Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal gas greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 14.14 | 100 |
| Coal greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 287.86 | 100 |
| Diesel greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 12428.88 | 100 |
| Direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 98084.02 | 100 |
| Externally sourced electricity greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) | Ton | 580952.06 | 100 |
| Externally sourced heat greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) | Ton | 12455.11 | 100 |
| Fuel oil greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 19.7 | 100 |
| Gasoline greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 72245.82 | 100 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1&2) | Ton | 691491.19 | 100 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of operating income | Tons/RMB million | 7.99 | 100 |
| Indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) | Ton | 593407.17 | 100 |
| Kerosene greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 169.16 | 100 |
| Liquefied petroleum gas greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 11270.1 | 100 |
| Natural gas greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 1648.36 | 100 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discarded electronic products | Ton | 11.31 | 102 |
| Discarded lead (acid) batteries (packs) | Ton | 2568.3 | 102 |
| Discarded nickel-cadmium batteries | Ton | 0.09 | 102 |
| Hazardous waste per unit of operating income | Tons/RMB million | 0.03 | 102 |
| Total hazardous waste | Ton | 2568.39 | 102 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discarded air conditioners from the shelter | Ton | 2211.82 | 102 |
| Non-hazardous waste per unit of operating income | Tons/RMB million | 0.05 | 102 |
| Office supplies consumption | Ton | 7.32 | 102 |
| Total non-hazardous waste | Ton | 4330.06 | 102 |
| Waste switching power supply in the shelter | Ton | 1467.14 | 102 |
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption - Coal | MW•h | 74.41 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Coal gas | MW•h | 841.35 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Diesel | MW•h | 288555.06 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Fuel oil | MW•h | 651.27 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Gasoline | MW•h | 394370.07 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Kerosene | MW•h | 46436.88 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Liquefied petroleum gas | MW•h | 8153.81 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Natural gas | MW•h | 87.62 | 101 |
| Direct energy consumption - Other | MW•h | 49569.67 | 101 |
| Energy consumption per unit of operating income | MW•h/RMB million | 16.23 | 101 |
| Indirect energy consumption | MW•h | 1010697.52 | 101 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Externally sourced electricity | MW•h | 979245.23 | 101 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Externally sourced heat | MW•h | 31452.29 | 101 |
| Percentage of 5G base stations constructed by renovating existing sites | >97% | 17 | |
| Total energy consumption | MW•h | 1405067.59 | 101 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption | Ton | 971966.57 | 101 |
| Water consumption - Other | Ton | 5640.96 | 101 |
| Water consumption - Surface water | Ton | 22658.55 | 101 |
| Water consumption - Tap water | Ton | 816232.06 | 101 |
| Water consumption - Underground water | Ton | 127435 | 101 |
| Water consumption per unit of operating income | Tons/RMB million | 11.23 | 101 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment saved by sparing towers | RMB billion | 165 | 17 |
| Signing rate of energy commissioned maintenance operations contracts | % | 100% | 77 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office paper | Ton | 633.47 | 102 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5G base station construction demands satisfied | 552000 | 17 | |
| Land saved by sparing towers | mu | 51000 | 17 |
| Site co-location percentage | % | 81 | 5 |
| Total number of towers spared from building | 920000 | 17 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-location rate of new tenants | 81% | 17 | |
| Number of employees by age - 29 and below | person | 4786 | 118 |
| Number of employees by age - 30-39 | person | 9396 | 118 |
| Number of employees by age - 40-49 | person | 5326 | 118 |
| Number of employees by age - 50 and above | person | 1001 | 118 |
| Number of employees by category - Managers | person | 3926 | 118 |
| Number of employees by category - Non-managers | person | 16583 | 118 |
| Number of employees by gender - Female | person | 5403 | 118 |
| Number of employees by gender - Male | person | 15106 | 118 |
| Number of employees by nationality - Ethnic Han | person | 18550 | 118 |
| Number of employees by nationality - Ethnic minorities | person | 1959 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - Central China | person | 2398 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - East China | person | 5130 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan | person | 4 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - North China | person | 3115 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - Northeast China | person | 1804 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - Northwest China | person | 2419 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - Overseas regions (except Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) | person | 9 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - South China | person | 2134 | 118 |
| Number of employees by region - Southwest China | person | 3496 | 118 |
| Total headcount | person | 20509 | 118 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee overall turnover rate | % | 2 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - 29 and below | % | 4.7 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - 30-39 | % | 1.8 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - 40-49 | % | 0.5 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 2.7 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 1.8 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Central China | % | 0.9 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - East China | % | 2.4 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - North China | % | 2 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Northeast China | % | 1.4 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Northwest China | % | 2.1 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - South China | % | 3.1 | 119 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Southwest China | % | 2 | 119 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of work-related fatalities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 125 | |
| Rate of work-related fatalities | % | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 125 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury | 1437 | 125 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allocation rate of order receivers responsible for handling alarm work orders (energy equipment and sites) | % | 99% | 77 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory accounted for percentage of annual purchase amount | % | 3 | 69 |
| Inventory within three months as percentage of total inventory | % | 66 | 69 |
| Total number of construction projects completed | projects | 3200000 | 5 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average service disruption caused by power failure | minutes/station/month | 9 | 77 |
| Service disruption ratio caused by power failure | % | 5.0% | 77 |
| Success rate in terms of power outage and network exit duration | % | 99.0% | 77 |
| Tenancy ratio of new tenants | 1.7 | 17 | |
| Timely rate of fault handling | % | 99% | 77 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total 5G base stations undertaken | 1226000 | 17 |
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 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | Ton | 98084.02 |
| GHG Emissions from Natural Gas | Ton | 1648.36 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Ton | 593407.17 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Ton | 691491.19 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons/RMB million | 7.99 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) | Ton | 2568.39 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | Ton | 2568.39 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons/RMB million | 0.03 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste (Electronic Waste) | Ton | 11.31 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste (Office Waste) | Ton | 7.32 |
| Paper Waste | Ton | 633.47 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Ton | 4330.06 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons/RMB million | 0.05 |
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 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | MW•h | 288555.06 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MW•h/RMB million | 16.23 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | MW•h | 736544.46 |
| Gasoline Consumption | MW•h | 394370.07 |
| Heating Oil Consumption | MW•h | 651.27 |
| LPG Consumption | MW•h | 8153.81 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | MW•h | 87.62 |
| Purchased Electricity | MW•h | 979245.23 |
| Purchased Heating | MW•h | 31452.29 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MW•h | 820189.14 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MW•h | 1405067.59 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MW•h | 1010697.52 |
| Total Purchased Energy | MW•h | 1010697.52 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Consumption | Ton | 127435 |
| Municipal Water Consumption | Ton | 816232.06 |
| Surface Water Consumption | Ton | 22658.55 |
| Water Consumption | Ton | 971966.57 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons/RMB million | 11.23 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 14722 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 1001 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 4786 |
| Number of Employees in Central China | person | 2398 |
| Number of Employees in East China | person | 5130 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | person | 4 |
| Number of Employees in North China | person | 3115 |
| Number of Employees in Northeast China | person | 1804 |
| Number of Employees in Northwest China | person | 2419 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | person | 9 |
| Number of Employees in South China | person | 2134 |
| Number of Employees in Southwest China | person | 3496 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 5403 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 15106 |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 20509 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 71.81 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 4.88 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 23.34 |
| Percentage of Employees in Central China | % | 11.7 |
| Percentage of Employees in East China | % | 25.01 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 0.02 |
| Percentage of Employees in North China | % | 15.19 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northeast China | % | 8.8 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northwest China | % | 11.8 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 0.04 |
| Percentage of Employees in South China | % | 10.41 |
| Percentage of Employees in Southwest China | % | 17.05 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 26.34 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 73.66 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 2.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 4.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Central China | % | 0.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in East China | % | 2.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in North China | % | 2 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northeast China | % | 1.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China | % | 2.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in South China | % | 3.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Southwest China | % | 2 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 2.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 1.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 2 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities Rate of the Last 3 Years | % | 0.005 | ||
| Number of Fatalities of the Last 3 Years | 3 | |||
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Work-related Fatalities Rate | % | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 1437 |
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 Senior Management | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours/person |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours/person |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours/person |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours/person |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 168334 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 168372 | |
| Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers | % | 3 |