2020 ENVIRONMENTAL , SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen discharge | Tonnes | 6.61 | 65 |
| COD discharge | Tonnes | 15.92 | 65 |
| Nitrogen oxides | Tonnes | 7382.52 | 64 |
| Particulates | Tonnes | 12026.54 | 64 |
| Sulphur dioxide | Tonnes | 1734.9 | 64 |
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 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 Emission | Tonnes CO2e | 20703.16 | 71 |
| Scope 2 Emission | Tonnes CO2e | 678629.04 | 71 |
| Total GHG Emission | Tonnes CO2e | 699332.2 | 71 |
| Total GHG Emission Intensity | Tonnes CO2e/Revenue (million RMB) | 87.93 | 71 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021-2022 | 2023-2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive utilization rate of tailing (2021-2022) | % | 20 | 62 | ||
| Comprehensive utilization rate of tailing (2023-2025) | % | 30 | 62 | ||
| Non-hazardous Waste | Tonnes | 7423334.63 | 67 | ||
| Non-hazardous Waste Intensity | Tonnes/Revenue (million RMB) | 933.35 | 67 | ||
| Recycling Rate | 89% | 65 | |||
| Tailings | Tonnes | 6048284.46 | 67 | ||
| Waste rocks | Tonnes | 1360248.07 | 67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Removal (from Tree Planting) | Tonnes CO2e | 1266.38 | 71 |
| Wastewater Intensity | m³/Revenue (million RMB) | 143.45 | 65 |
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 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | MWh | 702991.56 | 71 |
| Mobile Fuel - Diesel | MWh | 76071.4 | 71 |
| Mobile Fuel - Unleaded Petrol | MWh | 371.53 | 71 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 779434.49 | 71 |
| Total Energy Intensity | MWh/Revenue (million RMB) | 98 | 71 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater discharge | m³ | 1140886.7 | 65 | |
| Water Consumption | m³ | 10399055.07 | 65 | |
| Water Consumption Intensity | m³/Revenue (million RMB) | 1307.49 | 65 | |
| Water Recycled/Reused | m³ | 9258168.37 | 65 | |
| Water recycling rate minimum (2025) | % | 90 | 62 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption intensity decrease (2025 vs 2020) | % | 0.2 | 62 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021-2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green areas added | hectares | 41 | 63 | |
| Greenery area increase per year (2021-2025) | hectares per year | 30 | 62 | |
| Hectares of green areas added | hectares | 41 | 13 | |
| Investment in environmental conservation | RMB million | 63 | 13 | |
| Investment in environmental protection funds | million RMB | 63 | 63 | |
| Number of green factories at national level | 2 | 13, 63 | ||
| Others | Tonnes | 14802.1 | 67 | |
| Total investment in scientific research | RMB | 49828700 | 13 | |
| Total number of green mines at national level | 10 | 13, 63 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age profile - 30 to 50 | % | 67 | 33 |
| Age profile - Below 30 | % | 17 | 33 |
| Age profile - Over 50 | % | 16 | 33 |
| Gender profile - Female | % | 18 | 33 |
| Gender profile - Male | % | 82 | 33 |
| Geographical region profile - Mainland China | % | 100 | 33 |
| Number of employees aged 30 to 50 | employees | 3875 | 34 |
| Number of employees below 30 years old | employees | 956 | 34 |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong | employees | 1 | 34 |
| Number of employees in Mainland China | employees | 5818 | 34 |
| Number of employees over 50 years old | employees | 988 | 34 |
| Number of female employees | employees | 1026 | 34 |
| Number of full-time employees | employees | 5819 | 34 |
| Number of general staff employees | employees | 5362 | 34 |
| Number of male employees | employees | 4793 | 34 |
| Number of middle management/supervisor employees | employees | 357 | 34 |
| Number of senior management employees | employees | 100 | 34 |
| Percentage of employees aged 30 to 50 | % | 66.59 | 33 |
| Percentage of employees aged above 50 | % | 16.98 | 33 |
| Percentage of employees aged below 30 | % | 16.43 | 33 |
| Percentage of full-time employees | percent | 100% | 34 |
| Percentage of general staff employees | percent | 92% | 34 |
| Percentage of middle management/supervisor employees | percent | 6% | 34 |
| Percentage of part-time employees | percent | 0% | 34 |
| Percentage of senior management employees | percent | 2% | 34 |
| Total number of full-time employees | 5819 | 33 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (30 to 50 years old) | % | 4.8 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate (Below 30 years old) | % | 7.74 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate (Female) | % | 8.77 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate (Group overall) | % | 6.5 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate (Mainland China) | % | 6.5 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate (Male) | % | 6.01 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate (Over 50 years old) | % | 11.94 | 35 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of work-related fatalities | 0% | 0% | 0% | 31 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury | N/A | N/A | 31 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trained employees (female) | 976 | 45 | |
| Number of trained employees (general staff) | 4842 | 45 | |
| Number of trained employees (male) | 4311 | 45 | |
| Number of trained employees (middle management/supervisor) | 347 | 45 | |
| Number of trained employees (senior management) | 98 | 45 | |
| Training coverage rate (female) | 95.13% | 45 | |
| Training coverage rate (general staff) | 90.3% | 45 | |
| Training coverage rate (male) | 89.94% | 45 | |
| Training coverage rate (middle management/supervisor) | 97.2% | 45 | |
| Training coverage rate (senior management) | 98% | 45 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours (female) | hours | 53.59 | 45 |
| Average training hours (general staff) | hours | 48.99 | 45 |
| Average training hours (male) | hours | 49.91 | 45 |
| Average training hours (middle management/supervisor) | hours | 62.02 | 45 |
| Average training hours (senior management) | hours | 93.82 | 45 |
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 50.56 | 45 |
| Total training hours organised by the Group | hours | 294187 | 45 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of new and high-tech companies invested in | 8 | 13 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of major ESG risks identified in business | 9 | 16 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patents received | 80 | 13 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of scientific research achievements awarded at provincial and ministerial level or above | 6 | 13 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations to charity | RMB million | 6.06 | 13 |
| Participation hours in social activities and events | hours | 1393 | 13 |
| Spending on community construction | RMB million | 15.84 | 13 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonnes | 12026.54 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonnes | 7382.52 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonnes | 1734.9 |
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 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | Tonnes CO2e | 20703.16 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes CO2e | 678629.04 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonnes CO2e | 699332.2 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonnes CO2e/Revenue (million RMB) | 87.93 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Tonnes | 6048284.46 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021-2022 | 2023-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversion Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 20 | 30 | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | Tonnes | 6606767.82 | ||
| Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 89 | ||
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonnes/Revenue (million RMB) | 933.35 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Nitrogen Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % per year | 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 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh/Revenue (million RMB) | 98 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 702991.56 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 779434.49 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 90 | |
| Recycled Water Usage | m³ | 9258168.37 | |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | m³ | 1140886.7 | |
| Wastewater Discharge Intensity | m³/Revenue (million RMB) | 143.45 | |
| Water Consumption | m³ | 10399055.07 | |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/Revenue (million RMB) | 1307.49 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % per year | 0.1 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 0.2 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Investment in Ecological Restoration | million RMB | 63 |
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 | 3875 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 988 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 956 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 1 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 5818 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 1026 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 5819 |
| Number of General Employees | employees | 5362 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 4793 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees | 357 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees | 100 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 6819 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 66.59 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 16.98 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 16.43 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 18 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 92 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 82 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 6 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 2 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 4.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 11.94 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 7.74 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 6.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 8.77 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 6.01 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 6.5 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 95.13 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 90.3 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 89.94 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 97.2 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 98 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 53.59 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 48.99 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 49.91 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 62.02 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 93.82 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 50.56 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 294187 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patents Granted | 80 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB million | 6.06 |
| Total Social Investment | RMB million | 21.9 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 1393 |