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 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions | tonne | 2.05 | 1.53 | 46 |
| COD (chemical oxygen demand) density | tonne/tonne | 0.0005 | 0.0002 | 46 |
| COD (chemical oxygen demand) emissions | tonne | 37.61 | 13.86 | 46 |
| Compliance rate for quarterly monitoring comparison of flue gas data at self-contained power plants | 100% | 47 | ||
| Dust density | tonne/tonne | 0.0008 | 0.0007 | 46 |
| Dust emissions | tonne | 53.41 | 52.22 | 46 |
| Fly ash emissions | tonne | 195867.23 | 236626.23 | 46 |
| Hydrolyzate density | tonne/tonne | 0.6958 | 0.7174 | 46 |
| Hydrolyzate emissions | tonne | 51009.28 | 54409.52 | 46 |
| Nitrogen oxides density | tonne/tonne | 0.0091 | 0.0085 | 46 |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions | tonne | 649.53 | 663.29 | 46 |
| Number of exhaust gas inspections organized | 121 | 47 | ||
| Pollutants emission compliance rate with relevant national standards | 100% | 47 | ||
| Sulfur dioxide density | tonne/tonne | 0.0037 | 0.0033 | 46 |
| Waste denitration catalyst emissions | tonne | 187.9 | 46 | |
| Waste oil density | tonne/tonne | 0.0011 | 0.0029 | 46 |
| Waste oil emissions | tonne | 76.22 | 229.48 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide density | tonne/tonne | 60.0622 | 52.1555 | 46 |
| Carbon dioxide emissions | tonne | 4270420 | 4078556 | 46 |
| Sulfur dioxide emissions | tonne | 260 | 258.9 | 46 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste denitration catalyst density | tonne/tonne | 0.0024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly ash density | tonne/tonne | 2.7548 | 3.0259 | 46 |
| Furnace slag density | tonne/tonne | 2.12 | 2.4845 | 46 |
| Furnace slag emissions | tonne | 150735.55 | 194284.95 | 46 |
| Recycling rate for solid wastes generated by self-contained power plants | 100% | 47 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual carbon emissions reduction from wind energy and PV power plants | million tonnes | 3.7 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid slag legally disposed | m³ | 111343 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerated concrete produced from recycled slag and desulfurization gypsum by self-contained power plant | m³ | 282100 | 47 | |
| Annual design capacity of polysilicon production | tons | 66000 | 4 | |
| Average annual power generation of 100 MW wind power project at Zhangjiakou New Energy R&D Test and Certification Center | kWh | 26850 | 44 | |
| Coal consumption (tonne) | tonne | 2526193 | 2380116 | 43 |
| Coal consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 35.53 | 30.44 | 43 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption of coal, electricity and other energy sources year-on-year change | decrease | 41 | ||
| Cumulative contribution of clean energy over the entire life cycle of 100 MW wind power project at Zhangjiakou New Energy R&D Test and Certification Center | million kWh | 10285 | 44 | |
| Diesel consumption (tonne) | tonne | 80.18 | 223.27 | 43 |
| Electricity consumption (ten thousand kWh) | ten thousand kWh | 524863 | 508053 | 43 |
| Electricity consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 7.38 | 6.5 | 43 |
| Electricity consumption in office (ten thousand kWh) | ten thousand kWh | 861.58 | 721.96 | 43 |
| Electricity consumption in office density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.01 | 0.01 | 43 |
| Electricity consumption in production (ten thousand kWh) | ten thousand kWh | 524001 | 507331 | 43 |
| Electricity consumption in production density (per tonne) | per tonne | 7.37 | 6.49 | 43 |
| Electricity delivered by UHV flexible DC converter valve since operation | billion kWh | 26.2 | 21 | |
| Operating capacity for wind and photovoltaic power plants | GW | 2.2 | 4 | |
| Overall standard coal consumption year-on-year change | decrease | 41 | ||
| Power generation scale of wind energy and PV power plants | GW | 2.2 | 44 | |
| Total electricity consumption year-on-year change | percent | -3.2 | 41 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption (ten thousand m³) | ten thousand m³ | 5397202 | 5983123 | 43 |
| Water consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 75.91 | 76.51 | 43 |
| Water consumption in office (ten thousand m³) | ten thousand m³ | 358979 | 548812 | 43 |
| Water consumption in office density (per tonne) | per tonne | 5.05 | 7.02 | 43 |
| Water consumption in production (ten thousand m³) | ten thousand m³ | 5038223 | 5434311 | 43 |
| Water consumption in production density (per tonne) | per tonne | 70.86 | 69.49 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of wastewater inspections organized | 457 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost reduction in packaging material procurement | RMB | 4368600 | 26 | |
| Paper packaging materials consumption (tonne) | tonne | 1916 | 2192 | 43 |
| Paper packaging materials consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.03 | 0.03 | 43 |
| Plastic packaging materials consumption (tonne) | tonne | 1628 | 1410 | 43 |
| Plastic packaging materials consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.02 | 0.02 | 43 |
| Wooden packaging materials consumption (tonne) | tonne | 1684 | 2569 | 43 |
| Wooden packaging materials consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.02 | 0.03 | 43 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023–2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional design capacity of polysilicon production (Xinjiang production line) | tons/year | 34000 | 4 | |
| Annual capacity of high-end electronic-grade polysilicon (Zhundong project) | tons | 200000 | 4 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of female employees | employees, persons | 1069 | 27, 28 |
| Number of newly recruited employees | employees | 1816 | 27 |
| Number of newly recruited experienced workers | employees | 1288 | 27 |
| Number of newly recruited fresh graduates | employees | 528 | 27 |
| Number of regular employees | employees | 5428 | 27 |
| Number of workers from labor dispatch agencies | employees | 346 | 27 |
| Total number of employees in the Group | employees | 5774 | 27 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff turnover by age and gender: 30-50, Female | employees | 54 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by age and gender: 30-50, Male | employees | 326 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by age and gender: Above 50, Female | employees | 1 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by age and gender: Above 50, Male | employees | 6 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by age and gender: Under 30, Female | employees | 70 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by age and gender: Under 30, Male | employees | 405 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region: Shaanxi | employees | 110 | 29 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region: Xinjiang | employees | 752 | 29 |
| Staff turnover rate | 14.93% | 29 | |
| Total employee resignations | employees | 862 | 29 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of persons certified for cardiopulmonary resuscitation | persons | 591 | 37 |
| Number of persons certified for special equipment operation | persons | 277 | 37 |
| Number of persons certified for special operators | persons | 1183 | 37 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of persons trained at company, workshop, and team level | persons | 83132 | 37 |
| Number of persons trained for related parties | persons | 5597 | 37 |
| Number of training sessions at company, workshop, and team level | sessions | 2091 | 37 |
| Number of training sessions for related parties | sessions | 635 | 37 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of persons passed registered safety officer examination | persons | 30 | 37 |
| Number of persons receiving special training (enterprises and safe production management personnel) | persons | 167 | 37 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of qualified suppliers in Central China | 81 | 26 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in Eastern China | 379 | 26 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in North-eastern China | 79 | 26 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in North-western China | 350 | 26 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in Northern China | 166 | 26 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in South-western China | 66 | 26 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in Southern China | 68 | 26 | |
| Total number of qualified suppliers in China | 1189 | 26 |
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 onsite supplier evaluations | 9 | 26 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of supplier quality analyses implemented | 12 | 26 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | RMB | 6318350000 | 4 |
| Revenue from operations | RMB | 22523040000 | 4 |
| Revenue increase compared with previous year | 58.81% | 4 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of 'Look Back' activities on quality problems | 4 | 26 | |
| Percentage of polysilicon products and inverters passing sample test | % | more than 99 | 21 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 53.41 | 52.22 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 649.53 | 663.29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne | 4270420 | 4078556 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne/tonne | 60.0622 | 52.1555 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) | tonne/tonne | 0.0024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 100 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/tonne | 2.7548 | 3.0259 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | million tonnes | 3.7 |
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 Compared to Last Year | m³ | 111343 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Consumption | tonne | 2526193 | 2380116 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | tonne | 80.18 | 223.27 |
| Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Product Weight) | per tonne | 7.38 | 6.5 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 5248630000 | 5080530000 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | ten thousand m³ | 5397202 | 5983123 |
| Water Consumption in Office | ten thousand m³ | 358979 | 548812 |
| Water Consumption in Production and Operation | ten thousand m³ | 5038223 | 5434311 |
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 (Paper) | tonne | 1916 | 2192 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonne | 1628 | 1410 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 5228 | 6171 |
| Usage of Packaging Materials (Wood) | tonne | 1684 | 2569 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | persons | 2635 |
| Number of Below Junior College Employees | persons | 2684 |
| Number of Doctoral Degree Employees | persons | 18 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | persons | 3159 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 18 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 2497 |
| Number of Employees in Inner Mongolia | persons | 586 |
| Number of Employees in Shaanxi | persons | 991 |
| Number of Employees in Xinjiang | persons | 4197 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 1069 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 4705 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | persons | 437 |
| Number of New Employees | employees | 1816 |
| Number of New Employees (On-campus Recruitment) | employees | 528 |
| Number of New Employees (Social Recruitment) | employees | 1288 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 5774 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 54.71 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 0.31 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 43.23 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 18.52 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 81.48 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 380 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 475 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 14.93 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | persons | 2051 |
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 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours per person |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours per person |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours per person |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours per person |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours per person |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | 81 | |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | 379 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 1189 | |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | 166 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | 79 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | 350 | |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | 68 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | 66 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System | % | 99 |