Haichang Ocean Park Holding Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:86,939.69 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:9,517.60 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:77,422.09 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:141,941.12 MWh/year
Water Consumption:530.41 tons/year
Waste Generated:4,297.22 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:1.10 tCO2e/RMB ten thousand
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy conservation
- Animal conservation
- Customer services
- Employee interests
- Environmental protection
- Animal protection
- Corporate governance
- Risk management
Environmental Achievements
- Wastewater reduction target of 16,785 tons achieved
- Energy saving target of 166.2 tons of standard coal achieved
- Water conservation target of 23,500.5 tons achieved
- Annual water saved of 34,300 tons
- Robust waste disposal and transportation procedures implemented
- Recyclable waste used for secondary use
- Non-recyclable waste transported to government-designated landfill
- Energy conservation and consumption reduction training conducted for all department employees
- Replacement of LED energy-saving lamps in public areas
- Active cooperation with indoor air conditioning heating in winter to ensure the opening and stopping time of the gas supply
- Regular inspection and maintenance of the vacuum boiler
- Staggering and off-peak modes of operation for high-energy consuming equipment
Social Achievements
- Launched online activities such as “Posters of Underwater Creative Charity” and “Posters of Inclusive All with Love”, implementing a free admission policy for all autistic families
- Organized theme activities in the queue area to relieve visitors’ emotions
- Developed parent-child interactive games
- Set workshops to offer diverse and innovative explanatory services
- Improved the management and operation of the Ultraman Theme Pavilion and the Ice Sealing Theater
- Safety training organized for all staff in aspects of fire safety, public security, road safety, staff safety, property security, management of hazardous sources, and pandemic prevention and control
- Customized exclusive safety guidance for 16 departments and created a proprietary safety operation system
- More than 30 safety education and training sessions conducted in Chongqing Haichang Caribbean Water Park
- Annual commendation conference held with 89 outstanding employees and 43 outstanding teams awarded
- Semi-annual staff conference held with 64 employees awarded for pandemic prevention and 283 employees for their diligence during the pandemic
Governance Achievements
- Established a comprehensive ESG governing mechanism
- Engaged ERM, an internationally renowned ESG consultancy, to conduct a review and analysis of the Group’s ESG efforts
- Developed its own corporate governance code
- Established the Supervisory and Monitoring Department to identify risks related to corruption, bribery and fraud
- Set up a comprehensive reporting mechanism to encourage employees to report any improper and illegal behaviors
- Formulated Intellectual Property Management System
- Put in place the Measures Concerning the Supervisory Regime for the Development of IPs
- Introduced the Measures Concerning the Regulation and Management of the Application of IPs and the Principles and Measures Concerning the licensing Management of IPs
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve harmony between environment and society and stable environmental, social and corporate values in the long term
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (typhoons, floods, extreme weather fluctuations)
- Transition risks (GHG emission pricing, government regulations, market changes, reputational risks)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Pandemic prevention and control
Mitigation Strategies
- Incorporated climate change risks and opportunities into risk management system
- Conducted research on climate change-related impacts in accordance with the recommendations of the TCFD
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Implemented robust safety management, responsibility decomposition, and procedure formalization
- Invested RMB9,378,600 in safety
- Developed Safety Management Measures and Operation Safety Management System
- Improved the overall safety structure and established Safety Management Committees
- Conducted emergency drills for various scenarios
- Implemented a dual-prevention system for risk management
- Carried out anti-corruption trainings and corporate integrity promotion
- Established a comprehensive reporting mechanism for improper and illegal behaviors
- Formulated Intellectual Property Management System
- Implemented measures to review employment practices to avoid child and forced labor
- Developed a series of occupational health management systems
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1,988 suppliers audited
Responsible Procurement
- Requirements of Bid Invitation for Suppliers and Approval Process for Bid Invitation formulated
- Anti-corruption Agreements entered into with suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons
- Floods
- Extreme fluctuations in rainfall and weather patterns
Transition Risks
- Increase in pricing of GHG emissions
- Government authorization and supervision on current products and services
- Market changes in customer behaviors
- Higher attention from stakeholders/negative feedback
Opportunities
- Resource efficiency (green building certifications, waste recycling)
- Energy source (renewable energy, photovoltaic panels)
- Products/services (low-emission products, digital solutions)
- Markets (strategic cooperation, tourism market expansion)
- Resilience (infrastructure development, climate-resilient products)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Bionic whale sharks
- Bionic rays
- Haichang Weilan series of nutritional additives
Awards & Recognition
- Social Responsibility Benchmark Cultural Tourism Enterprise in 2022
- Cultural Tourism Innovation Benchmark Enterprise in 2022
- Innovation and Communication Award – Brand Value Award in 2022
- 2022 Cultural Tourism and Theme Park Innovation Enterprise
- Best Theme Park in China in 2022
- China Theme Park Excellent Experience and Artistic Project in 2022
- Top Ten Entrepreneurship & Innovation Cases for China Tourism Group
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:93,827.00 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,424.51 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:82,402.49 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:155,462.49 MWh/year
Water Consumption:574.07 tons/year
Waste Generated:4,353.90 tons/year (non-hazardous), 3.65 tons/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.52 tCO2e/RMB ten thousand
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, saved energy, minimized waste and pollution by optimizing operational processes and improving resource efficiency.
- Wastewater emission reduction target of 46,006 tons, energy saving target of 166.2 tons of standard coal, and water conservation target of 28,500.5 tons achieved.
- Annual water consumption of 574.07 tons, with a water intensity of 31.60 tons/RMB ten thousand and an annual water conservation of 6.19 tons.
Social Achievements
- Enhanced workplace safety and welfare of employees.
- Actively supported the development and improvement of local communities.
- Promoted the development of the educational and health sectors through public welfare activities.
- Improved customer service and developed new cultural and tourism products.
Governance Achievements
- Improved governance structure and systems to ensure sound and compliant operation.
- Strengthened internal controls, monitoring of auditing and risk management.
- Enhanced engagement and participation of shareholders and other stakeholders.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks including policy and legal changes, market changes in customer behaviors, and reputational risks.
- Physical risks such as typhoons, floods, and chronic extreme fluctuations in rainfall and weather patterns.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated climate risk policies, prepared management solutions and countermeasures, and explored new development opportunities.
- Implemented energy conservation and emission reduction measures, including cold water heating, cooling storage at night, added cooling and heating units, biomass maintenance system adjustment, lighting renovation, switch management, and curtain renewal.
- Implemented water conservation measures, including controlling water consumption for cleaning, adjusting hot and cold water mixing valves, using rainwater collection system, and strengthening regular inspections of water supply pipe networks.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Developed and refined guidelines for supplier inspections and non-engineering procurement processes; implemented strict control measures throughout the supplier access, selection, and evaluation processes.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons
- Floods
- Extreme fluctuations in rainfall and weather patterns
Transition Risks
- Increase in pricing of GHG emissions
- Government authorization and supervision on current products and services
- Changes in Customer Behaviors
- Higher attention from stakeholders/negative feedback
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Bionic whale shark and other bionic products
Awards & Recognition
- The First China Fortune “Golden Lion ” Excellent Practice Cases of High-Quality Development – “Golden Lion ” Excellent Case for Biodiversity Protection
- 2023 VCON Awards – Most Socially Responsible Charity Brand of the Year
- 2023 Outstanding Innovative Enterprise in Cultural Tourism and Theme Park, Successful International IP Cooperation Award
- Group Third Prize in “Safety & Emergency Response for all ”
- 2023 Pudong New Area Fire Safety Advanced Group