Environmental, Social and Governance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen oxides | Tonne | 1.2 | 2.3 | 46 |
| Respiratory suspended particles | Tonne | 0.1 | 0.2 | 46 |
| Sulfur oxide | Tonne | 0.002 | 0.003 | 46 |
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity purchased from power companies (Scope 2 — Energy indirect GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 31348.5 | 25214.9 | 37 |
| Fossil fuel combustion — fixed source (Scope 1 — Direct GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2419.9 | 2325.6 | 37 |
| Fossil fuel combustion — mobile source (Scope 1 — Direct GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 174.1 | 421.4 | 37 |
| GHG emissions (scope 1 & 2) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 35213.2 | 29462.8 | 37 |
| GHG emissions from electricity consumed by the Drainage Services Department when treating sewage (Scope 3 — Other indirect GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 105.9 | 123.8 | 37 |
| GHG emissions from electricity consumed by the Water Supplies Department when treating drinking water (Scope 3 — Other indirect GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 314.4 | 350.7 | 37 |
| GHG generated from operation of equipment and system (Scope 1 — Direct GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 614.8 | 961.5 | 37 |
| Gas purchased from gas companies (Scope 2 — Energy indirect GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 565.9 | 539.3 | 37 |
| Intensity of GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent/turnover (HK$ million) | 12.7 | 9.5 | 37, 46 |
| Methane produced by waste paper in Hong Kong landfills (Scope 3 — Other indirect GHG emissions) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 361.2 | 37 | |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 3208.8 | 3708.5 | 46 |
| Scope 1 — Direct GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 3208.8 | 3708.5 | 37 |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 32004.4 | 25754.2 | 46 |
| Scope 2 — Energy indirect GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 32004.4 | 25754.2 | 37 |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 420.3 | 835.6 | 46 |
| Scope 3 — Other indirect GHG emissions | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 420.3 | 835.6 | 37 |
| Total GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 35633.5 | 30298.4 | 46 |
| Total GHG emissions (scope 1, 2 & 3) | Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 35633.5 | 30298.4 | 37 |
| Total carbon emissions (GHG) | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 30298.4 | 36 |
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 produced | Tonne/turnover (HK$ million) | 0.0001 | 40, 46 |
| Total hazardous waste produced | Tonne | 0.3 | 40, 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of non-hazardous waste produced | Tonne/turnover (HK$ million) | 1.3 | 1.4 | 40, 46 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | Tonne | 3619.8 | 4338.8 | 40, 46 |
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption | MWh | 13313 | 13749.6 | 36, 46 |
| Indirect energy consumption | MWh | 57553.2 | 56703.6 | 36, 46 |
| Intensity of energy consumption | MWh/turnover (HK$ million) | 25.3 | 22.2 | 36, 46 |
| Purchased electricity | MWh | 57553.2 | 56703.6 | 36 |
| Total energy consumption | MWh | 70866.2 | 70453.2 | 36, 46 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of water consumption | Cubic metre/turnover (HK$ million) | 265 | 265 | 46 |
| Total water consumption | Cubic metre | 741179 | 840960 | 46 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of packaging material used | Tonne/turnover (HK$ million) | 0.34 | 0.23 | 46 |
| Total amount of packaging material used | Tonne | 952.4 | 724.9 | 46 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total workforce | person | 4509 | 4062 | 47 |
| Workforce by age group - 30–50 | person | 2027 | 1641 | 47 |
| Workforce by age group - Above 50 | person | 1468 | 1644 | 47 |
| Workforce by age group - Below 30 | person | 1014 | 777 | 47 |
| Workforce by employment type - Full-time | person | 3441 | 3098 | 47 |
| Workforce by employment type - Other types of workforce | person | N/A | N/A | 47 |
| Workforce by employment type - Part-time | person | 1068 | 964 | 47 |
| Workforce by gender - Female | person | 2943 | 2753 | 47 |
| Workforce by gender - Male | person | 1566 | 1309 | 47 |
| Workforce by rank group - General staff | person | 3712 | 3271 | 47 |
| Workforce by rank group - Middle management | person | 787 | 781 | 47 |
| Workforce by rank group - Senior management | person | 10 | 10 | 47 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate - Total | % | N/A | 78.9 | 47 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | % | N/A | 79.5 | 47 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | % | N/A | 77.6 | 47 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number and rate of work-related fatalities | person (%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 47 |
| Number of work-related injury cases | case | 90 | 101 | 47 |
| Rate of work-related injury | % | 1.99 | 2.49 | 47 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lost workdays due to work-related injury | day | 2883 | 3414 | 47 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number and percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | person (76.1%), person (76.3%) | 3441 | 3092 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews by gender: Female | person (72.6%), person (73.9%) | 2136 | 2034 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews by gender: Male | person (80.8%), person (83.3%) | 1305 | 1058 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews by rank group: General staff | person (71.0%), person (71.2%) | 2644 | 2321 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews by rank group: Middle management | person (100.0%) | 787 | 781 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews by rank group: Senior management | person (100.0%) | 10 | 10 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of trained employees by gender: Female | person (42.7%), person (77.4%) | 1257 | 2131 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of trained employees by gender: Male | person (49.0%), person (75.4%) | 767 | 987 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of trained employees by rank group: General staff | person (42.1%), person (73.2%) | 1561 | 2396 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of trained employees by rank group: Middle management | person (57.9%), person (91.2%) | 456 | 712 | 48 |
| Number and percentage of trained employees by rank group: Senior management | person (100%), person (70.0%) | 7 | 10 | 48 |
| Total number and percentage of trained employees | person (44.9%), person (76.8%) | 2024 | 3118 | 48 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per employee | hour/person | 2.19 | 4.51 | 48 |
| Average training hours per employee by gender: Female | hour/person | 2.4 | 4.56 | 48 |
| Average training hours per employee by gender: Male | hour/person | 2 | 4.61 | 48 |
| Average training hours per employee by rank group: General staff | hour/person | 2.01 | 3.78 | 48 |
| Average training hours per employee by rank group: Middle management | hour/person | 2.71 | 6.71 | 48 |
| Average training hours per employee by rank group: Senior management | hour/person | 4.23 | 5.48 | 48 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonne | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 0.002 | 0.003 |
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) | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 3208.8 | 3708.5 |
| GHG Emissions from Purchased Electricity | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 31348.5 | 25214.9 |
| GHG Emissions from Towngas | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 565.9 | 539.3 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 32004.4 | 25754.2 |
| Mobile Combustion Emissions | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 174.1 | 421.4 |
| Stationary Combustion Emissions | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2419.9 | 2325.6 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 35633.5 | 30298.4 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent/turnover (HK$ million) | 12.7 | 9.5 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent | 420.3 | 835.6 |
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 | Tonne | 0.3 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne/turnover (HK$ million) | 0.0001 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonne | 3619.8 | 4338.8 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne/turnover (HK$ million) | 1.3 | 1.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh/turnover (HK$ million) | 25.3 | 22.2 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 57553.2 | 56703.6 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 13313 | 13749.6 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 70866.2 | 70453.2 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 57553.2 | 56703.6 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | Cubic metre | 741179 | 840960 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Cubic metre/turnover (HK$ million) | 265 | 265 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne/turnover (HK$ million) | 0.34 | 0.23 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tonne | 952.4 | 724.9 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 2027 | 1641 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 1468 | 1644 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 1014 | 777 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 2943 | 2753 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | person | 3441 | 3098 |
| Number of General Employees | person | 3712 | 3271 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 1566 | 1309 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | person | 787 | 781 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | person | 1068 | 964 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | person | 10 | 10 |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 4509 | 4062 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 44.95 | 40.41 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 32.56 | 40.46 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 22.48 | 19.13 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 65.28 | 67.76 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | percent | 76.31 | 76.29 |
| Percentage of General Employees | percent | 82.33 | 80.53 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 34.72 | 32.24 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | percent | 17.45 | 19.23 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | percent | 23.69 | 23.71 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | percent | 0.22 | 0.25 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 79.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 77.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 78.9 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | day | 2883 | 3414 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 44.9 | 76.8 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 62.1 | 68.3 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 77.1 | 76.9 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 37.9 | 31.7 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 22.5 | 22.8 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 0.3 | 0.3 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hour/person | 2.4 | 4.56 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hour/person | 2.01 | 3.78 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hour/person | 2 | 4.61 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hour/person | 2.71 | 6.71 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hour/person | 4.23 | 5.48 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hour/person | 2.19 | 4.51 |