Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021

Year: 2021
Published: 2022-04-13
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) Kg 21310 18973.3 38946 78
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions Kg 21310 18973.3 38946 96
Respirable suspended particulates (PM10) Kg 1563.2 1344.9 1380.7 78, 96
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Kg 139.5 145.4 574.1 78
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions Kg 139.5 145.4 574.1 96

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 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Greenhouse gas Scope 1 - Distributed energy system (DES) Tonnes 19927.5 78
Greenhouse gas Scope 1 - Gas Business Tonnes 10854 78
Greenhouse gas Scope 2 - Distributed energy system (DES) Tonnes 435.6 78
Greenhouse gas Scope 2 - Gas Business Tonnes 25179.5 78
Greenhouse gas emission intensity Tonnes/HK$ 100 million, Tonnes/company 268.9 269.6 78
Greenhouse gas emission intensity - Distributed energy system (DES) Tonnes/HK$ 100 million, Tonnes/company 329.3 78
Greenhouse gas emissions - Distributed energy projects Tonnes / / 20363.1 96
Greenhouse gas emissions - Gas business Tonnes 34751 34578.3 36033.5 96
Greenhouse gas emissions from the photovoltaic solar projects Tonnes / / (12420.0) 96
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity Tonnes/HK$100 million 268.9 269.6 329.3 96
Total greenhouse gas emissions Tonnes 34751 34578.3 56396.6 96
Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) Tonnes 34751 34578.3 56396.6 78
Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) - Distributed energy system (DES) Tonnes 20363.1 78
Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) - Gas Business Tonnes 36033.5 78
Total greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 Tonnes 10996.9 10506.2 30781.5 78
Total greenhouse gas emissions Scope 2 Tonnes 23754.1 24072.1 25615.1 78

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Hazardous waste (liquid) Litres 6763.9 8274.9 8298 80
Hazardous waste (solid) Tonnes 16.9 15.3 16.2 80
Intensity of hazardous waste (liquid) Litres/company 85.6 104.7 100 80, 96
Intensity of hazardous waste (solid) Tonnes/company 0.21 0.19 0.2 80, 96
Total volume of hazardous waste (liquid) Litres 6763.9 8274.9 8298 96
Total volume of hazardous waste (solid) Tonnes 16.9 15.3 16.2 96

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Intensity of non-hazardous waste (liquid) Litres/company 8.2 7.8 6 80, 96
Intensity of non-hazardous waste (solid) Tonnes/company 522.8 744.1 1031.7 80, 96
Non-hazardous waste (liquid) Litres 651.4 614.4 498.5 80
Non-hazardous waste (solid) Tonnes 41303.6 58787.2 85628.1 80
Total volume of non-hazardous waste (liquid) Litres 651.4 614.4 498.5 96
Total volume of non-hazardous waste (solid) Tonnes 41303.6 58787.2 85628.1 96

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction from solar photovoltaic projects Tonnes -12420 78

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 2019 2020 2021 2040 Report Pages
Consumption of non-renewable resources (from fuel combustion) kWh in '000s 48336.3 47315.7 166282 84, 97
Diesel kWh in '000s 2407.3 2340.5 2461.6 97
Diesel consumption kWh in '000s 2407.3 2340.5 2461.6 84
Electricity purchased kWh in '000s 39318.6 38644.1 41692.9 84, 97
Energy consumption intensity kWh in '000s /company 1095.7 1074.5 2505.7 84, 97
Gas sales volume Million cubic metres 11120 12003 14579 12, 96
Increase in demand for natural gas in 2040 compared with 2018 under Scenario Four (Greenhouse Earth) percent increase over 140% 71
LPG kWh in '000s 13.5 11.3 10.1 97
LPG consumption kWh in '000s 13.5 11.3 10.1 84
Length of pipeline network Kilometres 52031 58081 63727 12, 96
Natural gas kWh in '000s 29770.9 30158.7 147372.7 97
Natural gas consumption kWh in '000s 29770.9 30158.7 147372.7 84
Other fuel consumption kWh in '000s 16144.6 14805.2 16437.6 84
Share of energy sources in 2040 under Scenario Four (Greenhouse Earth) percent (coal), percent (natural gas), percent (nuclear), percent (oil), percent (renewables) 13 71
Share of energy sources in Chinese mainland in 2040 under Scenario One (Best of Both Worlds) percent (coal), percent (natural gas), percent (nuclear), percent (oil), percent (renewables) 28 71
Total energy consumption kWh in '000s 87654.9 85959.9 207974.8 84, 97

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Total water consumption Cubic metres 290346.2 271329.3 326333.3 84, 97
Water consumption intensity Cubic metres /company 3675.3 3434.5 3931.7 84, 97

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Average weight of product packaging materials per piece Tonnes 0.002 0.002 0.002 97
Total weight of product packaging materials Tonnes 676.2 660.3 753.3 97

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Others kWh in '000s 16144.6 14805.2 16437.6 97

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Coverage of labour contract % 100 100 100 49, 100
Coverage of social insurance % 100 100 100 49, 100
Proportion of new hires 5.20% 48
Ratio of female management % 3.76 3.85 3.58 49, 100
Staff aged 36-45 % 24 14 17 100
Staff aged 46-55 % 6 5 5 100
Staff aged ≥56 % 1 1 1 100
Staff ratio by age group - 26-35 % 33 35 36 48, 98
Staff ratio by age group - 36-45 % 30 30 29 48, 98
Staff ratio by age group - 46-55 % 24 23 24 48, 98
Staff ratio by age group - ≤25 % 8 7 6 98
Staff ratio by age group - ≥56 % 5 5 5 98
Staff ratio by gender - Female % 33 33 32 48, 98
Staff ratio by gender - Male % 67 67 68 48, 98
Staff ratio by rank - Junior Staff % 86 85 48, 98
Staff ratio by rank - Middle Management % 11 12 48, 98
Staff ratio by rank - Senior Management % 3 3 48, 98
Staff ratio by region - Anhui-Jiangxi Region % 8 8 8 48, 98
Staff ratio by region - Group Head Office % 1 2 2 98
Staff ratio by region - Jiangsu-Zhejiang Region % 4 4 5 48, 98
Staff ratio by region - Northeast China Region % 35 34 33 48, 98
Staff ratio by region - Northern China Region % 19 19 19 48, 98
Staff ratio by region - Southern China Region % 13 13 14 48, 98
Staff ratio by region - Southwest China Region % 20 20 19 48, 98
Staff ratio by type of employment - Full-time % 100 100 99.9 98
Staff ratio by type of employment - Part-time % 0.1 98
Staff ratio of new employees by age group - 26-35 % / 54 56 99
Staff ratio of new employees by age group - 36-45 % / 14 20 99
Staff ratio of new employees by age group - 46-55 % / 3 2 99
Staff ratio of new employees by age group - ≤25 % / 28 22 99
Staff ratio of new employees by age group - ≥56 % / 1 99
Staff ratio of new employees by gender - Female % 34 31 31 99
Staff ratio of new employees by gender - Male % 66 69 69 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Anhui-Jiangxi Region % / 13 10 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Group Head Office % / 2 18 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Jiangsu-Zhejiang Region % / 13 12 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Northeast China Region % / 19 16 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Northern China Region % / 27 21 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Southern China Region % / 16 13 99
Staff ratio of new employees by region - Southwest China Region % / 10 10 99
Total headcount People 22385 22506 23287 98
Total number of employees 23287 48

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Employee turnover % 3.31 2.22 3.05 99
Employee turnover ratio by age group - 26-35 % 50 57 65 99
Employee turnover ratio by age group - ≤25 % 19 23 12 99
Employee turnover ratio by gender - Female % 34 27 31 99
Employee turnover ratio by gender - Male % 66 73 69 99
Employee turnover ratio by region - Anhui-Jiangxi Region % 22 18 13 100
Employee turnover ratio by region - Group Head Office % 5 2 11 100
Employee turnover ratio by region - Jiangsu-Zhejiang Region % 13 17 13 100
Employee turnover ratio by region - Northeast China Region % 15 16 18 100
Employee turnover ratio by region - Northern China Region % 12 9 8 100
Employee turnover ratio by region - Southern China Region % 19 22 20 100
Employee turnover ratio by region - Southwest China Region % 14 16 17 100
Staff turnover rate 3.05% 48
Total number of new employee People / / 768 99

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
Employee injury rate per thousand people 0.6 0.6 0.17 36, 100
Number of work-related injuries People 14 13 4 36, 100

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Accident rate per 1000 employees 0.58 0.31 0.13 36, 100
Work days lost due to work-related injuries Days 342 232 115 36, 100

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Safety enhancement costs RMB million 377.08 429.68 539.39 36, 100

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Safety training Hours 607768 613104 625063 100
Training ratio by staff gender - Female % 99.8 89.6 96.8 101
Training ratio by staff gender - Male % 99.5 91.1 96.9 101
Training ratio by staff type - Junior Staff % 99.5 97.6 97.1 101
Training ratio by staff type - Middle Management % 99.8 98.2 95.1 101
Training ratio by staff type - Senior Management % 96.6 90.4 94.9 101

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Per capita training hours by staff gender - Female Hours 42.7 56.7 54.2 101
Per capita training hours by staff gender - Male Hours 51.2 58.8 52.3 101
Per capita training hours by staff type - Junior Staff Hours 47.1 57.3 53.2 101
Per capita training hours by staff type - Middle Management Hours 56.9 65.6 52.5 101
Per capita training hours by staff type - Senior Management Hours 58.9 50.5 44.2 101
Proportion of employees receiving regular performance and career development review % 100 100 100 49, 100

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of major suppliers Number 225 129 131 101
Number of suppliers by geographical region - Chinese mainland Number 200 124 125 101
Number of suppliers by geographical region - Overseas countries and regions Number 25 5 6 101

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
Number of project companies obtained ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system certification project companies 23 35
Number of project companies received work safety standardisation certificates project companies 36 35
Percentage of Group’s project companies using VCC platform percent over 90% 11

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of online users reached via VCC platform users 6000000 11
Number of products and service-related complaints received Cases 54 42 66 102

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Anti-corruption training Hours 523 102
Number of people receiving anti-corruption training People 523 102
Number of people receiving anti-corruption training - Junior Staff People 209 102
Number of people receiving anti-corruption training - Middle Management People 244 102
Number of people receiving anti-corruption training - Senior Management People 60 102
Number of people receiving anti-corruption training - The Board of Directors People 10 102

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of community lifestyle experience centres set up centres more than 20 11
Number of scholarship awards for employees' children applicants 21 50

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Charity investment by the Group RMB'000 4550 5700 7410 102
Hours of social services Hours 124000 570000 300000 102
Number of Towngas Smart Energy volunteers People 6780 6700 6900 102
Number of beneficiaries People 104500 80000 170000 102
Revenue HK$ million 12924 12826 17125 12, 96

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
NOâ‚“ Emissions Kg 21310 18973.3 38946
PM10 Emissions Kg 1563.2 1344.9 1380.7
SOâ‚“ Emissions Kg 139.5 145.4 574.1

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 2019 2020 2021
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) Tonnes 10996.9 10506.2 30781.5
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) Tonnes 23754.1 24072.1 25615.1
Total GHG Emissions Tonnes 34751 34578.3 56396.6
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Employee) Tonnes/company 439.9 437.7 679.5
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes/HK$ 100 million 268.9 269.6 329.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Hazardous Waste (Liquid Waste) Litres 6763.9 8274.9 8298
Hazardous Waste (Solid Waste) Tonnes 16.9 15.3 16.2
Total Hazardous Waste Litres+Tonnes 6780.8 8290.2 8314.2

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed Litres 41303.6 58787.2 85628.1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year Tonnes -12420

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 2019 2020 2021
Diesel Fuel Consumption kWh in '000s 2407.3 2340.5 2461.6
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Company) kWh in '000s /company 1095.7 1074.5 2505.7
Fossil Fuel Consumption kWh in '000s 48336.3 47315.7 166282
Grid Electricity Consumption kWh in '000s 39318.6 38644.1 41692.9
LPG Consumption kWh in '000s 13.5 11.3 10.1
Natural Gas Consumption kWh in '000s 29770.9 30158.7 147372.7
Purchased Electricity kWh in '000s 39318.6 38644.1 41692.9
Total Energy Consumption kWh in '000s 87654.9 85959.9 207974.8
Total Indirect Energy Consumption kWh in '000s 39318.6 38644.1 41692.9
Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption kWh in '000s 48336.3 47315.7 166282
Total Purchased Energy kWh in '000s 39318.6 38644.1 41692.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Water Consumption Cubic metres 290346.2 271329.3 326333.3

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) Tonnes 0.002 0.002 0.002
Packaging Materials Consumed Tonnes 676.2 660.3 753.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Number of Total Employees People 22385 22506 23287
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 87 79 82
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 5 14 12
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 8 7 6
Percentage of Employees in North China % 19 19 19
Percentage of Employees in Northeast China % 35 34 33
Percentage of Employees in South China % 13 13 14
Percentage of Employees in Southwest China % 20 20 19
Percentage of Female Employees % 33 33 32
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100 100 99.9
Percentage of Junior Management Employees % 85 86 85
Percentage of Male Employees % 67 67 68
Percentage of Middle Management Employees % 12 11 12
Percentage of New Employees % None None 5.2
Percentage of Part-time Employees % 0.1
Percentage of Senior Management Employees % 3 3 3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 50 57 65
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 19 23 12
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 34 27 31
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 66 73 69
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 3.31 2.22 3.05

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Days 342 232 115

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Investment in Work Safety RMB million 377.08 429.68 539.39
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees Hours 607768 613104 625063

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 99.8 89.6 96.8
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 99.5 97.6 97.1
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 99.5 91.1 96.9
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 99.8 98.2 95.1
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 96.6 90.4 94.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Average Training Hours (Female) Hours 42.7 56.7 54.2
Average Training Hours (General Staff) Hours 47.1 57.3 53.2
Average Training Hours (Male) Hours 51.2 58.8 52.3
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) Hours 56.9 65.6 52.5
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) Hours 58.9 50.5 44.2

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China Number 200 124 125
Number of Suppliers in Overseas Number 25 5 6
Number of Total Suppliers Number 225 129 131

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 2021
Number of Suppliers Certified to ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System suppliers 23

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints Cases 54 42 66

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Board Anti-corruption Training Duration People 10
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training People 314
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training People 209
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training People 523
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training Hours 523

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Number of Volunteers among Employees People 6780 6700 6900
Total Social Investment RMB'000 4550 5700 7410
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hours 124000 570000 300000