China Silver Group Limited (abbrev. CHI SILVER GP) has published its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, covering the 12 months to 31 December 2025. Below are the key takeaways.
Business scope and structure • The report consolidates two principal businesses: the Manufacturing segment (silver, palladium and other non-ferrous metals) and the New Jewellery Retail segment operated via associate Mount Everest Gold Group. • The Fresh Food Retail business was disposed of on 13 January 2025; Everest Gold Group was deconsolidated on 31 December 2025 and is now an associate. • A 50.81 km² exploration licence in Shigatse, Tibet was acquired on 18 July 2025.
Climate metrics • Group-wide greenhouse-gas emissions fell to 331 tonnes CO₂-eq (Scope 1-3), a 43.8% drop from 589 tonnes in 2024. • Direct fuel emissions (Scope 1) were 12 tonnes CO₂-eq, while energy-indirect electricity emissions (Scope 2) were 304 tonnes CO₂-eq. • Electricity use declined 39.6% to 528,102 kWh, driven by production-line upgrades completed in 2022 and reduced operating scale. • The company targets a further 1% absolute reduction in total greenhouse-gas emissions by end-2028, using 2025 as the base year.
Resource utilisation • Water consumption rose 39.9% to 30,134 tonnes, reflecting higher recycling volumes at the Manufacturing plant. • Packaging materials used were 9.4 tonnes of paper and 0.7 tonnes of plastic; both remain immaterial to revenue.
Environmental compliance and risk • No material breaches of PRC environmental laws were recorded and no fines were imposed in 2025. • Acute physical climate risks identified include typhoons and heavy snow that could disrupt manufacturing logistics and Tibetan exploration activities; chronic risks include rising temperatures and water scarcity. • Transition risks focus on tighter emissions regulations and customer preference for low-carbon products. The group states its production line meets current national pollutant standards, aided by online 24-hour emissions monitoring.
Governance and oversight • ESG oversight rests with the Board and an ESG Task Force comprising directors and senior managers. The Task Force reports regularly on climate-related risks and opportunities and reviews progress against set KPIs.
Social performance • Total headcount fell to 57 from 178, primarily due to the retail deconsolidation and 11 voluntary resignations. • Employee turnover rate was 13%; training reached 100% of staff with an average of 1.75 hours for management and 0.84 hours for other employees. • No work-related fatalities or injuries were reported for the third consecutive year.
Supply chain and product responsibility • The group worked with 88 domestic suppliers (66 manufacturing, 22 jewellery) and applies due-diligence reviews on environmental licences and quality systems. • No product recalls or significant customer complaints were recorded. • Data privacy and intellectual-property safeguards are in place; no breaches were reported.
Anti-corruption • No corruption or fraud cases were concluded against the company or its employees. An Integrity & Compliance Department handles whistle-blowing and training.
Community investment • The report notes limited community spending in 2025; future initiatives will be reviewed as the ESG framework evolves.
Overall, CHI SILVER GP emphasised emission control, governance enhancements and a streamlined corporate structure as it pivots toward higher-margin precious-metal manufacturing and mining exploration.
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