Huali University Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-09 to 2019-08)
Reporting Period: 2018-09 to 2019-08
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:18926.49 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1983.04 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:11055.83 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5887.62 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:20974.82 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1540437 tonnes/year
Waste Generated:2920 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:0.48 tCO2e per employee and student
ESG Focus Areas
- Great educational philosophy
- Compliant and responsible operation
- Creating a green campus together
- Caring for people’s livelihood
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) to 18,926.49 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, resulting in a total electricity consumption of 20,974.82 MWh and an intensity of 0.017 MWh per square meter.
- Reduced water consumption to 1,540,437 tonnes with an intensity of 1.23 tonnes per square meter.
- Recycled 600 tonnes of non-hazardous waste.
Social Achievements
- Achieved high initial employment rates for graduates (95.9% for Huali College, 93.5% for Huali Vocational College, and 98.4% for Huali Technician College in the 2017/2018 school year).
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including chess competitions, hiking trips, and celebrations.
- Conducted numerous volunteer activities, including poverty alleviation and assisting the elderly, children, and disabled.
- Spent over RMB115,000 in community public welfare activities and donated more than RMB8,000 to Guangdong Provincial Education Foundation.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Compliance Management System and Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery Control Procedures.
- Implemented a Reporting Management System to encourage reporting of illegal acts.
- Formulated regulations for publishing information through online media to ensure accuracy and prevent the spread of misinformation.
- No material or systematic violations during the reporting period.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Minimizing environmental impact from energy, water, and waste
- Maintaining high employment rates for graduates
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented energy-saving and emission reduction measures (detailed in the report)
- Implemented water conservation measures
- Implemented waste reduction and recycling programs
- Continuous improvement of educational services to meet market demands
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Evaluation Standard
- Supplier Management System
- Administrative Measures for the Supervision of Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange ESG Reporting Guide
Awards & Recognition
- National Private Education Advanced Group
- College Students KAB Entrepreneurship Education Base
- 2014 Most Competitive Private School
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Culture Construction Award
- 2010 Most Employment Competitive Private School in Guangdong
- Top Ten Advanced Unit in Vocational Education in Guangdong Province (2016 and 2018)
- Special Contribution Award for Private Education of the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
- Good Case of University-Enterprise Collaboration in China
- Advanced Groups and Advanced Individuals Selection by Guangdong Occupation Technology Education Academy
- Outstanding Organisation Award (Sixth National College Digital Art & Design Awards Ceremony)
- Outstanding Principal, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Teacher (Decision on Commending Outstanding Teachers, Educators and Principals of Private Education in Guangdong Province for 2018)
- Charming Teacher (Character Show of Charming Teachers from Vocational Schools in Guangdong Province for 2018)
- Advanced Workers in Professional Capacity Building of Guangdong Province for 2018
- Provincial water-saving unit (Huali College Guangdong University of Technology)