2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air emissions from clean heat supply projects - Dust | Tonne | 104.89 | 22 |
| Air emissions from clean heat supply projects - Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) | Tonne | 834.84 | 22 |
| Air emissions from clean heat supply projects - Sulfur Oxides (SOₓ) | Tonne | 470.01 | 22 |
| Air emissions from vehicles - Carbon Monoxide | Kilogram | 1400.83 | 22 |
| Air emissions from vehicles - Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) | Kilogram | 61.17 | 22 |
| Air emissions from vehicles - PM₁₀ particles | Kilogram | 8.53 | 22 |
| Air emissions from vehicles - PM₂.₅ particles | Kilogram | 8.46 | 22 |
| Air emissions from vehicles - Sulfur Oxides (SOₓ) | Kilogram | 7935.07 | 22 |
| Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Reduced | tonnes | 1893 | 21 |
| Reduction in emissions of nitrogen oxides by Group's power station projects | tonnes | 1364 | 13 |
| Reduction in emissions of sulfur dioxide by Group's power station projects | tonnes | 1478 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions - Coal emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 1224623.41 | 22 |
| Direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions - Liquefied petroleum gas emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 2630.74 | 22 |
| Direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions - Natural gas emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 81763.12 | 22 |
| Direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions - Total emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 1309902.58 | 22 |
| Direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions - Vehicle emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 885.31 | 22 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions intensity | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e)/Revenue (HKD million) | 252.36 | 22 |
| Indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions - Electricity consumption emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 74091.07 | 22 |
| Indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions - Heat consumption emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 17052.17 | 22 |
| Indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions - Total emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 91143.24 | 22 |
| Reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide by Group's power station projects | tonnes | 3114794 | 13 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & Scope 2) | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 1401045.82 | 22 |
Total 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 hazardous waste fluorescent lamps | Unit/Revenue (HKD million) | 0.06 | 23 |
| Intensity of waste batteries generated | Kilogram/Revenue (HKD million) | 0.01 | 23 |
| Waste batteries generated from clean heat supply projects | Kilogram | 23 | 23 |
| Waste batteries generated from photovoltaic power plants | Kilogram | 17.9 | 23 |
| Waste batteries generated from wind power plants | Kilogram | 6 | 23 |
| Waste fluorescent lamps from clean heat supply projects | Unit | 53 | 23 |
| Waste fluorescent lamps from photovoltaic power plants | Unit | 237 | 23 |
| Waste fluorescent lamps from wind power plants | Unit | 70 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler slag generated from clean heat supply projects | Tonne | 32347.56 | 23 |
| Coal ash generated from clean heat supply projects | Tonne | 19065.4 | 23 |
| Intensity of office waste | Kilogram/Revenue (HKD million) | 8.87 | 23 |
| Office waste generated by clean heat supply projects | Tonne | 25.41 | 23 |
| Office waste generated from photovoltaic power generation projects | Tonne | 10.52 | 23 |
| Office waste generated from wind power projects | Tonne | 3.8 | 23 |
| Office waste generated in the headquarters office | Tonne | 9.5 | 23 |
| Recycled office waste from photovoltaic power generation projects | Tonne | 6.5 | 23 |
| Recycled office waste from wind power projects | Tonne | 2.4 | 23 |
| Recycled office waste in the headquarters office | Tonne | 9.5 | 23 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduced | thousand tonnes | 125.9 | 21 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Reduced | tonnes | 3787 | 21 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate total on-grid capacity | MW | 2146 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Anhui | MW | 191 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Guizhou | MW | 211 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Hebei | MW | 572 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Henan | MW | 264 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Hubei | MW | 43 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Jiangsu | MW | 100 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Jiangxi | MW | 125 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Jilin | MW | 30 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Ningxia | MW | 100 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Shaanxi | MW | 160 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Shandong | MW | 248 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Shanxi | MW | 20 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Tianjin | MW | 30 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Tibet | MW | 30 | 8 |
| Approximate total on-grid capacity in Yunnan | MW | 22 | 8 |
| Clean heat supply - households served | Households | 238198 | 9 |
| Clean heat supply - total actual clean heat supply area | Million Square Meters | 29 | 9 |
| Clean heat supply projects electricity consumption | MWh | 108640.75 | 23 |
| Coal consumption of clean heat supply projects | Tonne | 531502.01 | 24 |
| Coal usage intensity of clean heat supply projects | Tonne/Revenue (HKD million) | 95.74 | 24 |
| Consumption of purchased hot water for clean heat supply projects | Giga-Joule | 5099804.39 | 24 |
| Consumption of purchased steam for clean heat supply projects | Giga-Joule | 155019.75 | 24 |
| Diesel consumption of vehicles in clean heat supply projects | Liter | 74014.83 | 24 |
| Diesel consumption of vehicles in photovoltaic power plants | Liter | 12086.5 | 24 |
| Diesel consumption of vehicles in wind power plants | Liter | 3623 | 24 |
| Distributed photovoltaic power generation - total energy generated | kWh | 3139000000 | 9 |
| Distributed photovoltaic power generation - total installed capacity | MW | 700 | 9 |
| Energy consumption intensity | MWh/Revenue (HKD million) | 26.53 | 23 |
| Gasoline consumption of office vehicles | Liter | 15169.49 | 24 |
| Gasoline consumption of vehicles in clean heat supply projects | Liter | 89134.54 | 24 |
| Gasoline consumption of vehicles in photovoltaic power plants | Liter | 147477 | 24 |
| Gasoline consumption of vehicles in wind power plants | Liter | 55248 | 24 |
| Headquarter offices electricity consumption | MWh | 379.36 | 23 |
| Increase in number of households served with clean heat supply compared to previous year | % | 3 | 6 |
| Increase in total actual clean heat supply area compared to previous year | % | 6 | 6 |
| LPG consumption | Tonne | 851 | 24 |
| Natural gas consumption of clean heat supply projects | 10000 Cubic meters | 3866.67 | 24 |
| Natural gas usage intensity of clean heat supply projects | 10000 Cubic meters/Revenue (HKD million) | 0.7 | 24 |
| Number of centralised photovoltaic power plants | 48 | 8 | |
| Number of households served with clean heat supply | households | 238198 | 6 |
| Photovoltaic power plants electricity consumption | MWh | 34166.95 | 23 |
| Reduction in consumption of standard coal by Group's power station projects | tonnes | 118228 | 13 |
| Total actual clean heat supply area | million square meters | 29 | 6 |
| Total capacity of clean energy facilities (photovoltaic power businesses and wind power businesses) managed and/or owned by the Group | MW | 3000 | 6 |
| Usage intensity of LPG | Tonne/Revenue (HKD million) | 0.15 | 24 |
| Usage intensity of purchased hot water for clean heat supply projects | Giga-Joule/Revenue (HKD million) | 918.59 | 24 |
| Usage intensity of purchased steam for clean heat supply projects | Giga-Joule/Revenue (HKD million) | 27.92 | 24 |
| Weighted average utilisation hours | Hours | 1280 | 8 |
| Wind power generation - approximate total on-grid capacity | MW | 438 | 9 |
| Wind power generation - number of wind power plants | 11 | 9 | |
| Wind power generation - total energy output | kWh | 650000000 | 9 |
| Wind power generation - weighted average utilisation hours | Hours | 2955 | 9 |
| Wind power plants electricity consumption | MWh | 4115.69 | 23 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of water consumption | Tonne/Revenue (HKD million) | 276.39 | 23 |
| Wastewater discharge from clean heat supply projects | Tonne | 109190 | 22 |
| Wastewater discharge from photovoltaic power plants | Tonne | 8910 | 22 |
| Wastewater discharge from the headquarters office | Tonne | 407 | 22 |
| Wastewater discharge from wind power plants | Tonne | 2245.9 | 22 |
| Water consumption in the headquarters office | Tonne | 1023 | 23 |
| Water consumption of clean heat supply projects | Tonne | 1512069.41 | 23 |
| Water consumption of photovoltaic power plants | Tonne | 15881 | 23 |
| Water consumption of wind power plants | Tonne | 5507.8 | 23 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Heat Recycled | thousand GJ | 454.4 | 21 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 and 2020 | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green corporate bonds issued | million RMB | 1814 | 19 | |
| Photovoltaic resource areas mainly located | Area III | 8 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number and ratio (%) of work-related fatalities | 0 person (0%) | 27 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss of working days due to work-related injuries | 0 day | 27 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety training pass rate for all departments | 100% | 12 | |
| Safety training passing rate | % | 100 | 6 |
| Safety training passing rate for all departments | 100% | 27 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions covered by services | 15 | 8 | |
| Qualified suppliers in Central China | 19 | 40 | |
| Qualified suppliers in East China | 86 | 40 | |
| Qualified suppliers in North China | 88 | 40 | |
| Qualified suppliers in Northeast China | 16 | 40 | |
| Qualified suppliers in Northwest China | 15 | 40 | |
| Qualified suppliers in South China | 7 | 40 | |
| Qualified suppliers in Southwest China | 2 | 40 | |
| Total number of qualified suppliers | 233 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement System Training Session | session | 1 | 39 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated poverty alleviation projects constructed by the group benefiting poverty-stricken households | households | 4067 | 12 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First green syndicated loan scale | million USD | 300 | 19 | ||
| Green bonds issued (first phase) | million RMB | 1000 | 19 | ||
| Number of registered poor households benefited from poverty alleviation projects | households | 4067 | 6 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonne | 104.89 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 834.84 |
| PM10 Emissions | Kilogram | 8.53 |
| PM2.5 Emissions | Kilogram | 8.46 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 470.01 |
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) | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 1309902.58 |
| GHG Emissions from Natural Gas | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 81763.12 |
| GHG Emissions from Purchased Electricity | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 74091.07 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 91143.24 |
| Mobile Combustion Emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 885.31 |
| Stationary Combustion Emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 1309017.27 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) | 1401045.82 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e)/Revenue (HKD million) | 252.36 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) | Kilogram | 46.9 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | Unit | 377 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Unit/Revenue (HKD million) | 0.01 |
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 (Office Waste) | Tonne | 49.23 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | Tonne | 18.4 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Kilogram/Revenue (HKD million) | 8.87 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | thousand tonnes | 125.9 |
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 | Liter | 89724.33 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh/Revenue (HKD million) | 26.53 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Liter | 307029.03 |
| LPG Consumption | Tonne | 851 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | Cubic meters | 38666700 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 108640.75 |
| Purchased Heating | Giga-Joule | 5254824.14 |
| Purchased Steam | Giga-Joule | 155019.75 |
| Solar Energy | kWh | 3139000000 |
| Wind Energy | kWh | 650000000 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Tonne | 120752.9 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne/Revenue (HKD million) | 276.39 |
| Water Consumption in Office | Tonne | 1023 |
| Water Consumption in Production and Operation | Tonne | 1533458.21 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees |
| Number of Employees in Central China | employees |
| Number of Employees in East China | employees |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees |
| Number of Employees in North China | employees |
| Number of Employees in Northeast China | employees |
| Number of Employees in Northwest China | employees |
| Number of Employees in South China | employees |
| Number of Employees in Southwest China | employees |
| Number of Female Employees | employees |
| Number of General Employees | employees |
| Number of Male Employees | employees |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees |
| Number of Total Employees | employees |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in Central China | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in East China | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in North China | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in Northeast China | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in Northwest China | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in South China | percent |
| Percentage of Employees in Southwest China | percent |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent |
| Percentage of General Employees | percent |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | percent |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | percent |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Central China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in East China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in North China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northeast China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Southwest China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Participation Rate of Safety Training | % | 100 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| 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 | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hours |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | 19 | |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | 86 | |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | 88 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | 16 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | 15 | |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | 7 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | 2 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 233 |
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 Supplier Social Responsibility Training Sessions | session | 1 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Targeted Poverty Alleviation | households | 4067 |