- Decrease in purchase orders of toys products received from major customers due to high inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions.
- Decrease in rental income from properties in Mainland China and Hong Kong due to lower rental rates and slower-than-expected market recovery.
- Competitive and challenging real estate market in Mainland China.
- Risks associated with natural disasters or adverse weather conditions affecting agriculture and forestry operations.
South China Holdings Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, South China Holdings Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 113.5K tonnes. By scope: Scope 2: 12.3K tonnes. 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
113.5K tonnes
2023
Water Usage
375.2K m3
2023
Waste
462.6K tonnes (hazardous and non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
23.6M KWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.3K tonnes |
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 | 113.5K tonnes |
| 2022 | 113.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 117.3K tonnes |
| 2020 | 116.7K 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 Organisation” for the fourth consecutive year.
- Installed high-efficiency solar photovoltaic panels at the Group’s toys production plant, generating 444,828 kWh annually.
- Replaced existing fluorescent light tubes with LED lights in office areas, staff dormitories, and factories.
- Implemented a water recycling system in staff dormitories, recycling about 35,000 m3 annually.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionEmployment and labor practicesSupply chain managementProduct responsibilityAnti-corruptionCommunity investment