Sustainability Report 2021
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 gas, Sludge Treatment Business Line | In compliance | In compliance | In compliance | 22 | |
| Ammonia nitrogen (Wastewater) | tonnes | 1.04 | 1.3 | 0.09 | 23 |
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions | tonnes | 2239.06 | 1864.23 | 3885.85 | 21 |
| BOD emissions | tonnes | 12581.52 | 12602.84 | 11867.97 | 21 |
| BOD reduced after treatment | tonnes | 207316 | 199400.5 | 221204.1 | 21 |
| CO (Air pollutants) | tonnes | 15.58 | 12.55 | 27.11 | 23 |
| COD (Wastewater) | tonnes | 13.92 | 14.91 | 6.61 | 23 |
| COD emissions | tonnes | 51992.19 | 49607.03 | 49176.7 | 21 |
| Dioxins (Air pollutants) | In compliance | In compliance | In compliance | 23 | |
| Hydrogen sulphide emissions compliance | in compliance | in compliance | in compliance | 21 | |
| Hydrogen sulphide, Sludge Treatment Business Line | In compliance | In compliance | In compliance | 22 | |
| NOx (Air pollutants) | tonnes | 226.29 | 250.75 | 214.14 | 23 |
| SO2 (Air pollutants) | tonnes | 43.35 | 44.52 | 30.56 | 23 |
| Smoke (Air pollutants) | tonnes | 7.17 | 6.09 | 23 | |
| Total suspended solids emissions | tonnes | 15514.21 | 16868.25 | 16170.96 | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes CO2e | 983.56 | 365748 | 2219.84 | 20, 21 |
| Direct emissions (Scope 1) (Greenhouse gases) | tonnes CO2e | 266690.1 | 363481.13 | 402454.24 | 23 |
| Direct emissions (Scope 1), Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes CO2e | 1313.59 | 1241.25 | 1320.78 | 22 |
| Direct emissions (Scope 1), Water Supply Business Line | tonnes CO2e | 14.89 | 20.16 | 22 | |
| GHG emissions intensity reduction (year-on-year decrease) | % | 16.4 | 16 | ||
| Indirect emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 498794 | 566578 | 4144850.71 | 20, 21 |
| Indirect emissions (Scope 2) (Greenhouse gases) | tonnes CO2e | 151.03 | 430.95 | 156.44 | 23 |
| Indirect emissions (Scope 2), Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes CO2e | 12658.03 | 10622.54 | 10371.15 | 22 |
| Indirect emissions (Scope 2), Water Supply Business Line | tonnes CO2e | 79866.07 | 96949.49 | 74879.79 | 22 |
| Total greenhouse gases emissions | tonnes CO2e | 932326 | 906267 | 20 | |
| Total greenhouse gases emissions intensity | tonnes CO2e/RMB million | 149.12 | 124.71 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid-base regulators consumption | tonnes | 10064.91 | 12284.01 | 11058.94 | 21 |
| Disinfectants consumption | tonnes | 16386.95 | 3570.92 | 32113.27 | 21 |
| Fly ash from domestic waste incineration (Hazardous wastes) | tonnes | 6572.72 | 7444.64 | 7045.23 | 23 |
| Hazardous sludge | tonnes | 1332498.95 | 1377515.88 | 21 | |
| Hazardous waste discharge intensity | tonnes/RMB million | 1.43 | 1.73 | 1.52 | 20 |
| Other hazardous wastes | tonnes | 54.65 | 71.22 | 91.49 | 21 |
| Other hazardous wastes (Hazardous wastes) | tonnes | 2.25 | 6.75 | 4.31 | 23 |
| Other hazardous wastes, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 2.85 | 3.19 | 3.98 | 22 |
| Rice husk, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 25207.77 | 25585.45 | 26642.75 | 22 |
| Total discharge of hazardous waste | tonnes | 8519 | 10842 | 11048 | 20 |
| Used activated carbon from treatment of waste gases generated during waste incineration (Hazardous wastes) | tonnes | 156.96 | 152.39 | 153.45 | 23 |
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 discharge intensity | tonnes/RMB million | 277.95 | 280.11 | 280.63 | 20 |
| Other non-hazardous wastes | tonnes | 32811.08 | 33887 | 33629.04 | 21 |
| Other non-hazardous wastes, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 233 | 234.69 | 244 | 22 |
| Other non-hazardous wastes, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 68.6 | 55.7 | 56.5 | 22 |
| Regular sludge, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 200092.88 | 240835.05 | 300430.07 | 22 |
| Regular sludge, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 15892 | 1723 | 981.26 | 22 |
| Slag (Non-hazardous waste) | tonnes | 74681 | 82978 | 66806 | 23 |
| Total discharge of non-hazardous waste | tonnes | 1556606 | 1751290 | 2039334 | 20 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia gas emissions compliance | in compliance | in compliance | in compliance | 21 | |
| Amount of CO2 offset | tonnes CO2 | 446.43 | 491.1 | 530.24 | 21 |
| Amount of CO2 offset (Trees) | tonnes CO2 | 0.39 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 23 |
| Amount of CO2 offset, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes CO2 | 5.52 | 39.56 | 50.12 | 22 |
| Amount of CO2 offset, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes CO2 | 82.04 | 81.49 | 152.84 | 22 |
| CO2 emission reduction from energy consumption | tonnes | 1356.2 | 16 | ||
| CO2 emissions offset by tree planting | tonnes CO2 | 735.91 | 8 | ||
| Total GHG emissions reduction (year-on-year decrease) | % | 8.2 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen reduced after treatment | tonnes | 61734.51 | 47917.17 | 50192.46 | 21 |
| COD reduced after treatment | tonnes | 462068.12 | 456736.07 | 491457.41 | 21 |
| Regular sludge reused | tonnes | 792519.45 | 838375.04 | 969721.4 | 21 |
| Regular sludge reused, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 164925.43 | 201037.43 | 226462 | 22 |
| Regular sludge reused, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 5000 | 2860 | 1927 | 22 |
| Slag reused (Waste recycling/reuse) | tonnes | 77335 | 79583 | 64382 | 23 |
| Straw, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 33320 | 33320 | 30875.17 | 22 |
| Wastewater emissions | tonnes | 2371773168.72 | 2376508851.82 | 2509567643.12 | 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).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adsorbents consumption | tonnes | 1967.63 | 1951.29 | 3862.19 | 21 |
| Diesel (Energy consumption) | litres | 242520.15 | 366647.29 | 440220 | 23 |
| Diesel consumption | litres | 53413.85 | 41156.7 | 55734.34 | 21 |
| Diesel, Sludge Treatment Business Line | kilowatt hours | 33143.15 | 37451.2 | 38799.98 | 22 |
| Electricity generated (Electricity generation from waste incineration) | kilowatt hours | 116247680 | 113133322.56 | 109548249 | 23 |
| Intensity of direct energy consumption | kilowatt hours/RMB million | 4363 | 4723 | 21 | |
| Intensity of indirect energy consumption | kilowatt hours/RMB million | 127807.77 | 130770.05 | 118493.43 | 21 |
| Natural gas consumption | cubic metres | 286040.09 | 290527.54 | 840758.77 | 21 |
| Natural gas, Sludge Treatment Business Line | cubic metres | 209017 | 118580.2 | 194249.56 | 22 |
| Other raw materials consumption | tonnes | 24544.76 | 25956.75 | 31614.4 | 21 |
| Petrol consumption | litres | 147526.07 | 161941.35 | 116940.1 | 21 |
| Purchased electricity | kilowatt hours | 621803325.8 | 681160523.92 | 774086755.08 | 21 |
| Purchased electricity (Energy consumption) | kilowatt hours | 222800 | 608741 | 269295 | 23 |
| Purchased electricity, Sludge Treatment Business Line | kilowatt hours | 16607370 | 13579516 | 17850613 | 22 |
| Purchased electricity, Water Supply Business Line | kilowatt hours | 123100646.49 | 126053123.39 | 182870553.99 | 22 |
| Renewable energy (solar) 'Total direct energy consumption', Sludge Treatment Business Line | kilowatt hours | 233175 | 22 | ||
| Renewable energy (solar) consumption | kilowatt hours | 1816574.5 | 1713670 | 1617682 | 21 |
| Renewable energy (solar), Sludge Treatment Business Line | kilowatt hours | 2048032 | 1912544 | 2244032 | 22 |
| Solar power generation (North BU) | kWh | 1640.837 | 16 | ||
| Solar power used | kWh | 169837 | 8 | ||
| Total direct energy consumption | kilowatt hours | 27279502 | 34323905 | 21 | |
| Total direct energy consumption (Energy consumption) | kilowatt hours | 2391505.64 | 3816058.39 | 4344987.73 | 23 |
| Total direct energy consumption (Wastewater Treatment Business Line) | kilowatt hours | 6268286.2 | 6443673.29 | 12318032.29 | 21 |
| Total direct energy consumption, Water Supply Business Line | kilowatt hours | 6545 | 85065 | 22 | |
| Total indirect energy consumption | kilowatt hours | 761734309 | 817574333 | 861019078 | 21 |
| Water purification agents, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 2383.01 | 3575.18 | 4534.32 | 22 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disinfectants, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 2969.54 | 2875.52 | 5266.69 | 22 |
| Groundwater, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 67200075 | 70318538 | 60447578.54 | 22 |
| Intensity of water consumption | tonnes/RMB million | 66027.87 | 69708.63 | 60912.96 | 21 |
| Purchased freshwater | tonnes | 1700295.74 | 2080726.41 | 2293738.85 | 21 |
| Purchased freshwater (Water consumption) | tonnes | 696814 | 679588 | 633271 | 23 |
| Purchased freshwater, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 10968 | 12553 | 12037 | 22 |
| Reclaimed water provided | tonnes | 25459350.09 | 23546105.13 | 65464160.7 | 21 |
| Recycled water used | tonnes | 29356813.6 | 32123475 | 45286648.1 | 21 |
| Recycled water used (Water recycling) | tonnes | 114749.6 | 158937.92 | 144640.17 | 23 |
| Recycled water used, Sludge Treatment Business Line | tonnes | 116100 | 118635 | 109350.25 | 22 |
| Recycled water used, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 422000 | 360000 | 370000 | 22 |
| Surface water, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 323309897.42 | 362796921 | 379267847.64 | 22 |
| Total water consumption | tonnes | 39536165 | 45818336 | 42654447 | 21 |
| Wastewater | tonnes | 166777.77 | 254877 | 104568 | 23 |
| Wastewater, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 20131101.44 | 16353578.99 | 14536302.71 | 22 |
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 treatment projects upgraded | projects | 6 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon sources consumption | tonnes | 521778.67 | 57086.03 | 96047.76 | 21 |
| Coagulants and flocculants consumption | tonnes | 150091.01 | 150330.38 | 160840.69 | 21 |
| Coagulants and flocculants, Water Supply Business Line | tonnes | 4830.91 | 4072.28 | 5249.89 | 22 |
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 able to reach at least five metres in height | trees | 19410 | 21352 | 23054 | 21 |
| Number of trees able to reach at least five metres in height (Trees) | trees | 17 | 118 | 118 | 23 |
| Number of trees able to reach at least five metres in height, Sludge Treatment Business Line | trees | 2040 | 1720 | 2179 | 22 |
| Number of trees able to reach at least five metres in height, Water Supply Business Line | trees | 3567 | 3543 | 6645 | 22 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of disabled persons employed | persons | 22 | 25 |
| Number of employees | persons | 6284 | 25 |
| Number of employees above 50 years old | persons | 1359 | 25 |
| Number of employees aged 30-50 | persons | 4025 | 25 |
| Number of employees in China | persons | 6270 | 25 |
| Number of employees in other locations | persons | 14 | 25 |
| Number of employees under 30 years old | persons | 900 | 25 |
| Number of ethnic minority employees | persons | 181 | 25 |
| Number of female employees | persons | 1617 | 25 |
| Number of male employees | persons | 4667 | 25 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (China) | % | 5.1 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate (above 50) | % | 8.9 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate (age 30-50) | % | 3.1 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate (female) | % | 6.3 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate (male) | % | 4.8 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate (other location) | % | 35.7 | 25 |
| Employee turnover rate (under 30) | % | 8.8 | 25 |
| Total employee turnover | persons | 325 | 25 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational health and safety training participants | employees | 6100 | 8 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational health and safety training hours | hours | 13199 | 8 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors involved in anti-corruption training | 100% | 8 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 15514.21 | 16868.25 | 16170.96 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 226.29 | 250.75 | 214.14 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 43.35 | 44.52 | 30.56 |
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 CO2e | 266690.1 | 363481.13 | 402454.24 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 498794 | 566578 | 500522 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 932326 | 906267 | |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes CO2e/RMB million | 149.12 | 124.71 |
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 | 8519 | 10842 | 11048 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB million | 1.43 | 1.73 | 1.52 |
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) | tonnes/RMB million | 277.95 | 280.11 | 280.63 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 8.2 |
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 | tonnes | 5332.05 | 34721.34 |
| COD Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 1.15 | 7.61 |
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 | litres | 242520.15 | 366647.29 | 440220 |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kilowatt hours/RMB million | 4363 | 4723 | |
| Gasoline Consumption | litres | 147526.07 | 161941.35 | 116940.1 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kilowatt hours/RMB million | 127807.77 | 130770.05 | 118493.43 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | cubic metres | 286040.09 | 290527.54 | 840758.77 |
| Purchased Electricity | kilowatt hours | 621803325.8 | 681160523.92 | 774086755.08 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | kilowatt hours | 1816574.5 | 1713670 | 1617682 |
| Solar Energy | kilowatt hours | 1816574.5 | 1713670 | 1617682 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | kilowatt hours | 2391505.64 | 27279502 | 34323905 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kilowatt hours | 761734309 | 817574333 | 861019078 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Withdrawal | tonnes | 67200075 | 70318538 | 60447578.54 |
| Recycled Water Percentage | percent | 74.28 | 70.11 | 106.21 |
| Recycled Water Usage | tonnes | 29356813.6 | 32123475 | 45286648.1 |
| Surface Water Withdrawal | tonnes | 323309897.42 | 362796921 | 379267847.64 |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | tonnes | 166777.77 | 254877 | 104568 |
| Total Water Withdrawal | tonnes | 39536165 | 45818336 | 42654447 |
| Water Consumption | tonnes | 39536165 | 45818336 | 42654447 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB million | 66027.87 | 69708.63 | 60912.96 |
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 | 4025 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 1359 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 900 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | persons | 6270 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | persons | 14 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 1617 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 4667 |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 6284 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 64.1 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 21.6 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 14.3 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | percent | 99.8 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | percent | 0.2 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 25.7 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 74.3 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 3.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 8.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 8.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 5.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 6.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 4.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 8.9 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % |
| Percentage of Trained Technical Employees | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | |
| Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) | hours | |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 13199 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-corruption Training Coverage among Directors and Management | % | 100 |