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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOₓ emissions | 0.848 | 0.75 | 65 | |
| Particulate matter emissions | 0.056 | 0.04 | 65 | |
| SO₂ emissions | tonnes | 0.02 | 0.024 | 65 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG scope 1 and 2 emissions total (tonne CO2e) | tonne CO2e | 44583 | 47527 | 37 |
| GHG scope 1 emissions (tonne CO2e) | tonne CO2e | 28483 | 31322 | 37 |
| GHG scope 2 emissions (tonne CO2e) | tonne CO2e | 16100 | 16205 | 37 |
| Increase in total GHG emissions compared with 2019 | % | 7 | 36 | |
| Rise in diesel consumption attributed to increase in total GHG emissions | % | 30 | 36 | |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 28483 | 31322 | 64 |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.007 | 0.008 | 64 |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 16100 | 16205 | 64 |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.004 | 0.004 | 64 |
| Total GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 44583 | 47527 | 64 |
| Total GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.011 | 0.012 | 64 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 31330 | 244 | 65 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass packaging material used | tonnes | 32 | 56 | 65 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 3502 | 32293 | 65 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 oz plastic water bottles consumption reduced at Vitaquest headquarters by installing in-line filter water system | bottles | 40000 | 41 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel consumption | 8705 | 11309 | 64 | |
| Direct energy consumption | 123300 | 131876 | 64 | |
| Direct energy consumption intensity | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.031 | 0.034 | 64 |
| Electricity consumption | 33176 | 33852 | 64 | |
| Energy consumption - Diesel ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 8705 | 11309 | 37 |
| Energy consumption - Electricity ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 78408 | 79881 | 37 |
| Energy consumption - Gasoline/Petrol ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 177 | 120 | 37 |
| Energy consumption - LPG ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 18125 | 15237 | 37 |
| Energy consumption - Natural gas ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 33176 | 33852 | 37 |
| Energy consumption - Other fuel ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 17886 | 25329 | 37 |
| Energy consumption total ('000 kWh) | '000 kWh | 156476 | 165728 | 37 |
| Gasoline/Petrol consumption | 177 | 120 | 64 | |
| Indirect energy consumption | 33176 | 33852 | 64 | |
| Indirect energy consumption intensity | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.008 | 0.009 | 64 |
| Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption | 18125 | 15237 | 64 | |
| Natural gas consumption | '000 kWh | 78408 | 79881 | 64 |
| Other fuels consumption | 17886 | 25239 | 64 | |
| Total energy consumption | 156476 | 165728 | 64 | |
| Total energy consumption intensity | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.039 | 0.043 | 64 |
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 | 3465 | 3704 | 65 |
| Water consumption intensity | m³/HK$'000 revenue | 0.873 | 0.945 | 65 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal packaging material used | tonnes | 1 | 247 | 65 |
| Other packaging materials used | tonnes | 144 | 1453 | 65 |
| Paper packaging material used | tonnes | 1860 | 1468 | 65 |
| Plastic packaging material used | tonnes | 4467 | 5056 | 65 |
| Total packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 6504 | 8280 | 65 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - Colin Stevens RUSSEL (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - Donald Jeffrey ROBERTS (Independent Non-executive Director) | N/A | 25 | |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - IP Tak Chuen, Edmond (Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - KAM Hing Lam (President, Executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - KWAN Kai Cheong (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - KWOK Eva Lee (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - Paul Joseph TIGHE (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - Peter Peace TULLOCH (Non-executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - TOH Kean Meng, Melvin (Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - Victor T K Li (Chairman) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Attendance at 2020 AGM - YU Ying Choi, Alan Abel (Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director) | out of 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - Colin Stevens RUSSEL (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 4 | 3 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - Donald Jeffrey ROBERTS (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - IP Tak Chuen, Edmond (Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - KAM Hing Lam (President, Executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - KWAN Kai Cheong (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - KWOK Eva Lee (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - Paul Joseph TIGHE (Independent Non-executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - Peter Peace TULLOCH (Non-executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - TOH Kean Meng, Melvin (Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - Victor T K Li (Chairman) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Board Meeting Attendance Rate - YU Ying Choi, Alan Abel (Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director) | out of 4 | 4 | 25 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | 0.056 | 0.04 | |
| NOₓ Emissions | 0.848 | 0.75 | |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 0.02 | 0.024 |
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) | tonne CO2e | 28483 | 31322 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne CO2e | 16100 | 16205 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.007 | 0.008 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.004 | 0.004 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2e | 44583 | 47527 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.011 | 0.012 |
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 | tonnes | 31330 | 244 |
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 Recycled | tonnes | 32 | 56 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Produced | tonnes | 3502 | 32293 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year | bottles | 40000 |
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 | 8705 | 11309 | |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.031 | 0.034 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.039 | 0.043 |
| Gasoline Consumption | 177 | 120 | |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.008 | 0.009 |
| LPG Consumption | 18125 | 15237 | |
| Natural Gas Consumption | '000 kWh | 78408 | 79881 |
| Purchased Electricity | 33176 | 33852 | |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | 123300 | 131876 | |
| Total Energy Consumption | '000 kWh | 156476 | 165728 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | 33176 | 33852 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m³ | 3465000 | 3704000 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/HK$'000 revenue | 0.873 | 0.945 |
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 (Metal) | tonnes | 1 | 247 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | tonnes | 1860 | 1468 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonnes | 4467 | 5056 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 6504 | 8280 |
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 | 539 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 540 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 140 | |
| Number of Employees in Australia | 495 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 1 | |
| Number of Employees in New Zealand | 116 | |
| Number of Employees in United States | 607 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 407 | |
| Number of Full-time Employees | 1219 | |
| Number of General Employees | 1099 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 812 | |
| Number of Part-time Employees | 42 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 44.2 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 44.3 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 11.5 |
| Percentage of Employees in Australia | % | 40.6 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 0.1 |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | % | 49.8 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 33.4 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 96.7 |
| Percentage of General Employees | 90.2 | |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 66.6 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 3.3 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in New Zealand | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % |