Climate Change Data

Arts Optical International Holdings Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:16,780.8 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:254.2 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:16,526.6 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:78,261 GJ
Water Consumption:455,158 m3
Waste Generated:855.68 tonnes (620.7 hazardous, 235 non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.0016 tCO2e per unit of production

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Operating Practices
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Obtained ISCC certification in 2021.
  • Reduced energy intensity by 26% (from 0.0100 GJ/unit to 0.0074 GJ/unit).
  • Reduced paper packaging material consumption by 14%.

Social Achievements

  • Awarded the “3+ Year Award (Enterprise Group)” for Industry Cares by Federation of Hong Kong Industries.
  • Awarded the “Anti-epidemic Contribution Enterprise” recognition.
  • Participated in Job Shadowing Mentorship Scheme 2021.
  • Organized Easter Mask Design Competition.
  • Provided optical optometry services for Hong Kong office employees, families and friends at a charity cost.

Governance Achievements

  • Zero tolerance for corruption; well-defined anti-corruption policies in place.
  • Effective whistleblowing policy.
  • Compliance with the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance in Hong Kong and the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Full switch to electric vehicles by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 1% each year.

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential impact of climate change (extreme weather events).
  • Maintaining smooth and stable relationships with suppliers.
  • Ensuring employee safety and health.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established plans to reduce the effects of climate change and create knowledge of climate change resilience.
  • Formulated a Climate Change Policy.
  • Clearly defined criteria and procedures for supplier selection.
  • Regular performance evaluation of suppliers.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Committee in place.
  • Regular safety training for employees.
  • Regular inspections of production sites.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 72% of suppliers assessed in 2021

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers should follow the social responsibility standard SA8000.
  • Larger suppliers are expected to designate a compliance officer.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (typhoons and floods)
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISCC

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • “3+ Year Award (Enterprise Group)” for Industry Cares
  • “Anti-epidemic Contribution Enterprise”

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,790.2 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:220.1 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:13,570.1 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:89,184 GJ
Water Consumption:373,435 m3
Waste Generated:885.33 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.0015 tCO2e per unit of production

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Management
  • Employee Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Operating Practices

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 18% compared to 2021.
  • Reduced SOx emissions by 21.1% compared to 2021.
  • Obtained ISCC certification.
  • ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management system in place.

Social Achievements

  • Provided optical optometry services for Hong Kong office employees, families and friends.
  • ISO 45001:2021 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certified.
  • Organized community vaccinations and nucleic acid tests during COVID-19.
  • Provided 159.5 training hours for male employees and 178 hours for female employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a whistleblowing policy.
  • Implemented well-defined anti-corruption policies.
  • Complied with the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance in Hong Kong and the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China.
  • ISO 27001:2013 information security management certification received.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Full switch to electric vehicles by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 1% each year.

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential impact of extreme weather events (typhoons and floods) on daily operations.
  • Increase in packaging material use due to business recovery from the pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established plans to manage risks from climate change events.
  • Regular review of Climate Change Policy.
  • Efforts to reduce the use of packaging materials by opting for simpler packaging designs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Quarterly basis for suppliers with revenue over HKD 1 million

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers should follow the social responsibility standard SA8000
  • Green procurement practices (recycled papers, replaceable pens, recyclable laser printing cartridges, energy-efficient electrical appliances, environmentally friendly furniture).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (typhoons and floods)
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2021, ISO 27001:2013, ISCC

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:15,088.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:97,134.88 GJ/year
Water Consumption:373,232 m3/year
Waste Generated:210.17 tons/year (non-hazardous), 546.98 tons/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.0015 tCO2e per unit of production

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Use of Resources
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Climate Change
  • Employment
  • Health and Safety
  • Training and Development
  • Labour Standard
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Responsibility
  • Anti-corruption
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 5.03% reduction in the use of paper packaging materials.
  • Significant drop of 41.3% in the volume of non-hazardous waste compared to last year despite production volume increase.
  • No non-compliance on environmental emission against relevant regulations.

Social Achievements

  • Organized Sports Day and exercising activities to promote healthy lifestyle and raise sense of belongings.
  • Arranged Mid-Autumn Festival activities and provided a relaxing time for the employees.
  • Offered optical optometry service to employees, their families, and friends.
  • Zero work-related fatalities for three consecutive years.

Governance Achievements

  • Strengthened relevant policies and training for employees to mitigate corruption risks.
  • Joined the “ESG Pledge’ Scheme organised by The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Brand Development Council.
  • Established a whistleblowing policy for reporting suspicious activities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Gradually enhance the use of electrical appliances with energy-saving labels to 100%.
Short-term Goals:
  • Gradually phase-out diesel vehicles and fully switch to electric vehicles by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Ongoing instability and unpredictability in the global economy due to inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions.
  • Tough and challenging business environment for the eyewear industry.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Leveraging the regional network to mitigate risks and establish strategic partnerships along the supply chain.
  • Maintaining close communication with customers.
  • Implementing diverse operational strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual reviews of main suppliers (83% located in Mainland China)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • Green procurement policies (recycled paper, replaceable pens, recyclable laser printer cartridges, energy-efficient electrical appliances, eco-friendly furniture)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Severe weather conditions
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • “5+ year Award (Enterprise Group)” certificate of CSR Recognition Scheme Industry Cares 2023