Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2020

Year: 2020
Published: 2021-05-17
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Carbon monoxide (kg) kg 1462.9 99
Dust emissions reduced (Tonnes) Tonnes 17 243 430 673 1058 1567 1586 1398 34
Nitrogen oxide (kg) kg 530.4 477.5 99
Nitrogen oxide emissions reduced (Tonnes) Tonnes 269 3735 6620 10363 16287 26000 47000 22400 34
Particulate matter (kg) kg 47.5 13.2 99
Sulphur oxide (kg) kg 6.1 3.7 99

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 Emission intensity (tCO2e per GWh electricity generated) tCO2e/GWh 7 6.17 100
GHG Scope I (tCO2e) tCO2e 1183 335 100
GHG Scope II (tCO2e) tCO2e 18076 16905 100
GHG Total Consumption (tCO2e) tCO2e 19259 17240 100
GHG emission intensity tCO2e per GWh 7 6.17 45
Greenhouse gas emissions tCO2e 17240 15
Scope I GHG emissions tonnes CO2e 1183 335 45
Scope II GHG emissions tonnes CO2e 18076 16905 45
Total GHG emissions tonnes CO2e 17240 45

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
Hazardous waste generated tonnes 2.75 15
Hazardous waste generated (total) tonnes 2.75 49
Hazardous waste generated per GWh electricity kg/GWh 0.98 49
Hazardous waste intensity (kg per GWh electricity generated) kg per GWh 0.17 0.98 99
Total hazardous waste generated (Tonnes) Tonnes 0.47 2.75 99
Total waste generated (Tonnes) Tonnes 21.09 19.32 100
Waste circuit board (Tonnes) Tonnes 0.22 99
Waste oil (Tonnes) Tonnes 0.25 2.75 99

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
Non-hazardous waste generated tonnes 19.32 15
Non-hazardous waste generated (total) tonnes 19.32 49
Non-hazardous waste generated per GWh electricity kg/GWh 6.91 49
Non-hazardous waste recycled tonnes 18.1 15
Non-hazardous waste recycling rate 94% 15
Non-recyclable waste (Tonnes) Tonnes 15.19 1.22 100
Non-recyclable waste (non-hazardous) tonnes 15.19 1.22 49
Photovoltaic panels recycled (Tonnes) Tonnes 6.3 5.97 99
Recyclable waste (Tonnes) Tonnes 5.9 18.1 100
Recyclable waste (non-hazardous) tonnes 5.9 18.1 49
Scrapped solar panels recycled tonnes 5.97 15, 49
Scrapped solar panels recycling rate % 40.7 49
Waste intensity (kg per GWh electricity generated) kg/GWh 7.66 6.91 100

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

Indicator Unit 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Carbon dioxide emissions reduced (Tonnes) Tonnes 29978 416169 737684 1154722 1815000 2680000 3160000 2340000 34

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 2020 Report Pages
Recyclable waste recovery rate % 94 49
Wastewater Emission Intensity (tonnes per GWh electricity generated) tonnes/GWh 0.84 0.77 100

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 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Aggregate installed capacity of solar power plants MW 2070.4 9
Designed capacity of photovoltaic agricultural solar power plant in Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province MW 75 33
Diesel consumption MWh 181.32 105.33 44
Electricity consumption MWh 25730.23 22701.88 44
Energy intensity (MWh per GWh electricity generated) MWh/GWh 10.78 10.4 44
Expected capacity of hydropower development rights owned GW over 5 33
Gasoline consumption MWh 3688.76 1215.3 44
Increase in installed capacity of solar power plants compared to 2019 % 9.2 33
Installed capacity of photovoltaic power plant under construction in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province MW 40 33
Installed capacity of photovoltaic power plant under phase II construction in Guigang City, Guangxi Province MW 20 33
Natural gas consumption MWh 63.98 43.39 44
Number of solar power plants owned plants 61 9, 33
Offices Electricity MWh 351.08 270.86 101
Offices Gasoline MWh 2.84755 32.77 101
Offices and Power Plants Consumption Intensity (MWh per GWh electricity generated) MWh per GWh 10.78 10.4 101
Offices and Power Plants Consumption Intensity (Tonnes per GWh electricity generated) Tonnes per GWh 13.34 6.66 101
Offices and Power Plants Total Consumption MWh 29664.29 29065.9 101
Offices and Power Plants Total consumption Tonnes 36703 18628 101
Power Plants Diesel MWh 181.32 105.33 101
Power Plants Electricity MWh 25379.15 27431.02 101
Power Plants Gasoline MWh 841.21 1182.53 101
Power Plants Natural gas MWh 63.98 43.39 101
Standard coal saved (Tonnes) Tonnes 11530 160065 283725 444124 700000 1020000 1260000 855500 34
Total electricity generation MWh 2795834 15
Total electricity generation (MWh) MWh 34939 485046 859730 1345830 2115253 3109894 3172916 2795348 34
Total electricity generation volume MWh 2795834 9
Total electricity generation volume from solar power plants MWh 2795834 33
Total energy consumption MWh 29664.29 29065.9 44
Total installed capacity MW 2070.4 15
Total installed capacity of solar power plants MW 2070.4 33
Total number of solar power plants 61 15

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Offices Water Tonnes 961 700 101
Power Plant Water Tonnes 35742 17928 101
Total water consumption tonnes 36703 18628 46
Wastewater Total Consumption (Tonnes) Tonnes 2321.5 2153.4 100
Water consumption by offices tonnes 961 700 46
Water consumption by power stations tonnes 35742 17928 46
Water consumption from groundwater (percentage of total) % 1.1 46
Water consumption from municipal water supply (percentage of total) % 57.8 46
Water consumption from other public or private waterworks (percentage of total) % 23.2 46
Water consumption from surface water (percentage of total) % 17.9 46
Water consumption intensity tonnes per GWh electricity generated 13.34 6.66 46

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Employee headcount by age: 30 or below 171 143 102
Employee headcount by age: 31-40 195 222 102
Employee headcount by age: 41 or above 46 71 102
Employee headcount by education background: Bachelor 185 232 102
Employee headcount by education background: Doctor 2 1 102
Employee headcount by education background: Master 29 42 102
Employee headcount by education background: Non-tertiary qualification and below 196 161 102
Employee headcount by employee category: General staff 364 386 102
Employee headcount by employee category: Middle management 38 42 102
Employee headcount by employee category: Senior management 10 8 102
Employee headcount by employment contract: Fixed 412 436 102
Employee headcount by employment mode: Full-time 412 436 102
Employee headcount by gender: Female 66 71 102
Employee headcount by gender: Male 346 365 102
Employee headcount by region: Hong Kong, China 21 27 102
Employee headcount by region: Mainland China 391 409 102
Number of employees of ethnic minorities employees 40 62
Number of female employees employees 71 62
Number of full-time employees in Hong Kong employees 27 62
Number of full-time employees in Mainland China employees 409 62
Number of male employees employees 365 62
Percentage of employees aged 30 or below % 32.8 62
Percentage of employees aged 31-40 % 50.9 62
Percentage of employees of ethnic minorities % 9.2 62
Percentage of employees with bachelor’s degree or above % 53.2 62
Percentage of employees with doctor’s degree % 0.2 62
Percentage of employees with master’s degree % 9.6 62
Percentage of employees with non-tertiary qualifications and below % 37 62
Percentage of female employees % 16.3 62
Percentage of full-time employees in Hong Kong % 6.2 62
Percentage of full-time employees in Mainland China % 93.8 62
Percentage of general staff % 88.5 62
Percentage of male employees % 83.7 62
Percentage of middle management % 9.6 62
Percentage of senior management % 1.9 62
Total number of full-time employees employees 436 62
Total number of minority employees (By Gender) - Female (20.0%), (20.8%) 5 8 103
Total number of minority employees (By Gender) - Male (79.2%), (80.0%) 19 32 103
Total number of new employees (By Age) - 30 or below (29.0%), (59.8%) 61 27 103
Total number of new employees (By Age) - 31-40 (32.4%), (39.8%) 33 37 103
Total number of new employees (By Age) - 41 or above (31.2%), (7.8%) 8 29 103
Total number of new employees (By Gender) - Female (14.7%), (20.4%) 15 19 103
Total number of new employees (By Gender) - Male (79.6%), (85.3%) 87 74 103
Total number of new employees (By Region) - Hong Kong (14.0%), (7.8%) 8 13 103
Total number of new employees (By Region) - Mainland China (86.0%), (92.2%) 94 80 103

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Employee turnover (By Age) - 30 or below (10.4%), (5.0%) 43 22 103
Employee turnover (By Age) - 31-40 (12.9%), (7.6%) 53 33 103
Employee turnover (By Age) - 41 or above (2.7%), (3.2%) 11 14 103
Employee turnover (By Gender) - Female (3.2%), (6.1%) 25 14 103
Employee turnover (By Gender) - Male (12.6%), (19.9%) 82 55 103
Employee turnover (By Region) - Hong Kong (2.3%), (3.9%) 16 10 103
Employee turnover (By Region) - Mainland China (13.5%), (22.1%) 91 59 103
Return and retention rates after parental leave (By Gender) - Female 100% 100% 103
Return and retention rates after parental leave (By Gender) - Male 100% 100% 103

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Number of documentaries of emergency drills filmed 2 76
Number of educational films watched in relation to analysis of typical accidents 45 76
Number of emergency drills carried out 24 76
Number of opening ceremonies of 'Safety Production Month' organized 68 76
Number of potential safety hazards identified 896 72
Number of potential safety risks investigated and rectified 149 76
Number of safety knowledge theoretical studies arranged 70 76
Number of safety publicity videos produced and broadcasted 2 76
Number of safety slogans, banners and wallcharts put on 131 76
Number of seminars arranged in relation to safety in rural areas, schools, enterprises, families and communities 35 76
Number of seminars named as 'Life First, Peaceful Beijing Energy' organized in relation to safety 2 76
Number of times educational films watched in relation to analysis of typical accidents 149 76
Percentage of employees who received physical health check 100% 15
Proportion of on-job employees receiving health examination % 100 72
Ratio of employees undergoing health examination 99% 100% 104
Rectification completion rate for potential safety hazards % 84.4 72
Total person-times participation in safety knowledge theoretical studies person-times 642 76
Total person-times participation in seminars in relation to safety in rural areas, schools, enterprises, families and communities person-times 144 76

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Percentage of employees trained 97% 76% 104
Ratio of employees trained by employee category: General staff % 88 94 105
Ratio of employees trained by employee category: Middle management % 90 66 105
Ratio of employees trained by employee category: Senior management % 80 60 105
Ratio of employees trained by gender: Female % 68 66 105
Ratio of employees trained by gender: Male % 91 93 105
Secondary platform-level science and technology projects completed 17 15
Total number of employees trained by employee category: General staff 6760 6060 105
Total number of employees trained by employee category: Middle management 120 85 105
Total number of employees trained by employee category: Senior management 16 39 105
Total number of employees trained by gender: Female 235 153 105
Total number of employees trained by gender: Male 6661 6031 105
Total person-times training 987 380 104

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Average training hours of employees by employee category: General staff hours 8431 12 105
Average training hours of employees by employee category: Middle management hours 208 5 105
Average training hours of employees by employee category: Senior management hours 25 5 105
Average training hours of employees by gender: Female hours 8 7 105
Average training hours of employees by gender: Male hours 25 12 105
Quantum of employees training person-times 6184 15
Total person-times participation in watching educational films person-times 726 76
Total training hours hours 1128 2763 104
Training expenses per employee RMB 537 81 105

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Number of contract suppliers 371 59
Number of overseas contract suppliers 1 59
Percentage of suppliers in capital and technology-intensive industries 80% 59

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Papers published 3 15
Software copyright obtained 1 15

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Revenue million RMB 2149 15
Total value of contract suppliers in payment currency RMB million 16723 59

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 47.5 13.2
NOâ‚“ Emissions kg 530.4 477.5
SOâ‚“ Emissions kg 6.1 3.7

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 1183 335
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 18076 16905
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 19259 17240
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) tCO2e/GWh 7 6.17

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
On-site Hazardous Waste tonnes 2.75
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 0.47 2.75
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kg per GWh 0.17 0.98

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 5.9 18.1
Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 94
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kg/GWh 6.91

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year Tonnes 29978 416169 737684 1154722 1815000 2680000 3160000 2340000

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 2020
Wastewater Emission Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 8.33

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 MWh 181.32 105.33
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) MWh/GWh 10.78 10.4
Gasoline Consumption MWh 3688.76 1215.3
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 63.98 43.39
Purchased Electricity MWh 25730.23 22701.88
Total Energy Consumption MWh 29664.29 29065.9
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 25730.23 22701.88

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Groundwater Consumption tonnes 204.908
Municipal Water Consumption tonnes 10768.784
Surface Water Consumption tonnes 3332.412
Third Party Water Consumption tonnes 4321.696
Total Wastewater Discharge tonnes 2321.5 2153.4
Total Water Withdrawal tonnes 36703 18628
Water Consumption tonnes 36703 18628
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes per GWh electricity generated 13.34 6.66
Water Consumption in Office tonnes 961 700
Water Consumption in Production and Operation tonnes 35742 17928

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees employees 185 232
Number of Below Junior College Employees employees 196 161
Number of Doctoral Degree Employees employees 2 1
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 employees 195 222
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 employees 46 71
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 employees 171 143
Number of Employees in Hong Kong employees 21 27
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China employees 412 436
Number of Employees in Mainland China employees 391 409
Number of Female Employees employees 66 71
Number of Full-time Employees employees 412 436
Number of General Employees employees 364 386
Number of Male Employees employees 346 365
Number of Master's Degree Employees employees 29 42
Number of Middle Management Employees employees 38 42
Number of New Employees employees 102 93
Number of New Employees (Above 50) employees 8 29
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) employees 33 37
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) employees 61 27
Number of New Employees (Female) employees 15 19
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) employees 8 13
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) employees 94 80
Number of New Employees (Male) employees 87 74
Number of Senior Management Employees employees 10 8
Number of Total Employees employees 412 436
Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees % 53.2
Percentage of Below Junior College Employees % 37
Percentage of Doctoral Degree Employees % 0.2
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 50.9
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 32.8
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 6.2
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 93.8
Percentage of Female Employees % 16.3
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100
Percentage of General Employees % 88.5
Percentage of Male Employees % 83.7
Percentage of Master's Degree Employees % 9.6
Percentage of Middle Management Employees % 9.6
Percentage of Senior Management Employees % 1.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) % 100 100
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) % 100 100
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 12.9 7.6
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 10.4 5
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 3.9 2.3
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 22.1 13.5
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 6.1 3.2
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 19.9 12.6
Turnover Rate of Total Employees %

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Health Check Coverage for Employees % 99 100
Number of Production Safety Emergency Drills 24
Number of Safety knowledge lectures 70

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Average Spend on Training and Development per FTE RMB
Percentage of Employees Trained % 97 76
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 68 66
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 88 94
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 91 93
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 90 66
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 80 60

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 8 7
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 8431 12
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 25 12
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 208 5
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 25 5
Total Training Hours hours 1128 2763

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Number of Suppliers in Overseas 1
Number of Total Suppliers 371

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company 1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Total Social Investment million RMB 240.4037