Dawnrays Pharmaceutical (Holdings) Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:38,336 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,337 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:36,999 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:28,228 kWh (’000) + 5,287,610 kg (standard coal) + 7,954 m3 (natural gas) + 78,132 L (diesel and gasoline)/year
Water Consumption:537,067 m3/year
Waste Generated:604 tons/year (hazardous) + 538,627 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.2934 tCO2e/RMB 10,000 output value
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Care for Employees
- Operating Practices
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma passed ISO 14001 environmental management system certification.
- Dawnrays (Nantong) Pharma Science and Tech established a new exhaust gas collection system.
- Implemented energy management systems and used electric buses to reduce emissions.
Social Achievements
- Established a charity fund (Dawnrays Charity Fund) with RMB 10 million.
- Organized various employee activities to enhance teamwork and morale.
- Continued to employ disabled people.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Audit Committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors.
- Developed a comprehensive anti-corruption management system.
- Implemented a drug recall management system.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Increased frequency of refrigeration equipment maintenance at Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma led to increased refrigerant use.
- Fujian Dawnrays Pharma's use of natural gas furnaces increased direct greenhouse gas emissions.
- Increased vehicle mileage led to higher fuel consumption.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented energy saving measures such as replacing energy-saving equipment and LED lights.
- Optimized workshop cleaning processes and strengthened drainage system to reduce water consumption and wastewater discharge.
- Implemented water saving management system, including posting water saving signage and recycling cooling water.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Comprehensive procurement process; close cooperation with quality suppliers; supplier verification including quality, business philosophy, occupational safety and service performance.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 27 “Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide” of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, GMP, ISO 9001
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:27,667 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:711 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:26,962 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:30,322 MWh
Water Consumption:434,318 m3
Waste Generated:1,109 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:0.19 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/output value 10,000 yuan
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification for Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma and Fujian Dawnrays Pharma.
- Planted 254 trees at Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma to offset carbon emissions.
- Implemented energy-saving transformations in refrigeration systems (Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma) and air compressors and coating machines (Fujian Dawnrays Pharma).
- Developed and implemented an energy management system and a "Carbon Peak, Carbon Neutrality" Emissions Reduction Management System.
- Recognized as "Leading Enterprise in Terms of Green Development".
Social Achievements
- Established an ESG working group.
- Established a labor union to facilitate communication with employees.
- Organized various employee activities, including birthday parties and team-building events.
- Provided various employee welfare benefits, including free meals, annual health checkups, and shared transportation.
- Employed disabled people.
- Implemented a system for handling employee complaints and appeals.
- Organized anti-corruption training for directors and staff (approximately 8 hours for directors and 2,394 hours for employees).
Governance Achievements
- Developed an ESG governance structure.
- Established an Audit Committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors.
- Formulated the Anti-Fraud Management System and Resign Audit System.
- Implemented anti-corruption policies and measures, including signing integrity agreements with employees and business partners.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Actively cooperate with the national policy of "reaching carbon peak by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2060".
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Gradually reduce the intensity of exhaust gas emissions and hazardous waste over the next five years.
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather events increasing the risk of power shortages and supply chain disruptions.
- Tightening climate-related regulations and compliance costs.
- Potential for claims and litigation if climate change compliance requirements are not met.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed emergency plans for production safety accidents, typhoon prevention, flood prevention, and environmental emergencies.
- Purchased insurance for employees and assets.
- Exploring the possibility of changing business models to reduce the impact of extreme weather.
- Formulated the “Carbon Peak, Carbon Neutrality” Emissions Reduction Management System and a series of environmental management procedures.
- Regularly monitoring climate-related trends, policies, and regulations.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 202 suppliers audited or annually evaluated
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Approval Form
- Procurement Management Regulations
- Supplier Audit Management Procedures
- Supplier Annual Evaluation Management Procedures
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (extreme cold or heat, storms, rainstorms, typhoons)
- Power shortages
- Supply chain disruptions
- Operational interruptions
- Increased repair costs
- Employee injury or death
Transition Risks
- Tightening climate-related regulations
- Increased compliance costs
- Reputational risk from slow response to climate change
- Potential for claims and litigation
Opportunities
- Exploring, improving, and adding environmental protection elements in operations and future development plans.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 “Outstanding Economic Contribution” award (Putian Municipal Party Committee and Putian People’s Government)
- 2022 “Leading Enterprise in Terms of Green Development” (Suzhou Wuzhong District Committee and Suzhou Wuzhong District People’s Government)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:42,079 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:4,529 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:37,557 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
Total Energy Consumption:79,126 MWh
Water Consumption:494,886 m3
Waste Generated:1105 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:50.36 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/ output value 10,000 yuan
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma planted 324 trees to offset carbon emissions.
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma gradually purchased electric forklifts to replace diesel forklifts.
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma added purified water production and wastewater reuse facilities.
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma transformed the packaging method of Azithromycin for Suspension, reducing packaging materials consumption by 10% annually.
Social Achievements
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma was awarded the certificate of honor of “Safety Production Management Advanced Team”.
- Suzhou Dawnrays Pharma and Fujian Dawnrays Pharma obtained ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification.
- The Group held various employee activities, including birthday parties and team-building events.
- Approximately 99.3% of employees participated in career development-related training.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG governance structure.
- Formulated “Carbon Peak, Carbon Neutrality” Emissions Reduction Management System.
- Established an Audit Committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors.
- Formulated Anti-Fraud Management System and Resign Audit System.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Actively cooperate with national policy of “reaching carbon peak by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2060”.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve emission reduction and waste reduction targets for new production plants and Suzhou & Fujian Dawnrays Pharma.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions, exhaust gas emissions, and hazardous waste intensity gradually in the next five years.
Environmental Challenges
- Large fluctuation in production capacity, energy consumption, and emissions due to new production stages, factory relocation, construction, and product process verification.
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events increasing the risk of power shortages and supply chain disruptions.
- Potential increase in compliance costs due to stricter climate-related regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Set short-term and medium- to long-term targets for emission and waste reduction.
- Formulated Emergency Plans for Production Safety Accidents, Typhoon Prevention and Flood Prevention, and Environmental Emergencies.
- Purchased insurance for employees and assets.
- Exploring possibilities of changing business models to reduce the impact of physical risks.
- Implementing energy-saving transformation of main energy-consuming systems.
- Accelerating the elimination of high energy-consuming outdated equipment.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 305 suppliers audited or annually evaluated in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Approval Form
- Prioritizing suppliers complying with national environmental policies and practicing nearby procurement.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (extreme cold/heat, storms, rainstorms, typhoons)
Transition Risks
- Stricter climate-related regulations, increased compliance costs.
Opportunities
- Exploring and improving environmental elements in drug manufacturing and packaging processes.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Awards & Recognition
- Safety Production Management Advanced Team
- High and New Technology Enterprise
- Special Award for Enterprises with Outstanding Economic Contribution
- Outstanding Economic Contribution Award
- Health Enterprise
- Advanced Collective for the Development of Key Industries in Putian
- High-tech Enterprise
- Jiangsu Multinational Company Regional Headquarters
- Specialized, Fine, Unique and Innovative Enterprise in Jiangsu Province
- Contract-abiding and Credit-worthy Enterprise in Jiangsu Province from 2021 to 2022
- Advanced Collective in Industrial Enterprise Safety Production Management in Wuzhong District
- Enterprise with Outstanding Contribution to Tax Payment
- Excellent Enterprise
- Advanced Unit of Guangcai Business
- Suzhou Headquarters Enterprise