- Changes in general market conditions and perceptions of private higher education.
- Changes in the regulatory environment in the PRC private higher education industry.
- Competition from other university operators.
- Potential risks related to climate change, including extreme weather events and regulatory changes.
- Risks associated with contractual arrangements for operating in China.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.7K tonnes CO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 782.04 tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 2: 16.9K tonnes CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
17.7K tonnes CO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
954.3K m3/year
2023
Waste
4.9K tonnes/year (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
34.8K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 782.04 tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16.9K tonnes CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.7K tonnes CO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 24.5K tonnes CO2e |
| 2019 | 25.2K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented various energy-saving and emission reduction measures, resulting in a reduction in energy consumption per student.
- Improved water conservation measures, achieving a water saving rate of over 30% in certain areas.
- Implemented a comprehensive waste management system, including wet waste recycling and hazardous waste recycling.
- Achieved a high recycling rate of used and waste materials.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption per student by 1-2 percentage points.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a first-class private university status in China by the end of the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionSocial responsibilityGovernanceHealth and safetyIntegrityInformation securitySupply chain managementCommunity investmentTalent cultivationInternational cooperationIndustry-education integrationGreen campus