2021 Sustainability Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
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 | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions (10000 tonnes of CO2e) | 10000 tonnes of CO2e | 112 | 111 | 89.8 | 71 | ||
| Greenhouse gas emissions per HK$ 10000 of revenue (kg/HK$ 10000) | kg/HK$ 10000 | 165.2 | 162.3 | 111.6 | 71 | ||
| Methane emission intensity target, Beijing Gas | 0.12% | nearly zero | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Beer Segment, Scope 1 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 417677.7 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Beer Segment, Scope 2 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 302525 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Beer Segment, Total | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 720202.7 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Gas Segment, Scope 1 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 14735.6 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Gas Segment, Scope 2 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 7307.7 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Gas Segment, Total | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 22043.3 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Solid Waste Treatment Segment, Scope 1 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 140896.7 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Solid Waste Treatment Segment, Scope 2 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 14691.7 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Solid Waste Treatment Segment, Total | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 155588.4 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water and Environment Segment, Scope 1 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 9599 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water and Environment Segment, Scope 2 | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1040532 | 51 | ||||
| Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water and Environment Segment, Total | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1050131 | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEW GmbH waste treatment volume | million tonnes | 4.907 | 14 | ||
| Hazardous waste emissions (10000 tonnes) | 10000 tonnes | 48 | 53.7 | 52.9 | 71 |
| Hazardous waste emissions per HK$ 10000 of revenue (kg/ HK$ 10000) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 70.8 | 78.6 | 65.7 | 71 |
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 emissions (10000 tonnes) | 10000 tonnes | 240.2 | 240.7 | 308.8 | 71 |
| Non-hazardous waste emissions per HK$ 10000 of revenue (kg/ HK$ 10000) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 354.3 | 351.8 | 383.9 | 71 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions per RMB10000 of revenue decreased year on year | 31.21% | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Gas sales volume | billion cubic meters | 18.9 | 14 | ||
| China Gas sales volume | billion cubic meters | 15.53 | 14 | ||
| Domestic solid waste treatment business segment on-grid power generation volume | billion kWh | 1.73 | 14 | ||
| EEW GmbH on-grid power generation at high heat sales volume | million kWh | 943 | 14 | ||
| EEW GmbH steam sales volume | billion kWh | 2.241 | 14 | ||
| Energy consumption (10000 tonnes of standard coal, including: coal, electricity, natural gas, gasoline and diesel) | 10000 tonnes of standard coal | 34.8 | 38.4 | 35.1 | 71 |
| Energy consumption per HK$ 10000 of revenue (kg/ HK$ 10000) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 51.4 | 56.1 | 43.6 | 71 |
| Energy consumption per RMB10000 of revenue dropped year on year | 2.32% | 14 | |||
| Renewable energy usage reached | million kWh | 376 | 14 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE Water participated in water plants which are or will be in operation | 1170 | 14 | |||
| BE Water projects in operation or to be in operation | 296 | 14 | |||
| Fresh water consumption (10000 tonnes) | 10000 tonnes | 2213.4 | 2250.8 | 2460.3 | 71 |
| Fresh water consumption per HK$ 10000 of revenue (kg/ HK$ 10000) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 3265.5 | 3290.2 | 3058.6 | 71 |
| Wastewater discharge per RMB10000 of revenue dropped year on year | 9.83% | 14 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste incineration power generation treatment capacity of the solid waste treatment business segment | tonnes/day | 34477 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of water at or above one-star level for water plants under BE Water | 95% | 14 | |
| Water consumption per RMB10000 of revenue dropped year on year | 7.04% | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of biodiversity conservation projects | 87 | 14 | |
| Total area of biodiversity conservation projects | hectares | 3487 | 14 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEHL's revenue | billion HKD | 850.44 | 14 | ||
| BEHL's revenue growth year on year | 17.6% | 14 | |||
| In-service employees - 29 years old and below | employees | 6439 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - 30-50 years old | employees | 24804 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - 51 years old and above | employees | 4817 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Female | employees | 10101 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Grassroots employees | employees | 31632 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan | employees | 1300 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Mainland China | employees | 34427 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Male | employees | 25659 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Middle management | employees | 862 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Other countries and regions | employees | 33 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Primary-level employee | employees | 3218 | 53 | ||
| In-service employees - Senior management | employees | 48 | 53 | ||
| Number of R&D positions | 2303 | 14 | |||
| Number of employees in STEM-related positions | 2347 | 14 | |||
| Number of employees in revenue-generating positions | 13430 | 14 | |||
| Number of ethnic minority employees | 1815 | 14 | |||
| Number of new household subscribers developed by Beijing Gas | 174600 | 14 | |||
| Percentage of employees signed the Labor Contracts | 100% | 14 | |||
| Percentage of female employees in STEM-related positions | 37.8% | 14 | |||
| Percentage of female employees in management positions | 18.4% | 14 | |||
| Percentage of female employees in revenue-generating positions | 18.2% | 14 | |||
| Percentage of overseas employees | 3.68% | 14 | |||
| Social insurance coverage | 100% | 14 | |||
| Total number of employees | employees | 35760 | 53 | ||
| Total number of regular employees | 41454 | 39833 | 35760 | 71 | |
| female employees holding management positions | %, employees | 758 | 56 | ||
| female employees in STEM-related positions | %, employees | 889 | 56 | ||
| female employees in junior management | %, employees | 19.45 | 56 | ||
| female employees in middle management | %, employees | 123 | 56 | ||
| female employees in revenue-generating positions | %, employees | 18.82 | 56 | ||
| female employees in senior management | %, employees | 9 | 56 | ||
| primary-level female employees | %, employees | 29.54 | 56 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover - 29 years old and below | employees | 2796 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - 30-50 years old | employees | 1357 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - 51 years old and above | employees | 307 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - Female | employees | 1225 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan | employees | 2 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - Mainland China | employees | 4414 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - Male | employees | 3235 | 53 |
| Employee turnover - Other countries and regions | employees | 44 | 53 |
| Employee turnover rate | 11.09% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - 29 years old and below | 21.98% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - 30-50 years old | 10.24% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - 51 years old and above | 4.55% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - Female | 10.82% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan | 5.71% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - Mainland China | 11.36% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - Male | 11.20% | 53 | |
| Employee turnover rate - Other countries and regions | 3.27% | 53 | |
| Total number of employee turnover | employees | 4460 | 53 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of safety incidents | 198 | 14 | |
| Number of work-related injuries | 21 | 14 | |
| Rate of work-related injuries | 21.6% | 14 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in employee health | million RMB | 89.77 | 14 | ||
| Number of hours of safety training | hours | 40767 | 14 | ||
| Percentage of employee physical examination (%) | % | 100 | 99 | 100 | 71 |
| Safety investment (RMB 100 million) | RMB 100 million | 9.67 | 9.18 | 9.11 | 71 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual investment in training and development | million RMB | 12.06 | 14 | ||
| R&D investment (RMB 100 million) | RMB 100 million | 15.6 | 16.7 | 16.7 | 71 |
| RMB investment in R&D | million RMB | 1673 | 14 | ||
| Training coverage rate | 99.83% | 14 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per person | hours | 29.3 | 14 | ||
| Employee training hours | hours | 9281893 | 601096 | 1047839.5 | 71 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001-certified suppliers | 380 | 21 | |||
| ISO 9001-certified suppliers | 848 | 21 | |||
| Number of ISO 14001-certified suppliers | 527 | 14 | |||
| Number of ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001-certified suppliers | 380 | 14 | |||
| Number of ISO 9001-certified suppliers | 849 | 14 | |||
| Number of new boiler subscribers with a total capacity developed | 1319 | 14 | |||
| Number of new business sector subscribers developed by Beijing Gas | 664 | 14 | |||
| Number of suppliers | 3434 | 2150 | 2670 | 71 | |
| Qualified suppliers of specific materials for Beijing Gas | 76 | 21 | |||
| Suppliers from overseas, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan | 44 | 21 | |||
| Suppliers on mainland China | 2626 | 21 | |||
| Total number of suppliers | 2670 | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 14001-certified suppliers | 527 | 21 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic earnings per share (HK$/share) | HK$/share | 6.38 | 4.19 | 7.86 | 71 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cumulative granted patents | 194 | 14 | |
| Number of granted patents during the year | 131 | 14 | |
| Number of patent applications during the year | 193 | 14 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanjing Brewery achieve 100% passing rate in the national market quality sampling tests | 100% | 14 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus of training per employee (anti-corruption) | 4 | 14 | |
| Hours of training per person for anti-corruption | hours | 10 | 14 |
| Number of anti-corruption education sessions organized | 7 | 14 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations (Community) | million HKD | 18.11 | 14 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations (HK$ 10000) | HK$ 10000 | 482 | 2574.4 | 818.1 | 71 |
| Financial assistance amounting to employees in need | million RMB | 2.7 | 14 | ||
| Participation of headquarters employees in charity projects - hours invested | hours | 176 | 14 | ||
| Participation of headquarters employees in charity projects - number of attendances | 44 | 14 | |||
| Revenue (HK$ billion) | HK$ billion | 67.78 | 68.41 | 80.44 | 71 |
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) | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 582909 | ||
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1361055.4 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1120000 | 1110000 | 1287765.4 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/HK$ 10000 | 165.2 | 162.3 | 111.6 |
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 | 480000 | 537000 | 529000 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 70.8 | 78.6 | 65.7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 354.3 | 351.8 | 383.9 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year (By Revenue) | % | 31.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 51.4 | 56.1 | 43.6 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | million kWh | 376 | ||
| Total Energy Consumption | 10000 tonnes of standard coal | 34.8 | 38.4 | 35.1 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | tonnes | 22134000 | 22508000 | 24603000 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/ HK$ 10000 | 3265.5 | 3290.2 | 3058.6 |
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 | % | 7.04 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 24804 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 4817 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 6439 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | employees | 35727 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 34427 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | employees | 1333 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 10101 |
| Number of Junior Management Employees | employees | 3218 |
| Number of Junior Management Employees (Female) | employees | 626 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 25659 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees | 862 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees (Female) | employees | 123 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees | 48 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees (Female) | employees | 9 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 35760 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 69.37 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 13.48 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 18.01 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 96.28 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 3.72 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 28.26 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 71.74 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 10.24 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 4.55 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 21.98 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 5.71 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 11.36 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas | % | 3.27 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 10.82 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 11.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 11.09 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of Work-related Injuries | % | 21.6 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Check Coverage for Employees | % | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Investment in Work Safety | RMB 100 million | 9.67 | 9.18 | 9.11 |
| Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees | hours | 40767 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 99.83 |
| Total Cost of Training | million RMB | 12.06 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 29.3 | ||
| Total Training Hours | hours | 9281893 | 601096 | 1047839.5 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 2626 | |||
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | 44 | |||
| Number of Total Suppliers | 3434 | 2150 | 2670 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulative Number of Patents Granted | 194 | |
| Number of New Patent Applications | 193 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 131 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System | % | 100 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Hours of Anti-corruption Training | hours | 10 |
| Number of Anti-corruption Training Session | 7 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Participations in Volunteer Activities | person-times | 44 | ||
| Total Public Welfare Donations | HKD | 4820000 | 25744000 | 8181000 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 176 |