Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:239,239.61 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:17,046.22 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:222,193.40 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:7,504.19 MWh representing 76.64% increase from 2022
Total Energy Consumption:479,097.61 MWh/year
Water Consumption:3,038,272.05 m3/year
Waste Generated:7,624.66 tons/year (hazardous) and 3,602.59 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:8.89 tCO2e/RMB1 million revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Cure
- Accessible
- Relationship
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- 13% reduction in GHG emission density compared to the benchmark year (2021)
- 76.64% surge in clean energy consumption from the previous year
- 5% decrease in packaging material consumption compared to the previous year
- Completed carbon inventories of two pilot units and identified emission reduction opportunities
Social Achievements
- Released Employee Development Policy of Sino Biopharmaceutical, emphasizing knowledge and technology transfer between employees
- Invested RMB56,777,400 in public welfare endeavors, with 4,196 employees participating in public welfare activities totaling 5,195.5 hours
Governance Achievements
- Implemented group-wide integration in various business areas (BD, digital innovation, intellectual property rights, retail, procurement, and auditing)
- Completed identifying carbon reduction opportunities for pilot units towards carbon neutrality and rigorously implemented ESG risk management measures tailored for the supply chain across member companies
- Upgraded MSCI ESG rating to “A”
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions per RMB1 million of revenue by 20% by 2025 (with 2021 as the benchmark year)
- Reduce hazardous waste discharges per RMB1 million of revenue by 10% by 2025 (with 2021 as the benchmark year)
Environmental Challenges
- Major global public health events (outbreaks of infectious diseases)
- National policy for centralized procurement (reducing profit margins of generic drugs)
- Geopolitical risks (sanctions, restrictions on technology introduction and international strategic cooperation)
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing contingency plans for public health events
- Consolidating advantageous therapeutic areas, increasing investment in innovative R&D, establishing differentiated competitive advantages, and optimizing production processes
- Continuously monitoring and assessing general economic and political trends, maintaining close interaction with stakeholders, and developing action plans
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 600/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier ESG Code of Conduct
- Standard of Sino Biopharmaceutical for ESG-based Classification Management of Suppliers
- Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Agreement for Suppliers
- Supplier integrity agreement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions (typhoons, extreme precipitation)
- Rising average temperatures (increased energy consumption)
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal risk (carbon emissions regulations)
- Technical risk (upgrades for low-carbon operations)
- Market risk (increased prices of raw materials)
Opportunities
- Emerging technologies (enhancing operational efficiencies)
- Energy sources (increasing share of clean energy)
- Markets (increased demand for medicines due to climate change)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, IFRS S1, IFRS S2, UNGC Ten Principles, UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: British Standards Institution Management Systems Certification (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Forbes China Best Employers
- 2023 Forbes China Most Digitally Responsible Employers
- 2023 Insightful Employer Selection: Happy Company Award
- Yicai The Corporate Social Responsibility Ranking in China: Social Innovation Contribution Award
- Green Factory at the National Level (CT Tianqing)
- Green Factory in Jiangsu Province (NJCTT, CT Fenghai)
- 2023 Green Development Leaders (CT Tianqing Lianyungang Runzhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
- Ranked 36th among the Top 100 China’s Overseas Listed Companies for ESG and Low Carbon
- China ESG Golden Awards 2023 – Outstanding Enterprise in Social Responsibility
- Top 100 China’s Innovative Pharmaceutical Enterprises in 2023
- China’s Top 10 Listed Pharmaceutical Companies by R&D Innovation in 2023
- Innovative Drug Company of the Year
- The Case of BRI Implementation
- Top 100 Enterprises in China – Comprehensive Strength in Medicine R&D in 2023
- Top 100 Enterprises in China – Chemical Medicine R&D Strength in 2023
- Top 50 Enterprises in China – Biological Medicine R&D Strength in 2023
- Top 100 Pharmaceutical Companies by Competitiveness in 2023
- Top 100 Chinese Chemical Pharmaceutical Companies in 2022
- 2023 Best Industrial Enterprise for Pharmaceutical R&D Product Line in China
- Jiangsu Governor’s Quality Award (CT Tianqing)
- Demonstration Enterprises for Drug Production Quality Management Standards in Jiangsu Province (CT Tianqing)
- “Quality Benchmark” of Jiangsu Province in 2023 (CT Tianqing)