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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions | tonne | 0.56 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 55 |
| COD emissions | tonne | 43.53 | 76.74 | 96.02 | 55 |
| Total amount of exhaust gas emitted by Zhou Hei Ya | cubic meters | 30767337 | 53 |
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 per RMB10000 revenue (Scope I and II) | tonne of CO₂ | 0.16 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 52 |
| Scope I greenhouse gas emissions | tonne of CO₂ | 17543 | 13559 | 11901 | 52 |
| Scope II greenhouse gas emissions | tonne of CO₂ | 33468 | 29644 | 35135 | 52 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | tonne of CO₂ | 51011 | 43204 | 47035 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The amount of hazardous waste per RMB10000 revenue | g/RMB10000 | 4.29 | 6.7 | 11.49 | 56 |
| Total hazardous waste generated | kg | 1367 | 1461 | 3298 | 56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal solid waste | tonne | 2410 | 2842 | 1707 | 56 |
| Non-recyclable industrial solid waste | tonne | 2111 | 2296 | 1024 | 56 |
| Recyclable industrial solid waste | tonne | 2568 | 2790 | 2691 | 56 |
| The amount of non-hazardous waste per RMB10000 revenue | tonne/RMB10000 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 56 |
| Total amount of non-hazardous waste | tonne | 7089 | 7929 | 8234 | 56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater emissions | tonne | 506883 | 411668 | 479280 | 55 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | liter | 488505 | 465607 | 387238 | 52 | |
| Direct energy consumption | tonne of standard coal | 9705 | 7411 | 7902 | 52 | |
| Energy consumption per RMB10000 revenue | tonne of standard coal/RMB10000 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 52 | |
| Expected commissioning date for PV power generation project at Jiangsu factory | April | 50 | ||||
| Gasoline | liter | 292412 | 270118 | 395972 | 52 | |
| Indirect energy consumption | tonne of standard coal | 6808 | 6089 | 7092 | 52 | |
| Natural gas | m³ | 7239270 | 5460809 | 5267266 | 52 | |
| Outsourced electricity | kWh | 55392504 | 49547083 | 57704019 | 52 | |
| Total energy consumption | tonne of standard coal | 16513 | 13500 | 14994 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging film used | tonne | 2685 | 2771 | 3264 | 49 |
| Packaging materials per ton of products sale | tonne | 0.1 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 49 |
| Total packaging material used | tonne | 3599 | 3462 | 3845 | 49 |
| Vacuum packaging bag used | tonne | 914 | 691 | 581 | 49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness class of automated production centers | 100000 | 12 | |
| Distribution radius reduction in East China | kilometers | 500–600 | 12 |
| Number of highly automated production centers in China | centers | 4 | 12 |
Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2081-2100 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature rise within Zhou Hei Ya's operating area by end of 21st century (2081-2100) | °C | 4-6 | 44 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Age 28 or Under | employees | 2180 | 1437 | 1384 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Age 29-40 | employees | 2401 | 2144 | 2502 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Age 41-48 | employees | 267 | 290 | 337 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Age 49-55 | employees | 89 | 88 | 106 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Age 56 or Older | employees | 29 | 33 | 30 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Director or Upper Level | employees | 39 | 15 | 25 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Middle Level | employees | 110 | 323 | 174 | 59 |
| Number of Employees Overseas (including Hong Kong) | employees | 1 | 59 | ||
| Number of Employees in Central China | employees | 2518 | 59 | ||
| Number of Employees in East China | employees | 544 | 59 | ||
| Number of Employees in North China | employees | 506 | 59 | ||
| Number of Employees in South China | employees | 767 | 59 | ||
| Number of Employees in West China | employees | 76 | 59 | ||
| Number of Rank-and-file Employees | employees | 4817 | 3601 | 4213 | 59 |
| Number of female employees | 2975 | 58 | |||
| Number of male employees | 1437 | 58 | |||
| Number of part-time employees | 25 | 58 | |||
| Number of regular employees | 4387 | 58 | |||
| Total number of Zhou Hei Ya stores | stores | 2781 | 12 | ||
| Total number of employees of the Group | 4966 | 3939 | 4412 | 58 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Turnover by Age: Age of 28 or Under | % | 25.5% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: Age of 29-40 | % | 28.4% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: Age of 41-48 | % | 3.4% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: Age of 49-55 | % | 0.6% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Age: Age of 56 or Older | % | 0.3% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Gender: Female | % | 37.9% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Gender: Male | % | 20.1% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Location: Central China | % | 21.2% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Location: East China | % | 15.6% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Location: North China | % | 7.9% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Location: Overseas (including Hong Kong) | % | 0.0% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Location: South China | % | 12.4% | 60 |
| Employee Turnover by Geographical Location: West China | % | 0.9% | 60 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cities covered by Zhou Hei Ya stores | cities | 267 | 12 |
| Number of franchised Zhou Hei Ya stores | stores | 1535 | 12 |
| Number of local suppliers (Hubei, Hebei, Guangdong and Jiangsu Province) | 68 | 30 | |
| Number of major production centers in China | centers | 5 | 12 |
| Number of non-local suppliers | 150 | 30 | |
| Number of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities covered by Zhou Hei Ya stores | 26 | 12 | |
| Number of self-operated Zhou Hei Ya stores | stores | 1246 | 12 |
| Number of suppliers of raw materials, auxiliary materials and packaging materials | 218 | 30 | |
| Percentage of local suppliers | % | 31.2 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement cost of packaging materials saved | million RMB | 2 | 48 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation related to IP infringement | million RMB | 8.708 | 30 |
| Number of administrative complaint cases for trademark rights protection closed | 40 | 30 | |
| Number of appearance, utility model and invention patents applied for | 25 | 30 | |
| Number of copyrights applied for | 145 | 30 | |
| Number of copyrights obtained (cumulative) | 243 | 30 | |
| Number of domestic trademarks registered | 25 | 30 | |
| Number of foreign trademarks applied for | 8 | 30 | |
| Number of litigation cases for trademark rights protection | 653 | 30 | |
| Number of patents obtained | 48 | 30 | |
| Number of patents obtained (cumulative) | 132 | 30 | |
| Number of trademark licensing contracts filed | 161 | 30 | |
| Number of valid registered trademarks (cumulative) | 713 | 30 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual revenues | million RMB | 2869.9 | 12 |
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 of CO₂ | 17543 | 13559 | 11901 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne of CO₂ | 33468 | 29644 | 35135 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne of CO₂ | 51011 | 43204 | 47035 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne of CO₂ per RMB10000 revenue | 0.16 | 0.2 | 0.16 |
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 | kg | 1367 | 1461 | 3298 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | g/RMB10000 | 4.29 | 6.7 | 11.49 |
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 | 2410 | 2842 | 1707 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonne | 2111 | 2296 | 1024 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | tonne | 2568 | 2790 | 2691 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne/RMB10000 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COD Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonne | 95215 | -67612 |
| COD Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 18.79 | -16.42 |
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 | liter | 488505 | 465607 | 387238 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne of standard coal/RMB10000 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Gasoline Consumption | liter | 292412 | 270118 | 395972 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 7239270 | 5460809 | 5267266 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 55392504 | 49547083 | 57704019 |
| Solar Energy | kWh | |||
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | tonne of standard coal | 9705 | 7411 | 7902 |
| Total Energy Consumption | tonne of standard coal | 16513 | 13500 | 14994 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | tonne of standard coal | 6808 | 6089 | 7092 |
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 Product Weight) | tonne per tonne product | 0.1 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 3599 | 3462 | 3845 |
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 | employees | 2401 | 2144 | 2502 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 385 | 411 | 473 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 2180 | 1437 | 1384 |
| Number of Employees in Central China | employees | 2518 | ||
| Number of Employees in East China | employees | 544 | ||
| Number of Employees in North China | employees | 506 | ||
| Number of Employees in Overseas | employees | 1 | ||
| Number of Employees in South China | employees | 767 | ||
| Number of Employees in West China | employees | 76 | ||
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 2975 | ||
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 4387 | ||
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 1437 | ||
| Number of Part-time Employees | employees | 25 | ||
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 4966 | 3939 | 4412 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 48.37 | 54.45 | 56.72 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 7.74 | 9.06 | 11.9 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 43.89 | 36.49 | 31.38 |
| Percentage of Employees in Central China | percent | 57.09 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in East China | percent | 12.33 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in North China | percent | 11.47 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | percent | 0.02 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in South China | percent | 17.39 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in West China | percent | 1.72 | ||
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 67.42 | ||
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | percent | 99.43 | ||
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 32.58 | ||
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | percent | 0.57 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 31.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 0.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 25.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Central China | % | 21.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in East China | % | 15.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in North China | % | 7.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in South China | % | 12.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in West China | % | 0.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 37.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 20.1 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Director and Above) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours |
| Total Training Hours | hours |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Local Suppliers | 68 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 218 | |
| Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers | % | 31.2 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulative Number of Patents Granted | 132 | |
| Intellectual Property Disputes | 653 | |
| Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company | 48 | |
| Number of Patents Applied | 25 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 48 | |
| Number of Trademark Applications | 8 | |
| Number of Trademark Registrations | 25 |