ESG Report 2024

99 10.6.3 Training in Environmental Protection Employees' awareness of environmental protection is an important part of the Group's efforts to maintain green operations. Therefore, Inner Mongolia Company attaches great importance to the environmental protection training of employees and carried out environmental protection education and training according to the annual environmental protection training plan during the Year. This enabled employees to understand the environmental impacts that may be triggered by the company's business and corresponding mitigation measures and strengthened employees' awareness of environmental protection. According to the plan, each new employee will be arranged to receive new employee training in environmental protection knowledge so as to let them acquire the most fundamental knowledge of Inner Mongolia Company's environmental issues. For environmental protection specialists, Inner Mongolia Company provides targeted training. The content covers the interpretation of legislation and related emission standards such as Emission Standard of Air Pollutants for Pharmaceutical Industry, pollution control situation, hazardous waste storage standards and emergency plans for environmental emergencies. For the methods of pollution treatment and sampling, Inner Mongolia Company also arranges relevant training such as the standardised setting of exhaust gas sampling ports, explanation of wastewater treatment process and emergency response drills for sudden soil pollution accidents to ensure that personnel understand the treatment process and reduce the pollution of the business to the environment. Through written and oral examinations, Inner Mongolia Company can clearly understand the learning outcome of employees. Upon completion of the training, Inner Mongolia Company will issue a training outcome evaluation questionnaire to employees to collect opinions and analyse the training content and effectiveness in order to make improvement on the course. In addition, there are written and oral assessments at the factory level to ensure that employees can grasp and apply their knowledge of environmental protection. During the Year, the Inner Mongolia Company has organised training for employees on carbon asset management strategies and practices to support the national carbon reduction goals, enhancing their understanding of carbon emissions rights. Moreover, the Inner Mongolia Company holds annual environmental protection training sessions to further promote awareness of environmental knowledge and regulations, strengthening employees' consciousness and skills regarding environmental protection. Energy Conservation Promotion Week Inner Mongolia Company's Production Technology Department, in collaboration with various workshops and departments, launched the "Energy Conservation Promotion Week" under the theme "Green Low Carbon, Energy Conservation First." Banners were hung in the factory area, office area, and living area, along with the installation of energy-saving and emission reduction display boards, posting of slogans, and playing promotional videos. This initiative aimed to create an atmosphere of energy conservation and low-carbon living, instilling the concept of energy saving deeply in the minds of every employee. During the event, a quiz on energy conservation was held at the factory entrance, where small gifts were distributed to encourage active participation from employees. The Production Technology Department will continue to promote energy-saving initiatives, contributing to the company's energy conservation and environmental protection efforts. To enhance employees' awareness of environmental protection and promote knowledge of environmental regulations, Inner Mongolia Company held the 5th Environmental Knowledge Competition. This event was organised by the Company's labor union and the Environmental Protection Department, attracting 118 participants from various workshops and departments. The competition consisted of two parts: a written test and a practical exercise. The written test covered environmental laws, regulations, policies, internal company environmental guidelines, and everyday environmental knowledge, using diverse question types to assess participants' knowledge and comprehension, closely related to the company's actual environmental work. In the practical section, contestants demonstrated excellent professionalism and team spirit. This event not only deepened employees' understanding of environmental laws and regulations but also ignited their passion for environmental protection. Looking ahead, the Company will continue to uphold the philosophy of "Everyone Participates in Environmental Protection, Together Building a Beautiful United Laboratories," strengthening environmental education and promoting further development of environmental initiatives. 10.7 Protecting Biodiversity Biodiversity has always been an integral part of ecosystems, providing valuable natural resources and ecological services to humanity. At the same time, biodiversity is the foundation for human survival and development, forming the material basis for all social activities; without biodiversity, human existence would not be possible. Biodiversity is of vital importance in maintaining ecological balance, preserving human well-being, and promoting sustainable development. Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2024 The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited Inner Mongolia Company - 5th Environmental Knowledge Competition