- COVID-19 pandemic impacted supply chain management, leading to a global recession and weak market demand
- Continuous weak performance of the DSCs industry
- Decreased revenue and reduced efficiency in economies of scale
- Depreciation of the US dollar against the Renminbi resulting in exchange loss
- Stringent laws and regulations in the PRC for discharging air pollutants and factory activities
- Sino-US tensions created uncertainty in the global political and economic landscape
Yorkey Optical International (Cayman) Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Yorkey Optical International (Cayman) Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.6K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 501.68 tCO2e; Scope 2: 25.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 3.13 tCO2e. 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
25.6K tCO2e
2020
Water Usage
44.1K m3
2020
Waste
153.88 tons
2020
Energy Use
31.2K MWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 501.68 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.13 tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 25.6K tCO2e |
| 2019 | 571.44 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 28,929.98 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 18.81 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2018 | 32.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 5% decrease in the consumption intensity of electricity, vehicle fuel and natural gas (achieved 4.9%, 17%, and 19% respectively)
- 5% decrease in the generation intensity of waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous waste) and wastewater discharge (achieved 9%, 77%, and 11% respectively)
- 10% decrease in the consumption intensity of freshwater (achieved 61% reduction)
- 5% decrease in the usage intensity of carton box as packaging material (achieved 23% reduction)
- 10% decrease in the usage intensity of paper (achieved 51% reduction)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Occupational health and safetyEnvironmental complianceSocio-economic compliancePrevention of child labour and forced labour