In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a key indicator of focus for investors and stakeholders. As a brand under U-Freight Logistics Group (UFL Group), ePlus has consistently upheld the group’s philosophy by actively implementing sustainability strategies. Through innovative technology applications and optimized operational models, the group has achieved significant results across the three major areas of environmental, social and governance.
Sustainability Element 1：Environmental
In terms of carbon reduction, UFL Group’s overall carbon emissions in 2024 decreased by 13% compared to the previous year, with annual electricity consumption recording a 5.6% decline. As an important member of the group, ePlus has actively introduced smart and green logistics solutions, promoting green warehouse operations while driving warehouse digital transformation. According to the latest data, ePlus’s eCommerce warehouse achieved a significant 30% reduction in electricity consumption in December 2024 compared to the same period last year.
For resource management, ePlus is committed to waste reduction at source, properly recycling 90% of received cardboard boxes and reducing buffer material usage per order by approximately 20%. The group has also performed well in recycling programs, with annual paper recycling reaching 39,124 kilograms, a 7% increase from the previous year, and plastic recycling totalling 9,859 kilograms, representing a 16% increase. Through the implementation of the shared waste bin program, ePlus successfully reduced plastic garbage bag usage by 48%, equivalent to saving 22,783 garbage bags.
Regarding energy-saving measures, UFL Group has replaced traditional lighting systems with LED fixtures and upgraded to new printing equipment, reducing high-energy equipment by up to 35%. The group has also actively participated in the “Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme,” installing flow regulators on faucets. Meanwhile, ePlus has introduced Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) to optimize warehouse space management, further enhancing energy efficiency.
Sustainability Element 2： Social
In talent development, ePlus actively establishes partnerships with social welfare and educational sectors. Through collaboration with Hong Kong Christian Service , ePlus provides workplace experience programs for Secondary 4-5 students, helping the younger generation understand the development prospects of the logistics industry while preparing for their career development. ePlus also partners with the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) to arrange visits to our automated warehouse for logistics and business students, allowing them to experience the application of smart logistics technology and deepen their understanding of practical industry operations, injecting new thinking and vitality into the industry.
For community engagement, ePlus collaborates with various partners to actively serve grassroots communities, such as distributing Mid-Autumn Festival gift bags to underprivileged families and the elderly in partnership with Cooking Mission, demonstrating corporate care. UFL Group participated in 12 charitable activities throughout the year, including red packet recycling, meal box donation programs and mooncake donations, while also supporting WWF’s “Earth Hour 2024” initiative, fully demonstrating corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Sustainability Element 3： Corporate Governance
UFL Group has received significant recognition in corporate governance , successfully obtaining important certifications including “HKPA – ESG One” and “HKLA – ESG Supply Chain Management Program.” The group has also signed multiple industry charters, such as the “CMA – ESG Charter,” “ICAC Business Sector Integrity Charter,” and “Labour Department – Good Employer Charter,” demonstrating the group’s firm commitment to high corporate standards and sustainability.
As a reliable eCommerce logistics service provider, ePlus will continue to uphold UFL Group’s sustainability philosophy, actively fulfilling corporate social responsibility while promoting business development and advancing green logistics , including the continued introduction of environmentally friendly packaging materials and support for digital transformation in the logistics industry. Through technological innovation, talent development and rigorous corporate governance , we look forward to working with all stakeholders to build a better, greener future.
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