- Reduced consumption power of retail and end customers due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tension, and high interest rate environment.
- Tightened COVID-19 curbs in China adversely affected rental income.
- Zero-COVID policy in China affected the retail businesses and investment atmosphere.
- Risks associated with the property market in Mainland China.
- Risks associated with the property market in Hong Kong.
- Risks associated with natural disasters or adverse weather conditions in agriculture and forestry operations.
South China Holdings Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, South China Holdings Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 113.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 12.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 414 tCO2e/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
113.0K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
243.8K m3/year
2022
Energy Use
21.3M KWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 3.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 414 tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 113.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 17.3K tonnes |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Certified as “Hong Kong Green Organization” for the third consecutive year.
- Reduced total GHG emissions (PRC plants) from 17,082 tonnes to 12,767 tonnes.
- Reduced total water consumption (PRC plants) from 333,883 m3 to 243,612 m3.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionEmployment and Labour PracticesSupply Chain ManagementProduct ResponsibilityAnti-corruptionCommunity Investment