2024-04-26-上交所科创板-湖南长远锂科股份有限公司2023年度环境_社会及治理（ESG）报告（英文版）_37页_24mb

报告摘要

Scope: Covers ESG performance of Hunan Changyuan Lico Co., Ltd. and its wholly-owned and holding subsidiaries from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Guidelines: Prepared in accordance with standards from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, GRI Standards, and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS-ESG5.0).
Data Source: Based on internal documents, financial reports, and approved by the Board of Directors.
Disclosure: Available at Shanghai Stock Exchange and company website in English and Chinese.
Stakeholders: Focuses on fulfilling responsibilities toward shareholders, clients, employees, and the community.

Management System:
A comprehensive ESG governance structure includes the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and other oversight bodies. Clear roles are defined for each level of management to ensure ESG policies are implemented and evaluated.
ESG Committee:
The Board of Directors established four special committees (Audit, Nomination, Strategy, Remuneration) to enhance decision-making and compliance.

Objectives and Implementation:
- Achieved 100% compliance with environmental protection laws, with no penalties or significant incidents.
- Reduced energy consumption by 3.5% (e.g., electricity usage decreased from 4.54 to 6.74 million tons of standard coal,).
- Implemented green initiatives, such as carbon footprint reduction and energy conservation projects.
- Certified ISO14001:2015 for all subsidiaries and conducted emergency drills.
Resource Consumption:
- Optimized water usage with a 26.63% recycling rate in 2023.
- Reduced waste and emissions, with a 100% safe disposal rate for hazardous materials.
Actions:
- Participated in green electricity transactions.
- Upgraded waste treatment systems (e.g., MVR condensate reuse).

Employee Welfare:
- Total employees: 2,330 (77.68% male, 22.32% female).
- Career development programs, training hours (58,282 in 2023), and a multi-channel growth system.
- Safety culture: Zero major accidents, 60 emergency drills (3,306 participants).
Diversity & Culture:
- Supported minority employees (148 out of 2,330).
- Organized cultural and sports activities (e.g., basketball tournaments, table tennis, and wellness programs).

Scientific Research:
- R&D investment: 3.77 billion RMB (3.51% of revenue).
- 141 patents filed (100 invention patents), with participation in 50 national standards.
Compliance Management:
- Strengthened anti-corruption and data privacy systems.
- Issued the "China Minmetals Code of Business Conduct."

ESG Honors: Recognized as an ESG Golden Bull Top 50 Central Enterprise.
Sustainability Efforts: Green electricity transactions, waste reduction, and circular economy.
Future Plans: Focus on global ESG leadership, green innovation, and rural revitalization.