Sustainability Report 2019
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air emissions intensities (particulate matter, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) of waste-to-energy and integrated biomass utilisation projects | at levels not higher than the respective averages of the past three years | 192 | |||
| Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions per kWh of on-grid green electricity supplied | g/kWh | 0.92 | 1 | 0.87 | 86 |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions | Tonne | 9337.01 | 195 | ||
| Particulate Matter (PM) emissions per kWh of on-grid green electricity supplied | g/kWh | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 86 |
| Particulate matter emissions | Tonne | 330.13 | 195 | ||
| Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions per kWh of on-grid green electricity supplied | g/kWh | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 86 |
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions | Tonne | 1658.34 | 195 |
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 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 equivalent emissions offset by environmental protection projects | tonnes | 12343000 | 14 |
| Direct GHG emissions (scope 1) from sources other than household waste incineration | tonnes CO2e | 288000 | 192 |
| Energy indirect GHG emissions (scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 463000 | 192 |
| GHG emissions intensity | kg CO2e/kWh | 2.14 | 195 |
| Net GHG emissions | Tonne CO2e | 10576584.87 | 195 |
| Net GHG emissions intensity | kg CO2e/kWh | 0.99 | 195 |
| Scope 1 (direct emissions) - Total | Tonne CO2e | 22558042.11 | 195 |
| Scope 1 (direct emissions) - incineration of household waste | Tonne CO2e | 22291223.92 | 195 |
| Scope 1 (direct emissions) - other sources | Tonne CO2e | 266818.19 | 195 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Environmental Energy | tonne CO2e | 21173910.81 | 89 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Environmental Water | tonne CO2e | 5727.71 | 89 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Equipment Manufacturing, Eco-recycling, Envirotech, Environmental Planning, Headquarters and Offices | tonne CO2e | 83506.79 | 89 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Greentech | tonne CO2e | 1294896.81 | 89 |
| Scope 2 (energy indirect emissions) | Tonne CO2e | 347595.87 | 195 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Environmental Energy | tonne CO2e | 29239.63 | 89 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Environmental Water | tonne CO2e | 283335.27 | 89 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Equipment Manufacturing, Eco-recycling, Envirotech, Environmental Planning, Headquarters and Offices | tonne CO2e | 2046.58 | 89 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Greentech | tonne CO2e | 32974.39 | 89 |
| Scope 3 (other indirect emissions) | Tonne CO2e | 13554.36 | 195 |
| Total GHG emissions | Tonne CO2e | 22919192.34 | 195 |
| Total Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) | tonnes CO2e | 22558042.11 | 89 |
| Total Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) | tonnes CO2e | 347595.87 | 89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly ash and bottom ash generated from hazardous waste incineration projects | Tonne | 6578.15 | 7633.81 | 8077.69 | 196 |
| Fly ash generated from waste-to-energy projects and integrated biomass utilisation projects (waste-to-energy) | Tonne | 413975.77 | 634277.55 | 678567.4 | 196 |
| Hazardous and solid waste processed | Tonne, tonne, tonnes | 113000 | 127000 | 198000 | 11, 107, 194 |
| Hazardous waste intensity | Tonne/MWh | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 196 |
| Sludge generated from waste water treatment projects, waste-to-energy projects and integrated biomass utilisation projects | Tonne | 756249.14 | 980411.55 | 1158264.4 | 196 |
| Total hazardous waste generated | Tonne | 420553.92 | 641911.36 | 686645.09 | 196 |
| Total sludge generated | tonnes | 1154293.4 | 108 | ||
| Total waste disposed | tonnes | 1040000 | 192 |
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 generated from waste-to-energy projects and integrated biomass utilisation projects | Tonne | 2872461.88 | 4337424.15 | 4835991.34 | 196 |
| Furnace ash generated from integrated biomass utilisation projects (biomass) | Tonne | 92644.69 | 163431.9 | 100485.23 | 196 |
| General waste | Tonne | Data not available | 604 | 3230.45 | 196 |
| Household waste processed | Tonne, tonnes | 11992000 | 20062000 | 24739000 | 11, 194 |
| Non-hazardous waste intensity | Tonne/MWh | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.57 | 196 |
| Total non-hazardous waste generated | Tonne | 3721355.71 | 5481971.6 | 6097971.42 | 196 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| COD discharge reduced by environmental protection projects | tonnes | 513000 | 14 |
| GHG emissions offset | Tonne CO2e | 12342607.47 | 195 |
| Total GHG emissions offset | increase by 10% compared with the previous year | 192 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COD reduction | Tonne | 400000 | 692000 | 513000 | 194 |
| GHG Emissions Offset by Business Sector - Environmental Energy (Waste-to-energy) | Tonne CO2e | 5651318.61 | 8248879.5 | 9029565.18 | 91 |
| GHG Emissions Offset by Business Sector - Environmental Water (Sludge Methane-to-energy) | Tonne CO2e | 11831.17 | 14010.75 | 10263.88 | 91 |
| GHG Emissions Offset by Business Sector - Greentech (Integrated Biomass Utilisation, Solar Energy and Wind Power) | Tonne CO2e | 1451957.79 | 2548936.79 | 3302778.41 | 91 |
| Leachate treated | m3, m³ | 2694000 | 4349000 | 5210000 | 11, 194 |
| Leachate treated by environmental protection projects | m³ | 5210000 | 14 | ||
| Sludge disposal method - Anaerobic Digestion (percentage of total) | % | 9.45 | 108 | ||
| Sludge disposal method - In-Plant Incineration (percentage of total) | % | 19.17 | 108 | ||
| Sludge disposal method - Incineration (percentage of total) | % | 35.13 | 108 | ||
| Sludge disposal method - Landfill (percentage of total) | % | 7.15 | 108 | ||
| Sludge disposal method - Production of Compost (percentage of total) | % | 16.75 | 108 | ||
| Sludge disposal method - Utilisation as Construction Materials (percentage of total) | % | 12.35 | 108 | ||
| Waste water treated by environmental protection projects | m³ | 1433805000 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average on-grid green electricity supplied per tonne of waste (Environmental Energy – Waste-to-energy Projects) | kWh/Tonne | 292.32 | 297.01 | 302.75 | 194 |
| Biogas consumption | GJ | 235576.41 | 195 | ||
| Biomass raw materials processed | Tonne | 1685000 | 3160000 | 4636000 | 194 |
| Capacity of household waste grate furnace developed in PRC | tonnes/day | 1000 | 12 | ||
| Diesel consumption | GJ | 651514.5 | 195 | ||
| Energy intensity | kJ/kWh | 990.2 | 195 | ||
| Gasoline consumption | GJ | 85336.74 | 195 | ||
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas consumption | GJ | 70179.29 | 195 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | GJ | 123653.59 | 195 | ||
| Non-renewable electricity consumption | GJ | 2090966.29 | 195 | ||
| Non-renewable energy intensity | kJ/kWh | 217.91 | 195 | ||
| On-Grid Green Electricity Supplied by Business Sector - Environmental Energy | kWh | 3432697000 | 5424233000 | 6617870000 | 67 |
| On-Grid Green Electricity Supplied by Business Sector - Greentech | kWh | 1667503000 | 2870186000 | 4095179000 | 67 |
| On-grid green electricity provided by environmental protection projects | kWh | 10713049000 | 14 | ||
| On-grid green electricity supplied | kWh | 5100200000 | 8294419000 | 10713049000 | 11, 194 |
| Renewable electricity consumption | GJ | 7351678.61 | 195 | ||
| Total energy consumed | GJ | 10608026.4 | 195 | ||
| Total length of aboveground transmission lines | km | 229.75 | 292.99 | 348.77 | 194 |
| Total length of underground transmission lines | km | 63.11 | 63.83 | 89.23 | 194 |
| Total non-renewable energy consumed | GJ | 3020771.23 | 195 | ||
| Total non-renewable energy consumption | GJ | 4800000 | 192 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater intensity | m³/kWh | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.004 | 196 |
| Total fresh water consumption | m3 | 51200000 | 192 | ||
| Total freshwater consumed | m³ | 54770444.79 | 49894568.65 | 45317154.05 | 196 |
| Total industrial reusable water produced by Everbright International | m3 | 17652000 | 180 | ||
| Total waste water treated by Everbright International | m3 | 1433805000 | 180 | ||
| Total water consumed | m³ | 54770444.79 | 49894568.65 | 45502476.51 | 196 |
| Waste water treated | m3, m³ | 1187615000 | 1271428000 | 1433805000 | 11, 194 |
| Water intensity | m³/kWh | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.004 | 196 |
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 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of treated leachate reused | % | over 70% | 98 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of environmental protection projects secured | 399 | 14 | |||
| Total number of projects | 268 | 324 | 399 | 194 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (female) | HK$ | 99621.18 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (male) | HK$ | 116427.07 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (female) | HK$ | 252064.74 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (male) | HK$ | 278859.53 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary and bonus of senior management (female) | HK$ | 568618.08 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary and bonus of senior management (male) | HK$ | 480660.75 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary of general and technical staff (female) | HK$ | 78521.8 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary of general and technical staff (male) | HK$ | 92922.97 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary of middle-level management (female) | HK$ | 168640.59 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary of middle-level management (male) | HK$ | 184359.41 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary of senior management (female) | HK$ | 319200.96 | 200 | ||
| Basic salary of senior management (male) | HK$ | 279807.95 | 200 | ||
| Economic Value Retained (Retained for Everbright International’s sustainable operation and development) | HK$'000 | 3920299 | 4885962 | 5720439 | 194 |
| New Employees by Age: 30 and below | persons | 1676 | 1807 | 2399 | 198 |
| New Employees by Age: 31–40 | persons | 744 | 906 | 1466 | 198 |
| New Employees by Age: 41–50 | persons | 212 | 171 | 299 | 198 |
| New Employees by Age: 51 and above | persons | 18 | 28 | 63 | 198 |
| New Employees by Gender: Female | persons | 491 | 597 | 964 | 198 |
| New Employees by Gender: Male | persons | 2159 | 2317 | 3263 | 198 |
| New Employees by Geographical Region: Hong Kong | persons | 11 | 13 | 6 | 198 |
| New Employees by Geographical Region: Mainland China | persons | 2638 | 2899 | 4132 | 198 |
| New Employees by Geographical Region: Poland | persons | Data not available | Data not available | 70 | 198 |
| New Employees by Geographical Region: Singapore | persons | 1 | 1 | 198 | |
| New Employees by Geographical Region: Vietnam | persons | 2 | 18 | 198 | |
| New Employees: Foreign employees | persons | 731 | 808 | 1101 | 198 |
| New Employees: Local employees | persons | 1919 | 2106 | 3126 | 198 |
| Number of Deputy General Managers promoted to General Managers | 52 | 126 | |||
| Number of Employees - Age 30 and below | 3575 | 4488 | 5828 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Age 31–40 | 2726 | 3653 | 5124 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Age 41–50 | 1050 | 1319 | 1742 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Age 51 and above | 276 | 361 | 556 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Chinese (Han) | 7421 | 9641 | 12458 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Chinese (minority group) | 206 | 163 | 312 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Female | 1675 | 2135 | 2958 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Foreign employees | 1888 | 2480 | 3285 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Full-time | 9818 | 13249 | 197 | ||
| Number of Employees - General and technical staff | 6325 | 8080 | 11097 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Hong Kong | 56 | 68 | 71 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Local employees | 5739 | 7341 | 9965 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Mainland China | 7567 | 9730 | 12695 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Male | 5952 | 7686 | 10292 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Middle-level management | 895 | 1264 | 1579 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Part-time | 3 | 1 | 197 | ||
| Number of Employees - Permanent contract | 8439 | 10954 | 197 | ||
| Number of Employees - Poland | 431 | 197 | |||
| Number of Employees - Polish (non-minority group) | 431 | 197 | |||
| Number of Employees - Senior management | 407 | 477 | 574 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Singapore | 4 | 4 | 4 | 197 | |
| Number of Employees - Temporary/fixed-term contract | 1382 | 2296 | 197 | ||
| Number of Employees - Vietnam | 19 | 49 | 197 | ||
| Number of Employees - Vietnamese (non-minority group) | 17 | 49 | 197 | ||
| Number of back-up management personnel promoted to General Managers, Construction Supervisors or Project Management Team Leaders | 75 | 126 | |||
| Number of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave | 177 | 115 | |||
| Number of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2018 and still employed by the end of 2019 | 120 | 115 | |||
| Number of female employees who took maternity/paternity leave | 182 | 115 | |||
| Number of jobs created by integrated biomass utilisation projects | 40000 | 14 | |||
| Number of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave | 433 | 115 | |||
| Number of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2018 and still employed by the end of 2019 | 264 | 115 | |||
| Number of male employees who took maternity/paternity leave | 444 | 115 | |||
| Number of new employees by age: 30 and below | 2399 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by age: 31-40 | 1466 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by age: 41-50 | 299 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by age: 51 and above | 63 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by gender: Female | 964 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by gender: Male | 3263 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by geographical region: Mainland China | 4132 | 119 | |||
| Number of new employees by geographical region: Others (Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Poland) | 95 | 119 | |||
| Percentage of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2018 and still employed by the end of 2019 | 88.24% | 115 | |||
| Percentage of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2019 | 100% | 115 | |||
| Percentage of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2018 and still employed by the end of 2019 | 94.96% | 115 | |||
| Percentage of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2019 | 100% | 115 | |||
| Percentage of new employees by Age: 30 and below | 46.86% | 40.31% | 41.16% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Age: 31–40 | 27.29% | 24.80% | 28.16% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Age: 41–50 | 20.19% | 12.16% | 7.16% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Age: 51 and above | 6.52% | 7.76% | 11.33% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Gender: Female | 29.31% | 27.96% | 32.59% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Gender: Male | 36.27% | 30.15% | 31.70% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Geographical Region: Hong Kong | 19.64% | 19.12% | 8.45% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Geographical Region: Mainland China | 34.86% | 29.79% | 32.55% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Geographical Region: Poland | Data not available | Data not available | 16.24% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Geographical Region: Singapore | 25.00% | 0% | 25.00% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees by Geographical Region: Vietnam | 0% | 10.53% | 36.73% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees hired from local | 74% | 119 | |||
| Percentage of new employees in this category | 34.74% | 26.7% | 31.9% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees: Foreign employees | 38.72% | 32.58% | 33.52% | 198 | |
| Percentage of new employees: Local employees | 33.44% | 26.26% | 31.27% | 198 | |
| Ratio of the annual percentage increase in total remuneration of the highest-paid individual to the median percentage increase in annual total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) | % | -21.47 | 6.96 | 200 | |
| Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (female) to the basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (male) | 0.86 | 200 | |||
| Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (female) to the basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (male) | 0.9 | 200 | |||
| Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of senior management (female) to the basic salary and bonus of senior management (male) | 1.18 | 200 | |||
| Ratio of the basic salary of general and technical staff (female) to the basic salary of general and technical staff (male) | 0.85 | 200 | |||
| Ratio of the basic salary of middle-level management (female) to the basic salary of middle-level management (male) | 0.91 | 200 | |||
| Ratio of the basic salary of senior management (female) to the basic salary of senior management (male) | 1.14 | 200 | |||
| Ratio of the total remuneration of the highest-paid individual to the median of the total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) | 142.05 | 79.53 | 85.46 | 200 | |
| Staff costs | HK$'000 | 1354891 | 1819874 | 2484700 | 194 |
| The median of the total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) (HK$) | HK$ | 88447.99 | 90215.48 | 91359.77 | 200 |
| Total Number of Employees | 7627 | 9821 | 13250 | 197 | |
| Total Number of New Employees | persons | 2650 | 2914 | 4227 | 198 |
| Total number of back-up management personnel | 566 | 126 | |||
| Total number of employees | 13250 | 15 | |||
| Total number of new employees | 4227 | 119 | |||
| Total remuneration of the highest-paid individual (HK$) | HK$ | 12564000 | 7174400 | 7808000 | 200 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Turnover by Age: 30 and below | persons | 301 | 422 | 594 | 120, 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: 31-40 | persons | 398 | 120 | ||
| Employee Turnover by Age: 31–40 | persons | 172 | 246 | 398 | 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: 41-50 | persons | 105 | 120 | ||
| Employee Turnover by Age: 41–50 | persons | 54 | 70 | 105 | 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: 51 and above | persons | 36 | 63 | 71 | 120, 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Gender: Female | persons | 122 | 167 | 236 | 120, 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Gender: Male | persons | 441 | 634 | 932 | 120, 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Region: Hong Kong | persons | 11 | 4 | 6 | 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Region: Mainland China | persons | 551 | 797 | 1067 | 120, 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Region: Others (Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Poland) | persons | 101 | 120 | ||
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Region: Poland | persons | Data not available | Data not available | 82 | 198 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Region: Singapore | persons | 1 | 1 | 198 | |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Region: Vietnam | persons | 12 | 198 | ||
| Employee Turnover by Type: Resigned | persons | 1134 | 120 | ||
| Employee Turnover by Type: Retired | persons | 34 | 120 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover | 7.38% | 8.16% | 8.82% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Age: 30 and below | 8.42% | 9.40% | 10.19% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Age: 31–40 | 6.31% | 6.73% | 7.77% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Age: 41–50 | 5.14% | 5.31% | 6.03% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Age: 51 and above | 13.04% | 17.45% | 12.77% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Gender: Female | 7.28% | 7.82% | 7.98% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Gender: Male | 7.41% | 8.25% | 9.06% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Geographical Region: Hong Kong | 19.64% | 5.88% | 8.45% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Geographical Region: Mainland China | 7.28% | 8.19% | 8.40% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Geographical Region: Poland | Data not available | Data not available | 19.03% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Geographical Region: Singapore | 25.00% | 0% | 25.00% | 198 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover by Geographical Region: Vietnam | 0% | 0% | 24.49% | 198 | |
| Total Number of Employee Turnover (Resignation/Retirement) | persons | 1168 | 120 | ||
| Total Number of Employee Turnovers (Resignation/Retirement) | persons | 563 | 801 | 1168 | 198 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2018–2022 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees) | 1 | 3 | 199 | |||
| Number of work-related fatalities (Employees) | 2 | 199 | ||||
| Number of work-related fatalities (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working Onsite) | 1 | 199 | ||||
| Number of work-related injuries (Employees) | 11 | 12 | 24 | 143, 199 | ||
| Number of work-related injuries (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working Onsite) | 15 | 7 | 6 | 199 | ||
| Rate of work-related fatalities (Employees) | 0.02 | 199 | ||||
| Rate of work-related fatalities (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working Onsite) | 0.01 | 199 | ||||
| Rate of work-related injuries (Employees) | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 143, 199 | ||
| Rate of work-related injuries (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working Onsite) | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 199 | ||
| Rate of work-related injuries (employees) | 0.18 | 15 | ||||
| Rate of work-related injuries (third-party contractors and subcontractors working onsite) | 0.07 | 15 | ||||
| Rate of work-related injuries of employees | 0.18 | 191 | ||||
| Target rate of work-related injuries of employees | per year | 0.25 | 136 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days of absence from work due to work-related injury (Employees) | days | 731 | 651 | 1343 | 143, 199 |
| Days of absence from work due to work-related injury (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working Onsite) | 664 | 109 | 304 | 199 | |
| Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees) | 0.01 | 0.03 | 199 | ||
| Total working hours (Employees of Everbright International) | hours | 26494032 | 143 | ||
| Total working hours (Third-party contractors and subcontractors working onsite) | hours | 16616000 | 143 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental and safety health risk management (average score) | /10 | 9.19 | 62 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience and professionalism of project teams (average score) | /10 | 9.18 | 62 |
| Outcome and quality of work (average score) | /10 | 9.26 | 62 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hours | 103.6 | 78.81 | 27.73 | 199 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Female | Hours | 66.47 | 77.72 | 26.31 | 199 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - General and technical staff | Hours | 117.53 | 81.16 | 28.74 | 199 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Male | Hours | 114 | 79.12 | 28.14 | 199 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Middle-level management | Hours | 38.82 | 71.32 | 23.83 | 199 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Senior management | Hours | 30.3 | 58.89 | 18.94 | 199 |
| Total Training Hours | Hours | 789842.76 | 774006.01 | 367447 | 199 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of domestic and foreign visitors to environmental protection projects | 181752 | 15 | |
| Number of government customers who purchased electricity from the Group | 113 | 218 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adherence to agreed project schedules (average score) | /10 | 9.22 | 62 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suppliers participated in the 2019 supplier sustainability risk assessment as a percentage of annual purchasing value of the Group | % | 23.5 | 61 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons | The Group did not have products recalled for safety and health reasons in 2019 | 221 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of products and service related complaints received | The Group did not receive complaints relating to products and services in 2019 | 221 | |
| Number of valid customer satisfaction questionnaires collected | 382 | 62 | |
| Overall customer satisfaction rate | /10, out of 10 | 9.22 | 62, 63, 193 |
| Percentage of satisfied customers (average score of 7 or above) | % | 93.19 | 62, 63 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated technological R&D investment | million RMB | 418 | 191 |
| Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index Overall Score | 62 | 67 | |
| Number of appearance patents granted | 4 | 12 | |
| Number of invention patents granted | 11 | 12 | |
| Number of patents and software copyright licences granted | 181 | 12 | |
| Number of software copyright licences granted | 42 | 12 | |
| Number of utility patents granted | 124 | 12 |
Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the Reporting Period and the outcomes of the cases | In 2019, there was no confirmed case of non-compliance in relation to corruption practices that would have a significant impact on the Group | 221 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness and timeliness in communication (average score) | /10 | 9.26 | 62 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneficiaries supported by Everbright Environmental Protection Charitable Fund | 1516 | 15 | |
| Educational opportunities provided by Everbright International True Love School | students | 4500 | 15 |
| Number of environmental protection facilities opened to the public | 28 | 15 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable donations | HK$'000 | 24615 | 7558 | 10772 | 194 |
| Donations | HKD | 10772000 | 15 | ||
| Ex-gratia funds and financial aids delivered by Everbright Environmental Protection Charitable Fund | million RMB | 6.8 | 15 | ||
| Farmers benefited by integrated biomass utilisation projects | 7100000 | 14 | |||
| Increase in farmers’ income from integrated biomass utilisation projects | billion RMB | 1.6 | 14 | ||
| Number of visitors at environmental protection facilities | visitors | 181752 | 191 | ||
| Other costs | HK$'000 | 12124590 | 17087553 | 24840127 | 194 |
| Other income | HK$'000 | 555232 | 738914 | 756649 | 194 |
| Other income and gains/(losses), net | HK$'000 | 56936 | -57139 | -30211 | 194 |
| Revenue | HK$'000, HKD | 20043116 | 27227998 | 37557635000 | 14, 194 |
| Taxes | HK$'000 | 368421 | 507194 | 644192 | 194 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 330.13 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 9337.01 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 1658.34 |
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 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes CO2e | 22558042.11 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 347595.87 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 22919192.34 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | kg CO2e/kWh | 2.14 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonnes CO2e | 13554.36 |
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 | tonne | 420553.92 | 641911.36 | 686645.09 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/MWh | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
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 | 11992000 | 20062000 | 24739000 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Tonne | 3721355.71 | 5481971.6 | 6097971.42 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonne/MWh | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.57 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | GJ | 651514.5 | ||
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kJ/kWh | 990.2 | ||
| Gasoline Consumption | GJ | 85336.74 | ||
| Grid Electricity Consumption | kWh | 5100200000 | 8294419000 | 10713049000 |
| Grid Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/Tonne | 292.32 | 297.01 | 302.75 |
| LPG Consumption | GJ | 70179.29 | ||
| Natural Gas Consumption | GJ | 123653.59 | ||
| Non-renewable energy intensity | kJ/kWh | 217.91 | ||
| Renewable Energy Consumption | GJ | 7351678.61 | ||
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 10608026.4 | ||
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | GJ | 2090966.29 | ||
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | GJ | 3020771.23 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m³ | 54770444.79 | 49894568.65 | 45502476.51 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Investment in Ecological Restoration | RMB |
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 | 3776 | 4972 | 6866 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 276 | 361 | 556 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 3575 | 4488 | 5828 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 56 | 68 | 71 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 7567 | 9730 | 12695 | |
| Number of Employees in Poland | 431 | |||
| Number of Employees in Singapore | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Number of Employees in Vietnam | 19 | 49 | ||
| Number of Female Employees | 1675 | 2135 | 2958 | |
| Number of Full-time Employees | 9818 | 13249 | ||
| Number of General Employees | 6325 | 8080 | 11097 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 5952 | 7686 | 10292 | |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | 895 | 1264 | 1579 | |
| Number of New Employees | persons | 2650 | 2914 | 4227 |
| Number of New Employees (Above 50) | persons | 18 | 28 | 63 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | persons | 956 | 1077 | 1765 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | persons | 1676 | 1807 | 2399 |
| Number of New Employees (Female) | persons | 491 | 597 | 964 |
| Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) | persons | 11 | 13 | 6 |
| Number of New Employees (Mainland China) | persons | 2638 | 2899 | 4132 |
| Number of New Employees (Male) | persons | 2159 | 2317 | 3263 |
| Number of New Employees (Overseas) | persons | 1 | 2 | 89 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | 3 | 1 | ||
| Number of Senior Management Employees | 407 | 477 | 574 | |
| Number of Temporary Workers | 1382 | 2296 | ||
| Number of Total Employees | 7627 | 9821 | 13250 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 49.52 | 50.64 | 51.8 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 3.62 | 3.68 | 4.2 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 46.87 | 45.71 | 44 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 0.73 | 0.69 | 0.54 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 99.21 | 99.07 | 95.8 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 21.96 | 21.74 | 22.33 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 99.97 | ||
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 82.96 | 82.27 | 83.75 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 78.07 | 78.27 | 77.7 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 11.74 | 12.87 | 11.92 |
| Percentage of New Employees | % | 34.74 | 26.7 | 31.9 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 0.03 | ||
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 5.34 | 4.86 | 4.33 |
| Percentage of Temporary Workers | % | 14.08 | 17.33 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 6.31 | 6.73 | 7.77 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 13.04 | 17.45 | 12.77 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 8.42 | 9.4 | 10.19 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 19.64 | 5.88 | 8.45 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 7.28 | 8.19 | 8.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Poland | % | 19.03 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Singapore | % | 25 | 25 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Vietnam | % | 24.49 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 7.28 | 7.82 | 7.98 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 7.41 | 8.25 | 9.06 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 7.38 | 8.16 | 8.82 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | 2 | ||
| Number of Work-related Fatalities for Subcontractors | 1 | ||
| Work-related Fatalities Rate | 0.02 | ||
| Work-related Fatalities Rate (By Working Hours) | 0.02 | 0.01 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Contractor) | days | 664 | 109 | 304 |
| Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Employees) | days | 731 | 651 | 1343 |
| Rate of Work-related Injuries | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours | 66.47 | 77.72 | 26.31 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hours | 117.53 | 81.16 | 28.74 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours | 114 | 79.12 | 28.14 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | Hours | 38.82 | 71.32 | 23.83 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hours | 30.3 | 58.89 | 18.94 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hours | 103.6 | 78.81 | 27.73 |
| Total Training Hours | Hours | 789842.76 | 774006.01 | 367447 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System | % | 80 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents | 124 | |
| Number of Invention Patents | 11 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 139 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Social Investment | million RMB | 6.8 |