- Extreme weather conditions (typhoons and rainstorms) posing physical climate risks to operations and staff safety.
- Potential transition climate risks from the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Essex Bio-Technology Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Essex Bio-Technology Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.4K tonnes. By scope: Scope 1: 62.62 tonnes; Scope 2: 3.3K tonnes; Scope 3: 26.27 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
3.4K tonnes
2022
Water Usage
52.0K m3
2022
Waste
17.64 tonnes (hazardous and non-hazardous combined)
2022
Energy Use
5.2M kWh
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). | 62.62 tonnes |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.3K tonnes |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 26.27 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.4K tonnes |
| 2021 | 3.1K tonnes |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 20% from 0.08 kg/unit of production volume in 2021 to 0.06 kg/unit in 2022.
- Reduced electricity consumption intensity by 25% from 0.12 kWh/unit of production volume in 2021 to 0.09 kWh/unit in 2022.
- Reduced water consumption intensity slightly from 0.00093 m3/unit of production volume in 2021 to 0.00091 m3/unit in 2022.
- Achieved 100% packaging cardboard recycling.
- Invested RMB2,800,000 in a solar photovoltaic project generating around 532,400 kWh annually and saving electricity charges of around RMB349,000 annually.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Lower electricity intensity by 4% per year from 2021 to 2023.
- Reduce hazardous waste intensity by 4% per year from 2021 to 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Maintain thermal efficiency at 95% from 2021 to 2025.
- Gradually replace petrol and diesel vehicles with hybrid vehicles by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product responsibilitySupply chain managementOccupational health and safetyEmployment practices and labour standardsStaff development and trainingAnti-corruptionUse of resources and environmental protectionWaste managementPackaging materialsEmission of exhaust and greenhouse gasesContribution to the communityClimate change