SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020

Company: CANVEST ENV (1381)
Year: 2020
Published: 2021-07-14
Status: Processed
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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) emission from operating projects tonnes 3383 32
Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) emission intensity from operating projects g/tonne of MSW processed 487 32
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) tonne 2348 3178 3383 64
Particulate Matter (PM) emission from operating projects tonnes 80 32
Particulate Matter (PM) emission intensity from operating projects g/tonne of MSW processed 12 32
Particulate matter (PM) tonne 69 67 80 64
Pilot test for injection of CaO to reduce HCl and SO2 emissions at Zhanjiang WTE plant launched 31
Retrofitting of incinerators at Zhanjiang WTE plant for CaO injection to reduce acidic gas emissions completed 31
Retrofitting of other WTE projects for CaO injection to reduce acidic gas emissions completed 31
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emission from operating projects tonnes 405 32
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emission intensity from operating projects g/tonne of MSW processed 58 32
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) tonne 237 297 405 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 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions offset tonnes 4141898 39
GHG intensity - Based on C-CDM tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.354 0.301 0.383 63
GHG intensity - Based on CDM tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.787 0.755 0.769 63
Net GHG emissions - Based on C-CDM tonne CO2e -543023 -1032659 -1484292 63
Net GHG emissions - Based on CDM tonne CO2e 1606893 1653232 1201220 63
Net GHG intensity - Based on C-CDM tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed -0.11 -0.175 -0.214 63
Net GHG intensity - Based on CDM tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.324 0.28 0.173 63
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) - Based on C-CDM tonne CO2e 1751077 1773935 2653774 63
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) - Based on CDM tonne CO2e 3900993 4459286 5339286 63
Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) tonne CO2e 2463 3222 3351 63
Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) tonne CO2e 117 248 481 63
Total GHG emissions - Based on C-CDM tonne CO2e 1753657 1776865 2657606 63
Total GHG emissions - Based on CDM tonne CO2e 3903573 4462756 5343118 63

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
Activated carbon consumption tonne 2249 2667 3312 64
Activated carbon consumption of operating projects tonne 3312 37
Fly ash before stabilisation (hazardous waste) tonnes 124384 34
Fly ash produced (before stabilisation) tonne 92264 117300 124384 65
Hazardous waste intensity tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.052 34
Leachate produced tonne 431015 692505 711717 65
Other hazardous waste tonnes 16 34
Raw leachate treated tonnes 711717 34
Sodium bicarbonate consumption tonne 100 183 78 64
Sodium bicarbonate consumption of operating projects tonne 78 37
Total hazardous waste generated tonnes 124400 34

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 (non-hazardous waste) tonnes 1517896 34
Bottom ash produced tonne 1030569 1194373 1517896 65
General refuse (non-hazardous waste) tonnes 413 34
MSW processed tonnes 6944529 39
Non-hazardous waste intensity tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.629 34
PNCR material consumption tonne 436 202 64
PNCR material consumption of operating projects tonne 202 37
Total non-hazardous waste generated tonnes 1518309 34

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
CO2e emissions offset by Operating Projects tonnes 4141898 15
COD discharge reduction from leachate treatment tonnes 23137 34
GHG emissions offset tonne CO2e 2296680 2809524 4141898 63

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
Electricity consumption GJ 867603 1061556 1170571 64
Electricity consumption of operating projects GJ 1170571 37
Electricity from non-renewable sources GJ 16128 19010 18913 64
Electricity from renewable sources GJ 851475 1042546 1151658 64
Energy intensity (GJ/tonne of MSW processed) GJ/tonne of MSW processed 0.182 0.191 0.18 64
Energy intensity of operating projects GJ/tonne of MSW processed 0.18 37
Fuel oil consumption GJ 14299 29574 54736 64
Fuel oil consumption of operating projects GJ 54736 37
Green electricity sold by Operating Projects MWh 2412437 15
Green electricity supplied to grid kWh 2412437149 39
Hydrochloric acid consumption tonne 344 458 697 64
Hydrochloric acid consumption of operating projects tonne 697 37
Lime consumption tonne 30313 41487 41377 64
Lime consumption of operating projects tonne 41377 37
Natural gas consumption GJ 20764 35213 27318 64
Natural gas consumption of operating projects GJ 27318 37
Percentage of non-renewable energy consumed % 6 7 8 64
Standard coal saved tonnes 727701 39
Total energy consumed GJ 902666 1126343 1252625 64
Total energy consumed by operating projects GJ 1252625 37
Urea consumption tonne 4612 5647 5532 64
Urea consumption of operating projects tonne 5532 37

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Ammonia water consumption tonne 2198 6079 4770 64
Ammonia water consumption of operating projects tonne 4770 37
Freshwater intensity m³/MWh 4.624 4.593 4.619 65
Freshwater intensity (Operating Projects) m³/MWh 4.619 38
Freshwater withdrawal by source - Municipal water supplies or other water utilities (Operating Projects) m³ 8359489 38
Freshwater withdrawal by source - Surface water (Operating Projects) m³ 2784011 38
Total freshwater consumption m³ 8230218 9474384 11143500 65
Total freshwater consumption (Operating Projects) m³ 11143500 38
Treated effluents reclaimed for reuse 84% 34

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Coagulant and flocculant consumption tonne 110 273 163 64
Coagulant and flocculant consumption of operating projects tonne 163 37
Percentage of renewable energy consumed % 94 93 92 64
Standard coal saved by Operating Projects tonnes 727701 15

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Economic Value Retained (Retained for Canvest’s sustainable operation and development) HK$'000 990822 1110528 1394069 61
New employees as percentage of total workforce % 18 46
Number of employees due to return to work after taking parental leave (female) 7 48
Number of employees due to return to work after taking parental leave (male) 43 48
Number of employees entitled to parental leave (female) 275 48
Number of employees entitled to parental leave (male) 1108 48
Number of employees took parental leave (female) 8 48
Number of employees took parental leave (male) 43 48
Number of full-time permanent staff No. 939 1095 1383 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, 30 years old and below No. 284 338 487 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, 31–50 years old No. 601 679 815 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Ethnic minorities No. Figures not available 111 124 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Female No. 178 219 275 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, General and technical staff No. 869 1004 1289 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Guangdong No. 633 691 984 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Guangxi No. 190 194 191 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Guizhou No. 89 93 93 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Han ethnicity No. Figures not available 984 1259 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Hong Kong No. 27 29 27 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Jiangxi No. 88 88 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Male No. 761 876 1108 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Middle-level management No. 43 64 64 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Over 50 years old No. 54 78 81 66
Number of full-time permanent staff, Senior management No. 27 27 30 66
Number of new employee hires - 30 years old and below No. 88 79 132 67
Number of new employee hires - 31–50 years old No. 98 75 114 67
Number of new employee hires - Ethnic minorities No. 12 12 13 67
Number of new employee hires - Female No. 43 34 38 67
Number of new employee hires - Guangdong No. 102 80 185 67
Number of new employee hires - Guangxi No. 71 25 21 67
Number of new employee hires - Guizhou No. 15 15 14 67
Number of new employee hires - Han No. 183 153 234 67
Number of new employee hires - Hong Kong No. 2 3 67
Number of new employee hires - Jiangxi No. 42 27 67
Number of new employee hires - Male No. 152 131 209 67
Number of new employee hires - Over 50 years old No. 9 10 1 67
Rate of new employee hires by age group: Over 50 years old % 0.96 0.91 0.07 68
Rate of new employee hires by gender: Female % 4.58 3.11 2.75 68
Rate of new employee hires by gender: Male % 16.19 11.96 15.11 68
Senior and middle-level management from local regions in Guangdong Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guizhou Province and Jiangxi Province (WTE projects) % 40 46
Total Workforce by Age Group - 30 years old and below persons 487 43
Total Workforce by Age Group - 31–50 years old persons 815 43
Total Workforce by Age Group - Over 50 years old persons 81 43
Total Workforce by Employee Category - General and technical staff persons 1289 43
Total Workforce by Employee Category - Middle-level management persons 64 43
Total Workforce by Employee Category - Senior management persons 30 43
Total Workforce by Gender - Female persons 275 43
Total Workforce by Gender - Male persons 1108 43
Total Workforce by Region - Guangdong persons 984 43
Total Workforce by Region - Guangxi persons 191 43
Total Workforce by Region - Guizhou persons 93 43
Total Workforce by Region - Hong Kong persons 27 43
Total Workforce by Region - Jiangxi persons 88 43

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Employee Turnover Rate by Age Group - 30 years old and below % 3.83 5.48 5.42 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age Group - 31–50 % 5.96 6.39 6.07 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age Group - Over 50 years old % 1.38 1.28 1.08 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Ethnicity - Ethnic minorities % 0.75 1 0.58 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Ethnicity - Han % 10.44 12.15 12 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Female % 3.51 2.37 2.24 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Male % 7.67 10.78 10.34 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Geographical Region - Guangdong % 5.86 6.76 8.53 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Geographical Region - Guangxi % 3.3 2.37 1.08 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Geographical Region - Guizhou % 1.81 1.1 0.94 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Geographical Region - Hong Kong % 0.21 0.09 0.07 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Geographical Region - Jiangxi % 2.83 1.95 70
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, 30 years old and below No. 36 60 75 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, 31–50 No. 56 70 84 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Ethnic minorities No. 7 11 8 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Female No. 33 26 31 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Guangdong No. 55 74 118 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Guangxi No. 31 26 15 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Guizhou No. 17 12 13 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Han No. 98 133 166 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Hong Kong No. 2 1 1 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Jiangxi No. — 31 27 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Male No. 72 118 143 69
Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Over 50 years old No. 13 14 15 69
Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended (female) 6 48
Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended (male) 40 48
Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended in 2019 and still employed by the end of 2020 (female) 11 48
Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended in 2019 and still employed by the end of 2020 (male) 55 48
Rate of new employee hires by age group: 30 years old and below % 9.37 7.21 9.54 68
Rate of new employee hires by age group: 31–50 % 10.44 6.85 8.24 68
Rate of new employee hires by ethnicity: Ethnic minorities % 1.28 1.1 0.94 68
Rate of new employee hires by ethnicity: Han % 19.49 13.97 16.92 68
Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Guangdong % 10.86 7.31 13.38 68
Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Guangxi % 7.56 2.28 1.52 68
Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Guizhou % 1.6 1.37 1.01 68
Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Hong Kong % 0.75 0.27 68
Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Jiangxi % 3.84 1.95 68
Retention rate (female) % 91.67 48
Retention rate (male) % 79.71 48
Return to work rate (female) % 85.71 48
Return to work rate (male) % 93.02 48
Staff turnover and retirement as percentage of total workforce % 13 46

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/Contractors) No. 0/1 0/0 71
Number of occupational disease cases (Employees/Contractors) No. 0/0 0/0 0/0 71
Number of work-related fatalities (Employees/Contractors) No. 0/0 0/0 71
Number of work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) No. 2 0/2 0/2 71
Rate of high-consequence work-related injury (excluding fatalities) (Employees/Contractors) 0/0.04 0/0 71
Rate of work-related fatalities (Employees/Contractors) 0/0 0/0 71

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Lost days due to work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) Days 52 0/212 0/120 71
Rate of work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) 0.22 0/0.09 0/0.05 71

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Employee benefit expenses HK$'000 228395 304442 350564 61

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Percentage of Employee Trained by Employment Category - General and technical staff % 75 91 70
Percentage of Employee Trained by Employment Category - Middle-level management % 95 86 70
Percentage of Employee Trained by Employment Category - Senior management % 70 97 70
Percentage of Employee Trained by Gender - Female % 59 70 70
Percentage of Employee Trained by Gender - Male % 81 96 70

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Average training hour per employee - Female hours 8.42 9.61 15.7 71
Average training hour per employee - General and technical staff hours 31.88 24.58 33.02 71
Average training hour per employee - Male hours 36.04 28.14 36.71 71
Average training hour per employee - Middle-level management hours 21.41 22.48 25.28 71
Average training hour per employee - Senior management hours 11.06 23.63 26.8 71

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Number of suppliers for WTE projects 783 28
Number of suppliers for operating projects 391 28
Number of suppliers in Guangdong 331 28
Number of suppliers in Guangxi 56 28
Number of suppliers in Guizhou 30 28
Number of suppliers in Jiangxi 16 28
Number of suppliers in other regions 350 28
Percentage of total supply value from local suppliers (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi) 65% 28
Share of net profits of associates and a joint venture HK$'000 32004 54770 118195 61
Total supply value for WTE projects RMB billion 5.7 28
Total supply value for operating projects RMB billion 0.5 28

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Percentage of suppliers certified to ISO14001 Environmental Management System 46% 28
Percentage of suppliers certified to OHSAS18001/ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System 38% 28

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 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Interest expense, net HK$'000 169990 204183 340642 61

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

Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020 Report Pages
Charitable donations HK$'000 800 1600 2100 61
Number of visitors to WTE projects visitors 12600 15
Other costs HK$'000 1953051 2299454 2914439 61
Other income HK$'000 130290 155317 211828 61
Participated volunteers No. 491 599 691 61
Revenue HK$'000 3325894 3952216 4987906 61
Taxes HK$'000 32205 64547 102920 61
Voluntary hours Hours 1580 2516 3123 61

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonne 69 67 80
NOₓ Emissions tonne 2348 3178 3383
SOₓ Emissions tonne 237 297 405

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) tonne CO2e 1751077 1773935 2653774
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne CO2e 2463 3222 3351
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO2e 1753657 1776865 2657606
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed 0.354 0.301 0.383
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tonne CO2e 117 248 481

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 124400
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.052

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 1518309
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration tonnes 6944529
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonnes/MWh of electricity sold 0.629

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 4141898

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 Unit Product) GJ/tonne of MSW processed 0.182 0.191 0.18
Natural Gas Consumption GJ 20764 35213 27318
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 94 93 92
Total Energy Consumption GJ 902666 1126343 1252625

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Municipal Water Consumption m³ 8359489
Recycled Water Percentage % 84
Surface Water Consumption m³ 2784011
Water Consumption m³ 8230218 9474384 11143500

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Energy Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes standard coal 727701

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 persons 601 679 815
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 persons 54 78 81
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 persons 284 338 487
Number of Employees in Hong Kong persons 27 29 27
Number of Female Employees persons 178 219 275
Number of Full-time Employees persons 939 1095 1383
Number of General Employees persons 869 1004 1289
Number of Male Employees persons 761 876 1108
Number of Middle Management Employees persons 43 64 64
Number of New Employees persons 195 164 247
Number of New Employees (Above 50) persons 9 10 1
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) persons 98 75 114
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) persons 88 79 132
Number of New Employees (Female) persons 43 34 38
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) persons 2 3
Number of New Employees (Male) persons 152 131 209
Number of Senior Management Employees persons 27 27 30
Number of Total Employees persons 939 1095 1383
Percentage of New Employees % 18

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 5.96 6.39 6.07
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 1.38 1.28 1.08
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 3.83 5.48 5.42
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 0.21 0.09 0.07
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 3.51 2.37 2.24
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 7.67 10.78 10.34

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Days 52
Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Contractor) Days 212 120
Rate of Work-related Injuries 0.22 0.09 0.05

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 59 70
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 75 91
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 81 96
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 95 86
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 70 97

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 8.42 9.61 15.7
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 31.88 24.58 33.02
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 36.04 28.14 36.71
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 21.41 22.48 25.28
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 11.06 23.63 26.8

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Number of Local Suppliers 433
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China 1174
Number of Total Suppliers 1174
Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers % 65

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 2020
Number of Suppliers Certified to ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System % 38

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2018 2019 2020
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities No. 491 599 691
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hours 1580 2516 3123