Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Complied with all relevant local environmental laws in the regions where the Group operated, and was not in violation of any laws or regulations relevant to air and greenhouse gas emissions, discharge into water and land, and generation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Significant decrease in air pollutant emissions in line with the reduction of fuels consumption for vehicle use.
• Implemented measures to reduce the use of vehicle fuel and electricity, including video conferencing to avoid unnecessary travel and encouraging public transportation.
• Implemented policies promoting double-sided printing and copying, and the use of electronic means for information dissemination to reduce paper consumption.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a competitive remuneration package for employees, including discretionary bonuses.
• Offered various types of leave and benefits such as medical insurance, dental benefits and travel insurance.
• Organized activities to foster team spirit.
• Protected employees' rights and benefits in mainland China in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Established a safety committee for the implementation of fire protection and security measures and conducted regular fire evacuation drills.
• Implemented measures to safeguard employees against COVID-19 infection, including encouraging vaccination and flexible working arrangements.

Governance Achievements

• Established a whistle-blowing policy to encourage employees to disclose any suspected misconduct.
• Designated personnel to investigate reported misconduct and take remedial measures.
• Verified the identity of candidates to ensure lawful employability and legal working age.
• Required employees to enter into labor contracts with information regarding working hours, benefits, and termination rights.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing GHG emissions primarily generated from vehicle fuel combustion, use of purchased electricity and disposal of paper to landfills.
• Data collection mechanism for training yet to be established.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented measures to reduce carbon emissions, such as video conferencing and encouraging public transportation.
• Emphasized resources conservation, including initiatives to reduce energy consumption in lighting and air conditioning systems.
• Prioritized energy-efficient devices when procuring new equipment.
• Planned to establish a data collection mechanism to disclose training-related information in the future.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier assessment criteria based on product quality, management, production techniques, environmental performance and social responsibility.
• Terms regarding quality assurance in procurement contracts.
• Rating system for supplier assessment.
• Priority given to environmentally friendly products when procuring office supplies.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: “Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide” under Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited