Environmental, Social, and Governance Report 2020

Year: 2020
Published: 2021-05-31
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Emissions from vehicles - NOx kilograms (kg) 1535.56 58
Emissions from vehicles - Particulate Matter kg 121.6 58
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from gaseous fuel consumption kg, kilograms (kg) 7.88 7.78 6.56 53
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from vehicles kg, kilograms (kg) 404.8 1535.26 584.57 53
Particulate Matter emissions from vehicles kg 36.23 121.6 49.99 53
Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from gaseous fuel consumption kg 0.04 0.04 0.03 53
Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from vehicles kg 1.42 9.57 7.27 53

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 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Emissions of two main office buildings as percentage of Group’s total emissions from own operations at the turn of 2020 percent 22 48
GHG emissions intensity per unit of GFA tonnes CO2e/m² 0.23 0.18 0.17 53
Group emissions from business travel tonnes CO₂ equivalent 145.2 49
Reduction in carbon emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) 9.1% 8
Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong tonnes CO2 equivalent (CO2e), tonnes CO2e 853.6 1411.36 1255.75 53
Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong tonnes CO2e 14041.64 14089.44 14271.42 53
Scopes 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong tonnes CO2e 14895.24 15500.8 15527.17 53
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong - GHG emissions intensity per unit of GFA tonnes CO₂e/m² 0.23 0.18 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong - Scope 1 emissions tonnes CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) 1411.36 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong - Scope 2 emissions tonnes CO₂e 14041.64 14089.44 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong - Scopes 1 & 2 emissions tonnes CO₂e 14895.24 15500.8 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mainland China - GHG emissions intensity per unit of GFA tonnes CO2e/m2, tonnes CO₂e/m² 0.12 0.15 0.12 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mainland China - Scope 1 emissions tonnes CO2 equivalent (CO2e), tonnes CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) 1402.62 4463.46 2088.53 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mainland China - Scope 2 emissions tonnes CO2e, tonnes CO₂e 15416.05 15855.56 14891.41 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mainland China - Scopes 1 & 2 emissions tonnes CO2e, tonnes CO₂e 16448.82 20319.01 16979.94 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BEA Group - GHG emissions intensity per unit of GFA tonnes CO2e/m2, tonnes CO₂e/m² 0.16 0.14 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BEA Group - Scope 1 emissions tonnes CO2 equivalent (CO2e), tonnes CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) 6046.85 3471.32 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BEA Group - Scope 2 emissions tonnes CO2e, tonnes CO₂e Data not available 31595.05 30749.44 54, 58
Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BEA Group - Scopes 1 & 2 emissions tonnes CO2e, tonnes CO₂e 37641.9 34220.76 54, 58
carbon emissions reduction (Scopes 1 and 2) % -9.1 19

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
All waste tonnes 733.1 54
Hazardous waste - Batteries tonnes 0.9 54
Hazardous waste - Batteries collected and destroyed by licensed third-party tonnes 0.9 54
Hazardous waste - Batteries recycled tonnes 0.01 54
Hazardous waste - IT products tonnes 12.43 54
Hazardous waste - IT products recycled tonnes 12.43 54
Hazardous waste - Medical waste (Blue Care only) tonnes 0.14 54

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
IT waste recycled tonnes 12.4 19
Non-hazardous waste - Food waste tonnes 6.46 54
Non-hazardous waste - Incineration tonnes 35.18 54
Non-hazardous waste - Landfill tonnes 192.99 54
Non-hazardous waste - Other general non-hazardous waste tonnes 225.18 54
Non-hazardous waste - Other recycled tonnes Data not available 3.48 54
Non-hazardous waste - Paper tonnes 487.98 54
Non-hazardous waste - Paper recycled tonnes 487.98 54
Paper waste intensity kg per full-time employee 51.17 54
Total paper recycled tonnes 455.11 485.11 487.98 51
Waste diverted from landfill tonnes 503.89 54

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2030 Report Pages
Carbon emissions reduction progress (baseline 2019) -9.1% 49
Carbon emissions reduction target (baseline 2019) -32% 49
carbon emissions reduction target (Scopes 1 and 2) 32% 19

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 2020 Report Pages
Waste directed to disposal tonnes 229.21 54
paper consumption reduction % -7.5 19

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 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Energy intensity GJ/m² 0.88 0.78 0.71 49
Overall energy intensity of the Group by Gross Floor Area GJ/m² 0.88 0.78 58
Overall energy intensity of the Group by Gross Floor Area (GFA) GJ/m² 0.88 0.78 0.71 53
Total direct and indirect energy consumption by type - Total electricity consumption '000 kWh 49649.98 44765.76 58
Total direct and indirect energy consumption by type - Total energy consumption '000 kilowatt hours (kWh) 57016.39 51532.24 58
Total electricity consumption (direct and indirect) by type '000 kWh 49649.98 44765.76 43623.3 53
Total electricity consumption within the organisation GJ 178739.92 161156.73 157043.88 53, 58
Total energy consumption GJ 205259.01 185516.05 175799.27 49
Total energy consumption (direct and indirect) by type '000 kWh, '000 kilowatt hours (kWh) 57016.39 51532.24 48833.13 53
Total energy consumption within the organisation GJ, gigajoules (GJ) 205259.01 185516.05 175799.27 53, 58
Total fuel consumption from non-renewable sources (Diesel oil, petrol, Towngas) GJ 26519.09 24359.32 18755.39 53
Total fuel consumption from non-renewable sources (direct and indirect) '000 kWh 7366.41 6766.48 5209.83 53

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Total consumption of municipal fresh water 94581.11 83372.87 104533.89 53
Water intensity per square metre of GFA m³/m² 0.43 0.35 0.43 53, 58

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Reduction in energy intensity (Group energy consumption (GJ) / gross floor area (m²)) 8.9% 8
energy use reduction % -5.2 19

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Reduction in paper consumption 7.5% 8
Total paper consumed tonnes 887.13 462.51 427.75 51

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Composition of the Board of Directors - Aged 30-50 % 27 56
Composition of the Board of Directors - Female % 7 56
Composition of the Board of Directors - Male % 93 56
Composition of the Board of Directors - Over 50 % 73 56
Employee compensation and benefits HK$ million 5069 8
Employees aged 30-50 6381 6480 6464 55
Employees by age group - Contract and Part-Time Staff - Aged 30-50 % 37 41
Employees by age group - Contract and Part-Time Staff - Over 50 % 37 41
Employees by age group - Contract and Part-Time Staff - Under 30 % 26 41
Employees by age group - General Manager and above - Aged 30-50 % 32 41
Employees by age group - General Manager and above - Over 50 % 68 41
Employees by age group - Officer, Clerical and Non-Clerical - Aged 30-50 % 61 41
Employees by age group - Officer, Clerical and Non-Clerical - Over 50 % 12 41
Employees by age group - Officer, Clerical and Non-Clerical - Under 30 % 27 41
Employees by age group - Senior Manager and Manager - Aged 30-50 % 78 41
Employees by age group - Senior Manager and Manager - Over 50 % 19 41
Employees by age group - Senior Manager and Manager - Under 30 % 3 41
Employees by gender - Contract and Part-Time Staff - Female % 61 41
Employees by gender - Contract and Part-Time Staff - Male % 39 41
Employees by gender - General Manager and above - Female % 35 41
Employees by gender - General Manager and above - Male % 65 41
Employees by gender - Officer, Clerical and Non-Clerical - Female % 64 41
Employees by gender - Officer, Clerical and Non-Clerical - Male % 36 41
Employees by gender - Senior Manager and Manager - Female % 54 41
Employees by gender - Senior Manager and Manager - Male % 46 41
Employees by region - Hong Kong % 59 41
Employees by region - Mainland China % 35 41
Employees by region - Other markets % 6 41
Employees over 50 1298 1439 1503 55
Employees under 30 1968 1924 1569 55
Fixed term/Temporary contract employees - Female 46 66 69 55
Fixed term/Temporary contract employees - Hong Kong 92 130 128 55
Fixed term/Temporary contract employees - Mainland China 1 55
Fixed term/Temporary contract employees - Male 59 76 70 55
Fixed term/Temporary contract employees - Other markets 13 12 10 55
Full time employees - Female 5677 5771 5610 55
Full time employees - Male 3825 3948 3838 55
Income taxes paid HK$ million 1753 8
New hire rate - Female % 17.7 18.8 11 55
New hire rate - Hong Kong % 22.7 23.5 14.3 55
New hire rate - Mainland China % 15.1 15.1 10 55
New hire rate - Male % 22.8 21.9 15.4 55
New hire rate - Overall % 19.8 20 12.8 55
New hires - Aged 30-50 956 1020 696 55
New hires - Female 999 1070 609 55
New hires - Hong Kong 1132 1249 766 55
New hires - Mainland China 577 555 338 55
New hires - Male 858 849 581 55
New hires - Other markets 148 115 86 55
New hires - Over 50 76 79 57 55
New hires - Overall 1857 1919 1190 55
New hires - Under 30 825 820 437 55
Number of female employees 5774 5857 5679 55
Number of male employees 3873 3986 3857 55
Number of people who returned to work after parental leave - Female 259 229 180 56
Number of people who returned to work after parental leave - Male 129 130 119 56
Number of people who took parental leave - Female 356 351 191 56
Number of people who took parental leave - Male 140 136 127 56
Part time employees - Female 97 86 69 55
Part time employees - Male 48 38 19 55
Permanent contract employees - Female 5728 5791 5610 55
Permanent contract employees - Hong Kong 5135 5434 5448 55
Permanent contract employees - Mainland China 3821 3678 3369 55
Permanent contract employees - Male 3814 3910 3787 55
Permanent contract employees - Other markets 586 589 580 55
Proportion of total workforce entitled to parental leave (%) - Female % 95.8 96 96.6 56
Proportion of total workforce entitled to parental leave (%) - Male % 94.2 96.1 96.7 56
Return to work rate (%) - Female % 81.2 89 95.7 56
Return to work rate (%) - Male % 92.1 95.6 94.4 56
Total number of employees 9647 9843 9536 55

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Change in staff turnover rate for full-time employees compared to 2019 percentage points -2.4 41
New hire rate - Aged 30-50 % 15.1 15.9 10.9 55
New hire rate - Other markets % 25.5 19.7 15 55
New hire rate - Over 50 % 6.2 5.9 4 55
New hire rate - Under 30 % 44.7 45.4 29.4 55
Number of employees onboarded 1190 41
Retention rate (%) - Female % 74.9 73.1 69.6 56
Retention rate (%) - Male % 79.8 84.7 79.2 56
Staff turnover rate for full-time employees % 15.7 41
Total employees retained 12 months after returning from parental leave - Female 248 226 208 56
Total employees retained 12 months after returning from parental leave - Male 150 111 103 56
Turnover - Aged 30-50 %, Number 1209 16.4 14.1 56
Turnover - Female %, Number 1160 17.5 14 56
Turnover - Hong Kong %, Number 977 17.5 13.4 56
Turnover - Mainland China %, Number 840 18.8 19.2 56
Turnover - Male %, Number 21.1 19.4 18.2 56
Turnover - Other markets %, Number 23.6 19.9 16.9 56
Turnover - Over 50 %, Number 169 11.6 11.6 56
Turnover - Overall %, Number 1954 1737 1462 56
Turnover - Under 30 %, Number 576 529 392 56
Turnover rate increase for permanent full-time staff members percentage points 2.4 8

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
High consequence work-related injuries - Hong Kong 0.07 56
High consequence work-related injuries - Overall 0.04 56
Recordable work-related injuries - Hong Kong 0.13 56
Recordable work-related injuries - Mainland China 0.12 56
Recordable work-related injuries - Other markets 0.68 56
Recordable work-related injuries - Overall 0.15 56

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Lost days due to work related injury - Hong Kong 789 1328 11.21 56
Lost days due to work related injury - Mainland China 6.44 3.28 214 56
Lost days due to work related injury - Other markets 0.33 2.02 56
Lost days due to work related injury - Overall 10.82 1466 832 56

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Professional skills training delivered hours 224000+ 8

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Investment in training and development HK$ million 24.7 8

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Customer satisfaction 72% 8
Group customer satisfaction percent 72 37
Increase in compliments received 173% 8
Increase in substantiated complaints 38% 8
Number of complaints received 2014 1957 2292 2409 3194 37
Number of compliments received 1279 1170 1628 2210 6010 37
Number of substantiated complaints 150 162 277 336 207 37

Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Percentage of BEA Credit Cardholders adopted e-statements 93% 51
Percentage of Bank's total staff in Hong Kong switched to MPF e-statement service 31% 51

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
New ESG governing bodies established 3 8

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
IT equipment donated to local charities tonnes 12.4 51

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Cash donations from the Group HK$ million 11.1+ 8
Financial aid for personal protective equipment HK$ million 6.5 8
Hours contributed by staff volunteers hours 5600 8

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 36.23 121.6 49.99
NOₓ Emissions kg 412.68 1543.04 591.13
SOₓ Emissions kg 1.46 9.61 7.3

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 2018 2019 2020
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tonnes CO2e 1402.62 6046.85 1255.75
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonnes CO2e 15416.05 14089.44 14271.42
Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Business Travel) tonnes CO2e 145.2
Total GHG Emissions tonnes CO2e 16448.82 15500.8 15527.17
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) tonnes CO2e/m2 0.23 0.16 0.14

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Hazardous Waste (Electronic and IT Equipment) tonnes 12.43
Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) tonnes 0.9
Hazardous Waste Recycled tonnes 12.44
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 13.47

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Non-Hazardous Waste (Electronic Waste) tonnes 12.4
Non-Hazardous Waste (Kitchen Waste) tonnes 6.46
Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration tonnes 35.18
Non-Hazardous Waste Landfilling tonnes 192.99
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tonnes 503.86
Paper Waste tonnes 487.98
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By FTE) kg per full-time employee 51.17

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2030
Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2019 percent 32

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
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -7.5

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 2018 2019 2020
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) GJ/m² 0.88 0.78 0.71
Purchased Electricity GJ 178739.92 161156.73 157043.88
Total Energy Consumption GJ 205259.01 185516.05 175799.27
Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption GJ 26519.09 24359.32 18755.39

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Municipal Water Consumption 94581.11 83372.87 104533.89

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -5.2
Target Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonnes 887.13 462.51 427.75

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 6381 6480 6464
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 1298 1439 1503
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 1968 1924 1569
Number of Female Employees 5774 5857 5679
Number of Full-time Employees 9502 9719 9448
Number of Full-time Employees (Female) 5677 5771 5610
Number of Full-time Employees (Male) 3825 3948 3838
Number of Male Employees 3873 3986 3857
Number of New Employees 1857 1919 1190
Number of New Employees (Above 50) 76 79 57
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) 956 1020 696
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) 825 820 437
Number of New Employees (Female) 999 1070 609
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) 1132 1249 766
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) 577 555 338
Number of New Employees (Male) 858 849 581
Number of New Employees (Overseas) 148 115 86
Number of Part-time Employees 145 124 88
Number of Part-time Employees (Female) 97 86 69
Number of Part-time Employees (Male) 48 38 19
Number of Temporary Workers 105 142 139
Number of Temporary Workers (Female) 46 66 69
Number of Temporary Workers (Male) 59 76 70
Number of Total Employees 9647 9843 9536

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) 248 226 208
Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) 150 111 103
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 19.1 16.4 14.1
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 13.8 11.6 11.6
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 31.2 29.3 26.4
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 19.6 17.5 13.4
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 22 18.8 19.2
Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas % 23.6 19.9 16.9
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 20.6 17.5 14
Turnover Rate of Full-time Employees % 15.7
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 21.1 19.4 18.2
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 20.8 18.1 15.7

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries days 1037 1466 832
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Hong Kong) days 789 1328 618
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Mainland China) days 246 126 214
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Overseas) days 2 12

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Percentage of Employees Trained % 100

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Standard Indicator Unit 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Complaint Growth Rate percent 32.6
Total Number of Customer Complaints 2014 1957 2292 2409 3194

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Total Cash Donations HK$ million 11.1
Total Social Investment HK$ million 17.6
Total Volunteer Service Hours hours 5600