SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021

Year: 2021
Published: 2022-04-29
Status: Processed

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 8558 8259 20
NOx emissions tonnes 8558 8258 52
Particulate Matter air emissions tonnes 306 295 20
RSP emissions tonnes 306 269 52
SOx air emissions tonnes 726 727 20
SOx emissions tonnes 726 727 52

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2028 2030 2035 Report Pages
Coal-fired generation installed capacity MW 7000 6300 6100 5100 4700 4200 3700 3200 21
Decrease in Scope 1 carbon dioxide equivalent emissions compared to 2020 percent -15 19
Direct emissions (Scope 1) GHG tCO2e 8147385 6952156 20
GHG emissions from power generation business segment (percentage of total GHG emissions) percent 44 19
GHG emissions from remaining business segments (pipeline and storage facilities, water utilities, waste management, transportation, and household infrastructure) (percentage of total GHG emissions) percent <2 19
HK Electric GHG emissions per kWh reduction from electricity production vs. 2005 base-year % 30 18
Increase in Scope 2 carbon dioxide equivalent emissions compared to 2020 percent 4 19
Indirect emissions (Scope 2) GHG tCO2e 1606431 1547266 20
Indirect energy intensity ‘000 kWh / HKD million revenue 29 27 52
Scope 1 carbon dioxide equivalent emissions tonnes CO2e 6952156 19
Scope 1 carbon intensity tonne CO2e/ HKD million revenue 169 137 51
Scope 1 emission tonne CO2e 8147385 6952156 51
Scope 2 carbon dioxide equivalent emissions tonnes CO2e 1547266 19
Scope 2 carbon intensity tonne CO2e/ HKD million revenue 33 31 51
Scope 2 emission tonne CO2e 1606431 1547266 51
Total GHG emissions 9753816 8499422 51
Total carbon emissions Scope 1 and Scope 2 (percentage breakdown) 82% Scope 1, 18% Scope 2 19
Total carbon intensity tonne CO2e/ HKD million revenue 202 168 51
UKPN directly controllable emission reduction (Scope 1 and Scope 2, excluding losses) °C reduction trajectory 1.5 18
VPN and United Energy Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction vs. 2019 % 30 18
WWU GHG emissions reduction % vs. 2020 37.5 18
ista customers' and end users' CO2 emissions reduction vs. 2015 % 10 18

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
HK Electric - Reduce 37% of ash and gypsum production by 2024 compared to 2019 On track 33
Total hazardous waste produced tonnes 47655 25376* 52

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
NGN - Reduce 20% office and depot waste consumption by 2018 by 2026 On track 33
Total non-hazardous waste produced tonnes 304074 280158 52
UKPN - Recycled 97% of street works spoil Achieved 33

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2030 2040 Report Pages
AGIG reduction in carbon emissions from HyP SA hydrogen blending tonnes per year 10 26
AGIG stretch target for fully decarbonising distribution network 100% 26
Dutch Enviro Energy fossil CO2 emission reduction vs. 2014–2018 % 35 18
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction (Scope 1 and Scope 2) reduction compared to 2020 12.9% 7
UKPN business carbon footprint reduction against 2014/2015 baseline % 30.9 29

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
NGN - Dispose of less than 13000 tonnes of excavation spoil to landfill annually by 2021 Achieved 33
SA Power Networks - Reduce ≥7.5% of total waste disposed to landfill compared to 2020 Planning 33

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 2021 2022 2023 2027 2030 2040 2050 Report Pages
AGIG renewable gas by volume %, % (stretch target) 100 100 18
AGIG renewable gas by volume in distribution networks % 10 18
AGIG renewable hydrogen blend in natural gas at HyP SA % 5 26
Coal and other fuel energy consumption 000 kWh 11083384 11438843 20
Coal and other fuels consumption ‘000 kWh 11630358 11838143 51
Coal-fired generation as percentage of total generation portfolio % 53 48 47 39 36 32 28 24 21
Diesel consumption ‘000 kWh 537080 458369 51
Diesel energy consumption 000 kWh 537080 581039 20
Direct energy consumption ‘000 kWh 27896265 27725702 51
Direct energy intensity ‘000 kWh / HKD million revenue 578 548 52
Electricity energy consumption 000 kWh 1389684 1334499 20
Gasoline / Petrol energy consumption 000 kWh 4731284 2781961 20
Gasoline/Petrol consumption ‘000 kWh 30250 29718 51
Indirect energy consumption - Electricity ‘000 kWh 1389684 1334499 51
Indirect energy consumption - Heating ‘000 kWh 1767 51
LPG energy consumption 000 kWh 4682 1161 20
Liquefied petroleum fuel (LPG) consumption ‘000 kWh 6882 1161 51
Natural gas consumption ‘000 kWh 10840590 10621222 51
Natural gas energy consumption 000 kWh 10848590 10822122 20
Planned installed capacity of offshore wind farm southwest of Lamma Island MW 150 21
Renewable energy consumed - Biomass ‘000 kWh 4851465 4709969 51
Renewable energy consumed - Hydro ‘000 kWh Not reported 414 51
Renewable energy consumed - Solar ‘000 kWh Not reported 438 51
Renewable energy consumed - Wind ‘000 kWh Not reported 2406 51
Renewable fuel energy consumption 000 kWh 4851645 4893455 20
Self-generated energy - Cooling ‘000 kWh Not reported Not reported 51
Self-generated energy - Electricity ‘000 kWh Not reported 5092271 51
Self-generated energy - Heating ‘000 kWh Not reported 850186 51
Self-generated energy - Steam ‘000 kWh Not reported 159557 51
Total energy consumption ‘000 kWh 29268309 29061968 51
Total energy intensity ‘000 kWh / HKD million revenue 607 575 52
UKPN purchased electricity used in office buildings and substations from renewable sources since 2018 100% 29

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Groundwater consumption 000 m³, ‘000 m³ 19058 20314 32, 52
Other sources water consumption 000 m³, ‘000 m³ 1386 1469 32, 52
Seawater consumption 000 m³, ‘000 m³ 333420 391701 32, 52
Surface water consumption 000 m³, ‘000 m³ 289002 270975 32, 52
Third-party water consumption 000 m³, ‘000 m³ 3758 3541 32, 52
Total water consumption m³, ‘000 m³ 646624 688000 32, 52
Water consumption intensity ‘000 m³ / HKD million revenue 13.4 13.61 52

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2021 2025 2030 Report Pages
AGIG renewable gas by volume target % 10 26
AGIG renewable gas by volume target for new homes % 100 26
Estimated total value of electricity vouchers distributed by UKPN GBP 6875000 47

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
NGN - Use less than 17000 tonnes of virgin (primary) aggregates in reinstatement annually by 2021 Achieved 33
Paper packaging material used for finished products tonnes 2946 2565 52
Plastic packaging material used for finished products tonnes 3 5 52
Sale of energy - Cooling ‘000 kWh Not reported Not reported 51
Sale of energy - Electricity ‘000 kWh Not reported 5028409 51
Sale of energy - Heating ‘000 kWh Not reported 850186 51
Sale of energy - Steam ‘000 kWh Not reported 159557 51
Total packaging material used for finished products tonnes 2949 2570 52

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
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - EDL 22 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - HK Electric 3 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - NGN 1 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - Ratchaburi Power 1 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - SA Power Networks 1 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - Seabank Power 4 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - VPN 10 29
No. of external environmental audit(s) conducted during 2021 - WWU 2 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - EDL 52 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - HK Electric 3 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - NGN 13 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - Ratchaburi Power 1 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - SA Power Networks 1 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - Seabank Power 1 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - VPN 16 29
No. of facilities with ISO14001 or other EMS certificates - WWU 1 29

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Attendance at 2021 AGM - Andrew John HUNTER (Deputy Managing Director) AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - Barrie COOK AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - CHAN Loi Shun (Chief Financial Officer) AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - CHEN Tsien Hua AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - CHEONG Ying Chew, Henry AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - Colin Stevens RUSSEL AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - FOK Kin Ning, Canning (Deputy Chairman) AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - Frank John SIXT AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - George Colin MAGNUS AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - IP Tak Chuen, Edmond (Deputy Chairman) AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - KAM Hing Lam (Group Managing Director) AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - KWOK Eva Lee AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - LAI Hong Tsung, David AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - LEE Pui Ling, Angelina AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - Paul Joseph TIGHE AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - SNG Sow-mei alias POON Sow Mei AGM attended 1 13
Attendance at 2021 AGM - Victor T K LI (Chairman) AGM attended 1 13
Number of employees aged 30-49 16107 36
Number of employees aged 50 or above 9959 36
Number of employees below 30 years old 4481 36
Number of employees in Asia (excluding Hong Kong & Mainland China) 57 36
Number of employees in Australia 4577 36
Number of employees in Canada 2395 36
Number of employees in Europe (excluding UK) 5184 36
Number of employees in Hong Kong 2561 36
Number of employees in Mainland China 1648 36
Number of employees in New Zealand 1139 36
Number of employees in United Kingdom 11584 36
Number of employees in United States 464 36
Number of female employees 7125 36
Number of full-time employees 30577 36
Number of general staff 28299 36
Number of male employees 21702 36
Number of manager grade staff 2278 36
Number of part-time employees 2176 36
Overall attendance at Board meetings approximately 96% 13
Percentage of employees aged 30-49 % 52.7 36
Percentage of employees aged 50 or above % 33 36
Percentage of employees below 30 years old % 14.3 36
Percentage of employees in Asia (excluding Hong Kong & Mainland China) % 0.2 36
Percentage of employees in Australia % 15 36
Percentage of employees in Canada % 7.7 36
Percentage of employees in Europe (excluding UK) % 16.6 36
Percentage of employees in Hong Kong % 8.4 36
Percentage of employees in Mainland China % 5.3 36
Percentage of employees in New Zealand % 3.7 36
Percentage of employees in United Kingdom % 38 36
Percentage of employees in United States % 1.5 36
Percentage of female employees % 24.6 36
Percentage of full-time employees % 93.3 36
Percentage of general staff % 92.5 36
Percentage of male employees % 75.4 36
Percentage of manager grade staff % 7.5 36
Percentage of part-time employees % 6.7 36

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate (Australia) % 14.7 36
Employee turnover rate (Canada) % 37.5 36
Employee turnover rate (Europe excl. UK) % 7.2 36
Employee turnover rate (Hong Kong) % 7.7 36
Employee turnover rate (Mainland China) % 4.7 36
Employee turnover rate (New Zealand) % 32.8 36
Employee turnover rate (United Kingdom) % 6.7 36
Employee turnover rate (United States) % 25 36
Employee turnover rate (age 30-49) % 9.9 36
Employee turnover rate (age 50 or above) % 9.5 36
Employee turnover rate (age below 30) % 17.6 36
Employee turnover rate (female) % 12.5 36
Employee turnover rate (male) % 10.7 36
Employee turnover rate (overall) % 11.1 36

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 fatalities 2 1 2 54

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee hours 23.2 7
Total hours of training and development for full-time employees hours 760007 38

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of suppliers UKPN engaged with suppliers 1000 47

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Attendance at Board Meetings - Andrew John HUNTER (Deputy Managing Director) meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - Barrie COOK meetings attended 3 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - CHAN Loi Shun (Chief Financial Officer) meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - CHEN Tsien Hua meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - CHEONG Ying Chew, Henry meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - Colin Stevens RUSSEL meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - FOK Kin Ning, Canning (Deputy Chairman) meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - Frank John SIXT meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - George Colin MAGNUS meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - IP Tak Chuen, Edmond (Deputy Chairman) meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - KAM Hing Lam (Group Managing Director) meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - KWOK Eva Lee meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - LAI Hong Tsung, David meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - LEE Pui Ling, Angelina meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - Paul Joseph TIGHE meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - SNG Sow-mei alias POON Sow Mei meetings attended 4 13
Attendance at Board Meetings - Victor T K LI (Chairman) meetings attended 4 13

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of Board meetings held meetings 4 13

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of rural households in UKPN's network area receiving personalised support households 13845 47

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Estimated value of support for rural households in UKPN's network area GBP 872000 47
Number of customers supported by UKPN with electricity vouchers customers 84125 47

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes 306 295
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 8558 8259
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 726 727

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 8147385 6952156
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 1606431 1547266
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tonne CO2e/ HKD million revenue 169 137
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tonne CO2e/ HKD million revenue 33 31
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 9753816 8499422
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tonne CO2e/ HKD million revenue 202 168

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 tonnes 47655 25376

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 tonnes 304074 280158

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 12.9
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 12.9

Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 7.5

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
Biomass Energy ‘000 kWh 4851465 4709969
Diesel Fuel Consumption ‘000 kWh 537080 458369
Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) ‘000 kWh / HKD million revenue 578 548
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) ‘000 kWh / HKD million revenue 607 575
Gasoline Consumption ‘000 kWh 30250 29718
Hydropower Energy ‘000 kWh 414
Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) ‘000 kWh / HKD million revenue 29 27
LPG Consumption ‘000 kWh 6882 1161
Natural Gas Consumption ‘000 kWh 10840590 10621222
Renewable Energy Consumption ‘000 kWh 4851465 4709969
Solar Energy ‘000 kWh 438
Total Direct Energy Consumption ‘000 kWh 27896265 27725702
Total Energy Consumption ‘000 kWh 29268309 29061968
Total Indirect Energy Consumption ‘000 kWh 1389684 1334499
Wind Energy ‘000 kWh 2406

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Groundwater Consumption 000 m³ 19058 20314
Seawater Consumption 000 m³ 333420 391701
Surface Water Consumption 000 m³ 289002 270975
Third Party Water Consumption 000 m³ 3758 3541
Water Consumption 000 m³ 646624 688000
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) 000 m³ / HKD million revenue 13.4 13.61

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2025
Investment in Energy-saving and Emission-reduction Technology Transformation GBP 6875000
Target Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage by 2025 Compared to 2023 % 5

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 Consumption (Plastic) tonnes 3 5
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 2949 2570

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 16107
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 9959
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 4481
Number of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) 57
Number of Employees in Australia 4577
Number of Employees in Canada 2395
Number of Employees in Europe 5184
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 2561
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China 4209
Number of Employees in Mainland China 1648
Number of Employees in New Zealand 1139
Number of Employees in United Kingdom 11584
Number of Employees in United States 464
Number of Female Employees 7125
Number of Full-time Employees 30577
Number of General Employees 28299
Number of Male Employees 21702
Number of Manager Grade Staff 2278
Number of Part-time Employees 2176
Number of Total Employees 32355
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 52.7
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 33
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 14.3
Percentage of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) % 0.2
Percentage of Employees in Australia % 15
Percentage of Employees in Canada % 7.7
Percentage of Employees in Europe % 16.6
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 8.4
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 5.3
Percentage of Employees in United Kingdom % 38
Percentage of Employees in United States % 1.5
Percentage of Female Employees % 24.6
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 93.3
Percentage of General Employees % 92.5
Percentage of Male Employees % 75.4
Percentage of Manager Grade Staff % 7.5
Percentage of Part-time Employees % 6.7

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 9.9
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 9.5
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 17.6
Turnover Rate of Employees in Australia % 14.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in Canada % 37.5
Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe % 7.2
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 7.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 4.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in New Zealand % 32.8
Turnover Rate of Employees in United Kingdom % 6.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in United States % 25
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 12.5
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 10.7
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 11.1

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
Number of Fatalities of the Last 3 Years fatalities 5
Number of Work-related Fatalities fatalities 2 1 2

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) hours 15.6
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 23.7
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 27.9
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 39.5
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 23.2
Total Training Hours hours 760007

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Suppliers in Australia
Number of Suppliers in Canada
Number of Suppliers in Europe
Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China
Number of Suppliers in New Zealand
Number of Suppliers in United Kingdom suppliers 1000
Number of Suppliers in United States
Total Number of Suppliers in Singapore

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Total Social Investment GBP 872000