Sustainability Report 2020

Year: 2020
Published: 2021-07-05
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
Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) emissions tonnes 15463.35 102
Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) emissions per kWh of green electricity supplied g/kWh 1 0.87 1.03 102
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) Tonne 15463.35 205
Particulate Matter (PM) emissions tonnes 457.09 102, 236
Particulate Matter (PM) emissions per kWh of green electricity supplied g/kWh 0.03 0.03 0.03 102
Particulate matter Tonne 457.09 205
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emissions tonnes 2595.33 102
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emissions per kWh of green electricity supplied g/kWh 0.19 0.15 0.17 102
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) Tonne 2595.33 205

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
CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per on-grid green electricity supplied kg 0.75 92
CO2 equivalent emissions offset by environmental protection projects tonnes 15273840.27 10
Direct GHG emissions (scope 1) from sources other than household waste incineration tonnes CO2e 375000 202
Energy indirect GHG emissions (scope 2) tonnes CO2e 480000 202
GHG emissions from Environmental Energy tonnes CO2e 9738873.21 94
GHG emissions from Environmental Water tonnes CO2e 27215.63 94
GHG emissions from Equipment Manufacturing, Eco-recycling, Greennergy, Envirotech, Environmental Planning, Headquarters, Representative Offices, Offices and Management Centres tonnes CO2e 288.73 94
GHG emissions from Greentech tonnes CO2e 950977.03 94
GHG emissions intensity kg CO₂e/kWh 0.75 205
Other sources tCO2e 86489.92 140249.76 168980.2 93
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) tCO2e 8833333.51 8992131.91 10717354.6 93
Scope 1 (direct emissions) Tonne CO₂e 10717354.6 205
Scope 1 (direct emissions) – incineration of household waste Tonne CO₂e 10548374.4 205
Scope 1 (direct emissions) – other sources Tonne CO₂e 168980.2 205
Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) tCO2e 367134.02 344331.55 454575 93
Scope 2 (energy indirect emissions) Tonne CO₂e 454575 205
Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) tCO2e 27317.4 13554.36 42076.01 93
Scope 3 (other indirect emissions) Tonne CO₂e 42076.01 205
Scope 3 Emissions - Environmental Energy tonnes CO2e 10628.9 96
Scope 3 Emissions - Environmental Water tonnes CO2e 30924.28 96
Scope 3 Emissions - Equipment Manufacturing, Eco-recycling, Greenergy, Envirotech, Environmental Planning, Headquarters, Representative Offices, Offices and Management Centres tonnes CO2e 305.84 96
Scope 3 Emissions - Greentech tonnes CO2e 216.99 96
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 9227784.92 9350799.32 11214005.61 93
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (kg CO2e/kWh of green electricity supplied) kg CO2e/kWh 1.11 0.87 0.75 93
Total GHG emissions Tonne CO₂e 11214005.61 205
Total Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) tonnes CO2e 10717354.6 94
Total Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) tonnes CO2e 42076.01 96

Total 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
Fly ash and bottom ash generated from hazardous waste incineration projects Tonne 7633.81 8077.69 85919.91 206
Fly ash generated from waste-to-energy projects and integrated biomass utilisation projects (waste-to-energy) Tonne 634277.55 678567.4 891953.08 206
Hazardous waste and solid waste processed Tonne 127000 198000 182000 204
Hazardous waste intensity Tonne/MWh 0.08 0.06 0.07 206
Other Waste Recycled kg 4606 121
Sludge generated from waste water treatment projects, waste-to-energy projects, solid waste treatment projects, and integrated biomass utilisation projects Tonne 980411.55 1158264.4 1808958.91 206
Total - Anaerobic Digestion tonne 99260.32 119
Total - In-plant Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 348648.62 119
Total - Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 392840.79 119
Total hazardous waste generated Tonne 641911.36 686645.09 977872.99 206
Total waste disposed tonnes 1400000 202

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
Bottom ash generated from waste-to-energy projects and integrated biomass utilisation projects Tonne 4337424.15 4835991.34 6891301.07 206
Food Wastes Recycled kg 1596581 121
Furnace ash generated from integrated biomass utilisation projects (biomass) Tonne 163431.9 100485.23 362950.97 206
General waste generated Tonne 604 3230.45 3248.78 206
Glass Recycled kg 51531.81 121
Household waste processed Tonne 20062000 24739000 31545000 204
Incineration of household waste tCO2e 8746843.59 8852663.65 10548374.4 93
Metal Recycled kg 21214.23 121
Non-hazardous waste intensity Tonne/MWh 0.66 0.57 0.6 206
Rechargeable Batteries Recycled kg 108.3 121
Total - Landfill tonne 560655.21 119
Total - Production of Compost tonne 185826.41 119
Total - Utilisation as Construction Materials tonne 207121.76 119
Total General Waste Recycled kg 2160729.14 121
Total non-hazardous waste generated Tonne 5481871.6 6097971.42 9066459.73 206
Waste Paper Recycled kg 449082.08 121

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
COD Discharge Reduced tonne 692000 513000 579000 109
COD discharge reduced by environmental protection projects tonnes 579000 10
GHG Emissions Offset tCO2e 9456250.18 10561808.35 15273840.27 93
GHG Emissions Reductions tCO2e 228465.25 1211009.03 4059834.66 93
GHG emissions offset Tonne CO₂e 15273840.27 205
GHG emissions reductions Tonne CO₂e 4059834.64 205
Group's operations offset CO2 equivalent emissions tonnes CO2e 15273840.27 191
Total GHG emissions offset increase by 10% compared with the previous year 202

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 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
COD reduction Tonne 692000 513000 579000 204
Electrical Appliances Recycled kg 990.5 121
GHG Emissions Offset by Business Sector - Environmental Energy (Waste-to-energy) TONNES 6942164.62 7316162.28 10686794.22 99
GHG Emissions Offset by Business Sector - Environmental Water (Sludge Methane-to-energy; Reducing NOx Released from Effluent through Waste Water Treatment) TONNES 14010.75 10263.88 93967.65 99
GHG Emissions Offset by Business Sector - Greentech (Integrated Biomass Utilisation, Solar Energy and Wind Power; Reducing NOx Released from Effluent through Waste Water Treatment) TONNES 2500074.81 3235382.18 4493078.4 99
Integrated Biomass Utilisation Projects - In-plant Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 12605.13 119
Integrated Biomass Utilisation Projects - Utilisation as Construction Materials tonne 63 119
Leachate treated 4349000 5210000 7094000 204
Leachate treated by environmental protection projects 7094000 10
Old Clothes Recycled kg 4652 121
Plastics Recycled kg 31963.22 121
Waste Water Treatment Projects - Anaerobic Digestion tonne 99260.32 119
Waste Water Treatment Projects - Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 366295.29 119
Waste Water Treatment Projects - Landfill tonne 310263.57 119
Waste Water Treatment Projects - Others tonne 492.06 119
Waste Water Treatment Projects - Production of Compost tonne 185826.41 119
Waste Water Treatment Projects - Utilisation as Construction Materials tonne 207058.76 119
Waste water treated by environmental protection projects 1559096000 10
Waste-to-energy Projects - In-plant Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 332396.78 119
Waste-to-energy Projects - Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 26545.5 119
Waste-to-energy Projects - Landfill tonne 250351.58 119
Waste-to-energy Projects - Others tonne 8779.98 119

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
Average on-grid green electricity supplied per tonne of waste (Environmental Energy – waste-to-energy projects) kWh/Tonne 297.01 302.75 320.46 204
Biogas GJ 104.56 205
Biomass raw materials processed Tonne 3160000 4636000 6708000 204
Diesel GJ 850165.78 205
Energy intensity kJ/kWh 903.14 205
Gasoline GJ 367534.63 205
Green electricity generated by environmental protection projects kWh 17078231000 10
Group's electricity consumption kWh 3122157096.17 105
Liquefied Petroleum Gas GJ 253.5 205
Natural gas GJ 1032927.88 205
Non-renewable electricity GJ 4897377.95 205
Non-renewable energy intensity kJ/kWh 326.4 205
On-grid green electricity supplied kWh 8294419000 10713049000 15004327000 204
Proportion of self-generated electricity consumption % 77% 105
Renewable electricity GJ 8653699.65 205
Steam supplied Tonne 363000 819000 1344000 204
Total energy consumed GJ 13551077.61 205
Total non-renewable energy consumed GJ 4897377.95 205
Total non-renewable energy consumption GJ 5400000 202

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Freshwater intensity m³/MWh 0.01 0.004 0.004 206
Number of residents benefiting from household waste and water treatment 100000000 6
Total fresh water consumption m3 77000000 202
Total freshwater consumed 49894568.65 45317154.05 61859696.87 206
Total volume of reusable water produced 243300000 188
Total volume of waste water treated 1559096000 188
Waste Water Treated 1271248000 1433805000 1559096000 109
Waste water treated 1271248000 1433805000 1559096000 204

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 2020 2040 Report Pages
Water Stress Risk: Baseline Scenario - Arid and low water use by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 43.6 75
Water Stress Risk: Baseline Scenario - Extremely high by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 0.5 75
Water Stress Risk: Baseline Scenario - High by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 14.1 75
Water Stress Risk: Baseline Scenario - Low by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 4.37 75
Water Stress Risk: Baseline Scenario - Low to medium by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 6.38 75
Water Stress Risk: Baseline Scenario - Medium to high by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 31.06 75
Water Stress Risk: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Extremely high by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 5.44 75
Water Stress Risk: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - High by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 7.06 75
Water Stress Risk: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Low by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 56.51 75
Water Stress Risk: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Low to medium by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 19.86 75
Water Stress Risk: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Medium to high by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 11.14 75
Water Stress Risk: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Extremely high by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 5.48 75
Water Stress Risk: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - High by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 7.85 75
Water Stress Risk: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Low by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 51.73 75
Water Stress Risk: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Low to medium by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 19.06 75
Water Stress Risk: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Medium to high by % of Capital Investment in Projects % 15.88 75
Water Stress: Baseline Scenario - Arid and low water use (by % of Number of Projects) % 42.07% 76
Water Stress: Baseline Scenario - Extremely high (by % of Number of Projects) % 0.37% 76
Water Stress: Baseline Scenario - High (by % of Number of Projects) % 11.62% 76
Water Stress: Baseline Scenario - Low (by % of Number of Projects) % 3.69% 76
Water Stress: Baseline Scenario - Low to medium (by % of Number of Projects) % 9.41% 76
Water Stress: Baseline Scenario - Medium to high (by % of Number of Projects) % 32.84% 76
Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Extremely high (by % of Number of Projects) % 3.69% 76
Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - High (by % of Number of Projects) % 7.38% 76
Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Low (by % of Number of Projects) % 58.12% 76
Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Low to medium (by % of Number of Projects) % 18.08% 76
Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (RCP8.5) - Medium to high (by % of Number of Projects) % 12.73% 76
Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Extremely high (by % of Number of Projects) % 4.06% 76
Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - High (by % of Number of Projects) % 8.67% 76
Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Low (by % of Number of Projects) % 52.95% 76
Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Low to medium (by % of Number of Projects) % 16.79% 76
Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (RCP4.5) - Medium to high (by % of Number of Projects) % 17.53% 76

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Number of Everbright Environment projects approved for Central Government’s Special Fund for Ecological Civilisation multiple 63
Number of cities with environmental protection projects 100 6
Number of cities with environmental protection projects in operation (China) cities 100 196
Number of companies participating in model cases of corporate green development selection companies 200 63
Number of companies shortlisted as model cases of corporate green development companies 50 63
Number of environmental protection projects 458 10
Number of environmental protection projects in operation projects 200 6, 196
Percentage of environmental protection facilities across all business sectors to be opened up for public visit within the next 3 years % 77 161
Solid Waste Treatment Projects - In-plant Incineration (with Heat Recovery) tonne 3646.71 119
Solid Waste Treatment Projects - Landfill tonne 400.66 119
Solid Waste Treatment Projects - Others tonne 5333.76 119
Total number of projects No. 324 399 458 204

Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2040 Report Pages
Percentage of capital investment in projects below projected water level plus added height of local annual flood by 2040 (RCP4.5 scenario) % 62.51 77
Percentage of capital investment in projects below projected water level plus added height of local annual flood by 2040 (RCP8.5 scenario) % 64.18 77
Percentage of capital investment in projects under preparation, construction, commissioning and operation with high water stress or above (baseline scenario) % 45.16 74
Percentage of capital investment in projects under preparation, construction, commissioning and operation with high water stress or above (business-as-usual scenario RCP8.5) % 67.65 74
Percentage of capital investment in projects under preparation, construction, commissioning and operation with high water stress or above (optimistic scenario RCP4.5) % 67.61 74
Percentage of number of projects below projected water level plus added height of local annual flood by 2040 (RCP4.5 scenario) % 60.5 77
Percentage of number of projects below projected water level plus added height of local annual flood by 2040 (RCP8.5 scenario) % 62.18 77
Percentage of number of projects under preparation, construction, commissioning and operation with high water stress or above (baseline scenario) % 44.46 74
Percentage of number of projects under preparation, construction, commissioning and operation with high water stress or above (business-as-usual scenario RCP8.5) % 70.85 74
Percentage of number of projects under preparation, construction, commissioning and operation with high water stress or above (optimistic scenario RCP4.5) % 70.48 74

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (female) HK$ 91597.86 99261.18 102758.62 213
Basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (male) HK$ 99998.8 116027.47 120472.38 213
Basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (female) HK$ 242957.34 252064.74 259936.01 213
Basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (male) HK$ 253679.25 278859.53 291846.48 213
Basic salary and bonus of senior management (female) HK$ 416087.14 568618.08 562143.08 213
Basic salary and bonus of senior management (male) HK$ 503017.59 480660.75 520581.94 213
Basic salary of general and technical staff (female) HK$ 78521.8 79943.62 213
Basic salary of general and technical staff (male) HK$ 92922.97 95261.21 213
Basic salary of middle-level management (female) HK$ 168640.59 170140.23 213
Basic salary of middle-level management (male) HK$ 184359.41 196558.08 213
Basic salary of senior management (female) HK$ 319200.96 307199.02 213
Basic salary of senior management (male) HK$ 279807.95 302245.66 213
Chinese (Ethnic minorities) employees 163 312 316 210
Chinese (Han) employees 9641 12458 11908 210
Employees in Hong Kong 68 71 73 210
Employees in Mainland China 9730 12695 12147 210
Employees in Poland Data not available 431 451 210
Employees in Singapore 4 4 4 210
Employees in Vietnam 19 49 57 210
Full-time employees 9818 13249 12732 210
General and technical staff 8080 11097 10570 210
Local Employees 7341 9965 9620 210
Middle-level management 1264 1579 1697 210
Non-local Employees 2480 3285 3112 210
Number of Deputy General Managers promoted to General Managers people 43 141
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Catering people 466 53
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Cleaning people 1879 53
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Environmental monitoring people 2660 53
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Equipment maintenance people 4493 53
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Landscaping people 167 53
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Others people 298 53
Number of On-site Outsourced Workers in Security people 982 53
Number of back-up management personnel promoted to General Managers, Construction Supervisors or Project Management Team Leaders people 37 141
Number of employees by age: 30 and below 4488 5828 5037 209
Number of employees by age: 31–40 3653 5124 5475 209
Number of employees by age: 41–50 1319 1742 1690 209
Number of employees by age: 51 and above 361 556 530 209
Number of employees by gender: Female 2135 2958 2920 209
Number of employees by gender: Male 7686 10292 9812 209
Number of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2019 and still employed by the end of 2020 137 132
Number of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave in 2020 142 132
Number of female employees who took maternity/paternity leave in 2020 149 132
Number of male employees who took maternity/paternity leave in 2020 357 132
Number of new employees by age: 30 and below people 1155 135
Number of new employees by age: 31-40 people 681 135
Number of new employees by age: 41-50 people 119 135
Number of new employees by age: 51 and above people 23 135
Number of new employees by gender: Female people 408 135
Number of new employees by gender: Male people 1570 135
Number of new employees by geographical region: Mainland China people 1900 135
Number of new employees by geographical region: Others (Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Poland) people 78 135
Part-time employees 3 1 210
Percentage of Chinese (Ethnic minorities) employees (all full-time employees) 2.48% 210
Percentage of Chinese (Ethnic minorities) employees (all management positions) 2.04% 210
Percentage of Chinese (Han) employees (all full-time employees) 93.53% 210
Percentage of Chinese (Han) employees (all management positions) 97.22% 210
Percentage of Polish (Non-minority group) employees (all full-time employees) 3.54% 210
Percentage of Polish (Non-minority group) employees (all management positions) 0.69% 210
Percentage of Vietnamese (Non-minority group) employees (all full-time employees) 0.45% 210
Percentage of Vietnamese (Non-minority group) employees (all management positions) 0.05% 210
Percentage of employees with disabilities 0.16% 210
Percentage of female employees in STEM-related positions 33.33% 210
Percentage of female employees in all management positions 16.70% 210
Percentage of female employees in management in revenue-generating functions 17.49% 210
Percentage of female employees in middle-level management 11.83% 210
Percentage of female employees in senior management 18.03% 210
Percentage of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2019 and still employed by the end of 2020 92.57% 132
Percentage of female employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2020 100% 132
Percentage of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2019 and still employed by the end of 2020 94.41% 132
Percentage of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2020 99.71% 132
Percentage of new employees hired from local 75% 135
Permanent contract employees: Female 376 599 687 209
Permanent contract employees: Hong Kong 68 68 73 209
Permanent contract employees: Mainland China 1309 1886 2159 209
Permanent contract employees: Male 1006 1694 2017 209
Permanent contract employees: Poland Data not available 332 451 209
Permanent contract employees: Singapore 4 4 209
Permanent contract employees: Vietnam 5 3 17 209
Permanent employees (female) people 2245 127
Permanent employees (male) people 7783 127
Polish (Non-minority group) employees Data not available 431 451 210
Ratio of the annual percentage increase in total remuneration of the highest-paid individual to the median percentage increase in annual total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) % 4.37 6.96 -33.68 212
Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (female) to the basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (male) 1 0.92 0.86 0.85 213
Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (female) to the basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (male) 1 0.96 0.9 0.89 213
Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of senior management (female) to the basic salary and bonus of senior management (male) 1 0.83 1.18 1.08 213
Ratio of the basic salary of general and technical staff (female) to the basic salary of general and technical staff (male) 1 0.85 0.84 213
Ratio of the basic salary of middle-level management (female) to the basic salary of middle-level management (male) 1 0.91 0.87 213
Ratio of the basic salary of senior management (female) to the basic salary of senior management (male) 1 1.14 1.02 213
Ratio of the total remuneration of the highest-paid individual to the median of the total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) 79.53 85.46 56.68 212
Restatements of information - total number of employees by employment contract (2018) employees 203 229
Restatements of information - total number of employees by employment contract (2019) employees 207 229
Retained for Everbright Environment’s sustainable operation and development HK$'000 4885962 5720439 5939866 204
Senior management 477 574 465 210
Staff Costs HK$'000 1577256 2484700 2874560 204
Temporary/fixed term employees (female) people 687 127
Temporary/fixed term employees (male) people 2017 127
Temporary/fixed-term contract employees: Female 1759 2358 2245 209
Temporary/fixed-term contract employees: Mainland China 8421 10808 9988 209
Temporary/fixed-term contract employees: Male 6680 8595 7783 209
Temporary/fixed-term contract employees: Poland Data not available 99 209
Temporary/fixed-term contract employees: Singapore 4 209
Temporary/fixed-term contract employees: Vietnam 14 46 40 209
The median of the total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) (HK$) HK$ 90215.48 91397.77 107844.48 212
Total - Others tonne 14065.8 119
Total Number of On-site Outsourced Workers people 10945 53
Total number of back-up management personnel people 797 141
Total number of employees employees, people 9821 13250 12732 11, 127, 209
Total number of new employees people 1978 135
Total number of new hires persons 2914 2427 1978 211
Total number of new hires - 30 and below persons 1155 211
Total number of new hires - 31–40 persons 681 211
Total number of new hires - 41–50 persons 119 211
Total number of new hires - 51 and above persons 23 211
Total number of new hires - Female persons 408 211
Total number of new hires - Hong Kong persons 10 211
Total number of new hires - Local Employees persons 1486 211
Total number of new hires - Mainland China persons 1900 211
Total number of new hires - Male persons 1570 211
Total number of new hires - Non-local Employees persons 492 211
Total number of new hires - Poland persons 51 211
Total number of new hires - Vietnam persons 17 211
Total remuneration of the highest-paid individual (HK$) HK$ 7174400 7808000 6112130.99 212
Vietnamese (Non-minority group) employees 17 49 57 210
percentage of female employees in Group's management positions % 16.7 131

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Employee Turnover by Age - 30 and below people 1011 136
Employee Turnover by Age - 31-40 people 771 136
Employee Turnover by Age - 41-50 people 230 136
Employee Turnover by Age - 51 and above people 82 136
Employee Turnover by Gender - Female people 357 136
Employee Turnover by Gender - Male people 1737 136
Employee Turnover by Geographical Region - Mainland China people 2038 136
Employee Turnover by Geographical Region - Others (Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Poland) people 56 136
Employee Turnover by Type - Resigned people 2051 136
Employee Turnover by Type - Retired people 43 136
Number of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave ended in 2019 and still employed by the end of 2020 287 132
Number of male employees who returned to work after maternity/paternity leave in 2020 345 132
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires) % 27.6 31.91 15.54 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, 30 and below) % 22.93 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, 31–40) % 12.44 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, 41–50) % 7.04 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, 51 and above) % 4.34 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Female) % 13.97 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Hong Kong) % 13.7 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Local Employees) % 15.45 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Mainland China) % 15.64 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Male) % 16 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Non-local Employees) % 15.81 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Poland) % 11.31 211
Percentage of employees in this category (new hires, Vietnam) % 29.26 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover) % 8.16 8.82 16.45 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, 30 and below) % 20.07 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, 31–40) % 14.08 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, 41–50) % 13.61 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, 51 and above) % 15.47 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, Female) % 12.23 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, Hong Kong) % 6.85 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, Mainland China) % 16.78 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, Male) % 17.7 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, Poland) % 7.98 211
Percentage of employees in this category (turnover, Vietnam) % 26.32 211
Total Number of Employee Turnover (Resignation/Retirement) people 2094 136
Total number of employee turnover (resigned/retired) persons 801 1168 2094 211
Total number of employee turnover - 30 and below persons 1011 211
Total number of employee turnover - 31–40 persons 771 211
Total number of employee turnover - 41–50 persons 230 211
Total number of employee turnover - 51 and above persons 82 211
Total number of employee turnover - Female persons 357 211
Total number of employee turnover - Hong Kong persons 5 211
Total number of employee turnover - Mainland China persons 2038 211
Total number of employee turnover - Male persons 1737 211
Total number of employee turnover - Poland persons 36 211
Total number of employee turnover - Vietnam persons 15 211

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
Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees) 3 212
Number of work-related fatalities (Employees) 2 212
Number of work-related fatalities (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working On-site) 1 1 212
Number of work-related injuries (Employees) 12 24 10 212
Number of work-related injuries (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working On-site) 7 6 5 212
Number of work-related injuries (employees) 10 156
Rate of work-related fatalities (Employees) 0.02 212
Rate of work-related fatalities (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working On-site) 0.01 0.01 212
Rate of work-related injuries (Employees) 0.13 0.18 0.08 212
Rate of work-related injuries (employees) 0.08 11, 156
Rate of work-related injuries (third-party contractors and subcontractors working on-site) 0.04 11
Rate of work-related injuries of employees 0.08 201

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Days of absence from work due to work-related injury (Employees) 651 1343 582 212
Days of absence from work due to work-related injury (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working On-site) 109 304 175 212
Days of absence from work due to work-related injury (employees) 582 156
Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees) 0.03 212
Rate of work-related injuries (Third-Party Contractors and Sub-Contractors Working On-site) 0.12 0.07 0.04 212
Total working hours - Employees of Everbright Environment hours 24891864 156
Total working hours - Third-party contractors and subcontractors work hours 24924512 156

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Environmental and safety health risk management (customer satisfaction survey) out of 10 9.74 58

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Average amount spent per full-time employee on training and development HKD 1354.39 137
Average training hours hours 78.81 27.73 68.77 211
Average training hours - Female hours 77.72 26.31 91.95 211
Average training hours - General and technical staff hours 81.16 28.74 77.15 211
Average training hours - Male hours 79.12 28.14 61.87 211
Average training hours - Middle-level management hours 71.32 23.83 28.17 211
Average training hours - Senior management hours 58.89 18.94 26.34 211
Average training hours per employee in Everbright Environment hours 68.77 138
Total training hours hours 774006 367447 875520.98 211
Total training hours of employees in Everbright Environment hours 875520.98 138

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China and Hong Kong people 13322 53
Number of Suppliers in Overseas (Singapore, Vietnam, Poland, Germany and Belgium) people 1658 53
Number of domestic and foreign visitors to environmental protection projects visitors 110000 11
Number of new customers among surveyed 119 59
Total Number of Suppliers people 14980 53

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 suppliers participating in supplier sustainability risk assessment suppliers 248 56
Percentage of annual purchasing amount covered by suppliers participating in 2020 supplier sustainability risk assessment percent 23.63 56

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Overall customer satisfaction rate (out of 10) 9.75 59

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Adherence to agreed project schedules (customer satisfaction survey) out of 10 9.75 58
Experience and professionalism of project teams (customer satisfaction survey) out of 10 9.74 58
Number of valid customer questionnaires collected 337 59
Number of valid customer satisfaction questionnaires collected 337 58
Outcome and quality of work (customer satisfaction survey) out of 10 9.73 58
Overall customer satisfaction rate out of 10 9.75 58, 203
Percentage of new customers among surveyed % 35.3 59
Percentage of new customers rating satisfaction score of 8 or above % 99.2 59
Percentage of satisfied customers (average score of 7 or above) 98.81% 58
Percentage of satisfied customers (score of 7 or above) % 98.81 59
Year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue % 14 6

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Accumulated technological R&D investment million RMB 675 201

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Effectiveness and timeliness in communication (customer satisfaction survey) out of 10 9.77 58

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Increased farmers’ income by integrated biomass utilisation projects RMB billion 1.48 10
Jobs created by integrated biomass utilisation projects jobs 41000 10
Number of beneficiaries supported by Everbright Environmental Protection Charitable Fund beneficiaries 1778 11
Number of environmental protection facilities opened to the public facilities 102 11
Number of participants in 'Fight the Virus' Investment and Development Training Programme employees 114 140
Number of students provided educational opportunities by Anhui Dangshan No.5 High School students 5760 11

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

Indicator Unit 2013 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Annual financial and psychological support to sanitation workers and their families in Suzhou by Everbright Environmental Protection Charitable Foundation million RMB 1.5 161
Charitable donations HK$'000 7558 10772 14184 204
Number of farmers benefited by integrated biomass utilisation projects farmers 5240000 10
Number of visitors at environmental protection facilities persons 110000 201
Other Costs HK$'000 17330711 24840127 27282060 204
Other Income HK$'000 738914 765649 717493 204
Other Income and gains/(losses), net HK$'000 -57139 -30211 -621614 204
Revenue HK$, HK$'000 27227998 37575357 42926426 10, 204
Taxes HK$'000 507194 644192 924496 204
Total donations HKD 14184000 11
Total ex-gratia funds and financial aids delivered by Everbright Environmental Protection Charitable Fund million RMB 8.5 11

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes 457.09
NOₓ Emissions tonnes 15463.35
SOₓ Emissions tonnes 2595.33

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) tCO2e 8833333.51 8992131.91 10717354.6
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 367134.02 344331.55 454575
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 9227784.92 9350799.32 11214005.61
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) kg CO2e/kWh 1.11 0.87 0.75
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tCO2e 27317.4 13554.36 42076.01

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Total Hazardous Waste tonne 641911.36 686645.09 977872.99
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonne/MWh 0.08 0.06 0.07

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Glass Waste kg 51531.81
Non-Hazardous Waste (Domestic Waste) Tonne 20062000 24739000 31545000
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed Tonne 5481871.6 6097971.42 9066459.73
Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration tCO2e 8746843.59 8852663.65 10548374.4
Non-Hazardous Waste Landfilling tonne 560655.21
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled kg 2160729.14
Paper Waste kg 449082.08
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) Tonne/MWh 0.66 0.57 0.6

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes CO2e 15273840.27
GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 10

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
Diesel Fuel Consumption GJ 850165.78
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) kJ/kWh 903.14
Gasoline Consumption GJ 367534.63
LPG Consumption GJ 253.5
Natural Gas Consumption GJ 1032927.88
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 63.87
Renewable Energy Consumption GJ 8653699.65
Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) kJ/kWh 903.14
Total Energy Consumption GJ 13551077.61
Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption GJ 4897377.95

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Recycled Water Usage 243300000
Total Wastewater Discharge 1559096000
Water Consumption 49894568.65 45317154.05 61859696.87

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

Standard Indicator Unit
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year %
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year %

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 4972 6866 7165
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 361 556 530
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 4488 5828 5037
Number of Employees in Europe 431 451
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 68 71 73
Number of Employees in Mainland China 9730 12695 12147
Number of Employees in Singapore 4 4 4
Number of Employees in Vietnam 19 49 57
Number of Female Employees 2135 2958 2920
Number of Full-time Employees 9818 13249 12732
Number of General Employees 8080 11097 10570
Number of Male Employees 7686 10292 9812
Number of Middle Management Employees 1264 1579 1697
Number of New Employees 2914 2427 1978
Number of New Employees (Above 50) None None 23
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) None None 800
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) None None 1155
Number of New Employees (Female) None None 408
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) None None 10
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) None None 1900
Number of New Employees (Male) None None 1570
Number of New Employees (Overseas) None None 78
Number of Part-time Employees 3 1
Number of Senior Management Employees 477 574 465
Number of Temporary Workers 10945
Number of Temporary Workers (Female) 2245
Number of Temporary Workers (Male) 7783
Number of Total Employees 9821 13250 12732

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 (Male) 287
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 14.08
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 15.47
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 20.07
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 6.85
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 16.78
Turnover Rate of Employees in Poland % 7.98
Turnover Rate of Employees in Vietnam % 26.32
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 12.23
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 17.7
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 8.16 8.82 16.45

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Number of Work-related Fatalities 2 1 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities for Direct Employee 2
Number of Work-related Fatality for Subcontractors 1 1
Work-related Fatalities Rate 0.02
Work-related Fatalities Rate (By Working Hours) 0.02
Work-related Fatalities Rate for Subcontractors 0.01 0.01

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Contractor) days 109 304 175
Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Employees) days 651 1343 582
Rate of Work-related Injuries 0.13 0.07 0.04

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

Standard Indicator Unit
Percentage of Employees Trained %
Percentage of Trained Female Employees %
Percentage of Trained General Employees %
Percentage of Trained Male Employees %
Percentage of Trained Middle Management %
Percentage of Trained Senior Management %
Percentage of Trained Technical Employees %

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 77.72 26.31 91.95
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 81.16 28.74 77.15
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 79.12 28.14 61.87
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 71.32 23.83 28.17
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 58.89 18.94 26.34
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 78.81 27.73 68.77
Total Training Hours hours 774006 367447 875520.98

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China people 13322
Number of Suppliers in Overseas people 1658
Number of Total Suppliers people 14980

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit
Number of Suppliers Certified to ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System percent
Number of Suppliers Certified to ISO 9001 Quality Management System percent

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Number of Suppliers Participated in Sustainability Risk Assessment suppliers 248

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

Standard Indicator Unit
Total Number of Customer Complaints cases

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Accumulative Number of Patents Granted count 235
Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents count 208
Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company count 235
Number of Invention Patents count 11
Number of Patents Granted count 235

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2013 2020
Total In-kind Donations million RMB 13.5
Total Public Welfare Donations HKD 14184000
Total Social Investment million RMB 1.5 8.5