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Jilin Asymchem Laboratories Co., Ltd. — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2024· 22 events

Primary: Business travel reduction via green flightsData confidence — high

49.8% of employee business-travel flights were 'green flights' (lower than median carbon emissions for same city-pair). Air-travel GHG emissions were 1,264.77 tCO2e in 2024, with 146.67 tCO2e avoided via green-flight selection. Encourages public transport for short trips and same-gender shared accommodation on business travel.

sustainability_report p.80

Group-level 10% Scope 1+2 reduction by 2030Data confidence — high

Plants related to small molecule CDMO business: reduce absolute Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 10% by 2030 using 2022 as base year.

sustainability_report p.81

Acquired Sandwich, UK production capacityData confidence — high

In May 2024, acquired small molecule API clinical production line and R&D center in Sandwich, UK, operational from early August 2024. Expands global footprint following Boston R&D Center.

sustainability_report p.6

MSCI ESG Rating upgraded to AData confidence — high

Company's MSCI ESG rating was upgraded to A, placing it within top 33% of global industry peers.

sustainability_report p.11

CDP Climate Change rated BData confidence — high

Company's CDP Climate Change Questionnaire rated B grade, exceeding average level in Asia and other service industries.

sustainability_report p.82

EcoVadis Silver and Bronze MedalsData confidence — high

Asymchem Life Science awarded EcoVadis Silver Medal; Asymchem Pharmaceuticals received EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2024.

sustainability_report p.11

ISO 27001 surveillance audit passedData confidence — high

Company passed surveillance audit by China Quality Certification Centre for ISO 27001 Information Security Management System.

sustainability_report p.40

ISO 14001 certification at multiple subsidiariesData confidence — high

Asymchem Pharmaceutical, Asymchem Life Science, and Tianjin Asymchem Pharmaceutical Technology certified to ISO 14001 environmental management system.

sustainability_report p.83

ISO 45001 certification for occupational health & safetyData confidence — high

Asymchem Life Science and Asymchem Pharmaceuticals passed ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification.

sustainability_report p.118

Reports alignment with UN SDGsData confidence — high

Company aligns with multiple UN SDGs including SDGs 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 16 based on actions reported across health, education, gender equality, water, energy, decent work, innovation, climate action, and partnerships.

sustainability_report p.14

Dependent: Green logistics with transport partnersData confidence — high

Prioritizes transport agents with emission reduction solutions. Requires use of electric trucks short-haul, biofuel-powered trucks long-haul, and solar-paneled trucks. Optimized transportation structure (road-to-rail), route planning, and consolidation reduced ~1,000 vehicle trips and avoided ~92 tCO2e in 2024 across three major transport agents.

sustainability_report p.95

SBTi target submitted; Jilin Asymchem approved March 2025Data confidence — high

Two subsidiaries submitted SBTi target setting documents in 2024. Jilin Asymchem Laboratories approved by SBTi in March 2025 (42% Scope 1+2 reduction by 2030 vs 2022, 25% Scope 3 reduction). Asymchem Pharmaceuticals pending verification.

sustainability_report p.11

Water reduction target 5.3% in small molecule outputData confidence — high

Set target of reducing water resources used in small molecules production output by 5.3% in 2024 vs 2023.

sustainability_report p.90

Transportation circularity targets for 2025Data confidence — high

By 2025: 10% increase in clean energy transport vehicles, 90% waste recycling rate in warehousing/logistics, 30% increase in recyclable packaging, 30% reduction in paper usage.

sustainability_report p.95

Biodiversity LEAP assessment and no-deforestation commitmentData confidence — high

Formulated Environmental Management Policy with commitment not to damage natural ecology or deforestation. Applied TNFD LEAP analysis method for biodiversity risk assessment; overall result 'low risk'.

sustainability_report p.103

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy formulatedData confidence — high

Formulated Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policy clarifying commitments, goals and actions. Board diversity target maintained at minimum 20% female representation.

sustainability_report p.107

Rooftop PV, purchased green power, and wind/solar deposit investmentData confidence — high

Company is transitioning to green and low-carbon energy through internal renewable generation and purchased renewable electricity. In 2024, total comprehensive energy was 19.59% clean energy and 22.02% of electricity came from renewable sources. Shanghai Asymchem installed ~1.1MW rooftop PV across ~18,000m². Targets include 30-40% green electricity utilization in Tianjin and Dunhua plants by 2025. Purchased RMB200 million in green project deposit products supporting solar and wind power construction.

sustainability_report p.88

No durable removals programme disclosed; focus on source emission reductionData confidence — med

The report does not disclose any durable removal procurement (DAC, BECCS, biochar) or nature-based removal credits. Climate strategy is centered on absolute Scope 1+2 reduction (SBTi-validated 42% by 2030 for Jilin Asymchem), green chemistry process emission avoidance, and value-chain coordination rather than offsetting/removals.

sustainability_report p.81

Primary: Continuous flow chemistry & process intensificationData confidence — high

Continuous reaction technology applied to tonnage-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing reduces energy consumption by 30-50%, floor space by ~50%, and three-waste emissions by 10-30% vs batch production. CFCT received 34 newly authorized patents in 2024 and built an Intelligent Continuous Reaction Laboratory. Used for hydrogenation NDA verification production.

sustainability_report p.68

Primary: Bio-enzyme catalysis & synthetic biologyData confidence — high

Immobilized enzyme continuous reaction technology increased productivity up to 1,500x vs traditional enzyme catalysis, saving >70% enzyme usage and significantly reducing wastewater, exhaust gases, and solid waste. E. coli synthetic biology platform achieves de novo synthesis of salidroside at 47.67 g/L, replacing over-exploited plant sources.

sustainability_report p.69

Primary: Energy efficiency: waste-heat recovery, VFDs, nitrogen recoveryData confidence — high

Energy-saving retrofits include waste heat boilers recovering steam from incinerators (4,000 tonnes of steam, saving 136,000 kWh in 2024), nitrogen recovery system at Jilin Asymchem expected to save 2,880 tonnes liquid nitrogen/year, VFDs on high-power motors, primary-rated chillers and compressors, LED lighting. Small molecule production energy consumption reduced 12.8% vs 2023.

sustainability_report p.89

Dependent: Supplier coordinated emission reductionData confidence — high

Code of Conduct for Supply Chain prioritizes suppliers committed to environmental protection. ESG Management Policy requires suppliers to reduce energy/water consumption and carbon emissions. In 2024, sent questionnaires and completed audits for 21 suppliers on emission reduction actions and willingness. Targets include key suppliers reducing VOC and COD emission concentrations to <90% of local standards.

sustainability_report p.81

2023· 2 events

Energy consumption scope restated for 2023Data confidence — high

In 2022 direct energy included raw coal, natural gas, diesel stationary, gasoline & diesel for official vehicles. In 2023-24, direct includes raw coal, natural gas, diesel stationary, and self-produced renewables; indirect adds purchased hot water. 2023 comprehensive energy consumption retrospectively updated.

sustainability_report p.138

Restated 2023 renewable electricity consumptionData confidence — high

This report retrospectively updates the consumption of purchased electricity from renewable energy for 2023 based on green electricity certificate received in 2024, also affecting market-based Scope 2 emissions for 2023.

sustainability_report p.138