Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2020

Year: 2020
Published: 2021-06-18
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Equivalent to reducing Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions tonnes 351 35
Equivalent to reducing Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions tonnes 337 35
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) (kilograms) kilograms 645.19 36
Particles (smoke and dust) (kilograms) kilograms 59.78 36
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) (kilograms) kilograms 1.05 36

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
Carbon dioxide emission corresponding to the electricity sales per GW (equivalent to 1 million kWh) tonnes 8.47 4
Carbon dioxide emissions reduced by green power generated by solar farms during the Reporting Period tonnes 727000 4
Carbon dioxide emissions reduced by solar farms owned by the Group tonnes 1058000 4
Direct emissions (Scope 1) (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 176.92 36
Emission intensity of greenhouse gas (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 8.47 36
Equivalent to planting trees plants 65578313 35
Equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tonnes 1508301 35
Greenhouse gas emissions of the Group tonnes 15249 4
Indirect emissions (Scope 2) (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 15120.02 36
Intensity of direct emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 0.1 36
Intensity of indirect emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 8.4 36
Percentage of carbon dioxide emission corresponding to the same amount of coal-fired power percentage 1% 4
Reduction in carbon dioxide emission due to PV power generated by the Group tonnes 1598000 15
Total emissions of greenhouse gas (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 15248.89 36

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Hazardous wastes (tonnes) tonnes 22.7 36
Intensity of hazardous wastes (kilograms) kilograms 12.61 36

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Intensity of non-hazardous wastes (kilograms) kilograms 4.17 36
Non-hazardous wastes (tonnes) tonnes 7.51 36

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 2021 Report Pages
Annual electricity consumption equivalent to PV power generated by the Group households 900000 15
Electricity generated by solar farms owned by the Group billion kWh 1.18 4
Equivalent to household electricity consumption households 899941 35
Equivalent to saving standard coals tonnes 551484 35
Group generated approximately 1.1 billion kWh of PV power billion kWh 1.1 15
Installed capacity MW 1834 35
Intensity of energy consumption (kWh / kWh) kWh/kWh 10.09 36
Investment in renewable energy assets during the Reporting Period HK$ million 1254 35
Sales of electricity GWh 1799.88 35
Sales of electricity attributable to renewable energy during the Reporting Period % 100 35
Total approved capacity of existing solar farms megawatts (MW) 1834 4
Total approved capacity of solar farm projects to be acquired MW 600 4
Total approved capacity of solar projects in pipeline MW 1450 4
Total direct energy consumption (kWh) kWh 641349 36
Total energy consumption (kWh) kWh 19634444 36
Total indirect energy (purchased electricity) consumption (kWh) kWh 18993395 36

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Intensity of water consumption (cubic meters) cubic meters 6.94 36
Total water consumption (cubic meters) cubic meters 12483 36

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Investment attributable to renewable energy assets during the Reporting Period HK$ million 100 35

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Number of employees 224 37
Number of employees by age: 31–40 55 37
Number of employees by age: 41–50 24 37
Number of employees by age: ≤30 134 37
Number of employees by age: ≥51 11 37
Number of employees by gender: Female 14 37
Number of employees by gender: Male 210 37
Number of employees by region: Anhui Province 145 37
Number of employees by region: Hong Kong, China 3 37
Number of employees by region: Hubei Province 36 37
Number of employees by region: Mainland China 221 37
Number of employees by region: Other regions 40 37

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Turnover of employees (turnover rate, %) % 58 37
Turnover of employees by age: 31–40 (%) % 16 37
Turnover of employees by age: 41–50 (%) % 4 37
Turnover of employees by age: ≤30 (%) % 37 37
Turnover of employees by age: ≥51 (%) % 1 37
Turnover of employees by gender: Female (%) % 3 37
Turnover of employees by gender: Male (%) % 55 37
Turnover of employees by region: Anhui Province (%) % 43 37
Turnover of employees by region: Hubei Province (%) % 11 37
Turnover of employees by region: Mainland China (%) % 58 37
Turnover of employees by region: Other regions (%) % 4 37

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Lost of working days 2 38
Ratio of lost working days 0.9 38

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Safety trainings hours hours 2198 38

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Internal training 72.8% 38
Number of employees trained 3387 38
Percentage of employees trained (Female) 0.8% 38
Percentage of employees trained (General staff) 98.8% 38
Percentage of employees trained (Male) 99.2% 38
Percentage of employees trained (Middle management) 0.9% 38
Percentage of employees trained (Senior management) 0.3% 38

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Average training hours completed per employee hours 30.9 38
Average training hours completed per employee (Female) hours 10.4 38
Average training hours completed per employee (General staff) hours 32 38
Average training hours completed per employee (Male) hours 32.3 38
Average training hours completed per employee (Middle management) hours 10.3 38
Average training hours completed per employee (Senior management) hours 10.2 38
Comprehensive skills training hours hours 1725 38
External training 27.2% 38
Occupational skills training hours hours 2700 38
Total hours of training received by employees hours 6921 38

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Net assets value HK$ million 12010 35
Revenue attributable to renewable energy during the Reporting Period % 100 35

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Bank borrowings HK$ million 1863 35

Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Current ratio % 138.5 35

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Anti-corruption training (hours) hours 298 35
Anti-corruption training (persons) persons 118 35
Integrity trainings hours hours 298 38

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Direct economic value generated by the Group million HKD 1722 4
Direct economic value shared to stakeholders (dividends, taxes, donations, operating costs and expenses) percentage of direct economic value generated 77% 4
Revenue HK$ million 1722 35

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kilograms 59.78
NOâ‚“ Emissions kilograms 645.19
SOâ‚“ Emissions kilograms 1.05

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 of CO2 equivalent 176.92
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 15120.02
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 0.1
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 8.4
Total GHG Emissions tonnes of CO2 equivalent 15249
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes of CO2 equivalent 8.47

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 22.7
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kilograms 12.61

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 Disposed tonnes 7.51
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kilograms 4.17

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
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 100
Sold Electricity GWh 1799.88
Total Direct Energy Consumption kWh 641349
Total Energy Consumption kWh 19634444
Total Indirect Energy Consumption kWh 18993395

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Water Consumption cubic meters 12483
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) cubic meters 6.94

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 79
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 11
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 134
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 3
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China 224
Number of Employees in Mainland China 221
Number of Female Employees 14
Number of Male Employees 210
Number of Total Employees 224
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 35.27
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 4.91
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 59.82
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 1.34
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China % 100
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 98.66
Percentage of Female Employees % 6.25
Percentage of Male Employees % 93.75

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 20
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 1
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 37
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 58
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 3
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 55
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 58

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries 2

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees hours 2198

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Percentage of Employees Trained % 72.8
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 0.8
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 98.8
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 99.2
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 0.9
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 0.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 10.4
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 32
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 32.3
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 10.3
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 10.2
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 30.9
Total Training Hours hours 6921
Training Hours of Professional Skills Development hours 2700

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training persons 118
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training hours 298