Sustainability Report 2019

Year: 2019
Published: 2020-06-30
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations In 2019, we were not subject to significant fines or non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with such laws or regulations 123

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Average carbon intensity in the Mainland tonnes of CO2-e/1000 square feet 2.38 68
Carbon Intensity (Hong Kong) tonnes of CO2-e/1000 sq ft 4.71 4.42 4.55 4.38 4.16 70
Carbon Intensity (The Mainland) tonnes of CO2-e/1000 square feet 5.58 5.35 5.1 2.69 2.38 71
Carbon credits purchased to offset GHG emissions tonnes 4804 69
Carbon intensity in Hong Kong tonnes of CO2-e/1000 square feet 0.99 68
Decrease in carbon intensity in Hong Kong compared to 2018 % -4.9% 68
Decrease in carbon intensity in the Mainland compared to 2018 % -11.5% 68
Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) - Hong Kong tonnes of CO2e 2407 1602 651 377 103 103
Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) - Mainland tonnes of CO2e 4960 3768 2449 5282 11106 103
Energy indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) - Hong Kong tonnes of CO2e 49470 49542 47558 47037 50103 103
Energy indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) - Mainland tonnes of CO2e 51881 50719 49470 66160 72951 103
GHG emissions from accidental FM200 discharge incidents tonnes CO2 4804 69
GHG intensity - Hong Kong tonnes of CO2e/1000ft2 4.71 4.42 4.55 4.38 4.16 103
GHG intensity - Mainland tonnes of CO2e/1000ft2 5.58 5.35 5.10 2.69 2.38 103
Other indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3) - Hong Kong tonnes of CO2e 279 363 1117 1111 993 103
Other indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3) - Mainland tonnes of CO2e 39 38 32 47 56 103
Proportion of carbon emissions from purchased electricity in Hong Kong % 98% 68
Proportion of carbon emissions from purchased electricity in the Mainland % 82% 68
Reduction in carbon intensity in Hong Kong compared with 2011 % -32 69
Reduction in carbon intensity in Mainland compared with 2015 % -57.4 69
Scope 1 — Direct Carbon Emissions (Hong Kong) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 103 70
Scope 1 — Direct Carbon Emissions (The Mainland) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 11106 71
Scope 2 — Energy Indirect Carbon Emissions (Hong Kong) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 50103 70
Scope 2 — Energy Indirect Carbon Emissions (The Mainland) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 72951 71
Scope 3 — Other Indirect Carbon Emissions (Hong Kong) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 993 70
Scope 3 — Other Indirect Carbon Emissions (The Mainland) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 56 71
Total Carbon Emissions (Hong Kong) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 52156 51827 49326 49525 51199 70
Total Carbon Emissions (The Mainland) tonnes of CO2-equivalent 56600 52525 51951 71489 84113 71
Total GHG emissions - Hong Kong tonnes of CO2e 52156 51507 49326 48525 51199 103
Total GHG emissions - Mainland tonnes of CO2e 56880 54525 51951 71489 84113 103
Total carbon emissions in Hong Kong tonnes of CO2-equivalent 51199 68
Total carbon emissions in the Mainland tonnes of CO2-equivalent 84113 68

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Waste generated (Hazardous) - Hong Kong tonnes 4.3 3 3.6 105
Waste generated (Hazardous) - Mainland tonnes 1.6 4 4.2 105

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Clothes hanger recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 2 2 2 105
Clothes recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 14 21 28 105
Food waste recycled - Mainland tonnes 27 185 215 105
Glass recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 21 27 31 105
Mercury-free batteries recycled - Mainland tonnes 1 105
Metals recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 7 9 14 105
Metals recycled - Mainland tonnes 12 38 28 105
Paper recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 363 389 418 105
Paper recycled - Mainland tonnes 188 546 527 105
Plastic recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 2 3 5 105
Plastic recycled - Mainland tonnes 44 79 59 105
Recycling rate of construction wastes % 60% 68
Waste disposal (Non-hazardous) - Hong Kong tonnes 9918 10318 10864 105
Waste disposal (Non-hazardous) - Mainland tonnes 33999 53232 60511 105
Waste generated (Non-hazardous) - Hong Kong tonnes 10328 10772 11378 105
Waste generated (Non-hazardous) - Mainland tonnes 34271 54080 61340 105

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Carbon Intensity (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2015 -32% 70
Carbon Intensity (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2018 -4.9% 70
Carbon intensity reduction at head office and properties under management compared to base year of 2011 % 30% 68
Total Carbon Emissions (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2015 3.9% 70
Total Carbon Emissions (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2018 5.5% 70

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 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Food waste recycled - Hong Kong tonnes 1 3 16 105
Waste recycled / reused (Non-hazardous) - Hong Kong tonnes 410 454 514 105
Waste recycled / reused (Non-hazardous) - Mainland tonnes 272 848 829 105

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Diesel consumption (Hong Kong) GJ 173 139 107 106
Diesel consumption (Mainland) GJ 37 36 106
Electricity Intensity (Hong Kong) kWh/sq ft 6.38 6.08 6.27 6.07 5.82 70
Electricity consumption (Hong Kong) MWh 67940 67196 71575 106
Electricity consumption (Mainland) MWh 75345 102334 113027 106
Energy Intensity (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2018 -4.1% 70
Energy Intensity (The Mainland) kWh per square foot 10.1 10.1 7.94 4.89 3.96 71
Energy consumption intensity (Hong Kong) GJ/1000ft² 22.7 22 21 106
Energy consumption intensity (Mainland) GJ/1000ft² 33.9 17.6 14.2 106
Heat consumption (Mainland) GJ 31841 33877 36303 106
Indirect Energy Intensity (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2018 -4.0% 70
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption (Hong Kong) GJ 130 151 128 106
Natural gas consumption (Mainland) GJ 42326 64948 60297 106
Petrol consumption (Hong Kong) GJ 906 870 830 106
Petrol consumption (Mainland) GJ 143 126 90 106
Total Energy Consumption (Hong Kong) - % change 2019 vs 2018 6.4% 70
Total Energy Consumption (The Mainland) MWh 101382 99155 98767 129830 139885 71
Total energy consumption (Hong Kong) GJ 245815 243083 258754 106
Total energy consumption (Mainland) GJ 345589 467388 503586 106
Towngas consumption (Hong Kong) GJ 17 18 18 106

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Total fresh water consumption (Hong Kong) 1000m³ 511 489 300 106
Total fresh water consumption (Mainland) 1000m³ 772 1000 1072 106
Water consumption intensity (Hong Kong) m³/ft² 0.047 0.044 0.024 106
Water consumption intensity (Mainland) m³/ft² 0.071 0.038 0.03 106

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Total paper consumption (Hong Kong) tonnes 16.7 17.5 17.7 106
Total paper consumption (Mainland) tonnes 5 8.6 8.9 106

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Number of employees entitled to parental leave, Hong Kong, Female 494 110
Number of employees entitled to parental leave, Hong Kong, Male 957 110
Number of employees entitled to parental leave, Mainland, Female 799 110
Number of employees entitled to parental leave, Mainland, Male 1350 110
Number of employees that did return to work after parental leave ended, Hong Kong, Female 4 110
Number of employees that did return to work after parental leave ended, Hong Kong, Male 2 110
Number of employees that did return to work after parental leave ended, Mainland, Female 43 110
Number of employees that returned to work after parental leave ended in 2018 and were still employed 12 months after return, Hong Kong, Female 7 110
Number of employees that returned to work after parental leave ended in 2018 and were still employed 12 months after return, Hong Kong, Male 11 110
Number of employees that returned to work after parental leave ended in 2018 and were still employed 12 months after return, Mainland, Female 30 110
Number of employees that returned to work after parental leave ended in 2018 and were still employed 12 months after return, Mainland, Male 7 110
Number of employees that should return to work after parental leave ended, Hong Kong, Female 4 110
Number of employees that should return to work after parental leave ended, Hong Kong, Male 2 110
Number of employees that should return to work after parental leave ended, Mainland, Female 56 110
Number of employees that took parental leave, Hong Kong, Female 4 110
Number of employees that took parental leave, Hong Kong, Male 2 110
Number of employees that took parental leave, Mainland, Female 58 110
Ratio of remuneration of female to male employees, Hong Kong 0.91 1.24 1 109
Ratio of remuneration of female to male employees, Mainland 0.91 0.93 0.996 109

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Annual employee turnover rate, Hong Kong % 15.0% 13.8% 22.3% 29.4% 24.9% 110
Annual employee turnover rate, Mainland % 12.6% 20.2% 22.0% 25.0% 19.9% 110
Annual new employee rate, Hong Kong % 29.2% 28.9% 22.3% 32.0% 27.4% 108
Annual new employee rate, Mainland % 24.6% 27.8% 21.6% 18.5% 18.1% 108
Retention rate of employees that took parental leave, Hong Kong, Female % 100% 110
Retention rate of employees that took parental leave, Hong Kong, Male % 100% 110
Retention rate of employees that took parental leave, Mainland, Female % 76.9% 110
Retention rate of employees that took parental leave, Mainland, Male % 100% 110

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Occupational diseases rate, Hong Kong 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 111
Occupational diseases rate, Mainland 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 111
Summary of annual rate of injuries reported, Hong Kong, Overall injury rate per 1000 employees 12.9 16.8 17.6 16.4 15 111
Summary of annual rate of injuries reported, Mainland, Overall injury rate per 1000 employees 7.8 6.2 5.9 3.1 7 111
Work-related fatalities rate, Hong Kong 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 111
Work-related fatalities rate, Mainland 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 111

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Annual lost day rate, Hong Kong % 0.07 0.09 0.38 0.51 0.16 112
Annual lost day rate, Mainland % 0.07 0.08 0.14 0.1 0.08 112

Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Return to work rate of employees that took parental leave, Hong Kong, Female % 100% 110
Return to work rate of employees that took parental leave, Hong Kong, Male % 100% 110
Return to work rate of employees that took parental leave, Mainland, Female % 76.8% 110
Return to work rate of employees that took parental leave, Mainland, Male % 0% 110

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Annual employee trained rate (Hong Kong) % 71.9% 78.9% 89.2% 88.1% 75.8% 113
Annual employee trained rate (Mainland) % 89.9% 90.6% 90.8% 85.1% 87.6% 113

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Total number of vendors for project development (Hong Kong) 746 797 841 901 968 113
Total number of vendors for project development (Mainland) 834 492 - 38 114 113
Total number of vendors for property management (Hong Kong) 567 649 690 826 469 113
Total number of vendors for property management (Mainland) 1008 1107 1703 113

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
HKMA Best Annual Reports Awards, Citation for Design Citation for Design 102

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 Report Pages
ASTRID Awards, Annual Reports – Specialised: Sustainability Report - Bronze Award Bronze Award 102
Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards, Asia's Best Materiality Reporting - Gold Award Gold Award 102
Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards, Asia's Best Stakeholder Reporting - Gold Award Gold Award 102
Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards, Asia's Best Sustainability Report (Design) - Finalist Finalist 102
Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards, Asia's Best Sustainability Report (Standalone) - Finalist Finalist 102
GALAXY Awards, Annual Reports – Online: Sustainability Report - Bronze Award Bronze Award 102
GALAXY Awards, Annual Reports – Print: Property Development - Bronze Award Bronze Award 102
MERCURY Excellence Awards, Annual Reports – Online: Sustainability Report - Honours Honours 102
MERCURY Excellence Awards, Annual Reports – Overall Presentation: Sustainability - Silver Award Silver Award 102
Ten Best Managed Properties in Hebei Province, Habitat, Qinhuangdao Ten Best Managed 102

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tonnes of CO2e 2407 1602 651 377 103
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonnes of CO2e 49470 49542 47558 47037 50103
Total GHG Emissions tonnes of CO2e 52156 51507 49326 48525 51199
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) tonnes of CO2e/1000ft2 4.71 4.42 4.55 4.38 4.16
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tonnes of CO2e 279 363 1117 1111 993

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 5.9 7 7.8

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tonnes 43917 63550 71375
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tonnes 685 1302 1353
Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 1.98 2.01 2.16

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 5.5
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year % -4.9

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 2017 2018 2019
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 682 1302 1343

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Diesel Fuel Consumption GJ 37 36 107
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) GJ/1000ft² 22.7 17.6 14.2
Gasoline Consumption GJ 143 870 830
LPG Consumption GJ 130 151 18
Natural Gas Consumption GJ 42326 64948 60297
Purchased Electricity MWh 75345 67196 71575
Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Area) kWh/sq ft 10.1 6.08 6.27 6.07 5.82
Purchased Heating GJ 31841 33877 36303
Total Energy Consumption GJ 245815 467388 258754
Total Purchased Energy MWh 101382 99155 98767 129830 139885

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Water Consumption 1000m³ 1283 1489 1372

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 % -7.7

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonnes 21.7 26.1 26.6

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
Number of Full-time Employees (Female) persons 266
Number of Full-time Employees (Male) persons 485
Number of New Employees persons 826
Number of New Employees (Above 50) persons 149
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) persons 343
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) persons 334
Number of New Employees (Female) persons 172
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) persons 437
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) persons 389
Number of New Employees (Male) persons 265
Number of Part-time Employees (Female) persons 11
Number of Part-time Employees (Male) persons 10
Number of Temporary Workers (Female) persons 34
Number of Temporary Workers (Male) persons 20

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) % 100
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) % 100
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 15 13.8 22.3 29.4 24.9
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 12.6 20.2 22 25 19.9
Turnover Rate of Total Employees %

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries days
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Hong Kong) days
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Mainland China) days

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Percentage of Trained Hong Kong Employees % 71.9 78.9 89.2 88.1 75.8
Percentage of Trained Mainland China Employees % 89.9 90.6 90.8 85.1 87.6

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Standard Indicator Unit
Average Training Hours (Female) hours
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours
Average Training Hours (Hong Kong Employees) hours
Average Training Hours (Mainland China Employees) hours
Average Training Hours (Male) hours
Average Training Hours per Employee hours

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong 1313 1446 1531 1727 1437
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China 834 492 1008 1145 1817
Number of Total Suppliers 2147 1938 2539 2872 3254