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Lai Sun Development Company Limited

Lai Sun Development Company Limited, often referred to as Lai Sun, is a prominent player in the real estate and hospitality sectors, headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1975, the company has built a robust portfolio that spans residential, commercial, and leisure properties, primarily within Hong Kong and mainland China. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Lai Sun offers a diverse range of services, including property development, investment, and management. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of several landmark projects that have shaped the urban landscape. With a strong market position, Lai Sun Development continues to be recognised for its excellence in creating sustainable and vibrant communities, making it a key contributor to the region's economic growth.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Lai Sun Development Company Limited's score of 17 is lower than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lai Sun Development Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Lai Sun Development Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 604,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,472,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions intensity reported at 390 kg CO2e per square metre for that year. In 2021, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, totalling about 3,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 788,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,070,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,150,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for that year was reported at 450 kg CO2e per square metre. For 2023 and 2024, Lai Sun Development has not disclosed specific emissions data but has indicated a GHG emission intensity of 50 kg CO2e per square metre for 2023 and 60 kg CO2e per square metre for 2024, suggesting a focus on improving efficiency in their property businesses. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Lai Sun Development's ongoing monitoring of emissions and intensity metrics reflects an awareness of climate impact and a potential commitment to future reductions.

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Scope 1
788,000
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Scope 2
3,070,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
115,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lai Sun Development Company Limited's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lai Sun Development Company Limited is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lai Sun Development Company Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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