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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen in waste water | kg | 677 | 59 |
| Chemical oxygen demand in waste water | tons | 14 | 59 |
| Nitrogen oxides emission | kg | 3467 | 59 |
| Particulates emission | kg | 18170 | 59 |
| Sulphur dioxide emission | kg | 1388 | 59 |
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 emission per unit revenue | tons carbon dioxide/HK$ million | 57.6 | 57.2 | 56.2 | 58 |
| Greenhouse gas emission per unit revenue decrease as compared with last year | % | -1.9 | 8 | ||
| Scope 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions | tons carbon dioxide | 11456 | 10683 | 12557 | 58 |
| Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions | tons carbon dioxide | 176595 | 156619 | 199705 | 58 |
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions | tons carbon dioxide | 188051 | 167301 | 212262 | 58 |
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 | tons | 2423 | 2709 | 2459 | 58 |
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 solid waste | tons | 39432 | 35177 | 46824 | 58 |
| Non hazardous solid waste disposal per unit revenue | tons/HK$ million | 12.07 | 12.03 | 12.39 | 58 |
| Total amount of waste disposal | tons | 41855 | 37886 | 49283 | 58 |
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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste disposal per unit revenue | tons/HK$ million | 0.74 | 0.93 | 0.65 | 58 |
| Hazardous waste disposal per unit revenue decrease as compared with last year | % | -30.1 | 8 |
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 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption | tons of coal equivalent | 7446 | 59 |
| Direct energy consumption - Diesel | tons | 489 | 59 |
| Direct energy consumption - Gasoline | tons | 112 | 59 |
| Direct energy consumption - Natural gas | 10000 normal cubic meter | 494 | 59 |
| Indirect energy consumption | tons of coal equivalent | 42667 | 59 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Purchased electricity | 10000 kWh | 27243 | 59 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Purchased steam | tons | 71423 | 59 |
| Total energy consumption | tons of coal equivalent | 50113 | 59 |
| Total energy consumption per unit revenue | tons of coal equivalent/HK$ million | 13.3 | 59 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh water consumption | tons | 1428442 | 59 |
| Total amount of waste water | tons | 688503 | 59 |
| Water consumption per unit revenue | tons/HK$ million | 377.9 | 59 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital expenditures | HK$ million | 1054.1 | 8 |
| Total energy consumption per unit revenue decrease as compared with last year | % | -2.2 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption per unit revenue decrease as compared with last year | % | -13.3 | 8 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging materials consumption | tons | 253 | 59 |
| Packaging materials consumption per unit revenue | tons/HK$ million | 0.067 | 59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green capital expenditures with certification from the HKQAA Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme | HK$ million | 135.1 | 8 |
| Total amount of green loan granted by DBS Bank and Citibank | HK$ million | 400 | 8 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees by geographical region - Americas | number | 457 | 61 | ||
| Employees by geographical region - Asia | number | 5779 | 61 | ||
| Employees by geographical region - Europe | number | 919 | 61 | ||
| Global staff | staff | 7155 | 8 | ||
| Number of employees by academic qualification - Below tertiary education | number | 5771 | 4894 | 5440 | 60 |
| Number of employees by academic qualification - Master and bachelor degree | number | 71 | 53 | 61 | 60 |
| Number of employees by academic qualification - Tertiary and undergraduate | number | 1283 | 1232 | 1654 | 60 |
| Number of employees by age - 30-39 | number | 2565 | 2404 | 2786 | 60 |
| Number of employees by age - 40-49 | number | 1924 | 1717 | 1916 | 60 |
| Number of employees by age - 50 or above | number | 641 | 516 | 670 | 60 |
| Number of employees by age - Below 30 | number | 1995 | 1542 | 1783 | 60 |
| Number of employees by gender - Female | number | 2066 | 2651 | 2035 | 60 |
| Number of employees by gender - Male | number | 5059 | 3528 | 5120 | 60 |
| Number of employees by job function - Legal, finance, human resources and administration | number | 356 | 296 | 313 | 60 |
| Number of employees by job function - Production | number | 5059 | 4185 | 5091 | 60 |
| Number of employees by job function - Quality management | number | 855 | 747 | 715 | 60 |
| Number of employees by job function - Research and development and engineering | number | 712 | 626 | 713 | 60 |
| Number of employees by job function - Sales and marketing, customer service, supply chain and warehousing | number | 143 | 325 | 323 | 60 |
| Number of employees by type of employment - Full time | number | 7125 | 6179 | 7154 | 60 |
| Number of employees by type of employment - Part time | number | 1 | 60 | ||
| Number of staff | number | 7125 | 6179 | 7155 | 60 |
| Proportion of female members in the Board | % | 25 | 25 | 25 | 58 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff turnover by age - 30-39 | % | 15.4 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by age - 40-49 | % | 8.8 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by age - Below 30 | % | 19.5 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by age - Over 50 | % | 13.5 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by gender - Female | % | 16.1 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by gender - Group | % | 15.1 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by gender - Male | % | 14.6 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region - Americas | % | 31.5 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region - Asia | % | 14.4 | 61 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region - Europe | % | 10.2 | 61 |
| Staff turnover rate | % | 15.1 | 8 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work-related injury | days | 1432 | 61 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of trained staff by gender - Female | % | 28 | 61 | ||
| Percentage of trained staff by gender - Male | % | 72 | 61 | ||
| Percentage of trained staff by job function - Legal, finance, human resources and administration | % | 2.3 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 62 |
| Percentage of trained staff by job function - Production | % | 67.6 | 67.5 | 70.4 | 62 |
| Percentage of trained staff by job function - Quality management | % | 22.9 | 15 | 10.6 | 62 |
| Percentage of trained staff by job function - Research and development and engineering | % | 4.9 | 6.2 | 10 | 62 |
| Percentage of trained staff by job function - Sales and marketing, customer service, supply chain and warehousing | % | 2.3 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 62 |
| Total number of trained staff | number | 7155 | 61 | ||
| Training coverage | % | 100 | 8, 61 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per staff | hours | 35.4 | 8, 61 | ||
| Average training hours per staff by gender - Female | hours | N/A | 19.3 | 39.2 | 62 |
| Average training hours per staff by gender - Male | hours | N/A | 34.7 | 33.9 | 62 |
| Average training hours per staff by job function - Legal, finance, human resources and administration | hours | N/A | 33.5 | 40.2 | 62 |
| Average training hours per staff by job function - Production | hours | N/A | 28 | 34.5 | 62 |
| Average training hours per staff by job function - Quality management | hours | N/A | 34.8 | 53.6 | 62 |
| Average training hours per staff by job function - Research and development and engineering | hours | N/A | 17.2 | 21.3 | 62 |
| Average training hours per staff by job function - Sales and marketing, customer service, supply chain and warehousing | hours | N/A | 29.8 | 37.1 | 62 |
| Research and development costs expenses | HK$ million | 211 | 63 | ||
| Total staff training hours | hours | 253530 | 61 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders of the Company | HK$ million | 575.7 | 313.4 | 422.2 | 58 |
| Average years of business relationship with top 20 customers | years | 16.5 | 17.1 | 9 | |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Americas | number | N/A | 114 | 295 | 62 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Asia | number | 1081 | 1102 | 1014 | 62 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Europe | number | 884 | 1466 | 1803 | 62 |
| Total number of suppliers | number | 1965 | 2682 | 3112 | 62 |
| Total number of suppliers obtaining ISO 14001 certification | number | 110 | 63 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10 customers' share of total sales | % | 55 | 9 |
| Total number of product complaints | number | 446 | 63 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total existing invention patents | SKUs | 90 | 63 |
| Total existing utility patent | SKUs | 291 | 63 |
| Total invention patent newly applied | SKUs | 6 | 63 |
| Total utility patent newly applied | SKUs | 28 | 63 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of directors and employees who have participated in anti-corruption training | number | 2466 | 63 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | HK$ million | 3640.2 | 2924.6 | 3777.7 | 58 |
| Social donations | HK$ million | 0.6 | 63 | ||
| Total number of hours of participation in community events | hours | 280 | 63 | ||
| Total number of staff who have taken part in charitable activities | staff | 120 | 63 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kg | 18170 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | kg | 3467 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | kg | 1388 |
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) | tons carbon dioxide | 11456 | 10683 | 12557 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tons carbon dioxide | 176595 | 156619 | 199705 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tons carbon dioxide | 188051 | 167301 | 212262 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tons carbon dioxide/HK$ million | 57.6 | 57.2 | 56.2 |
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 | tons | 2423 | 2709 | 2459 |
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 | tons | 39432 | 35177 | 46824 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tons/HK$ million | 12.07 | 12.03 | 12.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | -30.1 |
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 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | tons | 489 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tons of coal equivalent/HK$ million | 13.3 |
| Gasoline Consumption | tons | 112 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | 10000 normal cubic meter | 494 |
| Purchased Electricity | 10000 kWh | 27243 |
| Purchased Steam | tons | 71423 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | tons of coal equivalent | 7446 |
| Total Energy Consumption | tons of coal equivalent | 50113 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | tons of coal equivalent | 42667 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | tons | 688503 |
| Water Consumption | tons | 1428442 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tons/HK$ million | 377.9 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | -2.2 |
| Investment in Energy-saving and Emission-reduction Technology Transformation | HK$ million | 1054.1 |
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.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | -13.3 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) | tons/HK$ million | 0.067 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tons | 253 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Investment in Ecological Restoration | HK$ million | 135.1 |
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 | number | 4489 | 4121 | 4702 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | number | 641 | 516 | 670 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | number | 1995 | 1542 | 1783 |
| Number of Employees in Americas | number | 457 | ||
| Number of Employees in Asia | number | 5779 | ||
| Number of Employees in Europe | number | 919 | ||
| Number of Female Employees | number | 2066 | 2651 | 2035 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | number | 7125 | 6179 | 7154 |
| Number of Male Employees | number | 5059 | 3528 | 5120 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | number | 1 | ||
| Number of Total Employees | number | 7125 | 6179 | 7155 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 62.99 | 66.69 | 65.73 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 9 | 8.35 | 9.37 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 28 | 24.95 | 24.93 |
| Percentage of Employees in Americas | % | 6.39 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Asia | % | 80.81 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Europe | % | 12.85 | ||
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 28.99 | 42.88 | 28.46 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 99.99 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 71.05 | 57.12 | 71.59 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 0.01 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 12.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 13.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 19.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Americas | % | 31.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Asia | % | 14.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe | % | 10.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 16.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 14.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 15.1 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 1432 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 28 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 72 |
| Percentage of Trained Production Employees | % | 70.4 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 19.3 | 39.2 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 34.7 | 33.9 |
| Average Training Hours (Marketing & Customer Service) | hours | 29.8 | 37.1 |
| Average Training Hours (Production Employees) | hours | 28 | 34.5 |
| Average Training Hours (R&D Personnel Employees) | hours | 17.2 | 21.3 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 35.4 | |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 253530 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Asia (Excluding China) | number | 1102 | 1014 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Europe | number | 1466 | 1803 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | number | 1965 | 2682 | 3112 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | number | 446 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Invention Patents | SKUs | 90 |
| Number of New Patent Applications | SKUs | 34 |
| Number of Patents Held | SKUs | 381 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | number | 2466 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities | staff | 120 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | HK$ million | 0.6 |
| Total Social Investment | HK$ million | 0.6 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 280 |