Sustainability Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen (Wastewater) | Ton | 0.8 | 0.76 | 41 |
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions | TONS | 0.76 | 25 | |
| COD (Wastewater) | Ton | 13.52 | 34.53 | 41 |
| COD emissions | TONS | 34.53 | 25 | |
| Compliance rate of wastewater discharge | % | 100 | 25 | |
| Exhaust gas emissions per unit of product of the Basic Lithium Plant - Nitrogen oxides reduction | % | 25.7 | 25 | |
| Exhaust gas emissions per unit of product of the Basic Lithium Plant - Particulate matter reduction | % | 62.1 | 25 | |
| Exhaust gas emissions per unit of product of the Basic Lithium Plant - Sulphur dioxide reduction | % | 65.5 | 25 | |
| Nitric oxides (Exhaust gas emissions) | Ton | 183.78 | 256.49 | 41 |
| Particulates (Exhaust gas emissions) | Ton | 46.26 | 60.51 | 41 |
| Permitted COD emissions | TONS | 39.72 | 25 | |
| Permitted ammonia nitrogen emissions | TONS | 0.94 | 25 | |
| Sulphur dioxide (Exhaust gas emissions) | Ton | 62.6 | 81.17 | 41 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 | Ton | 264496.73 | - | 41 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 2 | Ton | 61327.67 | - | 41 |
| Reduced carbon dioxide emissions in cement industry | tons | 93700 | 27 | |
| Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from photovoltaic power generation | tons | 2000 | 28 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste (Solid waste) | Ton | 44.4 | 406.75 | 41 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste (Solid waste) | Ton | 5 | 5.5 | 41 |
| Non-hazardous waste emissions per unit of product of the Basic Lithium Plant (reduction compared with 2018) | percent reduction | 30.5% | 26 | |
| Paper saved from recycling in company recycling stations per month | trees | 298 | 28 | |
| Recycled waste in company recycling stations per month | tons | 1.74 | 28 | |
| Secondary utilisation of calcium silicate slag by-products | tons | 490000 | 27 | |
| Secondary utilisation of calcium sulphate slag by-products | tons | 12000 | 27 | |
| Secondary utilisation of coal ash and coal slag by-products | tons | 40000 | 27 | |
| Secondary utilisation of industrial salt by-products | tons | 2600 | 27 | |
| Secondary utilisation of sodium hypochlorite by-products | tons | 60000 | 27 | |
| Secondary utilisation of sodium sulphate anhydrous by-products | tons | 84000 | 27 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 target (compared with 2019) | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption and carbon emissions - To reduce carbon dioxide emissions per ton of products by | % | 10 | 25 |
| Energy consumption and carbon emissions - To reduce coal consumption per ton of products by | % | 6 | 25 |
| Exhaust gas - To reduce NOx emissions per ton of LCE by | % | 5 | 25 |
| Exhaust gas - To reduce SO2 emissions per ton of LCE by | % | 5 | 25 |
| Exhaust gas - To reduce the emission of particles per ton of LCE by | % | 5 | 25 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| By-products transferred to downstream for comprehensive utilisation | tons | 961700 | 27 |
| Hazardous waste emissions per unit of product of the Basic Lithium Plant (reduction compared with 2018) | percent reduction | 20.3% | 26 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal consumption | Ton | 124164 | 129681 | 41 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption | % | 0.79 | 25 | |
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit of product in Lithium battery sector (ton/MWH) | ton/MWH | 11.32 | 10.56 | 26 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit of product in Lithium chemical sector (ton of standard coal per ton of LCE) | ton of standard coal per ton of LCE | 2.3 | 2.28 | 26 |
| Diesel consumption | Ton | 376.52 | 468.48 | 41 |
| Electricity consumption per unit of product | % | 1.76 | 25 | |
| Electricity generated by energy storage projects | million kilowatt-hours | 2.218 | 28 | |
| Energy consumption per unit of product (Lithium battery sector) | Tons of standard coal or MWH | 11.32 | 10.56 | 41 |
| Energy consumption per unit of product (Lithium chemical sector) | Tons of standard coal or tons of LCE | 2.3 | 2.28 | 41 |
| Gasoline consumption | Ton | 9 | 15.5 | 41 |
| Natural gas consumption | 10000 m3 | 102.8 | 521.71 | 41 |
| Photovoltaic power generation (self-generated for sale) | thousand kilowatt-hours | 51 | 28 | |
| Photovoltaic power generation (self-generated for self-use) | million kilowatt-hours | 2.414 | 28 | |
| Photovoltaic power generation (self-use) | million kilowatt-hours | 2.465 | 28 | |
| Power consumption | 10000 KWH | 27730.84 | 37880.41 | 41 |
| Reduction in energy use by optimising coal types (standard coal) | tons | 20000 | 26 | |
| Total energy consumption | Tons of standard coal | 115084 | 185110 | 41 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project water recycling rate (battery-grade lithium fluoride project) | % | 82.8 | 25 | |
| Use of water in total | 10000 m3 | 224.86 | 342.17 | 41 |
| Water consumption per unit of product | % | 19.16 | 25 | |
| Water consumption per unit of product (Lithium battery sector) | Tons per MWH | 21.27 | 20.44 | 41 |
| Water consumption per unit of product (Lithium chemical sector) | Tons or ton of LCE | 41.01 | 40.72 | 41 |
| Water consumption per unit of product, Lithium battery sector | ton/MWH | 21.27 | 20.44 | 27 |
| Water consumption per unit of product, Lithium chemical sector | ton per ton of LCE | 41.01 | 40.72 | 27 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2025 target (compared with 2019) | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit of product in Lithium battery sector (reduction compared with 2018) | percent reduction | 6.7% | 26 | |
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit of product in Lithium chemical sector (reduction compared with 2018) | percent reduction | 0.9% | 26 | |
| Water use - To increase water circulation rate by | % | 20 | 25 | |
| Water use - To reduce water consumption per ton of LCE by | % | 20 | 25 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use of plastic (Packaging materials) | Ton | 7.31 | 3.13 | 41 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 to present | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit trees planted for green mines | fruit trees | 500 | 28 | |
| Green area added in factories | square meters | 5000 | 28 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees aged 35-44 | Person | 1615 | 1668 | 41 |
| Employees aged 45-54 | Person | 1108 | 1122 | 41 |
| Employees aged ≤34 | Person | 1769 | 1941 | 41 |
| Employees aged ≥55 | Person | 105 | 113 | 41 |
| Employees below junior college | Person | 3284 | 3644 | 41 |
| Employees in general jobs | Person | 3323 | 3522 | 41 |
| Employees in management | Person | 368 | 924 | 41 |
| Employees in special jobs | Person | 306 | 398 | 41 |
| Employees with bachelor and junior college | Person | 1200 | 1069 | 41 |
| Employees with master or above | Person | 113 | 131 | 41 |
| Female employees | Person | 1364 | 1637 | 41 |
| Fulltime employees | Person | 4597 | 4844 | 41 |
| Male employees | Person | 3233 | 3207 | 41 |
| Number of annual shareholders' meetings | meeting | 1 | 12 | |
| Number of special operation staffs | persons | 572 | 31 | |
| Total employees | Person | 4597 | 4844 | 41 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover rate | % | 15.22 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (35-44) | % | 12.07 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (45-54) | % | 5.15 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Bachelor and junior college) | % | 23.64 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Below junior college) | % | 12.72 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Female) | % | 9.86 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (General jobs) | % | 18.71 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Male) | % | 17.15 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Management) | % | 6.12 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Master or above) | % | 28.36 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (Special jobs) | % | 1.46 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (≤34) | % | 19.51 | 41 |
| Turnover rate (≥55) | % | 0.42 | 41 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of certified safety engineers | persons | 16 | 31 | ||
| Number of other employees participating in safety training | 372 | 474 | 31 | ||
| Number of total participated safety training | person-times | 83926 | 31 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of new employees participating in safety training | 3950 | 3385 | 3887 | 31 | |
| Number of on-the-job employees participating in safety training | 15442 | 14056 | 40111 | 31 | |
| Number of work-shift/transfer employees participating in safety training | 179 | 119 | 19 | 31 | |
| Participants involved in employee training | 94715 | 35 | |||
| Percentage of trained employees | % | 100 | 100 | 41 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of employee training | hours | 134194 | 35 | |
| Training hours per person | Hour, hours | 27.11 | 29.68 | 35, 41 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of domestic suppliers | 2391 | 2585 | 41 | |
| Number of international suppliers | 49 | 6 | 41 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer satisfaction | Points | 92.88 | 93.04 | 41 |
| Customer satisfaction rate | % | 93.04 | 22 | |
| Increase in customer satisfaction rate over last year | % | 0.17 | 22 | |
| Number of online Collective Investor Reception Day events | event | 1 | 12 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 to present | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External assistance and donations | RMB 10000 | 82 | 237.3 | 41 | |
| Number of on-site investor exchange activities | activities | 6 | 12 | ||
| Willows planted for green mines | willows | 1000 | 28 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Ton | 46.26 | 60.51 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | Ton | 183.78 | 256.49 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | Ton | 62.6 | 81.17 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | ton | 264496.73 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | ton | 61327.67 |
| Total GHG Emissions | ton | 325824.4 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Solid Waste) | Ton | 44.4 | 406.75 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Ton | 5 | 5.5 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | tons | 1.74 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | percent reduction | 30.5 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 target (compared with 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 |
| NOx Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 5 |
| PM Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 5 |
| SO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 5 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 20.3 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Ton | 376.52 | 468.48 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Ton | 9 | 15.5 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | 10000 m3 | 102.8 | 521.71 |
| Total Energy Consumption | Tons of standard coal | 115084 | 185110 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 82.8 | |
| Total Water Withdrawal | m3 | 2248600 | 3421700 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | ton per ton of LCE | 21.27 | 40.72 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent reduction | 0.9 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | Ton | 7.31 | 3.13 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | Person | 1200 | 1069 |
| Number of Below Junior College Employees | Person | 3284 | 3644 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | Person | 2723 | 2790 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | Person | 105 | 113 |
| Number of Female Employees | Person | 1364 | 1637 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | Person | 4597 | 4844 |
| Number of General Employees | Person | 3323 | 3522 |
| Number of Junior Management Employees | Person | 306 | 398 |
| Number of Male Employees | Person | 3233 | 3207 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | Person | 113 | 131 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | Person | 368 | 924 |
| Number of Total Employees | Person | 4597 | 4844 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 29.68 | 33.81 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | percent | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 70.36 | 66.22 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Bachelor's Degree Employees | % | 23.64 |
| Turnover Rate of Below Junior College Employees | % | 12.72 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 17.22 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 0.42 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 9.86 |
| Turnover Rate of Full-time Employees | % | 15.22 |
| Turnover Rate of General Employees | % | 18.71 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 17.15 |
| Turnover Rate of Master's Degree Employees | % | 28.36 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 15.22 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | person-times | 372 | 474 | 83926 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 27.11 | 29.68 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 134194 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Local Suppliers | 2391 | 2585 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 2440 | 2591 |