Climate Change Data

Aoshikang Technology Co., Ltd. and related companies including its subsidiaries

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:122695.6 + 71837.25 + 226284.6 + 8296.61 + 4275.07 tCO2e/year (Scope 1,2,3)
Scope 1 Emissions:8296.61 + 4275.07 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:122695.6 + 71837.25 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:226284.6 + 154180.47 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:342913.67 + 571.2 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1199815 m3/year
Waste Generated:64986.28 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 1 clean technology patent
  • 3 completed recycling projects and 9 on-going recycling projects
  • 5 implemented energy conservation and emission reduction projects
  • Average concentration of total copper in wastewater reduced to 0.12mg/L (lower than 0.2mg/L in 2022)
  • Independently developed salt recycling process reducing negative environmental impact

Social Achievements

  • Total employees 4679, new employees 2592
  • Total investment in employee cultivation is 242,815.17 RMB
  • Safety training totaled 30,764 hours, covering 56,148 person-times
  • 0 major safety accidents and 0 fatalities due to occupational injuries
  • Average customer satisfaction score of 91.7%
  • 100% of suppliers have signed the OHS&SR Statement
  • 100% of suppliers of conflict-free mineral raw materials
  • Charitable donations totaled 5,924,350,000 RMB
  • Volunteer service totaled 406 hours

Governance Achievements

  • Release of ESG report for the first time
  • Holding 5 board meetings and 4 shareholders' meetings
  • Establishment of the Sustainable Development Committee and subordinate working groups
  • 100% coverage of anti-corruption training
  • 100% Anti-corruption policy reach rate
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality in the entire value chain by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Establish a leading ESG management system and become a model for sustainable development
Short-term Goals:
  • Set scientific carbon targets and carbon reduction pathways by 2027 and submit commitments to SBTi

Environmental Challenges

  • Uneven personnel quality, insufficient environmental awareness among staff
  • Insufficient identification, research and publicity of environmental laws and regulations
  • Need for improvement in environmental management system
  • Lack of awareness of waste classification among some employees
  • Potential emergencies (fire, climate hazards, chemical leaks, pressure vessel explosions)
  • Environmental compliance risks
  • Improper process management leading to energy waste
  • Waste gas and wastewater treatment failing to meet standards
Mitigation Strategies
  • Formulate appropriate management documents, organize workshops
  • Strengthen ability to identify and update related information
  • Establish and strictly enforce environmental substance management regulations
  • Improve on-site warning signs and strengthen waste classification and management
  • Regular inspection of buildings and fire-fighting equipment
  • Formulate emergency plans, regular training and drills
  • Purchase in the Hunan Provincial precursor chemical information management system
  • Annual compliance evaluation
  • Monthly water and electricity control sheet evaluation
  • Exhaust gases collected through treatment devices and regularly monitored
  • Wastewater online monitoring, annual testing
  • Classified collection and centralized disposal of waste
  • Implement sound engagement activities
  • Qualified companies for recycling and disposal
  • Set annual targets and indicator tasks
  • Strengthen external communication and environmental awareness
  • Enhance testing efforts in raw materials and production processes
  • Enhance compliance with laws and regulations

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% annual audit rate (Hunan and Guangdong bases)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Control Procedure
  • Supplier Integrity Commitment
  • Occupational Health, Safety, and Social Responsibility Declaration agreements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (typhoons, heavy rains, floods)
  • Long-term climate change (rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns)
Transition Risks
  • Stringent emission reduction targets
  • Increased demand for green products
  • Implementation of carbon emissions trading system and carbon tax policy
  • Investor pressure
  • Public image
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, IATF16949:2016, SA8000:2014, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: BSI (British Standards Institution)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

Various initiatives contribute to these goals (details in report)

Awards & Recognition

  • National Green Factory
  • National Model Harmonious Enterprise in Labor Relations
  • Hunan Model Harmonious Enterprise in Labor Relations
  • Guangdong Specialized and Sophisticated SMEs
  • The Fourth Excellent National Brand Enterprise
  • Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprises in Hunan