2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COD emissions (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 114 | 117 | 139 | 66 |
| Dust emissions (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 78 | 19 | 19 | 66 |
| Intensity of COD emissions (Paper production sector) | mg/L | 34.5 | 35.9 | 43.1 | 66 |
| Intensity of N-NH₃ emissions (Paper production sector) | mg/L | 1.6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 66 |
| N-NH₃ emissions (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 5 | 2.9 | 10.6 | 66 |
| NOₓ emissions (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 307 | 239 | 127 | 66 |
| SO₂ emissions (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 72 | 59 | 38 | 66 |
| Smoke emissions (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 35 | 24 | 16 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct emissions (Scope 1) | tCO2e | 935180 | 795184 | 547925 | 66 |
| Energy indirect emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 843203 | 811868 | 804328 | 66 |
| GHG emission intensity | tCO2e/revenue in RMB10000 | 0.79 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 66 |
| GHG emission intensity (Paper production sector) | tCO2e/tonnes of paper | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1 | 66 |
| GHG emissions (Paper production sector) | tCO2e | 1327949 | 1239433 | 913707 | 66 |
| Total GHG emissions | tCO2e | 1778838 | 1607051 | 1352253 | 66 |
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 emission intensity | kg/revenue in RMB10000 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 66 |
| Hazardous waste emissions | tonnes | 795 | 42 | 87 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste emission intensity | kg/revenue in RMB10000 | 89 | 66.3 | 53.9 | 66 |
| Non-hazardous waste emissions | tonnes | 200213 | 155282 | 112011 | 66 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracite consumption | tonnes | 328927 | 271228 | 171135 | 66 |
| Energy consumption intensity | MWh/revenue in RMB10000 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 66 |
| Energy consumption intensity (Paper production sector) | tce/tonnes of paper | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 67 |
| Energy consumption of paper production lower than the upper limit of national energy consumption standard | % | 24 | 11 | ||
| Liquefied petroleum gas consumption | kg | 243 | 66 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | cubic metre | 102099325 | 95311855 | 81502433 | 66 |
| Purchased electricity | 10000 kWh | 100151 | 96614 | 89892 | 66 |
| Purchased steam and heat | GJ | 1839302 | 1662649 | 1805002 | 66 |
| Reducing the intensity of power consumption per tonne of paper | kWh/t paper | 640 | 11 | ||
| Total energy consumption | MWh | 4717921 | 4191459 | 3375000 | 66 |
| Total energy consumption (Paper production sector) | tce | 402728 | 385458 | 293339 | 67 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of waste water discharge (Paper production sector) | tonnes/tonnes of paper | 3 | 3.1 | 3 | 66 |
| Recycling of wastewater from paper production | % | >99 | 11 | ||
| Reducing the intensity of water consumption per tonne of paper | t/t paper | 5.2 | 11 | ||
| Total waste water discharge | tonnes | 4775877 | 4729837 | 4625679 | 66 |
| Total water consumption | tonnes | 10086725 | 9148196 | 8053423 | 67 |
| Water consumption (Paper production sector) | tonnes | 6851980 | 6387404 | 4791613 | 67 |
| Water consumption (Reservoir water) | tonnes | 1412700 | 1343996 | 2300373 | 67 |
| Water consumption (Tap water) | tonnes | 8674025 | 7804200 | 5753050 | 67 |
| Water consumption intensity | tonnes/revenue in RMB10000 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 67 |
| Water consumption intensity (Paper production sector) | tonnes/tonnes of paper | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 67 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reducing the intensity of wastewater discharge per tonne of paper | t/t paper | 3 | 11 |
| Water consumption of paper production lower than the upper limit of national water consumption standard | % | 82.6 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of packaging material used | tonnes/revenue in RMB10000 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 67 |
| Total packaging material used | tonnes | 108540 | 109475 | 103378 | 67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification | 100% | 11 | |
| Percentage of paper production bases with FSC/CoC certification | 100% | 11 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee distribution by region: East China region | 32% | 24% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: Fujian, Jiangxi | 30% | 23% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Hubei | 24% | 24% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: North China region | 28% | 17% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: Northeast region | 23% | 19% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: Northwest region | 33% | 23% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: Shandong, Henan | 27% | 21% | 69 | ||
| Employee distribution by region: Southwest region | 33% | 25% | 69 | ||
| Proportion of employees aged 30–49 | 69% | 70% | 71% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees aged 50 and above | 3% | 4% | 4% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in East China region | 12% | 12% | 13% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in Fujian, Jiangxi | 31% | 36% | 31% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Hubei | 18% | 17% | 19% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in North China region | 5% | 4% | 5% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in Northeast region | 5% | 5% | 5% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in Northwest region | 5% | 5% | 5% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in Shandong, Henan | 12% | 10% | 11% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees in Southwest region | 12% | 11% | 11% | 68 | |
| Proportion of employees under 30 | 28% | 27% | 24% | 68 | |
| Proportion of female employees | 59% | 59% | 59% | 68 | |
| Proportion of female functional staff | 39% | 39% | 40% | 68 | |
| Proportion of female general manager and above | 14% | 13% | 16% | 68 | |
| Proportion of female junior staff | 89% | 89% | 92% | 68 | |
| Proportion of female managers | 33% | 35% | 37% | 68 | |
| Proportion of full-time employees | 100% | 100% | 100% | 68 | |
| Proportion of male employees | 41% | 41% | 41% | 68 | |
| Total workforce | person | 25000 | 25000 | 20000 | 68 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (female) | 30% | 22% | 68 | |
| Employee turnover rate (male) | 27% | 24% | 68 | |
| Employee turnover rate age 30–49 | 23% | 18% | 68 | |
| Employee turnover rate age 50 and above | 34% | 27% | 68 | |
| Employee turnover rate under 30 | 43% | 35% | 68 |
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 injury | occurrence | 73 | 70 | 51 | 69 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of working days lost due to work injury | day | 3309 | 3147 | 3033 | 69 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee training ratio by gender: Female | 45% | 51% | 51% | 69 | |
| Employee training ratio by gender: Male | 77% | 86% | 80% | 69 | |
| Employee training ratio by job title: Functional staff | 55% | 74% | 68% | 69 | |
| Employee training ratio by job title: General manager and above | 49% | 50% | 42% | 69 | |
| Employee training ratio by job title: Junior staff | 64% | 54% | 58% | 69 | |
| Employee training ratio by job title: Manager | 44% | 60% | 61% | 69 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours by gender: Female | hour | 5 | 5 | 7 | 69 |
| Average training hours by gender: Male | hour | 14 | 13 | 15 | 69 |
| Average training hours by job title: Functional staff | hour | 12 | 10 | 11 | 69 |
| Average training hours by job title: General manager and above | hour | 4 | 4 | 4 | 69 |
| Average training hours by job title: Junior staff | hour | 6 | 6 | 9 | 69 |
| Average training hours by job title: Manager | hour | 6 | 7 | 9 | 69 |
| Average training hours of employees | hour | 9 | 8 | 10 | 69 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers | Supplier | 728 | 663 | 70 |
| Total number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers - America | Supplier | 7 | 5 | 70 |
| Total number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers - China | Supplier | 670 | 624 | 70 |
| Total number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers - India | Supplier | 6 | 3 | 70 |
| Total number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers - Others | Supplier | 45 | 31 | 70 |
Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the Group’s employees during the reporting period | case | 2 | 2 | 70 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengan Group’s anti COVID-19 contributions of cash and supplies | RMB10000 | 2300 | 2100 | 70 | |
| Volunteer hours | hour | 521 | 1116 | 1196 | 70 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 78 | 19 | 19 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 307 | 239 | 127 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 72 | 59 | 38 |
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) | tCO2e | 935180 | 795184 | 547925 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 843203 | 811868 | 804328 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 1778838 | 1607051 | 1352253 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) | tCO2e/tonnes of paper | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tCO2e/revenue in RMB10000 | 0.79 | 0.69 | 0.65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 795 | 42 | 87 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/revenue in RMB10000 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
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 | tonnes | 200213 | 155282 | 112011 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/revenue in RMB10000 | 89 | 66.3 | 53.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracite Consumption | tonnes | 328927 | 271228 | 171135 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh/revenue in RMB10000 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| LPG Consumption | kg | 243 | ||
| Natural Gas Consumption | cubic metre | 102099325 | 95311855 | 81502433 |
| Purchased Electricity | 10000 kWh | 100151 | 96614 | 89892 |
| Purchased Heating | GJ | 1839302 | 1662649 | 1805002 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 4717921 | 4191459 | 3375000 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Water Consumption | tonnes | 8674025 | 7804200 | 5753050 |
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 99 | ||
| Surface Water Consumption | tonnes | 1412700 | 1343996 | 2300373 |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | tonnes | 4775877 | 4729837 | 4625679 |
| Wastewater Discharge Intensity | tonnes/tonnes of paper | 3 | 3.1 | 3 |
| Water Consumption | tonnes | 10086725 | 9148196 | 8053423 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/revenue in RMB10000 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Water Withdrawal Intensity | tonnes/tonnes of paper | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5.2 |
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 Revenue) | tonnes/revenue in RMB10000 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 108540 | 109475 | 103378 |
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 Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 17250 | 17500 | 14200 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 750 | 1000 | 800 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 7000 | 6750 | 4800 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 14750 | 14750 | 11800 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | person | 25000 | 25000 | 20000 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 10250 | 10250 | 8200 |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 25000 | 25000 | 20000 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Percentage of Employees in East China | % | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Percentage of Employees in Fujian, Jiangxi | % | 31 | 36 | 31 |
| Percentage of Employees in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Hubei | % | 18 | 17 | 19 |
| Percentage of Employees in North China | % | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northeast China | % | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northwest China | % | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Percentage of Employees in Shandong, Henan | % | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Percentage of Employees in Southwest China | % | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 41 | 41 | 41 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 23 | 18 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 34 | 27 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 43 | 35 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 30 | 22 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 27 | 24 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | day | 3309 | 3147 | 3033 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 61.8 | 62.5 | 60 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 45 | 51 | 51 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 77 | 86 | 80 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hour | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hour | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hour | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hour | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | Supplier | 670 | 624 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | Supplier | 728 | 663 |
Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Concluded Corruption Lawsuits | case | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Corruption Litigation | case | 2 | 2 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Social Investment | RMB10000 | 2300 | 2100 | |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hour | 521 | 1116 | 1196 |