- Varying levels of ESG understanding across the Asia-Pacific region
- Challenges in collecting comprehensive ESG data from portfolio companies
- Managing climate-related risks across a diverse portfolio
Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 74.1K tCO2e (Scope 3 portfolio primarily collected KPI data) + 118 tCO2e (Scope 3 operations) + 22 tCO2e (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 0 tCO2e; Scope 2: 22 tCO2e; Scope 3: 74.2K tCO2e (portfolio and operations). 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.
📊 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). | 0 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 74.2K tCO2e (portfolio and operations) |
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 | 74.1K tCO2e (Scope 3 portfolio primarily collected KPI data) + 118 tCO2e (Scope 3 operations) + 22 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2022 | 21.3K tCO2e (estimated actual Scope 3 emissions would be 2.25x larger if we included projections for missing data) |
| 2021 | 309 tCO2e (Scope 3) + 35 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 0 tCO2e (Scope 1) for ADM Capital operations in 2021 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 34% reduction in operational emissions per employee since 2019
- 10% reduction in Hong Kong office electricity consumption per employee compared to 2022
- 22% reduction in office waste emissions per employee compared to 2022
- 34% reduction in commute emissions per employee compared to 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase number of deals reporting GHG emissions
- Implement PCAF’s estimation methodology for remaining deals
- Educate portfolio companies and internal teams on new data management platform
📅 Medium-term
- Develop net-zero pathway for portfolio companies
- Strengthen nature-related strategy
- Launch additional thematic strategies
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality before 2050 (Hong Kong office)