DKSH HOLDINGS (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
Malaysia | 5908.KL | Main
Reference
Report Year: 2023
Source Files: DKSH_-_AR_2023.md
Sustainability Committee
Sustainability Committee (Unknown pax) 🟢
- Quarterly meetings 🟢
Reporting
GRI, TCFD, Integrated Report 🟢
GHG Accounting
DKSH Malaysia demonstrates a commendable effort in GHG accounting with detailed reporting across Scope 1 (1,001 tCO₂e), Scope 2 (2,500 tCO₂e), and Scope 3 (24,232 tCO₂e) for 2023. The data aligns with the GHG Protocol and has been third-party verified by SGS Switzerland, ensuring credibility. Improvements in data accuracy through updated Grid Emission Factors and expanded facility coverage are notable. However, the absence of a specified base year and carbon intensity metrics limits long-term tracking and benchmarking. A clearer disclosure of GWP basis would further strengthen reporting. Overall, while the company shows transparency in emission data, setting a base year and reporting carbon intensity are recommended to enhance accountability and comparability.
Emissions
| Scope | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scope1 | 1,001 tCO₂e 🟢 | |
| Scope2 | 2,500 tCO₂e 🟢 | |
| Scope3 | 24,232 tCO₂e 🟢 | |
| Biogenic emissions | Not applicable → | No biomass or biofuel usage reported. |
Other Details
- Base year: Not specified
- Boundary inventory: Covers operations in Malaysia (headquarters, branch offices, distribution centers, and manufacturing plant)
- Gwp basis: Not specified
- Standard: GHG Protocol
- Data collection approach: Revised data with updated Grid Emission Factor (GEF) and inclusion of additional facilities
- Third party verification: Verified by SGS Switzerland
- Carbon intensity: Not reported ⚠️
Efforts
- Electricity reduced by 39.88% 🟢
- 1,333.37 tonnes waste diverted 🟢
- Solar PV system (577kWp) 🌞
- Optimized transport routes 🌱
Social Highlights
- MYR 202,580 in community initiatives 🥗
- 120 schoolchildren supported 🥗
- Food insecurity project 🥗
- ORCHID project for hearing-impaired 🥗
- 93% trained employees 🟢
Governance
- Salary disclosure: Disclosed 🟢
- Litigation: Can’t find ⚠️
Report Quality
Strong Foundation with Quantifiable Metrics 🟢. DKSH Malaysia's 2023 Sustainability Report, integrated within the Annual Report, provides a solid overview of ESG efforts with measurable data such as GHG emissions (Scope 1: 1,001 tCO₂e, Scope 2: 2,500 tCO₂e) and community investments (MYR 202,580). The use of GRI and TCFD frameworks alongside third-party verification by SGS enhances credibility. Forward-looking commitments like achieving climate-neutral operations by 2030 demonstrate ambition. However, gaps exist in areas like carbon intensity reporting and base year specification for emissions tracking ⚠️. Some statements, such as 'committed to sustainability,' lack specific evidence or timelines. To improve, the company could incorporate more detailed targets, enhance disclosure of governance metrics like litigation, and reduce generic content by focusing on outcome-based reporting. Overall, a commendable effort with room for deeper specificity.
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