Lee Kee released its FY 2025/26 Environmental, Social & Governance Report covering operations in Greater China and Southeast Asia for the 12 months to 31 March 2026, detailing material progress on climate, product innovation and supply-chain assurance.
Environmental performance • Greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1+2) fell 17.71% year-on-year to 2,040 tCO₂e; intensity dropped 10.09% to 0.098 tCO₂e per tonne of production, now 6.67% below the FY 2020/21 baseline. The group is targeting a 20% intensity reduction by FY 2030/31. • More than 99% of total emissions are Scope 3; purchased goods and services (US$498.01 million tCO₂e) dominate the footprint. • Energy use declined 7.45% to 8.01 million kWh; intensity improved to 0.385 kWh/kg after process optimisation and solar adoption. Rooftop systems in Hong Kong and Ningbo generated 590,741 kWh of renewable power, avoiding an estimated 0.27 million kg CO₂e. • Waste-heat recovery, variable-speed cooling, full LED lighting and wider deployment of e-forklifts underpin ongoing efficiency gains.
Responsible supply-chain and assurance • Essence Metal (Lee Kee subsidiary) completed The Copper Mark assurance process and simultaneously secured The Zinc Mark—becoming the first enterprise in China to hold both seals. • Four group entities now hold Global Recycled Standard certification; recycled-alloy R&D continues as demand for lower-carbon materials rises. • Annual supplier audits incorporate ISO 20400-aligned ESG due-diligence; suppliers failing to meet standards must enact corrective measures.
Sustainable manufacturing & safety • Digital carbon-management platform enables real-time monitoring across operations. • A new automated casting line and Industry 4.0 upgrades, including ingot stacker and strapping systems, improve productivity and worker safety. • Occupational health and safety performance: zero fatalities, one work-related injury and four lost days; monthly inspections and external audits support ISO 45001 compliance.
Product innovation & quality • The cross-disciplinary R&D team is assessing eco-friendly low-carbon zinc alloys; Promet Lab attained My Green Lab Platinum certification and expanded testing capacity. • Customer satisfaction reached 92.3%; Mastercast and Genesis alloys carry QR-code traceability with ISO 14067-verified carbon footprints.
Governance & ratings • EcoVadis Bronze Medal attained with an overall score nearly 10 points higher than the prior assessment, placing Lee Kee in the top 35% of companies rated globally. • The group is a signatory to multiple charters, including the BEC Net-zero Carbon Charter and EMSD 4T Charter, and maintains ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and IATF 16949 certifications.
Outlook The board reiterates commitment to a 20% reduction in GHG-intensity by FY 2030/31, further solar expansion and deeper supplier engagement as regulatory and customer demand for carbon transparency intensifies.