Sustainability Report 2021
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOx air emissions | tonnes | 4789 | 4942 | 15 |
| NOx emissions | tonne | 4789 | 4942 | 42 |
| Particulate Matter air emissions | tonnes | 136 | 140 | 15 |
| RSP emissions | tonne | 136 | 140 | 42 |
| SOx air emissions | tonnes | 656 | 681 | 15 |
| SOx emissions | tonne | 656 | 681 | 42 |
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 | 2005 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020/21 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2e per unit of electricity sold (HK Electric) | kg/kWh | 0.9 | 0.6 | 14 | ||||||||
| Coal-fired generation as share of total generation portfolio | % | 53 | 24 | 6 | ||||||||
| Coal-fired generation installed capacity | MW | 6100 | 5900 | 5800 | 4800 | 4400 | 3200 | 2900 | 2890 | 17 | ||
| GHG Scope 1 emissions | tCO2e | 7156111 | 7317255 | 15 | ||||||||
| GHG Scope 2 emissions | tCO2e | 992547 | 977578 | 15 | ||||||||
| HK Electric: Reduce CO2 per unit of electricity sold to not higher than 0.6 kg/kWh (from 0.9 kg/kWh in 2005) | kg/kWh | In Progress | 11 | |||||||||
| Indirect energy intensity | kWh/ HK$ revenue | 0.027 | 0.024 | 42 | ||||||||
| NGN carbon emissions associated with gas and electricity use in offices and depots | tCO2e | 2304 | 1250 | 24 | ||||||||
| Scope 1 carbon intensity | tonne CO2e/ HK$'000 revenue | 0.297 | 0.267 | 42 | ||||||||
| Scope 1 emission | tonne CO2e | 7156111 | 7317255 | 42 | ||||||||
| Scope 2 carbon intensity | tonne CO2e/ HK$'000 revenue | 0.041 | 0.036 | 42 | ||||||||
| Scope 2 emission | tonne CO2e | 992547 | 977578 | 42 | ||||||||
| Total GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 8148688 | 8294833 | 42 | ||||||||
| Total carbon intensity | tonne CO2e/ HK$'000 revenue | 0.338 | 0.303 | 42 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hazardous waste produced | tonne | 11536 | 12530 | 43 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | tonne | 286665 | 248570 | 43 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2028/2029 | 2031 | 2035 | 2050 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Offset (AVR) | tCO2e | 3045 | 15 | ||||||
| Carbon Offset (Dali and Laoting) | tCO2e | 359130 | 15 | ||||||
| Carbon Offset (EDL) | tCO2e | 226530 | 808000 | 15 | |||||
| Carbon Offset (Okanagan) | tCO2e | 852000 | 15 | ||||||
| Carbon emissions avoided by green electricity subscription | tCO2e | 4000 | 17 | ||||||
| GHG Emission Reduction (Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduction compared to 2020) | % | 10 | 6 | ||||||
| GHG emission reduction (UKPN, Business Carbon Footprint on scopes 1 and 2 excluding network losses and scope 3) | reduction compared to 2014/2015 | 16% | 14 | ||||||
| GHG emissions reduction (WWU) | reduction versus 2020 | 37.5% | 14 | ||||||
| Net zero emissions (SAPN) | Achieve | 14 | |||||||
| Net zero in operations (AVR) | Achieve | 14 | |||||||
| Net zero scope 1 and scope 2 emissions (NGN) | Achieve | 14 | |||||||
| Net zero-ready carbon emission network (WWU) | Ambition to become | 14 | |||||||
| Total carbon footprint reduction (UKPN, covering scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions) | reduction from 2018/2019 baseline | 28% | 14 | ||||||
| WWU: Net zero-ready gas grid | On Track | 11 |
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGIG - Number of plastic bottles collected for recycling under Containers for Change Programme | plastic bottles | 10000 | 26 |
| NGN - Contaminated water and coal tar recovered from land contamination remediation project | litres | 7500 | 26 |
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 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020/21 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2030 | 2050 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass energy consumed | 000 kWh | 2099290 | 1802067 | 42 | |||||||||
| Canadian Power: Acquire a 330-MW wind energy-generation portfolio | Achieved | 11 | |||||||||||
| Coal and other fuels consumed | 000 kWh | 12285721 | 14906247 | 42 | |||||||||
| Coal and other fuels energy consumption | 000 MWh | 12386 | 14906 | 15 | |||||||||
| Coal-fired generation as percentage of total generation portfolio | 53% | 48% | 47% | 39% | 36% | 32% | 28% | 24% | 17 | ||||
| Diesel consumed | 000 kWh | 247167 | 234972 | 42 | |||||||||
| Diesel energy consumption | 000 MWh | 247 | 235 | 15 | |||||||||
| Direct energy consumption | 000 kWh | 25712198 | 27741053 | 42 | |||||||||
| Direct energy intensity | kWh/ HK$ revenue | 1.067 | 1.013 | 42 | |||||||||
| Electricity energy consumption | 000 MWh | 1804 | 15 | ||||||||||
| Gasoline/Petrol consumed | 000 kWh | 5365 | 5044 | 42 | |||||||||
| Gasoline/Petrol energy consumption | 000 MWh | 660 | 595 | 15 | |||||||||
| Green electricity subscribed by HK Electric’s customers | GWh | 5.8 | 17 | ||||||||||
| HK Electric: Commission offshore LNG terminal to secure another source of natural gas | In Progress | 11 | |||||||||||
| HK Electric: Commission two more new gas-fired generating units | In Progress | 11 | |||||||||||
| HK Electric: Increase renewable energy sources to over 6 GWh/year | In Progress | 11 | |||||||||||
| Indirect energy consumption | 000 kWh | 660026 | 657238 | 42 | |||||||||
| Indirect energy consumption (Electricity) | 000 kWh | 660026 | 657238 | 42 | |||||||||
| LPG energy consumption | 000 MWh | 0.2 | 15 | ||||||||||
| Liquefied petroleum fuel (LPG) consumed | 000 kWh | 5043 | 204 | 42 | |||||||||
| Natural gas consumed | 000 kWh | 10970402 | 10660988 | 42 | |||||||||
| Natural gas energy consumption | 000 MWh | 10970 | 10661 | 15 | |||||||||
| Ratchaburi Power: Construct a 980-kW solar photovoltaic project | Achieved | 11 | |||||||||||
| Reduction in building energy consumption at NGN head office (Thorpe Park, Leeds) | % | 28 | 24 | ||||||||||
| Renewable electricity generated by wind farms at Dali and Laoting | GWh | 213 | 17 | ||||||||||
| Renewable fuel energy consumption | 000 MWh | 657 | 15 | ||||||||||
| Renewable gas by volume in distribution networks (AGIG) | renewable gas | 10% | 100% | 14 | |||||||||
| Self-generated cooling | 000 kWh | Not reported | Not reported | 42 | |||||||||
| Self-generated electricity | 000 kWh | Not reported | 8063181 | 42 | |||||||||
| Self-generated heating | 000 kWh | Not reported | 415783 | 42 | |||||||||
| Self-generated steam | 000 kWh | Not reported | 78031 | 42 | |||||||||
| Solar energy consumed | 000 kWh | Not reported | 361 | 42 | |||||||||
| Total energy consumption | 000 kWh | 26373014 | 28398291 | 42 | |||||||||
| Total energy intensity | kWh/ HK$ revenue | 1.094 | 1.037 | 42 | |||||||||
| Wind energy consumed | 000 kWh | Not reported | 1605 | 42 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater consumption | m³ | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Other sources water consumption | m³ | 902 | 966 | 43 |
| Seawater consumption | m³ | 927196 | 1089268 | 43 |
| Surface water consumption | m³ | 33638 | 35009 | 43 |
| Third-party water consumption | m³ | 2502 | 2636 | 43 |
| Total water consumption | m³ | 964277 | 1127920 | 43 |
| Water consumption intensity per HK$'000 revenue | m³/HK$'000 revenue | 40 | 41.19 | 43 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2023 | 2025 | 2050 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGIG: 100% renewable gas across its distribution networks and achieve full renewable gas conversion | On Track | 11 | ||||
| HK Electric - Reduce 5% energy consumption in key office premises by 2025 as compared to 2020 | In Progress | 24 | ||||
| HK Electric: Complete 1000 free energy audits and subsidise 500 buildings for implementing energy efficiency enhancement projects | In Progress | 11 | ||||
| HK Electric: Complete full-scale deployment of smart meters | In Progress | 11 | ||||
| HK Electric: Subsidise 4000 households for adopting energy-efficient appliances | In Progress | 11 | ||||
| UKPN - Reduce 10% energy use in top six buildings by 2021 as compared to 2018/2019 | Achieved | 24 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2013/14 to 2020/21 | 2020 | 2020/21 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGN - Annual virgin aggregate usage | tonnes | 17100 | 13600 | 26 | ||
| NGN - Annual virgin aggregate usage reduced | % | 64 | 26 | |||
| NGN - Reinstatement works using recycled aggregate | % | 11 | 26 | |||
| Paper packaging material used for finished products | tonne | 8.5 | 6.76 | 43 | ||
| Sale of cooling | 000 kWh | Not reported | Not reported | 42 | ||
| Sale of electricity | 000 kWh | Not reported | 7933616 | 42 | ||
| Sale of heating | 000 kWh | Not reported | 415783 | 42 | ||
| Sale of steam | 000 kWh | Not reported | 78031 | 42 | ||
| Total packaging material used for finished products | tonne | 8.5 | 6.76 | 43 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2028 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - EDL | 3 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - HK Electric | 3 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - NGN | 1 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - Powercor | 10 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - Ratchaburi Power | 1 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - SAPN | 1 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - Seabank Power | 2 | 24 | ||
| No. of external environmental audit conducted - UKPN | 2 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - EDL | 52 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - HK Electric | 3 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - NGN | 13 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - Powercor | 16 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - Ratchaburi Power | 1 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - SAPN | 1 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - Seabank Power | 1 | 24 | ||
| No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - UKPN | 1 | 24 | ||
| UKPN: Develop solutions to accommodate an additional 2 GW of distributed generation connected to the grid | On Track | 11 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK Electric: Engage stakeholders on combating climate change and adopting low-carbon lifestyle to organise 1000 education and promotion activities | In Progress | 11 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by collective bargaining and unionised | % | 87.85 | 6 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hours of training and development for full-time employees | hrs | 553168 | 31 |
| Total training hours provided | hours | 553168 | 6 |
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder engagement activities held | 19000 | 6 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeholders engaged | 223000 | 6 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 136 | 140 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 4789 | 4942 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 656 | 681 |
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 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tCO2e | 7156111 | 7317255 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 992547 | 977578 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/ HK$'000 revenue | 0.297 | 0.267 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/ HK$'000 revenue | 0.041 | 0.036 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2e | 8148688 | 8294833 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/ HK$'000 revenue | 0.338 | 0.303 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonne | 11536 | 12530 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonne | 286665 | 248570 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 | 16 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2030 | 2050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Energy | 000 kWh | 2099290 | 1802067 | ||
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | 000 kWh | 247167 | 234972 | ||
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/ HK$ revenue | 1.067 | 1.013 | ||
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/ HK$ revenue | 1.094 | 1.037 | ||
| Gasoline Consumption | 000 kWh | 5365 | 5044 | ||
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/ HK$ revenue | 0.027 | 0.024 | ||
| LPG Consumption | 000 kWh | 5043 | 204 | ||
| Natural Gas Consumption | 000 kWh | 10970402 | 10660988 | ||
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 4 | 10 | 100 | |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | 000 MWh | 657 | |||
| Solar Energy | 000 kWh | None | 361 | ||
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | 000 kWh | 25712198 | 27741053 | ||
| Total Energy Consumption | 000 kWh | 26373014 | 28398291 | ||
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | 000 kWh | 660026 | 657238 | ||
| Wind Energy | 000 kWh | None | 1605 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Consumption | m³ | 39 | 41 |
| Other sources water consumption | m³ | 902 | 966 |
| Seawater Consumption | m³ | 927196 | 1089268 |
| Surface Water Consumption | m³ | 33638 | 35009 |
| Third Party Water Consumption | m³ | 2502 | 2636 |
| Water Consumption | m³ | 964277 | 1127920 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/HK$'000 revenue | 40 | 41.19 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 8.5 | 6.76 |
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 | ||
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | ||
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | ||
| Number of Female Employees | ||
| Number of Full-time Employees | ||
| Number of General Employees | ||
| Number of Male Employees | ||
| Number of Part-time Employees | ||
| Number of Senior Management Employees | ||
| Number of Total Employees | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | |
| Percentage of Employees Covered by Collective Bargaining | % | 87.85 |
| Percentage of Employees in Australia | % | |
| Percentage of Employees in Europe | % | |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | |
| Percentage of Employees in New Zealand | % | |
| Percentage of Employees in United Kingdom | % | |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | % | |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % |
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 Asia (Excluding China) | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Australia | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in New Zealand | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United Kingdom | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | lost days |
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 Senior Management | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hrs | |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hrs | |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hrs | |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hrs | |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 553168 |