Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2020
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 |