Sustainability Report 2020
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK Electric's new highly-efficient combined-cycle gas-fired generating unit (L10) annual nitrogen oxides emission reduction compared with 2019 | tonnes | 430 | 6 | |
| HK Electric's new highly-efficient combined-cycle gas-fired generating unit (L10) annual sulphur dioxide emission reduction compared with 2019 | tonnes | 1100 | 6 | |
| NOx air emissions | tonne | 5916 | 4789 | 16 |
| NOx emissions | tonne | 5916 | 4789 | 33 |
| RSP air emissions | tonne | 140 | 136 | 16 |
| RSP emissions | tonne | 140 | 136 | 33 |
| SOx air emissions | tonne | 1217 | 656 | 16 |
| SOx emissions | tonne | 1217 | 656 | 33 |
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 | 2020 | before 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Scope 1 emissions | tCO2e | 9681775 | 6771988 | 16 | |
| GHG Scope 2 emissions | tCO2e | 10885046 | 8004671 | 16 | |
| HK Electric's new highly-efficient combined-cycle gas-fired generating unit (L10) annual carbon emission reduction compared with 2019 | tonnes | 920000 | 6 | ||
| Indirect energy intensity | kWh / HK$ revenue | 0.1 | 0.11 | 32 | |
| Proportion of gas-fired electricity generation in total output | percent | 50 | 30 | 15 | |
| Scope 1 carbon intensity | tonne CO₂e / HK$'000 revenue | 0.37 | 0.28 | 32 | |
| Scope 1 emission | tonne CO₂e | 9681775 | 6771988 | 32 | |
| Scope 2 carbon intensity | tonne CO₂e / HK$'000 revenue | 0.05 | 0.05 | 32 | |
| Scope 2 emission | tonne CO₂e | 1203271 | 1232683 | 32 | |
| Total GHG emissions | tonne CO₂e | 10885406 | 8004671 | 32 | |
| Total carbon intensity | tonne CO₂e / HK$'000 revenue | 0.42 | 0.33 | 32 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hazardous waste produced | tonne | 8460* | 11536* | 33 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | tonne | 545445* | 286665* | 33 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch energy-from-waste sector CO₂ emissions reduction target | million tonnes | 1 | 15 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | July 2017 | Q3 2022 | post-2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGN Hydrogen Park Gladstone, renewable hydrogen production facility | blended hydrogen | up to 10% | 6 | ||||
| Diesel consumption | kWh | 239094 | 247167 | 32 | |||
| Direct energy consumption | kWh | 32810761 | 24532607 | 32 | |||
| Direct energy intensity | kWh / HK$ revenue | 1.26 | 1.02 | 32 | |||
| Electricity consumption | kWh | 2479377 | 2540430 | 32 | |||
| Energy consumption - Diesel | 000 kWh | 4720 | 5365 | 16 | |||
| Energy consumption - Electricity | 000 kWh | 2479437 | 2540043 | 16 | |||
| Energy consumption - Gasoline/Petrol | 000 kWh | 239094 | 5043 | 16 | |||
| Energy consumption - LPG | 000 kWh | 248 | 247167 | 16 | |||
| Energy consumption - Natural gas | 000 kWh | 11489233 | 10970402 | 16 | |||
| Energy consumption - Other fuels | 000 kWh | 21077466 | 13304630 | 16 | |||
| Gasoline / Petrol consumption | kWh | 4720 | 5365 | 32 | |||
| Indirect energy consumption | kWh | 2479377 | 2540430 | 32 | |||
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) consumption | kWh | 248 | 504 | 32 | |||
| Natural gas consumption | kWh | 11489323 | 10970402 | 32 | |||
| Other fuels consumption | kWh | 21077466 | 13304630 | 32 | |||
| Reduction in coal-fired power generation capacity compared with June 2017 | MW | 2485 | 6 | ||||
| Renewable Energy Certificates covering zero-carbon electricity generated by REPS of FiT Customers and HK Electric’s own REPS | GWh | 3.5 | 15 | ||||
| Targeted installed capacity from coal-fired generation as proportion of total generation portfolio | percent | 22 | 15 | ||||
| Total energy consumption | 000 kWh, kWh | 35290198 | 27072650 | 16, 32 | |||
| Total energy intensity | kWh / HK$ revenue | 1.36 | 1.13 | 32 | |||
| Total installed capacity from coal-fired generation as proportion of total generation portfolio | percent | 50 | 15 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption | 000 m³ | 5530 | 3775 | 33 |
| Water consumption intensity | m³ / HK$'000 revenue | 0.21 | 0.16 | 33 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyDeploy project, hydrogen blending demonstration in Keele University's gas network | hydrogen blend | up to 20% | 6 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper (packaging material) | tonne | 8.12 | 3.39 | 33 |
| Total packaging material used for finished products | tonne | 8.12 | 3.39 | 33 |
Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK Electric reduction in coal-fired electricity generation | percent | 16 | 15 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees 30–49 | 8681 | 23 | |
| Number of employees 50 or above | 3869 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in Australia | 1534 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in Canada | 10 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in Europe | 488 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong | 5614 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in Mainland China | 3823 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in New Zealand | 63 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in United Kingdom | 874 | 23 | |
| Number of employees in United States | 101 | 23 | |
| Number of employees under 30 | 3211 | 23 | |
| Number of female employees | 2029 | 23 | |
| Number of full-time employees | 10814 | 23 | |
| Number of general staff | 14671 | 23 | |
| Number of male employees | 13732 | 23 | |
| Number of manager grade or above | 1090 | 23 | |
| Number of part-time employees | 647 | 23 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (30–49) | % | 4 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (50 or above) | % | 1.9 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (Asia, excl. Hong Kong, Mainland China) | % | 3 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (Australia) | % | 7.5 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (Europe) | % | 7.7 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (Hong Kong) | % | 3.6 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (Mainland China) | % | 3.9 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (New Zealand) | % | 18.9 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (United Kingdom) | % | 8.4 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (United States) | % | 21.7 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (female) | % | 6.4 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (male) | % | 4 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (overall) | % | 4.4 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate (under 30) | % | 9.9 | 23 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of female employees who received training | 95% | 23 | |
| Percentage of general staff who received training | 98% | 23 | |
| Percentage of manager grade or above who received training | 100% | 23 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training per female employee | hours | 24 | 23 |
| Average hours of training per general staff employee | hours | 28.4 | 23 |
| Average hours of training per male employee | hours | 28.8 | 23 |
| Average hours of training per manager grade or above employee | hours | 24.7 | 23 |
| Percentage of male employees who received training | 99% | 23 | |
| Total hours of training and development for full-time employees | hours | 464470 | 23 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of customers served by electricity and gas distribution companies | million | 19 | 6 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 140 | 136 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonne | 5916 | 4789 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonne | 1217 | 656 |
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 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tCO2e | 9681775 | 6771988 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 10885046 | 8004671 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO₂e / HK$'000 revenue | 0.37 | 0.28 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO₂e / HK$'000 revenue | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO₂e | 10885406 | 8004671 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO₂e / HK$'000 revenue | 0.42 | 0.33 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonne | 8460 | 11536 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonne | 545445 | 286665 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | 1000000 |
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 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | kWh | 239094 | 247167 |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh / HK$ revenue | 1.26 | 1.02 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh / HK$ revenue | 1.36 | 1.13 |
| Gasoline Consumption | kWh | 239094 | 247167 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh / HK$ revenue | 0.1 | 0.11 |
| LPG Consumption | kWh | 248 | 504 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | kWh | 11489323 | 10970402 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 2479377 | 2540430 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | kWh | 32810761 | 24532607 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 35290198000 | 27072650000 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 2479377 | 2540430 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m³ | 5530000 | 3775000 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³ / HK$'000 revenue | 0.21 | 0.16 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | tonne | 8.12 | 3.39 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 8.12 | 3.39 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | persons | 8681 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 3869 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 3211 |
| Number of Employees in Australia | persons | 1534 |
| Number of Employees in Canada | persons | 10 |
| Number of Employees in Europe | persons | 488 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | persons | 5614 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | persons | 3823 |
| Number of Employees in New Zealand | persons | 63 |
| Number of Employees in United Kingdom | persons | 874 |
| Number of Employees in United States | persons | 101 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 2029 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | persons | 10814 |
| Number of General Employees | persons | 14671 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 13732 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | persons | 647 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | persons | 1090 |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 16614 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 52.25 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 23.29 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 19.33 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 12.21 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | percent | 65.1 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 82.63 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | percent | 3.89 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 9.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) | % | 3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Australia | % | 7.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe | % | 7.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 3.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 3.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in New Zealand | % | 18.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United Kingdom | % | 8.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % | 21.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 6.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 4 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 4.4 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018-2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Fatalities of the Last 3 Years | persons | 1 | |
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | persons | 1 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | lost days |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 98 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 95 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 98 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 99 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 24 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 28.4 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 28.8 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 24.7 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 464470 |