晨光股份(603899):上海晨光文具股份有限公司2023年环境、社会及管治（ESG）报告（英文版）
原标题:晨光股份:上海晨光文具股份有限公司2023年环境、社会及管治（ESG）报告（英文版） Governance Report 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report Governance and Strategy and Management Social Responsibility Business Growth Sustainable Development Management 11 Corporate Governance 35 Sustainable Supply Chain 69Identification and Analysis of Material Topics 15 Risk Management 38 Employee Rights and Benefits 72 Stakeholder Communication 17 Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption 41 Employee Cultivation and Development 78 Information Security Management 45 Occupational Health and Safety 82Technological Innovation and Digitalization 47 Product and Service Quality 84Social Philanthropy 88 About this Report This report is the third Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (hereinafter referred to as "ESG Report" or "this Report") released by Shanghai M&G Stationery Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "M&G Stationery", "M&G", "we", or "the Company"), focusing on the disclosure of M&G Stationery's concepts, progress, and highlights in environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance in 2023. Basis of Preparation Report Access This report is prepared with reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards This report is available in both Simplified Chinese and English. It is released in both paper and electronic versions. This English issued by the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) (hereinafter referred to as the "GRI Standards"), and the Guidelines version is converted from the Chinese version. In case of any discrepancy between the Chinese version and the English version, No. 14 of Shanghai Stock Exchange for Self-Regulation of Listed Companies—Sustainability Report (Trial) (Draft for Comment). the Chinese version shall prevail. The electronic version of the report can be viewed and downloaded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange website (www.sse.com.cn), China Securities Information Service Platform website (www.cninfo.com.cn), and M&G Stationery's corporate official website (www. mg-pen.com). Scope of Report Feedback and Suggestions This report covers the sustainable development practices and progress of M&G Stationery and its subsidiaries from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as "this year" or "reporting period"), with some content and data appropriately traced back or extended to other years. Unless specifically stated, all amounts involved in this report are in RMB. If you have any questions or feedback on this report, please feel free to contact us through the following channels: Address: No. 5, Lane 288, Qianfan Road, Xinqiao Town, Songjiang District, ShanghaiEmail: [email protected] Statement Data used in this report is sourced from the Company's official documents, related reports, and statistical reports. This report was reviewed and approved by the Company's 5th meeting of the 6th Board of Directors, the 1st meeting of Strategy Committee in 2024, and the 5th meeting of the 6th Board of Supervisors on March 28, 2024. for both our procurement staff and suppliers, and launched the with executive compensation."ESG Progress Award" at the annual supply chain conference Focusing on quality and expanding our sustainable Addressing climate change and focusing on full The only viable way to achieve true sustainable economic, to recognize suppliers with outstanding ESG performance. products portfolio value chain energy conservation and carbon environmental, and social development in the new era is by We will continue to work together with our suppliers to build a reduction We have been increasingly incorporating sustainability concepts fully integrating sustainable considerations into all aspects sustainable supply chain. into the full lifecycle of products. Our innovative sustainable We actively respond to the carbon peaking and carbon of business operations. This is the fundamental logic behind products, such as the carbon-neutral stationery series, are neutrality goals of China, steadily moving forward towards our our sustainable development vision of "writing a sustainable Empowering employees and communities, and highly recognized by consumers, customers, media, and goal of "to be carbon neutral by 2050". In 2023, we conducted business future". We will adhere to long-termism, keep joining hands with partners to do good professional partners. We are encouraged to continuously a company-level Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) on innovating, overcome difficulties to do the right things, We are committed to building a people-oriented, open, and innovate on more sustainable product possibilities. We also emissions accounting to understand the baseline emissions provide "quality stationery for everyone", and respond to the inclusive corporate culture. We provide employees with rich actively explore more sustainable material choices regarding data of our operations. In addition, we also initiated the efforts expectations of stakeholders with concrete actions, instilling the training resources to support their career development, and key material categories. Our industry leading PVC phasing to calculate our Scope 3 emissions. With the rapid deployment world with the positive energy of a Chinese brand. continuously optimize the compensation and benefits system, out program has already eliminated PVC plastic from more of photovoltaic power generation units in our production bases, allowing our employees to realize their career dreams at M&G. than 1,700 products and/or packaging. In order to further grow our installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation further Over the years, through the Shanghai M&G Charity Foundation, our sustainable products lineup, we have formulated our first expanded to 15,700 kilowatts. M&G Shanghai base achieved we have been actively participating in rural revitalization as well sustainable products corporate standard, and are committed to significant energy-saving results through a series of energy- as other charitable undertakings. We have carried out a series fully integrating sustainable concepts into the development of all saving projects. We focused on green logistics and have of long-term charitable programs with increasing impact, such product categories. achieved greater results in resource conservation and energy Chen Huxiong as the "Golden Seed Plan" education assistance program, the conservation in the logistics process with measures such "Art Education Plan" program, and the Autism Support Program. Over 600 Jiumu Stores nationwide have set up a dedicated as packaging reduction, packaging reuse, intelligent route President of Shanghai M&G Stationery Inc. As of the end of 2023, close to 1 million students and more than section for sustainable products. M&G sustainable products are optimization, etc. In 2023, we were honored to be recognized 3,000 teachers have benefited from the M&G public welfare gaining greater attention on major events home and abroad, as a "Shanghai Five-Star Green Factory". In the future, we will projects. Meanwhile, we engage senior executives, employees, such as the Consumer Products Expo, the Boao Forum for Asia, continue to reduce our environmental footprint in production, channel partners, and other internal and external stakeholders and the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework operation, and supply chain, contributing to the green and low- of M&G to participate in charitable donations and provide Convention on Climate Change (COP28). We want to share carbon transformation of the industry.volunteer services, further expanding the scope and influence of our sustainable concept of "writing a greener future" with an our public welfare undertakings. increasing number of consumers and communities, contributing to making sustainable consumption a new trend of the era. Sustainability Highlights of the Year - n i w d n a , s u c o f , y t i r e c G n i & s , M s s e s n e s v i a s l u l c c - n i d l Headquartered in Shanghai, China, M&G owns the M&G Stationery Industrial Park, which covers a total area of 550 mu. In 2023, M&G sped up the expansion of overseas markets. Based on local characteristics, the Company developed localized products to enhance About the Company overseas competitiveness of its products, and sorted out the product development process and improved product management efficiency for prompt satisfaction with consumers' needs in overseas markets. Shouldering the mission of "providing affordable stationery for local students", the Company continued to explore the African market, and carried out product promotion activities and made donations to schools, enabling more students to use cost-effective products of M&G. In the Southeast Asian market, the Company Business Overview made positive channel arrangements, improved operation quality, and further enhanced the influence of M&G brand. Amid the changing external environment, the Company saw rapid growth of overseas sales and continuously improving product competitiveness, brand influence and channel development capability, with the overall operation, management and team-building capabilities in overseas As one of the world's largest stationery manufacturers, Shanghai M&G Stationery Inc. is a comprehensive stationery supplier and office markets significantly boosted. servicer. The Company integrates the value of creativity into its products and service advantages, advocates a fashionable stationery lifestyle, and provides solutions for study and work, committed to making study and work more joyful and effective. M&G's products mainly include writing instruments, student stationery, office supplies and other related products. On January 27, 2015, M&G Stationery M&G Cultural Concept System was officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange A shares under stock code 603899.M&G focuses on the development of four major product categories—mass market stationery segment, premium stationery segment, arts and kids drawing segment, and office stationery segment. The Company also vigorously innovates on developing new channels, including large retail store business such as Jiumu Store and M&G Life, the direct office supplies business—M&G Colipu, and the independent trendy cultural and creative brand, More-Than-Fun (Qizhihaowan). With the acquisitions of Axus Stationery (which owns the well-known wooden pencil brand MARCO) and the Norwegian high-end ergonomic backpack brand Beckmann, M&G is expanding Core Culture its international market and continuously strengthening its brand portfolio.d n r o a s s W e n n : e n p o o , i t e s s i d V n i m c ri t n e c - r e m u s n o C : Total number of employees: 5,839 M&G is present in nearly 70,000 retail stationery shops nationwide, including 659 large retail stores—M&G Life and Jiumu Store. In addition, due to market demand, thousands of new products are launched by M&G every year, and its products are exported to worldwide partners. M&G has maintained annual double-digit growth over the past decade, with a total revenue of RMB23.3 billion, an increase of 16%. Retail shops nationwide: Nearly 70,000
M&G has set up sustainable development goals around the four pillars of its sustainable development strategy to ensure the Fostering a Culture of Sustainability implementation of the strategy and planning. M&G Stationery's Strategic Goals for Sustainable DevelopmentIn 2023, M&G actively carried out activities and events to promote the concept of sustainable development, aiming to enhancing the understanding of sustainable development among all employees. A total of 18 sessions were delivered on the Company's sustainable development strategy, with 1,000 employees from 36 departments participated. The Company also established a team of Sustainability Ambassadors to promote sustainability concepts internally, ensuring that each department integrates the sustainability concept into ? To provide consumers with safe, environmentally friendly, and low-carbon products, formulate practical actions. sustainable design concepts, create sustainable products, adhere to sustainable material selection, and establish principles for ensuring the safe use of chemicals.Sustainable Sustainability Ambassadors Ensuring the Implementation of products Sustainable Development Strategy Based on the evaluation results, M&G selected material topics with higher importance as the areas of focus which were later reviewed and confirmed by the Company's Sustainability Office and senior executives. There were 24 material topics identified Environmental Dimension Social Dimension Governance Dimension Confirmation through this process, and their relevant management and practices became the focus of this report. Stakeholder Communication M&G continuously strengthens communication with customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders, and has established Communication Mechanisms and 1 Stakeholders Most Concerned Material Topics various communication channels to better understand and respond to the demands and expectations of stakeholders in a timely manner. Methods ? Channel cooperation conference ? Market visits ? Information security and privacy protection Distributors ? Daily business communication ? Special reports meetings ? Carbon emissions and energy ? WeCom management ? Supervision and assessment ? Internal email Government and ? Product quality ? Field research ? Performance interview regulatory authorities ? Information disclosure ? Employee benefits ? Employee satisfaction survey ? Product quality ? Training and workshop ? Information security and privacy ? Employee clubs and activities? Shareholder meetings ? Response to climate change protection Employees ? Annual company meeting ? Investor meetings ? Carbon emissions and energy ? Internal corporate culture management ? Performance briefings platform Shareholders and ? Waste management ? Information disclosure investors ? Employee suggestion platform ? Cooperation and dialogue ? Product sales and promotion ? Social welfare ? Public welfare projects and ? Product quality ? After-sales service ? Waste management
NGOs/Philanthropic ? Chemical safety ? Customer satisfaction survey ? Packaging materials WeChat account organizations customers protection ? Official website and corporate ? Official website and corporate ? Consumer health and safety WeChat account WeChat account ? Media interview and cooperation ? Responsible marketing ? Bidding ? Forums and seminars Media ? Sustainable materials ? Supply chain conference ? Information disclosure
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In 2023, M&G continued to apply sustainable design concepts in new product development and launched a consumption. By 2023, consumers donated 166,000 store points, which were matched with over 1,600 donated stationery sets. Jiumu number of products with sustainable attributes: Store donates 5% of the sales proceeds of the "Carbon Emission Reduction Plan" gel pen series to "One Planet Foundation", engaging Sustainable Materials Material safety is a key focus of M&G regarding arts and kids drawing products. All products developed for children fully comply with mandatory safety standards in China. Among these products, food-grade crayon, food-grade markers, and food-grade rice color clay M&G pays great attention to the sustainability of materials and continuously strengthens the use of certified environmentally friendly series products also meet the requirements of the EU standard Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN71-3). The and safer materials, aiming to bring more green and safe products to consumers. M&G is committed to using sustainable materials for Company has formulated detailed inspection standards on health and safety regarding the three major categories of arts and kids certain key material categories by 2025. drawing products: painting products, handicraft products, and puzzles, covering product categories such as acrylic markers, clay, and board games. Product development is also implemented in strict accordance with these above-mentioned standards. In 2023, M&G intensified the development of food-grade, antibacterial, and easy-to-clean products to further expand the food-grade product lineup. Using Certified Environmentally Friendly Materials New food-grade materials have been used in a greater variety of product sub-categories, such as color pencil, outline pens, markers, watercolor pens, oil paint stick, clay, crayon, etc. M&G actively sources raw materials for multiple product categories that have passed environmental and health-related certification, aiming to improve the environmental attributes of its products from the source. M&G Colipu also actively sources printer paper products Development of Food-grade Cat Paw Easy-grip Crayon with sustainable forest certifications to support the protection of forest resources. Certification notebooks customized for Boao Forum M&G spine protection schoolbags German IGR Ergonomics Certification M&G actively promotes the phasing-out of harmful materials in products. In 2023, we focused on phasing-out PVC and replacing China Environmental Labeling nitrocellulose paints with water-based paints, further enhancing the safety and harmlessness of our products. Toner cartridges for laser printer and multifunctional printer paper Product Certification (Ten Ring Certification) China Energy Conservation Product Laser printer and dot matrix printer Certification Exploring Plastics Recycling Solutions Chemical Safety Management Plastics is a major material for the manufacturing of stationery products. M&G has been focusing its innovation efforts for environmentally friendly products on plastics, identifying reduction possibilities, researching on biodegradable materials, and exploring To reduce the impact of chemicals in products on the environment and human health, M&G has established a comprehensive chemical （未完）  |