ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LEASING HOLDINGS LIMITED 友聯國際教育租賃控股有限公司
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023-01 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Operating Practices
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions from 115.31 tCO2e in 2018 to 95.52 tCO2e in 2019.
- Reduced intensity of non-hazardous waste from 10.84 kg/employee in 2018 to 3.98 kg/employee in 2019.
- Implemented energy saving measures in offices, including reminding employees to turn off appliances and regularly checking air conditioning systems.
Social Achievements
- Complied with employment laws and regulations, providing equal opportunities and a harmonious working environment.
- Provided training for 28 employees for a total of 84 hours in 2019.
- Offered a wide range of welfare and benefits to employees, including social insurance, endowment insurance, and medical insurance.
Governance Achievements
- Established sound ESG principles and practices, overseen by the board of directors.
- Implemented Anti-fraud Management Measures to promote clean work ethics and prevent misconduct.
- Developed a Policy and Procedures for Employees Raising Possible Improprieties to address concerns related to improprieties.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- High employee turnover rate (57% in 2019).
- Greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from other indirect emissions (outbound business trips and waste disposal).
Mitigation Strategies
- Encouraging employees to use video conferencing instead of overseas business trips to reduce carbon footprint.
- Improving existing waste management measures and promoting waste classification.
- Offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain talent.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Openness, fairness, impartiality, honesty and credibility; at least two supplier quotations required.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of Rules Governing the Listing of Securities issued by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Operating Practices
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions from 95.52 tCO2e in 2019 to 73.43 tCO2e in 2020.
- Reduced non-hazardous waste intensity from 0.004 tons/employee in 2019 to 2.46 tons/employee in 2020 (increase in total waste due to new data collection).
Social Achievements
- No violations of employment and labor practices, prevention of child labor, and forced labor laws and regulations.
- Provided social insurance, endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, employment injury insurance, and housing provident fund to employees.
- Offered training to 5 employees for a total of 10 hours.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Anti-fraud Management Measures to promote clean work ethics and prevent misconduct.
- Developed a Policy and Procedures for Employees Raising Possible Improprieties to provide a channel for reporting concerns.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Potential climate change related risks (though none significantly impacted business in 2020).
- Managing employee turnover (35% in 2020).
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated response management measures for preventing and reducing losses from severe weather.
- Established an emergency leading group to coordinate emergency work and ensure employee safety.
- Regularly conducts fire evacuation drills and reviews evacuation plans.
- Offers competitive salary and clear career pathways to retain talent.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Openness, fairness, impartiality, honesty and credibility in procurement.
- Requirement for at least two supplier quotations.
- Prioritization of suppliers with internationally recognized standards certifications and local suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons and flooding
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of Rules Governing the Listing of Securities issued by 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
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operating Practices
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions from 73.43 tCO2e in 2020 to 112.74 tCO2e in 2021 (Note: This seems to be an increase, not a reduction. The report needs clarification on this point.)
- Reduced non-hazardous waste from 56.57 tons in 2020 to 53.50 tons in 2021.
- Implemented various energy-saving measures, including encouraging employees to use public transportation.
Social Achievements
- Provided equal opportunities and a harmonious working environment for employees.
- Offered a wide range of welfare and benefits to employees, including five social insurances and one housing fund.
- Organized internal trainings to enhance employees’ professional skills and working ability.
Governance Achievements
- Established an effective anti-corruption mechanism and conducted anti-corruption training for directors and senior management.
- Developed Policy and Procedures for Employees Raising Possible Improprieties to ensure a proper channel for reporting concerns.
- Complied with relevant laws and regulations related to intellectual property rights and privacy.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in greenhouse gas emissions (requires further investigation and clarification from the report)
- Increase in hazardous waste generation in 2021 compared to 2020 (due to used computers and batteries).
Mitigation Strategies
- Encouraging employees to use telephone or video conferences instead of overseas business trips to reduce carbon footprint.
- Improving existing waste management measures and encouraging employees to carry out waste classification.
- Implementing various energy-saving measures in offices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Openness, fairness, impartiality, honesty and credibility; at least two suppliers’ quotations and proposals for comparison; centralised assessment; multiple reviews and approvals before procurement.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons and flooding
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 of Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on 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
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Operating Practices
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced exhaust gas emissions through fleet maintenance and low-carbon driving training.
- Implemented waste management policies, including recycling and reuse initiatives.
- Implemented energy conservation measures, such as using energy-efficient appliances and promoting electricity saving.
Social Achievements
- Provided equal opportunities for all employees.
- Offered competitive salaries and benefits packages.
- Organized training programs for employees, totaling 6,929 hours.
Governance Achievements
- Established a sound anti-corruption mechanism.
- Implemented a policy and procedures for employees to report possible improprieties.
- Conducted anti-corruption training for 450 participants.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Managing GHG emissions from vessel leasing services (Scope 3 emissions).
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively exploring ways to reduce carbon emissions from vessels, such as using clean fuels.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Openness, fairness, impartiality, honesty and credibility, scientific selection by merits.
- Require suppliers to have written policies governing employee conduct.
- Require environmental and safety-related commitments through contracts.
- Prioritize suppliers with internationally recognized standards certifications.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions (typhoons, flooding)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)