Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021

Year: 2021
Published: 2022-05-27
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
NOx emissions tonne 1389.28 966.05 752.43 58
SOx emissions tonne 129.59 97.7 47.52 58
Smoke and dust in exhaust gas emissions tonne 79.7 55.42 36.73 58

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 emissions in total per MWh of electricity generated tonne CO2eq 1.31 1.21 0.93 58
Reduction of trees' emissions (tonne CO2eq) tonne CO2eq 68.86 80.85 91.13 58
Scope 1 CH4 emissions tonne 929.56 894.58 1129.17 58
Scope 1 CO2 emissions tonne 4877713.61 3823608.83 4018559.49 58
Scope 1 N2O emissions tonne 1378.14 1325.74 1469.27 58
Scope 1 SF6 emissions tonne 531.4 531.4 532.03 58
Scope 2 CO2 emissions tonne 18012.93 15721.36 34023.57 58
Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) tonne CO2eq 17774698.17 16703425.33 16976244.14 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
Desulfurized gypsum (tonne) tonne 28056.5 8158.67 4317 59
Hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated tonnes 0.0066 0.0054 34
Hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) tonne 0.019 0.0066 0.0054 59
Total hazardous waste produced tonnes 90907.59 98803.31 34
Total hazardous waste produced (tonne) tonne 261457.51 90907.59 98803.32 59
Waste battery (tonne) tonne 2.12 1.01 6.66 59
Waste oil (tonne) tonne 84.09 178.75 77.84 59
Waste paint (tonne) tonne 0.3 0.37 0.92 59

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
Boiler slag (tonne) tonne 47804 22681.87 35733.19 59
Fly ash (pulverized fuel ash) (tonne) tonne 261371 90727.46 98710.53 59
Iron scrap (tonne) tonne 159.64 173.25 26.51 59
Non-hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated tonnes 0.0023 0.0022 34
Non-hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) tonne 0.0056 0.0023 0.0022 59
Paper recycled (tonne) tonne 2.05 0.69 2.45 61
Recycling rate of desulfurized gypsum 100% 100% 34
Recycling rate of fly ash 100% 100% 34
Total non-hazardous waste produced tonnes 31376.03 40468.6 34
Total non-hazardous waste produced (tonne) tonne 76313.11 31376.03 40466.81 59
Waste insulation materials (tonne) tonne 7.37 59
Waste paper (tonne) tonne 1.81 2.92 8.29 59
Waste/domestic waste (tonne) tonne 291.16 359.32 381.82 59
Wastewater discharged per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) tonne 0.072 0.035 0.035 59

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction tonnes 4018559.49 12
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission reduction tonnes 752.43 12
Smoke and dust emission reduction tonnes 36.73 12
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission reduction tonnes 47.52 12

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
Desulfurized gypsum recycled (tonne) tonne 25246.5 8158.67 4317 61
Fly ash (pulverized fuel ash) recycled (tonne) tonne 256836 90727.46 98710.53 61
Total amount of desulfurized gypsum recycled tonnes 8158.67 4317 34
Total amount of fly ash recycled tonnes 90727.46 98710.53 34
Wastewater emission reduction tonnes 630703.75 12

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
Attributable installed capacity MW 8405 11
Attributable installed capacity - Clean and renewable energy portfolio (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Gas-fired, Biomass) MW 4550.4 5842 6844.8 11
Attributable installed capacity - Conventional energy portfolio (Coal-fired, Oil-fired, Cogeneration) MW 1735.6 1708 1559.8 11
Attributable installed capacity of power projects MW 8404.6 7
Coal (Direct energy) MWh 10553010.95 5333417.96 5313148.06 60
Coal (Indirect energy) MWh 23.37 43.02 25.12 60
Diesel (Indirect energy) MWh 2095.75 240.22 214.79 60
Electricity generated by power projects GWh 18162 7
Electricity generated by power projects in previous year GWh 13825.2 7
Electricity generated through solar, wind and hydro power portfolio GWh 9973.9 12
Energy consumed per MWh of electricity generated MWh 1.78 1.29 1.12 60
Fuel oil (Indirect energy) MWh 14695.75 16768.74 82595.25 60
Gasoline (Indirect energy) MWh 2306.15 2612.21 3594.89 60
Increase in electricity generated compared to previous year % 31.4 7
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (Indirect energy) MWh 52 51.91 171.12 60
Natural gas (Direct energy) MWh 13455144.85 12484843.84 13303576.23 60
New consolidated installed capacity added (total) MW 1159.3 7
New consolidated installed capacity of photovoltaic power MW 47.8 7
New consolidated installed capacity of wind power MW 1002 7
Power generation GWh 18162 11
Purchased electricity (Indirect energy) MWh 31526.33 27560.87 59568.31 60
Renewable energy share of electricity generated in China % 29.8 7
Total direct energy MWh 24008155.8 17818261.8 18616724.29 60
Total energy consumption (direct and indirect energy) MWh 24058855.17 17865538.78 20406574.39 60
Total indirect energy MWh 50699.35 47276.97 1789850.1 60
Wood pellets (Indirect energy) MWh N/A N/A 1643680.62 60

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Amount of water discharged into natural environment after pre-treatment m³ 7320006027.3 7156997871.4 7931959714.4 60
Circulating water m³ 5782123 24272621.5 20186259 60
Ground water m³ 13424 17665 22702 60
Municipal water m³ 1491295.36 715284.2 1805486.6 60
Surface water m³ 7326226671.3 7186278399.4 7947906553 60
Total water consumption m³ 7725363.36 30013401.2 17775009.2 60
Total water intake m³ 7327731390.66 7187011278.6 7949734723.6 60
Wastewater (tonne) tonne 980616.1 482337.8 630703.75 59
Water consumed per MWh of electricity generated m³ 0.571 2.171 0.979 37, 60

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of trees held as high as 5 meters or above 2994 3515 3962 61
Special funds for environmental protection invested by the projects in Mainland China (RMB) RMB 26213597 37943585.28 34077048.4 61

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 age above 50 193 143 148 62
Employees age between 30 and 50 1157 1178 1354 62
Employees age under 30 433 516 531 62
Employees in Hong Kong 44 22 20 62
Employees in Korea 194 196 198 62
Employees in Mainland China 1545 1619 1815 62
Female employees 303 309 269 62
Full-time employees 1783 1837 2033 62
Male employees 1480 1528 1764 62
Number of employees - Hong Kong 20 43
Number of employees - Korea 198 43
Number of employees - Mainland China 1815 43
Number of employees above 50 148 43
Number of employees between 30 and 50 1354 43
Number of employees of ethnic minorities 117 103 71 62
Number of employees under 30 531 43
Number of female employees 269 43
Number of full-time employees 2033 43
Number of male employees 1764 43
Percentage of employees - Hong Kong 9.74% 43
Percentage of employees - Korea 0.98% 43
Percentage of employees - Mainland China 89.28% 43
Percentage of employees above 50 7.28% 43
Percentage of employees between 30 and 50 66.60% 43
Percentage of employees under 30 26.12% 43
Percentage of female employees 13.23% 43
Percentage of female management - Middle-level management 13.89% 9.36% 10.78% 63
Percentage of female management - Senior management 0% 0% 0% 63
Percentage of full-time employees 100.00% 43
Percentage of male employees 86.77% 43
Percentage of part-time employees 0% 43
Percentage ratio of employees of ethnic minorities 6.56% 5.61% 3.49% 62
Ratio of remuneration of female to male employees - General employees 1 1 1 63
Ratio of remuneration of female to male employees - Management 1 1 1 63
Retirement benefits scheme contribution, including directors' emoluments US$'000 13669 43
Retirement benefits scheme contributions, including directors' emoluments US$'000 11427 11041 13669 61
Salaries and allowances US$'000 65096 74794 83011 43, 61
Total number of employees 1783 1837 2033 62

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate for age above 50 1.03% 0.05% 5.73% 62
Employee turnover rate for age between 30 and 50 1.78% 0.71% 3.29% 62
Employee turnover rate for age under 30 3.78% 0.54% 4.15% 62
Employee turnover rate for female employees 2.26% 0.44% 2.18% 62
Employee turnover rate for male employees 2.18% 0.87% 3.92% 62
Employee turnover rate in Hong Kong 0% 0% 4.76% 62
Employee turnover rate in Korea 2.51% 0% 7.04% 62
Employee turnover rate in Mainland China 2.03% 0.01% 3.30% 62
Employee turnover rate in other countries and regions 0% 0% 0% 62
Operating profit (US$'000) US$'000 231618 287467 419914 57

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Loss of work accident rate (per 200000 working hours) 0.06 0.05 63
Number of reportable injuries 1 1 63
Severe injury rate (per 200000 working hours) 11.28 0.81 63

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 Report Pages
Lost days due to work injury 200 15 63

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 employees who received vocational development training - Female employees 17.37% 19.69% 15.14% 63
Percentage of employees who received vocational development training - General employees 97.68% 97.22% 93.12% 63
Percentage of employees who received vocational development training - Male employees 82.63% 80.31% 84.86% 63
Percentage of employees who received vocational development training - Middle-level management 1.97% 2.43% 6.38% 63
Percentage of employees who received vocational development training - Senior management 0.35% 0.35% 0.50% 63

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Average hours of vocational development training received per employee - Female employees hour 61.13 54.77 86.87 63
Average hours of vocational development training received per employee - General employees hour 51.67 43.81 74.64 63
Average hours of vocational development training received per employee - Male employees hour 49.04 45.47 74.23 63
Average hours of vocational development training received per employee - Middle-level management hour 30.82 32.68 96.56 63
Average hours of vocational development training received per employee - Senior management hour 130.67 82.64 115.7 63

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of suppliers in Korea suppliers 237 275 363 58
Number of suppliers in Mainland China suppliers 1093 681 1704 58
Total number of suppliers suppliers 1330 956 2067 58
Total number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented suppliers N/A N/A 1449 58

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Earnings per share (EPS) US cents 4.31 11
Income tax (US$'000) US$'000 41564 37533 33774 57
Net assets (US$'000) US$'000 1009447 1297381 1435196 57
Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company US$ million 185 11
Revenue (US$'000) US$'000 1276281 1149892 1694658 57

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Amount contributed to community/charity RMB 3461417.84 12
Revenue US$ million 1695 11

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonne 79.7 55.42 36.73
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 1389.28 966.05 752.43
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 129.59 97.7 47.52

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).

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tonne 4880552.71 3826359.55 4021689.96
GHG Removals from Newly Planted Trees tonne CO2eq 68.86 80.85 91.13
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne 18012.93 15721.36 34023.57
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO2eq 17774698.17 16703425.33 16976244.14
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) tonne CO2eq 1.31 1.21 0.93

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
Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) tonne 2.12 1.01 6.66
Total Hazardous Waste tonne 261457.51 90907.59 98803.32
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonne 0.019 0.0066 0.0054

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 (Domestic Waste) tonne 291.16 359.32 381.82
Paper Waste tonne 1.81 2.92 8.29
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonne/MWh 0.0056 0.0023 0.0022

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 4018559.49
NOx Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 752.43
SO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 47.52

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
COD Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 630703.75

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
Diesel Fuel Consumption MWh 2095.75 240.22 214.79
Gasoline Consumption MWh 2306.15 2612.21 3594.89
LPG Consumption MWh 52 51.91 171.12
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 13455144.85 12484843.84 13303576.23
Purchased Electricity MWh 31526.33 27560.87 59568.31
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 24008155.8 17818261.8 18616724.29
Total Energy Consumption MWh 24058855.17 17865538.78 20406574.39
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 50699.35 47276.97 1789850.1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Groundwater Withdrawal m³ 13424 17665 22702
Municipal Water Consumption m³ 1491295.36 715284.2 1805486.6
Recycled Water Usage m³ 5782123 24272621.5 20186259
Surface Water Withdrawal m³ 7326226671.3 7186278399.4 7947906553
Total Wastewater Discharge m³ 7320006027.3 7156997871.4 7931959714.4
Total Water Withdrawal m³ 7327731390.66 7187011278.6 7949734723.6
Water Consumption m³ 7725363.36 30013401.2 17775009.2

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Total Investment in Ecological Restoration RMB 26213597 37943585.28 34077048.4

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 1157 1178 1354
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 193 143 148
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 433 516 531
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 44 22 20
Number of Employees in Korea 194 196 198
Number of Employees in Mainland China 1545 1619 1815
Number of Female Employees 303 309 269
Number of Full-time Employees 1783 1837 2033
Number of Male Employees 1480 1528 1764
Number of Total Employees 1783 1837 2033
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 66.6
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 7.28
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 26.12
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 9.74
Percentage of Employees in Korea % 0.98
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 89.28
Percentage of Female Employees % 16.993830622546273 16.820903647250955 13.23
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100
Percentage of Male Employees % 83.00616937745373 83.17909635274904 86.77

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 1.78 0.71 3.29
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 1.03 0.05 5.73
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 3.78 0.54 4.15
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 4.76
Turnover Rate of Employees in Korea % 2.51 7.04
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 2.03 0.01 3.3
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 2.26 0.44 2.18
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 2.18 0.87 3.92

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries days 200 15

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 % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 17.37 19.69 15.14
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 97.68 97.22 93.12
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 82.63 80.31 84.86
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 1.97 2.43 6.38
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 0.35 0.35 0.5

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Average Training Hours (Female) hour 61.13 54.77 86.87
Average Training Hours (General Employees) hour 51.67 43.81 74.64
Average Training Hours (Male) hour 49.04 45.47 74.23
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hour 30.82 32.68 96.56
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hour 130.67 82.64 115.7

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China suppliers 1093 681 1704
Number of Total Suppliers suppliers 1330 956 2067

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Total Social Investment RMB 3461417.84