ESG Aspects and Related Information or Activities

Water Management

• Install water purifier and stop using bottled water dispenser in the office.

Energy Management

• Record consumption of purchased electricity (e.g. CLP, HKE, CSG, CEM), Gas, LPG

Waste Management: Reuse, Recycling & Resource Recovery

• Place recycle bins in common area

Reduction of Plastic Usage

• Replace single-use items: straws and stirrers with compostable alternatives
• Provide refillable water from water dispensers in common areas

Green Building Design

• Install energy-efficient systems or equipment to reduce heating/cooling loading

Renewable Energy Use and Purchased

• Enhance sourcing of suppliers using renewable electricity

Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculation

• Enhance sourcing of suppliers committed to reduction of GHG emissions

Participation in Carbon Market

• Enhance sourcing of suppliers committed to reduction of carbon emissions

Food Waste Management

• Place recycle bins of food waste in common area

Hazardous Waste Management

• Use low VOC or non-VOC paint for renovation or other paint work

Air Quality Management

• Record particulate matter (PM) or air pollutants

Ozone Depletion Substance Reduction

• Provide introduction to employees on Ozone Depletion Substance Reduction

Prevention of Pollution

• Identify sources of pollution such as air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution and light pollution

Sustainable Resource Use

• Simplify the part structure and packing of a product or design with sustainable materials (reusable, recyclable and repairable)

Biodiversity Enhancement, Maintain Natural Habitats

• Provide introduction to employees on Biodiversity Enhancement

Supply Chain Environmental Assessment

• Adopt an assessment methodology and toolkit to evaluate the environmental performance of the supply chain

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

• Develop strategy for climate change adaptation and mitigation

Promotion of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Reduce the environmental impact of packaging throughout its lifecycle

Reduction of Transport Volume

• Reduce product distribution-related transportation (upstream and downstream transportation) such as local sourcing and production

Data Protection and Privacy

• Obtain data by lawful and fair means

Occupational Health and Safety

• Record occupational injuries and emergencies

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

• Implement initiatives on equal remuneration and benefits for all employees, regardless of gender or age

Customer Service, Support, Complaint Handling and Dispute Resolution

• Record customer complaints
• Implement complaint handling mechanisms
• Offer warranty on products and services

Anti-Corruption

• Provide guidance on developing anti-corruption policies or establish oversight mechanisms for handling complaints related to corruption

Promotion of Social Responsibility in Value Chain

• Implement fair business practises throughout the value chain, such as fair price, adequate delivery time and stable contracts

Fair Competition

• Cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure compliance on fair competition

Customer Health and Safety

• Provide products and services with considering normal foreseeable conditions of use or potential misuse scenarios

Service and Facility Support for Vulnerable Groups

• Provide services and facilities for individuals with disabilities

Resolving Complaint

• Establish an independent complaint handling process

Right at Work, Freedom of Association on Collective Bargaining

• Provide training on the elimination of discrimination regarding employment and occupation

Employment and Employment Relationship

• Provide skill development, recognition programs, learning programs to employees

• Identify risks of the operation of child labour
• Implement initiatives to prevent child labour by supporting ethical supply chains and avoiding products associated with child labour

Marketing and Labelling

• Provide factual and unbiased information
• Implement fair contractual practises and ethical, responsible marketing
• Provide product information such as product performance, country of origin, energy efficiency, ingredients, safe use, storage and disposal conditions

Local Community Involvement

• Donations to community development
• Offer opportunities to stakeholders to participate in volunteering, tours or events

Corporate Compliance

• Maintain compliance with restricted substances regulations

Strategy for Sustainability Development

• Set sustainability goals aligned with organisation's mission and values

Board and Management Roles & Responsibilities

• Dedicate sustainability team / committee within the board with clear roles and responsibilities

Risk and Opportunity

• Introduce employees to TCFD, scenario analysis and the Carbon Disclosure Project

Economic Performance Assessment

• Adopt innovative technology to improve economic efficiency, streamline operations, gain valuable insights, and enhance profitability