- Climate change is a significant threat to the sustainability of businesses and communities worldwide.
- Physical risks: extreme weather events (extreme wind/cyclone, flooding), rising water stress.
- Transition risks: policy and legal changes, technology (phase out of old equipment), market shifts (consumer preferences).
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 36.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 35.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 302.07 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
36.8K tCO2e/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Water Usage
180.7K m3/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
866.2K kg/year (hazardous: 38820.46 kg; non-hazardous: 827419.74 kg)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
62.5M kWh/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 1.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 302.07 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 36.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 34.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 41.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 38.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2017-07 to 2018-06 | 47.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Established new policy - Environmental Protection Control Procedures for New Projects to minimise pollution from construction and renovation activities.
- Launched two new biodegradable and phosphate-free products designed to reduce marine pollution.
- Published climate-related risks and opportunities with reference to the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”).
- Replaced old chillers in Lam Soon building to substitute the use of R22 refrigerant with R134a refrigerant, which in turn saves energy.
- Implemented a food waste collection program in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Department (“EPD”) to converting food waste in our canteen into energy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce electricity intensity by 7% by 2025
- Reduce electricity-led carbon intensity (Scope 2) by 8% by 2025
- Reduce water intensity (manufacturing plants) by 3% by 2025
- Achieve 100% diversion rate for non-hazardous waste by 2025
- Maintain 100% recycling rate for hazardous waste (manufacturing plants) by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Towards a Greener FutureEmpowering our PeopleConducting Business with HonourCaring for our Community