SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019

Year: 2019
Published: 2020-07-02
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Hydrochloric acid tonne 344 458 59
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions tonne 1374 2348 3178 58
Particulate matter (PM) emissions tonne 46 69 67 58
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions tonne 228 237 297 58

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 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
CO2 emissions offset by green electricity tonnes 2809524 11
GHG Intensity (tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne of MSW processed) tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne MSW 0.755 34
GHG intensity tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.643 0.787 0.755 58
Net GHG Emissions tonne CO2 equivalent 1653232 34
Net GHG Intensity (tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne of MSW processed) tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne MSW 0.28 34
Net GHG emissions tonne CO2e 1010138 1606893 1653232 58
Net GHG intensity tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.286 0.324 0.28 58
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) tonne CO2 equivalent 4459286 34
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) GHG emissions tonne CO2e 2163801 3900993 4459286 58
Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) tonne CO2 equivalent 3222 34
Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) GHG emissions tonne CO2e 101230 2463 3222 58
Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) tonne CO2 equivalent 248 34
Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) GHG emissions tonne CO2e 158 117 248 58
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO2 equivalent 4462756 34
Total GHG emissions tonne CO2e 2265189 3903573 4462756 58

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
Activated carbon tonne 1471 2249 2667 59
Fly ash produced tonne 57085 92264 117300 60
Hazardous Waste (Fly Ash) generated tonnes 117300 29
Hazardous Waste (Fly Ash) intensity tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.057 29
Increase in daily MSW processing capacity of Beiliu WTE plant, Guangxi tonnes 350 18
Leachate produced tonne 273735 431015 692505 60
Raw leachate treated tonnes 692505 29
Sodium bicarbonate tonne 100 183 59

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
Bottom ash produced tonne 691045 1030569 1194373 60
Daily MSW processing capacity of Beiliu WTE plant, Guangxi tonnes 1050 18
Daily MSW processing capacity of all operating, secured and announced projects tonnes 45640 18
MSW processed tonne 3527221 4959040 5911952 57
Non-hazardous Waste (Bottom Ash) generated tonnes 1194373 29
Non-hazardous Waste (Bottom Ash) intensity tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.579 29
PNCR material tonne 436 59

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

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
COD discharge reduction from leachate treatment tonnes 23852 29
Financial cost HK$'000 105572 169990 204183 57
GHG Emissions Offset tonne CO2 equivalent 2809524 34
GHG emissions offset tonne CO2e 1255051 2296680 2809524 58

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 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Electricity GJ 620378 867603 1061556 59
Energy intensity GJ/tonne of MSW processed 0.182 0.182 0.191 59
From non-renewable sources GJ 16128 19010 59
From renewable sources GJ 851475 1042546 59
Fuel oil consumption GJ 11396 14299 29574 58
Green electricity sold MWh 2062642 11
Lime tonne 17862 30313 41487 59
Natural gas consumption GJ 9987 20764 35213 58
Percentage of non-renewable energy consumed % 6 7 59
Percentage of renewable energy connection to grid % 100 100 100 57
Percentage of renewable energy generated % 100 100 100 57
Power generated MWh 1452328 2028726 2355931 57
Power sold MWh 1272904 1779716 2062642 57
Total energy consumed GJ 641761 902666 1126343 59
Urea tonne 2136 4612 5647 59

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

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Ammonia water tonne 1603 2198 6079 59
Freshwater intensity m³/MWh 5.012 4.624 4.593 60
Total freshwater consumption m³ 6380293 8230218 9474384 60
Treated effluents reclaimed 89% 29

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 Report Pages
Coagulant & flocculant tonne 110 273 59
Percentage of renewable energy consumed % 94 93 59
Standard coal saved by green electricity tonnes 630006 11

Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit Reporting Period Report Pages
Percentage of treated wastewater reused % 89 11

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

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Employee Total Entry (30 years old or below) 79 42
Employee Total Entry (31–50 years old) 75 42
Employee Total Entry (Ethnic minorities) 12 42
Employee Total Entry (Female) 34 42
Employee Total Entry (Guangdong) 80 42
Employee Total Entry (Guangxi) 25 42
Employee Total Entry (Guizhou) 15 42
Employee Total Entry (Han ethnicity) 153 42
Employee Total Entry (Hong Kong) 3 42
Employee Total Entry (Jiangxi) 42 42
Employee Total Entry (Male) 131 42
Employee Total Entry (Over 50 years old) 10 42
Number of female employees due to return to work after taking maternity/paternity leave 14 44
Number of female employees entitled to maternity/paternity leave 219 44
Number of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended 12 44
Number of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2018 and still employed by end of 2019 10 44
Number of female employees who took maternity/paternity leave 18 44
Number of full-time permanent staff No. 817 939 1095 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, 30 years old or below No. 277 284 338 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, 31–50 years old No. 515 601 679 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Ethnic minorities No. 111 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Female No. 155 178 219 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, General and technical staff No. 748 869 1004 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Guangdong No. 614 633 691 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Guangxi No. 92 190 194 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Guizhou No. 91 89 93 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Han ethnicity No. 984 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Hong Kong No. 20 27 29 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Jiangxi No. 88 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Male No. 662 761 876 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Middle-level management No. 42 43 64 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Over 50 years old No. 25 54 78 61
Number of full-time permanent staff, Senior management No. 27 27 27 61
Number of male employees due to return to work after taking maternity/paternity leave 68 44
Number of male employees entitled to maternity/paternity leave 876 44
Number of male employees who took maternity/paternity leave 68 44
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Guangdong: Female 2.32 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Guangdong: Male 3.24 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Guangxi: Female 2.07 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Guangxi: Male 2.76 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Guizhou: Female 1.85 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Guizhou: Male 2.27 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Jiangxi: Female 1.96 43
Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage in Jiangxi: Male 2.92 43
Retained for Canvest’s sustainable operation and development HK$'000 716774 990822 1110528 57
Staff costs HK$'000 153787 228395 304442 57
Total Workforce employees 1095 39
Total Workforce by Age Group - 30 years old or below employees 679 39
Total Workforce by Age Group - 31–50 years old employees 338 39
Total Workforce by Age Group - Over 50 years old employees 78 39
Total Workforce by Employee Category - General and technical staff employees 1004 39
Total Workforce by Employee Category - Middle-level management employees 64 39
Total Workforce by Employee Category - Senior management employees 27 39
Total Workforce by Gender - Female employees 219 39
Total Workforce by Gender - Male employees 876 39
Total Workforce by Region - Guangdong employees 691 39
Total Workforce by Region - Guangxi employees 194 39
Total Workforce by Region - Guizhou employees 93 39
Total Workforce by Region - Hong Kong employees 29 39
Total Workforce by Region - Jiangxi employees 88 39

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

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Employee Total Turnover (30 years old or below) 60 42
Employee Total Turnover (31–50 years old) 70 42
Employee Total Turnover (Ethnic minorities) 11 42
Employee Total Turnover (Female) 26 42
Employee Total Turnover (Guangdong) 74 42
Employee Total Turnover (Guangxi) 26 42
Employee Total Turnover (Guizhou) 12 42
Employee Total Turnover (Han ethnicity) 133 42
Employee Total Turnover (Hong Kong) 1 42
Employee Total Turnover (Jiangxi) 31 42
Employee Total Turnover (Male) 118 42
Employee Total Turnover (Over 50 years old) 14 42
Number of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended 68 44
Number of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2018 and still employed by end of 2019 31 44
Retention rate for female employees after maternity/paternity leave % 83.33 44
Retention rate for male employees after maternity/paternity leave % 91.18 44

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

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees/Contractors) 0/1 48
Number of occupational disease cases (Employees/Contractors) 0/0 48
Number of work-related fatalities (Employees/Contractors) 0/0 48
Number of work-related injuries No. 5 2 62
Number of work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) 0/2 48
Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees/Contractors) 0/0.04 48
Rate of work-related fatalities (Employees/Contractors) 0/0 48
Rate of work-related injuries Figures not available 0.22 62

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Lost days due to work-related injuries Days 705 52 62
Number of days lost due to work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) days 0/212 48
Rate of work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) 0/0.09 48
Total working hours - Employees of Canvest hours 2135834 48
Total working hours - Third-Party Contractors Working on Site hours 4632446 48

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

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Return to work rate for female employees after maternity/paternity leave % 85.71 44
Return to work rate for male employees after maternity/paternity leave % 100 44

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

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Percentage of Employees Trained (Female) % 59 46
Percentage of Employees Trained (General and technical staff) % 75 46
Percentage of Employees Trained (Male) % 81 46
Percentage of Employees Trained (Middle-level management) % 95 46
Percentage of Employees Trained (Senior management) % 70 46

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

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Average Training Hours per Employee (Female) hours 9.61 46
Average Training Hours per Employee (General and technical staff) hours 24.58 46
Average Training Hours per Employee (Male) hours 28.14 46
Average Training Hours per Employee (Middle-level management) hours 22.48 46
Average Training Hours per Employee (Senior management) hours 23.63 46
Average training hours per employee (overall) hours 24 46
Total training hours provided hours 26760 46

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 Report Pages
Share of net profits of associates and a joint venture HK$'000 32004 54770 57

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 Report Pages
Profit attributable to non-controlling interest HK$'000 -9 -571 57

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

Indicator Unit 2019 Report Pages
Community investment by themes: Community Engagement % 28 49

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 Report Pages
Charitable donations HK$'000 2200 800 1600 57
Community Outreach - Participated volunteers No. Figures not available 491 599 63
Community Outreach - Voluntary hours Hours Figures not available 1580 2516 63
Community investment by region: Guangdong % 94 49
Community investment by region: Guangxi % 5 49
Community investment by region: Guizhou % 1 49
Community investment by themes: Arts & Culture % 6 49
Community investment by themes: Community Infrastructure Projects % 66.0 49
Number of visitors to WTE plants 32645 49
Number of volunteer hours hours 2516 49
Other income HK$'000 106596 130290 155317 57
Revenue HK$'000 2397531 3325894 3952216 57
Taxes (current income tax, excludes deferred tax) HK$'000 33972 32205 64547 57

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonne 46 69 67
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 1374 2348 3178
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 228 237 297

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 2017 2018 2019
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tonne CO2e 2163801 3900993 4459286
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne CO2e 101230 2463 3222
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO2e 2265189 3903573 4462756
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.643 0.787 0.755
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tonne CO2e 158 117 248

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 117300
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.057

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 (Domestic Waste) tonne 3527221 4959040 5911952
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tonne 691045 1030569 1194373
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.579

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
COD Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 23852

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
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year %

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 2017 2018 2019
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) GJ/tonne of MSW processed 0.182 0.182 0.191
Natural Gas Consumption GJ 9987 20764 35213
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 100 94 93
Renewable Energy Consumption GJ 851475 1042546
Sold Electricity MWh 1272904 1779716 2062642
Total Energy Consumption GJ 641761 902666 1126343
Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption GJ 11396 16128 19010

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Recycled Water Percentage % 89
Water Consumption m³ 6380293 8230218 9474384
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) m³/MWh 5.012 4.624 4.593

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 No. 515 601 679
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 No. 25 54 78
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 No. 277 284 338
Number of Employees in Hong Kong No. 20 27 29
Number of Employees in Mainland China No. 1066
Number of Female Employees No. 155 178 219
Number of Full-time Employees No. 817 939 1095
Number of General Employees No. 748 869 1004
Number of Male Employees No. 662 761 876
Number of Middle Management Employees No. 42 43 64
Number of New Employees No. 224
Number of New Employees (Above 50) No. 10
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) No. 75
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) No. 79
Number of New Employees (Female) No. 34
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) No. 3
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) No. 221
Number of New Employees (Male) No. 131
Number of Senior Management Employees No. 27 27 27
Number of Total Employees No. 817 939 1095

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) 31
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) % 83.33
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) % 91.18
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 6.39
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 1.28
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 5.48
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 0.27
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 2.37
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 10.78

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Days 705 52
Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Contractor) days 212
Rate of Work-related Injuries 0.22
Rate of Work-related Injuries (Contractor) 0.09

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
Percentage of Employees Trained % 75
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 59
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 75
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 81
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 95
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 70
Percentage of Trained Technical Employees % 75

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 9.61
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 24.58
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 28.14
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 22.48
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 23.63
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 24
Total Training Hours hours 26760

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities No. 491 599
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hours 1580 2516