ESG in Practice

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (00175), Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023

 

(p.10)

The issuer has established a board-level Sustainability Committee monitor the progress of issuer’s ESG development plans regularly, and make recommendations to the board for the formulation of strategic sustainability direction. 

In addition, the board was involved in reviewing ESG performance and making decisions on key ESG matters such as carbon neutral progress and targets. These disclosures demonstrate the board’s oversight of key ESG plans to ensure alignment with the issuer’s overall strategic direction, which enable stakeholders to have a better understanding of the board’s commitment to long-term sustainable development.

Dah Sing Banking Group Limited (02356), Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023

 

(p.13)

The Board reviews progress reported by the ESG Committee twice a year. ESG performances and relevant climate and sustainability-related KPIs are monitored, measured and reported to the Board to assess progress made against ESG-related goals and targets. The Board also oversees the completeness and disclosure quality of the ESG report (including the materiality assessment findings). Progress update on the implementation of GSB and climate-related issues are regularly tabled to the Board for discussions, including in the June and December meetings in 2023. Areas of discussions typically include regulatory updates on GSB development in Hong Kong and the GSB implementation progress of the Bank.
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The issuer had a dedicated committee to assist the board in assessing progress against ESG-related goals and targets. It described the frequency of which the board is informed of ESG progress updates, and the interaction between the board and the ESG committee to ensure effective implementation of ESG-related policies.

Swire Properties Limited (01972), 2023 Sustainability Report

 

(p.16)

MTR Corporation Limited (00066), Sustainability Report 2023

(p.19)

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(p.20-25)

In 2023, we developed a set of 44 KPIs, consisting of short-, medium- and long-term initiatives, to gauge and drive our performance under the three E&SO. As of December 2023, most of the KPIs have either been achieved or are on track to being achieved. Our performance against these KPIs is detailed below.

 

 

This year, we have identified a new set of KPIs to continue our efforts to drive the three E&SOs for 2024 and beyond. All the 43 KPIs, including both new and on-going items are listed below.

The issuer identified ten focus areas for three material environmental and social objectives with an aim to creating a greater impact for its business and society. In respect of each objective, it set out clear short-, medium- and long-term key performance indicators (KPIs) and status update. Based on the progress review for the reporting year, the issuer developed a new set of KPIs to drive its sustainability efforts in the coming years, which demonstrated its ongoing efforts to create a positive impact. 

There was a detailed overview of the issuer’s sustainability priorities and progress across different environmental and social dimensions, demonstrating the issuer’s commitment towards sustainability in a wide range of aspects beyond environmental or climate issues.