ESG Supply Chain Community Solution
ESG reporting is now a global standard for regulators, investors and customers. With HKEX mandates ESG Scope 3 disclosures in January 2026, Hong Kong businesses are facing mounting pressure to measure and manage indirect emissions (Scope 3), which are critical for compliance, investor confidence and customer expectations.
Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Explained
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides the most widely recognised accounting standards for greenhouse gas emissions, categorises GHG emissions into 3 Scopes:
Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., company vehicles, equipment, manufacturing processes)
Indirect emissions (owned) from the generation of purchased energy (e.g., electricity used in company buildings)
Indirect emissions (not owned) arise across the company's value chain, both upstream & downstream (e.g., purchased goods)
The Scope 3 Challenges
Scope 3 emissions encompass indirect sources such as supply chains, waste, business travel, and more, which involve multiple stakeholders and data sources, creating significant complexities:
- Fragmented data from global suppliers
- Challenges in collecting accurate data and engaging suppliers effectively
- Traditional approaches and manual calculations are error-prone and resource-intensive
- Non-compliance may lead to investor loss, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties
Benefits
Carbon Management Community Platform
An innovative solution supported by a SaaS platform for buyers & suppliers to measure, monitor & report quantitative carbon emissions
Compliance with HKEX & International Standards
Tailored for Hong Kong enterprises, compliant with HKEX ESG Reporting Guide and international standards such as GHG Protocol
Unified Collaboration Hub
Align sustainability efforts across the supply chain, ensuring that all stakeholders work together towards common ESG principles & objectives
Professional Consultation with Dedicated Support
Dedicated support for supplier engagement and data validation, drive decarbonisation while enhance competitiveness
Carbon Management Community Platform
A single platform to simplify your ESG journey
United Collaboration Platform
Streamline collaboration by bringing all stakeholders onto a single platform to seamlessly measure, collect, and report scope 3 data - all within one centralised account
Precision Carbon Baseline Measurement
Accurately quantify your carbon footprint at the granular level, by goods and business activities, supported by automated carbon emissions calculations
Professional Trade-to-Emission Data Translation
Convert daily operational trade data into emission factor values, without disrupting workflows
Globally Recognised Methodologies
Align with worldwide standards, World Resources Institute (WRI) & World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), follow US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods, ensuring reliable data for planning, reporting and compliance
Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting
Generate detailed GHG emissions inventory reports compliant with the GHG Protocol / ISO14064 standards
SBTi Target Management
Set Science Based Targets (SBTi) and track progress towards your long-term environmental goals, and attract green finance opportunities
Benefits
Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement
Simplify the data collection and reporting process for suppliers, encouraging suppliers’ cooperation and participation
Boosted Efficiency
Save time and resources with automated calculations, reduction in ESG reporting workload and supplier education
Increased Compliance
Meet regulatory compliance and reporting obligations by aligning with international standards
Strengthened Reputation
Improve ESG rating, enhance brand image and customer loyalty; attract sustainability-focused investors
Improved Transparency & Sustainability
Gain visibility into supply chain emissions, and identify actionable pathways to reduce carbon footprint
Why Choose GS1 HK?
Local Expertise
Understanding of the unique needs of Hong Kong local industries, businesses, regulations, and market environment
Global Knowledge
Extensive global network & knowledge in international industry & ESG practices
Supply Chain Professionalism
Expertise in supply chain practices, business process and operations
Established Trade Communities
Connecting around 2,000 corporates across industries via a leading standard-based community platform
Seamless Integration
Easy to integrate with your existing enterprise systems, e.g., ERP, through standard APIs