Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021 (Updated)

Year: 2021
Published: 2022-05-31
Status: Processed

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 2021 2022 Report Pages
Estimated annual savings from packing improvement proposals - CO2 tonnes 500 27
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope I and Scope II) per 10000 yuan of output, reduction target reduction 3% 12
Greenhouse gas emissions per 10000 yuan output kg of carbon dioxide equivalent/10000 yuan 15.29 14
Scope I greenhouse gases tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 50676.18 14
Scope II greenhouse gases tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 285651.53 14
Total greenhouse gas emissions tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 336377.71 14

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Hazardous waste disposal per 10000 yuan of output, reduction target reduction 3% 12
Hazardous waste emissions per 10000 yuan output kg/10000 yuan 0.087 14
Total hazardous waste discharge ton 1099.69 14
Total wastewater discharge ton 2266528 14

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Materials recycled including metals, cardboard, wood and plastics million pounds 134 13
Year-on-year decrease in waste generation of a single product % 4.06% 4

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
CO2 emissions reduced by using bio-based biomaterials in the USA and New Zealand metric tons 700000 13

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 2022 2025 Report Pages
Hazardous waste disposal compliance rate compliance 100% 12
Hazardous waste reduction projects 40 4
Non-hazardous waste disposal per unit of product, reduction target reduction 3% 12
Non-hazardous waste treated by a single product kg/product 0.54 14
Total non-hazardous waste treated ton 152052.55 14
Waste recycling rate recycling rate 96% 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 2021 Report Pages
Accumulated photovoltaic installation capacity MW 17.8 4
Comprehensive energy consumption per 10000 yuan output kWh/10000 yuan 538.58 14
Direct energy consumption mWh 310501.37 14
Indirect energy consumption mWh 868165.62 14
Total comprehensive energy consumption mWh 1178686.98 14

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Total water consumption ton 6700368.43 14
Water consumption per 10000 yuan output ton/10000 yuan 3.05 14

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Energy consumption per 10000 yuan of output, reduction target reduction 3% 12
Energy saving and emission reduction projects 109 4
Factories with ISO 50001 certification factories 100% 12

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 2022 Report Pages
Water consumption per 10000 yuan of output, reduction target reduction 3% 12

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Package consumption per 10000 yuan output ton/10000 yuan 0.03 14
Packaging recyclability (GEA's product packaging materials) percent 80 15
Reduction of carbon emissions during transportation (weight reduction of Casarte dryer package) g 339 15
Reduction of carbon emissions during transportation (weight reduction of Smart washing machine package) g 369 15
Reduction of use of non-environmentally friendly packaging materials (Expanded Polystyrene) percent 32 15
Reduction of use of non-environmentally friendly packaging materials (carton material) percent 83 15
Total package consumption ton 68646.7 14

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
China's factories certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001 (Sustainable Products) 100% 3
China's factories certified to QC080000 (Sustainable Products) 32 3
Estimated annual savings from packing improvement proposals - trees 28000 27
Factories with ISO 14001 certification factories 100% 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 2021 Report Pages
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) rating for Haier Smart Home B 45

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Employees from countries around the world 50 4
Number of employees insured with subsidies employees 21882 22
Participation in employee activities persons 233500 22
Percentages of female directors on the board (Corporate Governance) % 9 3
Percentages of independent directors on the Board (Corporate Governance) % 36 3
Percentages of signing rate of special collective contracts for female employee % 100% 4
Total number of service professionals managed people 100000 33

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of work-related injuries 3 2 23

Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of employee in safety drills 100000 4
Safety Encyclopedia WeChat Official Account articles and graphics pushed 600 24
Safety Encyclopedia WeChat Official Account interactions 96000 24
Safety Encyclopedia WeChat Official Account push items 150 24
Signing rate of collective contracts and special collective contracts for safety and health 100% 20

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Coverage of employee on training % 100% 4
Number of employee activities organized activities 4450 22
Number of offline diversified service professional trainings 3446 33
Number of online trainings for service professionals 7687 33
Number of service professionals participating in trainings people 1939 33
Number of service professionals trained people 40000 33
Number of trainings for delivery and installation 905 33
Number of trainings for new processes 429 33
Number of trainings for new products 77 33

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Average training hours per capita for all domestic employees hours 69.36 21
Training hours completed per domestic employee by category - Administrative personnel hours 62 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by category - Finance personnel hours 61 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by category - Production personnel hours 71 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by category - Sale personnel hours 68 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by category - Technical personnel hours 67 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by gender - Female employees hours 70.4 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by gender - Male employees hours 69.01 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by level - Grass-roots hours 70 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by level - Middle management hours 66 20
Training hours completed per domestic employee by level - Senior management hours 60 20
Training hours per employee hours 69.36 4

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of new qualified suppliers introduced 73 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 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of suppliers risk ratings 60 81 283 27
Supplier audit issues - Company background % 5 27
Suppliers audited onsite for social responsibility, accounting for the purchase amount % 31% 4
Suppliers blacklisted suppliers 11 28
Suppliers investigated for responsible mineral audit suppliers 620 28
Suppliers published for violation suppliers 17 28
Suppliers submitting packing improvement proposals 120 27
Suppliers with on-site audits 283 27
Tier II suppliers audited 26 27
Tier II suppliers with issues 18 27

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

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Number of new suppliers who didn't pass self-commitment review before admission 11 26
Supplier audit issues - Environmental protection % 24 27
Supplier audit issues - Fire control % 41 27
Supplier audit issues - Labour % 5 27
Supplier audit issues - Occupational health % 3 27
Supplier audit issues - Safety % 22 27
Suppliers who have provided feedback for conflict minerals suppliers 78 28
Suppliers who used tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, cobalt in supply products suppliers 102 28
Suppliers with high risks - Borrowing disputes percentage of high-risk suppliers 70% 28
Suppliers with high risks - Chattel mortgage percentage of high-risk suppliers 60% 28
Suppliers with high risks - Deregistration, business suspension or revocation percentage of high-risk suppliers 10% 28
Suppliers with high risks - Enforcement on default percentage of high-risk suppliers 30% 28
Suppliers with high risks - Enforcement risks percentage of high-risk suppliers 50% 28
Suppliers with high risks - Equity pledges percentage of high-risk suppliers 20% 28
Suppliers with high risks - Restrictions on high spending percentage of high-risk suppliers 55% 28
Suppliers with high risks identified suppliers 20 28
Suppliers with risk ratings 1058 27
Tier II supplier audit issues - Company background % 5 27
Tier II supplier audit issues - Environmental protection % 31 27
Tier II supplier audit issues - Fire control % 52 27
Tier II supplier audit issues - Labour % 5 27
Tier II supplier audit issues - Occupational health % 8 27
Tier II supplier audit issues - Safety % 28 27

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Complaint settlement rate 100% 33
Number of Haier Smart Home No. 001 experience centers at home and abroad 1317 33
Number of Tri-winged Bird iterative smart scenario families served families 6300 33
One-time success rate 89.67% 33
Overall satisfaction rate 95.40% 33
Overall service speed 6.1% 33
Total after-sales service complaints about products and services 21448 33
Total number of after-sales service users million users 7946 33
User complaint rate 0.27% 33
User satisfaction % 89.70% 4

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
EL4+ certification for Haier IOT module SDK passed 36
Number of invention patents by Haier Smart Home (global) invention patents 47000 32
Number of overseas invention patents by Haier Smart Home (covering countries) countries 100 32
Number of overseas invention patents by Haier Smart Home (global) overseas invention patents 14000 32
Number of patent applications by Haier Smart Home (global) patents 75000 32
Proportion of invention patents among total patents by Haier Smart Home (global) percent more than 63% 32
Total number of Tri-winged Bird iterative smart scenarios 1000 33

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Factories in domestic operations passed ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification factories 32 30
Products obtained global product certifications such as energy-saving and environmental protection, and green and low-carbon, health and safety (Sustainable Products) 62 3

Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
EAL3-level encryption certification for IoT platform obtained 36
ISO27001 information security management system certification for Haier Smart Home APP, IoT platform, artificial intelligence, voice, big data, after-sales and shopping malls passed 36
Security certification of ARM PSA L1 level Internet of Things for embedded operating system Haier Embedded OS passed 36
Third-level assessment of network security level protection for Haier Smart Home APP, IoT platform, voice and artificial intelligence passed 36

Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
General meetings (Corporate Governance) 12 3
Number of criminal cases of commercial secrets and bribery crime concluded cases 3 8
Total fine for commercial secrets and bribery crime cases RMB 800000 8

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Formal meeting of ESG Committee (Corporate Governance) 1 3
Informal meetings of ESG Committee (Corporate Governance) 2 3
Internal control assessment range as a percentage of assets % 88 8
Internal control assessment range as a percentage of revenue % 89 8
Issuing integrity reminders for suppliers (Commercial Ethics) 100% 3
Meetings of Supervisory Board (Corporate Governance) 11 3
Sustainalytics ESG risk rating for Haier Smart Home Medium risk 45
Wind ESG rating A-share list for Haier Smart Home AA 45

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Average hours of anti-corruption and anti-fraud training for employees in China, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South East Asia hours 5 8
Average hours of anti-corruption and anti-fraud training per employee hours 5 8
Board meetings (Corporate Governance) 11 3
Coverage of employee on anti-corruption and anti-malpractice alert training (Commercial Ethics) 100% 3
Number of anti-corruption training publications issued publications 12 8
Number of anti-corruption training sessions conducted sessions 4 8
Online bilingual anti-corruption animation course to train global employees (Commercial Ethics) 1 3

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Hope cottages completed 8 4
Hope schools built by our contribution 346 4
Loving laundries of Hope Project completed 27 4
MSCI ESG rating for Haier Smart Home BB 45
Number of nursery services provided for employees' children children 367 22
Teachers and students obtained our help More than 10000 4

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

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Accumulated investment in Hope Project over the years RMB million RMB122 million 4
Aggregate subsidy provided by labour unions RMB 5865460 22
Amount of annual charity donation RMB million RMB37.79 million 4
Estimated annual savings from packing improvement proposals - RMB million 40 27
Number of batches of employees with serious illness aided batches 4 22
Number of persons aided with serious illness persons 16 22
Number of volunteer projects organized by GEA projects 30 39
Subsidies for employees with serious illness RMB 66836.88 22
Total charitable donations million RMB 837.79 38
Total estimated donation value to nonprofit organizations USD 300000000 39
Total investment in Hope Project million RMB 7.86 38

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 2021
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 50676.18
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 285651.53
Total GHG Emissions tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 336377.71

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 ton 1099.69
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/10000 yuan 0.087

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2025
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled million pounds 134
Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 96
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Treated ton 152052.55

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year metric tons 700000

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 2022
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 3

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
Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) kWh/10000 yuan 538.58
Total Direct Energy Consumption mWh 310501.37
Total Energy Consumption mWh 1178686.98
Total Indirect Energy Consumption mWh 868165.62

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Total Wastewater Discharge ton 2266528
Water Consumption ton 6700368.43
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) ton/10000 yuan 3.05

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Number of Energy-saving and Carbon Reduction Demonstration Projects Achieved 109
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 3

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 2022
Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year reduction 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) ton/10000 yuan 0.03
Packaging Materials Consumed ton 68646.7

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 persons 43866
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 persons 14212
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 persons 53166
Number of Employees in Overseas persons 36080
Number of Female Employees persons 29310
Number of Male Employees persons 75564
Number of Middle Management Employees persons 6174
Number of Senior Management Employees persons 852
Number of Total Employees persons 104874
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 41.827335659934775
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 13.55149989511223
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 50.695119858115454
Percentage of Employees in Americas % 15
Percentage of Employees in Asia % 11
Percentage of Employees in Australia % 2
Percentage of Employees in Europe % 7
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 65
Percentage of Female Employees % 27.947823102008122
Percentage of Male Employees % 72.05217689799187

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

Standard Indicator Unit
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 %
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 %
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 %
Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas %
Turnover Rate of Female Employees %
Turnover Rate of Male Employees %

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 100000
Number of Production Safety Emergency Drills drills 787
Number of Safety knowledge lectures lectures 600

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 2021
Average Training Hours (Administrative Employees) hours 62
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 70.4
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 69.01
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 66
Average Training Hours (Production Employees) hours 71
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 60
Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) hours 67
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 69.36

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit
Number of Suppliers in Australia
Number of Suppliers in Europe
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China
Number of Total Suppliers

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Suppliers Participated in Sustainability Risk Assessment 1058

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints 21448
Total Number of Customer Complaints 21448

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Accumulative Number of Patent Applications patents 75000
Number of Invention Patents invention patents 47000
Number of Patents Applied patents 75000

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

Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Concluded Corruption Lawsuits cases 3

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Percentage of Suppliers Accepting Anti-corruption Policies % 100

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Average Hours of Anti-corruption Training hours 5
Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training % 100
Coverage of Anti-corruption Training for Employees % 100
Number of Anti-corruption Training Session sessions 4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Investment in Education Donation million RMB 7.86
Number of Volunteer Activities Sessions projects 30
Total Cash Donations million RMB 837.79
Total Public Welfare Donations million RMB 837.79
Total Social Investment million RMB 7.86