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Actively protecting natural resources and driving sustainable practices across our operations and supply chain.
YCH's Commitment
To be stewards of the environment by taking accountability for the environmental impacts arising from our operations, reducing our carbon footprint in a manner consistent with our long-term climate strategy, and safeguarding natural resources for future generations through efficient energy use, adoption of circularity principles, and sustainable water management.
YCH's Climate Targets
YCH’s Net Zero targets and supporting targets are designed to be ambitious and aligned with climate science.
Aligned with the global Paris Agreement, YCH Group is committed to achieving a permanent state of Net-Zero emissions across our entire footprint by 2050. These goals form the foundation of our ESG strategy, and we will continuously monitor and disclose our progress with full transparency.
- By 2040: Achieve Net-Zero across Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (purchased energy/electricity used in our offices and warehouses).
- By 2050: Achieve Net-Zero across Scope 3 (all other value chain emissions, including outsourced logistics, waste, and commuting), resulting in complete net-zero additions to the atmosphere.
Impact made in 2025
Our Net-Zero Strategy
To hit Net Zero, YCH has identified four (4) decarbonisation levers – Renewable Energy Adoption, Low-emission Vehicle Transition, Energy Efficiency Improvements, and Technology Integration and Operational Optimisation – that address the Group’s emissions sources, especially its emissions hotspots.
Renewable Energy Adoption
Estimated Decarbonisation Potential: ~45%
Impact on Emission Reduction: High
Impact on Emissions Avoided: High
Emissions Addressed:
Hotspots – Scope 2: Electricity purchased and consumed at facilities (offices and warehouses) owned or controlled by YCH
Strategy:
- Diversified Sourcing: Onsite rooftop solar, offsite asset co-development, PPAs, and green retail contracts.
- Local Generation: Developing new renewable capacity in every operating country to power our facilities.
- Sustainable Impact: Supporting national energy transitions and driving resilient, long-term value for our partners and communities.
Low-emission Vehicle Transition
Estimated Decarbonisation Potential: ~27%
Impact on Emission Reduction: High
Impact on Emissions Avoided: Medium
Emissions Addressed:
Hotspots – Scope 1: Mobile combustion in company-owned and long-term leased road vehicles
Strategy:
- Mature Markets: Rapid EV adoption supported by investments in onsite charging infrastructure.
- Emerging Markets: Pilot programmes for alternative low-emission fuels and immediate energy efficiency upgrades.
- Diversified Approach: Avoids single-technology lock-in, allowing flexible adaptation to local regulations, climate policies, and evolving market conditions.
Energy Efficiency Improvements
Estimated Decarbonisation Potential: ~9%
Impact on Emission Reduction: Medium
Impact on Emissions Avoided: Low
Emissions Addressed:
Hotspots –
- Scope 1: Mobile combustion in company owned and long-term leased road vehicles
- Scope 2: Electricity purchased and consumed at facilities (offices and warehouses) owned or controlled by YCH
Other sources of emissions –
- Scope 1: Stationary Combustion: Diesel consumed by backup generators used to maintain service continuity during power disruptions
- Scope 2: Fugitive Emissions: Refrigerant leakage from air-conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, and cold chain operations
Technology Integration and Operational Optimisation
Estimated Decarbonisation Potential: ~3%
Impact on Emission Reduction: Low
Impact on Emissions Avoided: Medium
Emissions Addressed:
Hotspots –
- Scope 1: Mobile combustion in company-owned and long-term leased road vehicles
- Scope 2: Electricity purchased and consumed at facilities (offices and warehouses) owned or controlled by YCH
YCH’s Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy
Environmental
We are committed to being a responsible environmental steward, actively protecting natural resources and driving sustainable practices across our operations and supply chain.
Social
As we grow, we champion social progress by empowering our people, strengthening partnerships, and contributing positively to the communities we serve.
Governance
We uphold strong corporate governance by continuously enhancing our policies and practices, ensuring resilience, accountability, and long-term value.
Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy
Our sustainability strategy is implemented through three ESG dimensions.
We are committed to being a responsible environmental steward, actively protecting natural resources and driving sustainable practices across our operations and supply chain.
As we grow, we champion social progress by empowering our people, strengthening partnerships, and contributing positively to the communities we serve.
We uphold strong corporate governance by continuously enhancing our policies and practices, ensuring resilience, accountability, and long-term value.
Environmental
We are committed to being a responsible environmental steward, actively protecting natural resources and driving sustainable practices across our operations and supply chain.