procedures for anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorist financing.
  • Implemented a whistleblowing system.
  • No legal cases regarding corrupt practices were brought against the Group or its employees during the reporting period.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing electricity consumption in offices and cinema operations to minimize carbon footprint.
  • Managing environmental impacts generated by business operations.
  • Maintaining a work-life balance for employees.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy-saving measures (thermostats, LED lamps, etc.).
  • Implemented paperless systems and recycling programs.
  • Organized employee well-being activities and training programs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to suppliers demonstrating environmental commitment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Indoor Air Quality Certification – Good Class (Head Office)

Reporting Period: 2021-07 to 2022-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:801,265 kgCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:N/A
Scope 2 Emissions:798,865 kgCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2,400 kgCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:4,180 GJ
Water Consumption:3,821 m3
Waste Generated:24,064 kg
Carbon Intensity:77.7 kgCO2e/m2 (FY2020/21); 54.5 kgCO2e/m2 (FY2021/22)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Workplace
  • Operating Practices
  • Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Adopted energy-saving LED fluorescent tubes and lamps in offices and cinemas; encouraged staff to switch off lights and air conditioning after work; installed water-saving devices in some cinemas; implemented QR code scanning for admission, reducing paper usage; adopted "Follow You" print solution, reducing unclaimed printing; implemented paperless internal HR processes; encouraged paperless working environment.

Social Achievements

  • Organized various employee engagement activities (Mid-Autumn Festival, head/shoulder/neck massage, Winter Solstice, Christmas Lucky Draw, birthday gifts); conducted various trainings covering occupational safety, customer servicing skills and management skills; implemented anonymous employee engagement survey; established a set of grievance procedures; provided breastfeeding friendly workplace; achieved "Indoor Air Quality Certification – Good Class" for Hong Kong Office.

Governance Achievements

  • Established policies and procedures for anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing; adopted a whistle-blowing policy; ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations in different regions; established an ESG Policy, delegating responsibilities to the ESG Work Team and Executive Committee; implemented stringent goods inspection process for suppliers; established a committee and formulated contingency plans in response to Covid-19.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 5% in specified cinemas by FY2026/2027.

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential risks of climate change impacting energy consumption and customer visits; Covid-19 pandemic impacting operations and training.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Monitoring climate change risks and implementing preventive/emergency measures; controlling energy consumption and carbon emissions; setting a target to reduce energy consumption by 5% by FY2026/2027; implementing Covid-19 preventive measures (daily cleaning, deep cleaning with GERMAGIC, flexible working hours, work from home, vaccination leave); actively monitoring the preventive measures taken by the office building’s property management company.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Criteria for supplier selection include quality, capability, experience, environmental protection (production safety license, national environmental protection requirements); stringent goods inspection process; preference given to suppliers demonstrating environmental commitment; workplace visits to promote proper labor standards; contract termination for suppliers using child or forced labor.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather hindering customer visits; increased energy consumption due to increased temperature.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: Indoor Air Quality Certification – Good Class (Hong Kong Office)

Awards & Recognition

  • Indoor Air Quality Certification – Good Class (Hong Kong Office)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:756,100 kgCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:N/A
Scope 2 Emissions:753,940 kgCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2,160 kgCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:4,950 GJ
Water Consumption:30,616 m3
Waste Generated:3,764 kg
Carbon Intensity:51.4 kgCO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Workplace
  • Operating Practices
  • Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives in head office and cinemas, including deploying LED lights and optimizing air conditioning usage.
  • Adopted QR code scanning for cinema admissions, reducing paper consumption.
  • Implemented waste segregation and recycling programs in cinemas.
  • Set a target to reduce energy consumption by 5% in mentioned cinemas by FY2026/2027.

Social Achievements

  • Organized various staff activities to enhance employee well-being and team spirit.
  • Provided comprehensive training to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Implemented a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and bribery.
  • Reduced lost days due to work injuries from 198 to 100.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Committee and an Executive Committee to handle ESG-related matters.
  • Complied with relevant laws and regulations in different regions.
  • Adopted an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 5% in mentioned cinemas by FY2026/2027.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in energy consumption due to rising temperatures and potential disruptions from extreme weather.
  • Managing environmental and social risks in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Actively promoting efficient energy use and adopting green technologies.
  • Implementing stringent requirements for suppliers regarding environmental protection and labor standards.
  • Closely monitoring potential risks arising from climate change and its impacts.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent requirements for suppliers regarding environmental protection and production safety.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather hindering customer visits and increasing energy consumption.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Awards & Recognition

  • Indoor Air Quality Certification – Good Class