Huajin International Holdings Limited released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, detailing sharp cuts in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, an accelerated switch to clean energy and mixed progress on resource-efficiency targets.
Double-digit carbon reduction • Total GHG emissions fell 58.79% year-on-year to 67,355.48 tCO₂e, driven by the full replacement of biomass pellets with natural gas and initial photovoltaic output. • Scope 1 emissions dropped to 15,574.69 tCO₂e (-60.12%), while Scope 2 fell to 51,780.79 tCO₂e (-58.36%). • Emission intensity rose 2.80% to 112.36 tCO₂e per kilotonne of product because of lower production volume, yet remained 6.71% below the 2021 baseline—already surpassing the five-year reduction target of –5%.
Energy transition and efficiency • Total energy use declined 58.20% to 153,239.10 MWh. Direct energy (mainly natural gas) represented 66,926.54 MWh; indirect electricity use was 86,312.56 MWh. • Energy intensity increased 4.20% to 255.62 MWh/kt, exceeding the 2026 target of a 1% reduction. • On-site solar generation reached 6.20 GWh, and further photovoltaic expansion is planned. • Efficiency projects included cold-rolling speed upgrades, annealing-furnace relining, boiler heat-recovery and full LED lighting.
Resource management • Water use dropped 45.30% to 394,397 m³, but intensity climbed 36.50% to 657.90 m³/kt, missing the 2026 goal (–15% vs 2021). A 70% wastewater-reuse system is under construction. • Hazardous waste decreased 58.36% to 12,544.86 t, yet intensity rose 6.93% as output fell. A new pretreatment facility now enables up to 50,000 t of waste-acid recycling annually. • Non-hazardous waste fell 49.12% to 237.51 t; intensity rose 32.06%. • Packaging-material use plunged 67.18% to 240.52 t; intensity improved 18.10% to 0.40 t/kt.
Workforce and safety • Headcount stood at 995 (77% male, 23% female); 99.9% are full-time. • No work-related fatalities occurred (one in 2024); lost-time injury days fell 68.10% to 907.7. • All employees received training; average hours were 12.0 per person after the shift to digital and on-the-job learning platforms.
Responsible operations • Supplier base rationalised to 147 (-67.80%), all in mainland China, with annual ESG audits covering quality, environment, labour and ethics. • Zero product recalls, zero major customer complaints, and zero corruption cases were reported. • Intellectual-property protection extends to 98 registered patents; digital certification was obtained from TÜV NORD. • Community engagement included 21 union-led events and 303 volunteer hours, focusing on poverty relief, environmental education and employee wellbeing.
Climate governance and risk oversight • The Board oversees ESG strategy, supported by an ESG Task Force and an Environmental Management Committee. • Scenario analysis under IPCC SSP1-2.6 and SSP3-7.0, and IEA NZE and STEPS, guides adaptation and transition planning. No material financial impact from climate risks was recorded in 2025.
Outlook Huajin International will prioritise energy-efficiency upgrades at its expanding port facilities, continue photovoltaic roll-outs and pursue water-reuse targets, while refining internal carbon-pricing and linking ESG metrics to management remuneration.