SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOx emissions | tonnes | 8027 | 8558 | 76 | ||
| Particulate matter emissions | tonnes | 233 | 306 | 76 | ||
| SOx emissions | tonnes | 636 | 726 | 76 | ||
| WWU gas leakage reduction by March 2019 | 20.9% | 33 | ||||
| WWU gas leakage reduction by March 2020 | 23.7% | 33 | ||||
| WWU gas leakage reduction target by March 2021 | 14.9% | 33 | ||||
| WWU gas shrinkage reduction | 10% | 43 |
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 | 2005 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2026 | 2035 | post 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions abated and avoided by EDL's global operations | million tonnes | 18.9 | 33 | ||||||
| CO2e per electricity unit sold by HK Electric | 35.5% reduction | 43 | |||||||
| CO2e per electricity unit sold by HK Electric (baseline 2005) | kg/kWh | 0.93 | 43 | ||||||
| NGN gas leakage reduction during regulatory period (April 2013 to March 2021) | 14% | 33 | |||||||
| Percentage of coal-fired units in Power Assets generation portfolio | % | 22 | 43 | ||||||
| Reduction in carbon emissions from electricity generation with L10 SCR system in operation (HK Electric) | 16% | 33 | |||||||
| Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HKD million revenue | 187 | 166 | 75 | |||||
| Scope 1 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 8009254 | 41 | ||||||
| Scope 1 carbon emissions, percentage of total | 81% | 41 | |||||||
| Scope 1 emissions | tonne CO2e | 8486783 | 8009254 | 75 | |||||
| Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HKD million revenue | 40 | 40 | 75 | |||||
| Scope 2 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 1914426 | 41 | ||||||
| Scope 2 carbon emissions, percentage increase from previous year | % | 4.8 | 41 | ||||||
| Scope 2 carbon emissions, percentage of total | 19% | 41 | |||||||
| Scope 2 emissions | tonne CO2e | 1826945 | 1914426 | 75 | |||||
| Total GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 10313728 | 9923680 | 75 | |||||
| Total GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HKD million revenue | 227 | 206 | 75 | |||||
| WWU GHG emissions reduction compared to 2020 levels | 37.5% | 43 | |||||||
| WWU reduction in carbon emissions from non-operational travel | 5% | 43 |
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 | 33009 | 47655 | 76 |
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 | tonnes | 508859 | 304074 | 76 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2023 | 2031 | 2035 | 2050 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Construction Materials GHG emissions intensity target achievement | 33% | 43 | |||||
| CO2e per electricity unit sold by HK Electric (maximum target) | kg/kWh | 0.6 | 43 | ||||
| NGN net zero operational Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (excluding gas shrinkage) | net zero | 43 | |||||
| NGN net zero operational Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (including gas shrinkage) | net zero | 43 | |||||
| Scope 1 carbon emissions, percentage decrease from previous year | % | -5.6 | 41 | ||||
| WWU net-zero ready carbon emission network | net-zero ready | 43 |
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 | 2022 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnew Hybrid Renewable Projects battery capacity (Western Australia) | MW/4 MWh | 13 | 33 | |||
| Agnew Hybrid Renewable Projects capacity (solar, Western Australia) | MW | 4 | 33 | |||
| Agnew Hybrid Renewable Projects capacity (wind, Western Australia) | MW | 18 | 33 | |||
| Canadian Power capability of gas-firing | 100% | 43 | ||||
| Diesel consumption | 542264 | 537080 | 75 | |||
| Direct energy consumption | 28457166 | 27427160 | 75 | |||
| Direct energy consumption intensity | kWh/HKD revenue | 626.469 | 569.106 | 75 | ||
| Electricity consumption | 3764569 | 3944830 | 75 | |||
| Gasoline/Petrol consumption | 32505 | 30250 | 75 | |||
| Indirect energy consumption | 3764569 | 3944830 | 75 | |||
| Indirect energy consumption intensity | kWh/HKD revenue | 82.875 | 81.72 | 75 | ||
| Length of old gas pipelines replaced by AGIG | km | 417 | 41 | |||
| Length of old gas pipelines replaced by NGN | km | 422 | 41 | |||
| Length of old gas pipelines replaced by WWU | km | 337 | 41 | |||
| Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG) consumption | 4809 | 6882 | 75 | |||
| Natural gas consumption | '000 kWh | 10525403 | 10840590 | 75 | ||
| Other fuels consumption | 17352185 | 16057358 | 75 | |||
| Total energy consumption | 32221735 | 31416990 | 75 | |||
| Total energy consumption intensity | kWh/HKD revenue | 709.343 | 650.826 | 75 | ||
| WWU company vehicles hybrid or ultra-low-emission | 75% | 43 |
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 | 35665 | 43920 | 76 |
| Water consumption intensity | m³/HKD million revenue | 785 | 910 | 76 |
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 used for finished products | tonnes | 3545 | 2940 | 76 |
| Plastic packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 3 | 76 | |
| Total packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 3545 | 2943 | 76 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 AGM attendance for Andrew John HUNTER (Deputy Managing Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for Barrie COOK (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 0/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for CHAN Loi Shun (Chief Financial Officer) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for CHEN Tsien Hua | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for CHEONG Ying Chew, Henry (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for Colin Stevens RUSSEL (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for FOK Kin Ning, Canning (Deputy Chairman) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for Frank John SIXT | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for George Colin MAGNUS (Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for IP Tak Chuen, Edmond (Deputy Chairman) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for KAM Hing Lam (Group Managing Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for KWOK Eva Lee (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for LAN Hong Tsung, David (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for LEE Pui Ling, Angelina (Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for Paul Joseph TIGHE (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for SNG Sow-mei alias POON Sow Mei (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| 2020 AGM attendance for Victor T K LI (Chairman) | meetings attended/meetings held | 1/1 | 25 |
| Number of employees aged 30-49 | employees | 16031 | 55 |
| Number of employees aged 50 or above | employees | 9942 | 55 |
| Number of employees below 30 | employees | 4606 | 55 |
| Number of employees in Asia (excluding Hong Kong & Mainland China) | employees | 66 | 55 |
| Number of employees in Australia | employees | 4948 | 55 |
| Number of employees in Canada | employees | 2431 | 55 |
| Number of employees in Europe | employees | 5597 | 55 |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong | employees | 2600 | 55 |
| Number of employees in Mainland China | employees | 1689 | 55 |
| Number of employees in New Zealand | employees | 945 | 55 |
| Number of employees in United Kingdom | employees | 11730 | 55 |
| Number of employees in United States | employees | 457 | 55 |
| Number of employees in other regions | employees | 116 | 55 |
| Number of female employees | employees | 7489 | 55 |
| Number of full-time employees | employees | 30579 | 55 |
| Number of general staff | employees | 27443 | 55 |
| Number of male employees | employees | 23090 | 55 |
| Number of manager grade or above | employees | 3136 | 55 |
| Number of part-time employees | employees | 2153 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees aged 30-49 | % | 52.4 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees aged 50 or above | % | 32.5 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees below 30 | % | 15 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in Asia (excluding Hong Kong & Mainland China) | % | 0.2 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in Australia | % | 16.2 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in Canada | % | 7.9 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in Europe | % | 18.3 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in Hong Kong | % | 8.5 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in Mainland China | % | 5.5 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in New Zealand | % | 3.1 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in United Kingdom | % | 38.4 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in United States | % | 1.5 | 55 |
| Percentage of employees in other regions | % | 0.4 | 55 |
| Percentage of female employees | % | 24.5 | 55 |
| Percentage of full-time employees | % | 93.4 | 55 |
| Percentage of general staff | % | 89.7 | 55 |
| Percentage of male employees | % | 75.5 | 55 |
| Percentage of manager grade or above | % | 10.3 | 55 |
| Percentage of part-time employees | % | 6.6 | 55 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board meeting attendance rate for Andrew John HUNTER (Deputy Managing Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for Barrie COOK (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 3/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for CHAN Loi Shun (Chief Financial Officer) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for CHEN Tsien Hua | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for CHEONG Ying Chew, Henry (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for Colin Stevens RUSSEL (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 3/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for FOK Kin Ning, Canning (Deputy Chairman) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for Frank John SIXT | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate - Australia | % | 7.2 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - Canada | % | 21.5 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - Europe | % | 13.6 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - Hong Kong | % | 5.1 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - Mainland China | % | 3.7 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - New Zealand | % | 26.2 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - United Kingdom | % | 4.3 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - United States | % | 26.9 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - age 30-49 | % | 7.9 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - age 50 or above | % | 10.1 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - female | % | 9.7 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - male | % | 8.6 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - other regions | % | 6 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - overall | % | 8.9 | 55 |
| Employee turnover rate - under 30 | % | 9.7 | 55 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board meeting attendance rate for George Colin MAGNUS (Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for IP Tak Chuen, Edmond (Deputy Chairman) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for KAM Hing Lam (Group Managing Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for KWOK Eva Lee (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for LAN Hong Tsung, David (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for LEE Pui Ling, Angelina (Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for Paul Joseph TIGHE (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for SNG Sow-mei alias POON Sow Mei (Independent Non-executive Director) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
| Board meeting attendance rate for Victor T K LI (Chairman) | meetings attended/meetings held | 4/4 | 25 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 233 | 306 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 8027 | 8558 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 636 | 726 |
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 | 8486783 | 8009254 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne CO2e | 1826945 | 1914426 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HKD million revenue | 187 | 166 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HKD million revenue | 40 | 40 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2e | 10313728 | 9923680 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HKD million revenue | 227 | 206 |
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 | 33009 | 47655 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 508859 | 304074 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year | % | 33 |
| Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | -5.6 |
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 | 542264 | 537080 | |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HKD revenue | 626.469 | 569.106 |
| Gasoline Consumption | 32505 | 30250 | |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HKD revenue | 82.875 | 81.72 |
| LPG Consumption | 4809 | 6882 | |
| Natural Gas Consumption | '000 kWh | 10525403 | 10840590 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | 28457166 | 27427160 | |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HKD revenue | 709.343 | 650.826 |
| Total Energy Consumption | 32221735 | 31416990 | |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | 3764569 | 3944830 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m³ | 35665000 | 43920000 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/HKD million revenue | 785 | 910 |
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 (Plastic) | tonnes | 3 | |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 3545 | 2943 |
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 | employees | 16031 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 9942 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 4606 |
| Number of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) | employees | 66 |
| Number of Employees in Australia | employees | 4948 |
| Number of Employees in Canada | employees | 2431 |
| Number of Employees in Europe | employees | 5597 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 2600 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | employees | 4289 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 1689 |
| Number of Employees in New Zealand | employees | 945 |
| Number of Employees in Other Regions | employees | 116 |
| Number of Employees in United Kingdom | employees | 11730 |
| Number of Employees in United States | employees | 457 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 7489 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 30579 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 23090 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | employees | 2153 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 32732 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 52.4 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 32.5 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 15 |
| Percentage of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) | % | 0.2 |
| Percentage of Employees in Australia | % | 16.2 |
| Percentage of Employees in Canada | % | 7.9 |
| Percentage of Employees in Europe | % | 18.3 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 8.5 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 5.5 |
| Percentage of Employees in New Zealand | % | 3.1 |
| Percentage of Employees in Other Regions | % | 0.4 |
| Percentage of Employees in United Kingdom | % | 38.4 |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | % | 1.5 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 24.5 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 93.4 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 75.5 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 6.6 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 7.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 10.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 9.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Australia | % | 7.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Canada | % | 21.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe | % | 13.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 5.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 3.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in New Zealand | % | 26.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Other Regions | % | 6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United Kingdom | % | 4.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % | 26.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 9.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 8.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 8.9 |