Climate Change Data

DLC ASIA LIMITED

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:41.20 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:38.89 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2.31 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:59 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:1.098 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Energy Consumption
  • Labour Practices
  • Employment Compliance
  • Employees’ Remuneration and Benefits
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Equal Opportunity
  • Operating Practices
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Customer Privacy Protection
  • Operational Compliance
  • Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from 45.73 tons CO2e in FY2023 to 41.20 tons CO2e in FY2024. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee from 1.76 tons CO2e/employee in FY2023 to 1.53 tons CO2e/employee in FY2024.
  • Implemented various resource-saving measures in the workplace to regulate and limit the usage of electricity, water, and other resources.

Social Achievements

  • Participated in the "Project My Future" program, offering summer internships to DSE students.
  • Maintained a low employee turnover rate of 8% (FY2023: 15%).
  • Organized annual dinners to enhance team cohesion and recognize outstanding staff.

Governance Achievements

  • Complied with all code provisions set out in the CG Code.
  • Established a formal and transparent procedure for developing remuneration policy and structure.
  • Implemented a whistle-blowing policy to report suspicious cases of corruption.
  • Organized anti-money laundering training for all licensing staff.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Decrease in trade volume in OTC and HKEx, leading to a decrease in revenue.
  • Increase in depreciation and other operating expenses.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focused on controlling costs while upgrading necessary technology.
  • Implemented various resource-saving measures to reduce energy and water usage.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier evaluation system considering timeliness, quality, pricing, environmental, health and safety record; preference for eco-friendly products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather conditions hindering office accessibility and employee safety.
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Appendix C2 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Top Interdealer Broker in Equities Derivatives by the Hong Kong Exchange (two years in a row)