- Significant operating losses since inception and potential need for additional financing.
- Lengthy and expensive clinical product development process with uncertain outcomes.
- Limited experience in sales and marketing activities.
- Extensive government regulations and unpredictable approval processes.
- Complex manufacturing process subject to strict quality controls.
- Reliance on a limited number of suppliers.
- Potential product liability claims.
- Competition in the medical device market.
- Risks associated with doing business in China (political and economic changes, legal system uncertainties).
Shanghai Bio-heart Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Shanghai Bio-heart Biological Technology Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 635.72 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 18.54 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 553.25 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 59.18 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
635.72 tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
1.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
0.84 tons/year (0.24 hazardous, 0.70 non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
968.60 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). | 18.54 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 553.25 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 59.18 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions from 818.53 tonnes in 2022 to 635.72 tonnes in 2023.
- Reduced non-hazardous waste from 1.00 tonnes in 2022 to 0.70 tonnes in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- General reduction of 1% in overall hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste intensity in the upcoming three years.
- General reduction of 1% in overall energy use intensity in the upcoming three years.
- General reduction of 1% in overall water use intensity in the upcoming three years.
- General reduction of 1% in overall emission intensity in the upcoming three years.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Innovation and TechnologyQuality and Safety of Products and ServicesIntellectual Property ProtectionBusiness Ethics and IntegrityRisk Management