Janco Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3890.8 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:551.5 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:450.3 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2889.0 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:714,797 kWh electricity, 15,197 Litres petrol, 184,068 Litres diesel
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:593,995 kg carton box, 8,785 kg paper
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Resource consumption
- Occupational health and safety
- Employee development
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced exhaust gas emissions (SOx, NOx, PM) compared to 2019, although the reduction is minimal.
- Implemented measures to reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), including selecting environmentally-friendly vehicles, adopting energy and water-saving measures, and promoting paper-saving measures.
Social Achievements
- Reduced employee turnover rate from 6.17% in 2019 to 3.78% in 2020.
- Provided regular training to employees (average 3 hours per employee in 2020 and 2019).
- Implemented safety policies and procedures, resulting in no work-related fatalities or lost days due to work injury in 2020.
- Implemented COVID-19 safety measures to protect staff.
Governance Achievements
- Established and implemented an employee handbook covering various HR policies.
- Established and operated a material procurement management system and a supplier management system.
- Implemented an effective whistle-blowing policy to minimize misconduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Exhaust gas emissions from vehicle exhaust gas.
- GHG emissions from petrol and diesel consumption, purchased electricity, and paper disposal.
- Non-hazardous waste disposal (carton boxes and paper).
Mitigation Strategies
- Selecting environmentally-friendly vehicles, scrapping old vehicles, regular exhaust gas examinations, monitoring high-emission vehicles.
- Reducing vehicle emissions, energy and water saving measures, paper-saving measures.
- Promoting recycling, using recycled paper, electronic communication, and efficient use of carton boxes.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Price rationing and sentinel procurement; supplier screening and evaluation based on quality and price.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GEM Listing Rules Appendix 20
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,621,865 kg CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:960,460 kg CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:661,405 kg CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:5,029,981 kWh
Water Consumption:5,386 m3
Waste Generated:40,908 kg (Non-hazardous)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operating Practices
- Community Investments
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG Emission to 960,460 kg
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG Emission to 661,405 kg
- Reduced water consumption to 5,386 m3
- Zero Fatalities in workplace accidents
Social Achievements
- Implemented stringent anti-epidemic measures and enhanced workplace hygiene standards in response to COVID-19
- Maintained productivity during the pandemic by arranging remote working for employees
- Provided free nucleic acid testing for all employees
- Organized 228 hours of development and training for employees (average 1.21 hours per employee)
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Working Group to review and monitor ESG policies and performance
- Developed a whistle-blowing policy and procedures
- Implemented anti-corruption training for employees (50 training hours)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero commission for the global community
Environmental Challenges
- Widespread disruption of worldwide business logistic management due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Accelerated climate change leading to extreme weather events
- Stringent laws and regulations in relation to climate change and environmental protection
- Change in customer preferences and behaviours for green products and services
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthened logistic management
- Reduced carbon footprint and refreshed long-term goals
- Implemented natural disaster emergency plan
- Strengthened development of green products and new designs
- Implemented energy saving measures (fleet management, facilities efficiencies, control of paper consumption)
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives (4-R Principles)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor and supplier selection mechanism based on compliance with laws and regulations related to safety, environment, forced labor, and child labor
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (typhoons, wildfire, rain, flooding)
Transition Risks
- Stringent laws and regulations
- Change in customer preferences
Opportunities
- Introduction of new technology to boost product competitiveness
- Exploring new environmental technologies
- Optimization of energy and resources consumption
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Awards & Recognition
- Caring Company by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,415,457 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,573,637 kWh
Water Consumption:6,352 m3
Waste Generated:44,998.8 kg
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- People's Health and Safety
- Governance Framework
- Innovation
- Community Engagement
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Security
- Business Ethics
- Waste Management
- Resource Efficiency
Environmental Achievements
- Complied with environmental protection laws and regulations.
- Progressively replaced T8 fluorescent light tubes with LED lamps.
- Implemented energy-efficient practices in warehouse and office operations.
- Reduced paper consumption through digitalization.
- Handled hazardous waste properly through qualified contractors.
- Recycled electronic waste.
- Conserved water in daily operations.
Social Achievements
- Adopted anti-pandemic procedures to ensure employee safety and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and healthy workplace.
- Organized 77 hours of employee development and training.
- Offered competitive wages, medical insurance, and other benefits.
- Complied with Hong Kong labor laws and regulations.
- Established a whistle-blowing policy.
- Implemented anti-corruption training (65 hours).
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Working Group.
- Embedded ESG factors into risk management.
- Complied with anti-corruption laws and regulations.
- Implemented anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
- Maintained data privacy policies in compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on the global supply chain (physical and transition risks).
- Cybersecurity threats.
- Maintaining a resilient and reliable supply chain network.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established an ESG Working Group to address climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Embedded ESG factors into risk management processes.
- Appointed cybersecurity specialists.
- Enhanced security systems.
- Regularly reviewed and monitored internal control systems and risk management processes.
- Developed a vendor and supplier selection mechanism based on compliance with laws and regulations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor and supplier selection mechanism based on compliance with laws and regulations.
- Products and services with environmentally friendly and socially responsible features given higher technical score.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Typhoons
- Wildfire
- Rising temperatures
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Market and customer changes
- National policies for low-carbon transition
- Technology and data
- Regulatory pressure
- Reputational risk
Opportunities
- Greening transport modes
- De-carbonizing logistics operations
- Exploring new environmental technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD
Awards & Recognition
- Caring Company (HKCSS)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,120,303 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:503,872 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:616,408 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1,665,968 kWh/year
Water Consumption:7,655 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,029.71 tons/year (packaging material)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- People's Health and Safety
- Governance
- Innovation
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Complied with environmental protection laws and regulations related to air and GHG emissions, discharge into water and land, and generation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. No violations or significant fines.
- Progressively replaced T8 fluorescent light tubes with LED lamps to reduce energy consumption.
- Implemented measures to reduce paper consumption through digitalization and other initiatives.
- Reduced GHG emissions from 1,573,637 kg CO2e in 2022 to 1,120,303 kg CO2e in 2023.
Social Achievements
- Zero work-related fatalities.
- Only 3 lost days due to injury at work.
- Organized 152 hours of employee training.
- Maintained a family-friendly work environment.
- No non-compliance cases related to labor laws and regulations.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Working Group to oversee ESG policies and performance.
- Implemented anti-corruption policies and training (65 training hours).
- Established whistle-blowing policy and procedures.
- Complied with anti-money laundering laws and regulations.
- No legal cases regarding corruption practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions from operations by 2050.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on the global supply chain (physical and transition risks).
- Cybersecurity threats.
- Maintaining a robust business performance and growth amidst challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established an ESG Working Group to address climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Implemented strategies to mitigate physical and transition risks associated with climate change.
- Appointed cybersecurity specialists and enhanced security systems.
- Adopted anti-pandemic procedures and precautionary measures to ensure employee safety and well-being.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor and supplier selection mechanism based on compliance with laws and regulations related to safety, environment, forced labor, and child labor.
- Regular assessments of suppliers covering professional qualification, service/product quality, financial status, integrity, and social responsibility.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding, drought, typhoons, wildfires, rising temperatures, rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Market shifts, policy changes, regulatory pressure, technological changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services, greening of transport modes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD
Awards & Recognition
- Caring Company (HKCSS)