Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Our Governance

WuXi AppTec has values environmental protection and established a comprehensive governance structure to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations at all operational sites and effective control and improvement of tackling environmental concerns. With a transparent communication mechanism in place, we are devoted to enabling effective implementation of environmental management system, reduction of GHG emission and energy consumption, emissions management and resource allocation. The Company’s environmental governance is not only a reflection of the corporate responsibility but also a testament to our dedication to sustainable practices.

Our Approach

To ensure adherence to environmental management standards, we have proactively embraced scientific approaches to manage our environmental impact across all activities. Our compliance with the disclosure guidelines put forth by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure(TCFD) and the HKEX enables us to comprehensively assess the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, thereby establishing a clear management strategy and action plan. Such assessment forms the basis for developing a robust strategy and action plan to effectively address these challenges. We prioritize technological innovation and optimize our management processes to eliminate unnecessary energy consumption and reduce energy consumption through equipment upgrades, technological transformation etc. We continue to explore opportunities for substituting with renewable energy. In terms of emissions management and resources management,we are actively implementing effective measures to ensure emission compliance and enhance the efficiency of our resource utilization, and are dedicated to achieving a mutually beneficial balance between environmental and economic benefits. We have established a range of environmental management objectives and closely monitored their progress via quantitative analysis and periodic reviews.

Our Targets

GHG Reduction Target: 25% GHG emission intensity reduction by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline.

Energy-saving Target: 25% energy consumption intensity reduction by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline.

Water-saving Target: 30% water consumption intensity reduction by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline.

Waste Management Target: Be landfill-free for all productive hazardous wastes by 2030.

Committed to the SBTi and planned to set the science-based target in the coming two years.

Our Key Initiative

•     Regularly monitor the progress of energy and water consumption intensity targets set by each major operation site.

•     Incorporate environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and require our equipment suppliers to list Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) in their proposals and quotes. Prioritize energy-efficient equipment during procurement by considering equipment suppliers’ EEI.

•     Regularly identify and assess sites exhibiting water scarcity risk.

•     Develop a packaging recycling process that utilizes recycled materials to create new packaging for our products without compromising the integrity of the finished product.

•     Continuously enhance the incentive mechanism for all employees, and we have integrated climate change indicators into the ESG managers’ performance and remuneration.

•     All employees received regular specialized training on improving energy efficiency, minimizing hazardous waste discharges, and optimizing water resource usage. Their efforts and contributions towards environmental protection are also integrated into the incentive and compensation framework for both employee and management.

•     Properly treat wastewater and take measures to reduce wastewater discharge to minimize the negative impact on the environment.

•     Provide safe drinking water and sanitation services (WASH) to all our employees and work to support local communities in regions we operate to have sufficient access to WASH facilities and services.

•     Actively engage with customers to build capacity on environment issues and decarbonization across the value chain through technological innovation and best practice sharing.