Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen | Tonnes | 0.04 | 1.19 | 33 |
| COD emissions | Tonnes | 10.86 | 12.48 | 33 |
| NOₓ emissions | Tonnes | 0.97 | 3.3 | 33 |
| SO₂ emissions | Tonnes | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33 |
| Soot emissions | Tonnes | 0.03 | 0.13 | 33 |
| Total exhaust gas emissions | m³ | 418691664 | 381165629.37 | 33 |
| VOCs emissions | Tonnes | 47.44 | 33 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of total greenhouse gas emissions | tCO2e per 10000 RMB revenue | 0.15 | 0.12 | 35 |
| Scope 1: Direct greenhouse gas emissions | tCO2e | 4819.36 | 4513.41 | 35 |
| Scope 2: Indirect greenhouse gas emissions | tCO2e | 62365.01 | 55998.5 | 35 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | tCO2e | 67184.37 | 60511.9 | 35 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspended solids (SS) | Tonnes | 0.86 | 6.02 | 33 |
| Total amount of Hazardous waste generated | Tonnes | 2074.87 | 1658.44 | 33 |
| Total amount of hazardous waste generated per unit of revenue | kg/RMB10000 revenue | 4.6 | 3.32 | 33 |
| Total wastewater discharge | Tonnes | 376432 | 339977.6 | 33 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid waste discharge per RMB 10000 revenue (reduction target, base year 2020) | percent | reduced by no less than 15 percent | 32 | ||
| Total amount of general solid waste density generated per unit of revenue | kg/RMB10000 revenue | 3.27 | 2.29 | 33 | |
| Total amount of general solid waste generated | Tonnes | 1474.68 | 1446.36 | 33 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions per RMB 10000 revenue (reduction target, base year 2020) | percent | reduced by no less than 10 percent | 32 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel fuel consumption | Tonnes | 194.37 | 69.42 | 35 |
| Gasoline consumption | Tonnes | 89.65 | 72.67 | 35 |
| Liquefied petroleum gas consumption | Tonnes | 15.45 | 10.89 | 35 |
| Natural gas consumption | m³ | 1775896 | 1845060 | 35 |
| Purchased electricity | kWh | 71370060.48 | 69216357.86 | 35 |
| Purchased steam | Tonnes | 61836.7 | 54146.8 | 35 |
| Reduction in steam consumption by upgrading main steam pipeline and optimizing valve operation in all workshops, Simcere Pharmaceutical | percent | 19.4 | 34 | |
| Renewable energy | kWh | 1460 | 6160 | 35 |
| Total comprehensive energy consumption | tce | 17166.09 | 16083.21 | 35 |
| Total comprehensive energy consumption intensity | tce per 10000 RMB revenue | 0.038 | 0.032 | 35 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption | Tonnes | 979409 | 785178.5 | 35 |
| Water consumption intensity | Tonnes per 10000 RMB revenue | 2.17 | 1.57 | 35 |
| Water saved by regularly detecting leakage and optimizing the cleaning process, Simcere Pharmaceutical | tons per year | 1300 | 34 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel saved by improving efficiency of steam boilers, Wuhu Simcere | tonnes per year | 4 | 34 | |
| Electricity saved by digitalizing control of air valve of air-conditioning system in implant workshop, Wuhu Simcere | MWh per year | 30 | 34 | |
| Electricity saved by optimizing energy use in penicillin workshop, Hainan Simcere | MWh per month | 20 | 34 | |
| Electricity saved by photovoltaic power station at Wuhu Sincere | kWh | 4700 | 35 | |
| Electricity saved by replacing two comprehensive transformer cooling fans, Hainan Simcere | MWh per month | 1.176 | 34 | |
| Electricity saved by targeted centralized production plan, Shandong Simcere | MWh per year | 300 | 34 | |
| Electricity saved by transferring chiller equipment and optimizing supply pipeline in cephalosporin workshop, Hainan Simcere | MWh per year | 245 | 34 | |
| Electricity saved by upgrading air compressor in penicillin workshop, Hainan Simcere | MWh per year | 132 | 34 | |
| Purchased electricity per RMB 10000 revenue (reduction target, base year 2020) | percent | reduced by no less than 10 percent | 32 | |
| RMB saved by targeted centralized production plan, Shandong Simcere | RMB per year | 240000 | 34 |
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 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption per RMB 10000 revenue (reduction target, base year 2020) | percent | reduced by no less than 10 percent | 32 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging materials intensity | kilograms packaging per RMB 10000 of revenue | 10.58 | 35 |
| Packaging materials used | tons | 5290.5 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in R&D cost compared to 2020 | million RMB | 275 | 11 |
| Increase in R&D cost compared to 2020 (percentage) | 24.1% | 11 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees with disabilities | employees | 10 | 24 |
| Number of management meetings to organize discussions in multiple dimensions | 2 | 27 | |
| Oldest patient age in JIEBAILIB Patient Assistance Program | years | 87 | 15 |
| Percentage of female employees | % | 51 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by age - 30–50 (exclusive) | employees | 3652 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by age - Over 50 (inclusive) | employees | 151 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by age - Under 30 (exclusive) | employees | 2367 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by gender - Female | employees | 3144 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by gender - Male | employees | 3026 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by geographical region - Mainland China | employees | 6143 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by geographical region - Outside Mainland China | employees | 27 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by rank - Grassroots employees | employees | 5859 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by rank - Middle management | employees | 270 | 24 |
| Total contract employees by rank - Senior management | employees | 41 | 24 |
| Total number of contract employees | employees | 6170 | 24 |
| Total number of employees | employees | 6182 | 24 |
| Total workforce by employment category - Re-employed after retirement | employees | 12 | 24 |
| Total workforce by employment category - Regular employees | employees | 6170 | 24 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate by age - 30–50 (exclusive) | % | 22.43 | 24 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Over 50 (inclusive) | % | 9.58 | 24 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Under 30 (exclusive) | % | 29.53 | 24 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 23.58 | 24 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 26.55 | 24 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region - Mainland China | % | 25.3 | 24 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region - Outside Mainland China | % | 12.9 | 24 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-related fatalities | person | 1 | 28 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification - Hainan Simcere | certified | 27 | |
| ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification - Simcere Pharmaceutical | certified | 27 | |
| ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification - Wuhu Simcere | certified | 27 | |
| Safety Production Standardization Level 3 Enterprise certification - Hainan Simcere | certified | 27 | |
| Safety Production Standardization Level 3 Enterprise certification - Shandong Simcere | certified | 27 | |
| Safety Production Standardization Level 3 Enterprise certification - Simcere Pharmaceutical | certified | 27 | |
| Safety Production Standardization Level 3 Enterprise certification - Wuhu Simcere | certified | 27 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee training coverage | % | 100 | 6 |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Female | 100% | 26 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Male | 100% | 26 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by rank - Grassroots employees | 100% | 26 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by rank - Middle management | 100% | 26 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by rank - Senior management | 100% | 26 | |
| R&D investment percentage | % | 28.3 | 6 |
| growth in training persons reach in the R&D system compared to 2020 | 19% | 12 | |
| increase in training persons reach in the R&D system compared to 2020 | persons | 1338 | 12 |
| training persons reach in the R&D system | persons | 8221 | 12 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of training hours of employees by gender - Female | hours | 24.4 | 26 |
| Average number of training hours of employees by gender - Male | hours | 26.7 | 26 |
| Average number of training hours of employees by rank - Grassroots employees | hours | 26.2 | 26 |
| Average number of training hours of employees by rank - Middle management | hours | 27.4 | 26 |
| Average number of training hours of employees by rank - Senior management | hours | 16.7 | 26 |
| Average training hours for female employees | hours | 4.1 | 38 |
| Average training hours for male employees | hours | 3.7 | 38 |
| R&D cost | billion RMB | 1.417 | 11 |
| R&D cost as percentage of revenue | 28.3% | 11 | |
| average training hours in the R&D system | hours | 3.4 | 12 |
| increase in average training hours in the R&D system compared to 2020 | hours | 1.4 | 12 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers of the Group by region - Mainland China | 1820 | 21 | |
| Number of suppliers of the Group by region - Outside Mainland China | 10 | 21 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP obtained in total - Copyright | 9 | 13 | |
| IP obtained in total - Patent | 299 | 13 | |
| IP obtained in total - Registered trademark | 1056 | 13 | |
| Newly added IP applications in 2021 - Copyright | 2 | 13 | |
| Newly added IP applications in 2021 - Patent | 223 | 13 | |
| Newly added IP applications in 2021 - Registered trademark | 207 | 13 | |
| Newly obtained IP in 2021 - Copyright | 4 | 13 | |
| Newly obtained IP in 2021 - Patent | 55 | 13 | |
| Newly obtained IP in 2021 - Registered trademark | 197 | 13 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| All employees completed compliance-related learning | hours | 23920 | 38 |
| Average anti-corruption training hours of the Board members | hours | 0.8 | 38 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative drug revenue percentage | % | 62.4 | 6 |
| Jobs created | 6000+ | 6 | |
| Number of boxes of drugs delivered by JIEBAILIB Patient Assistance Program | boxes | 1250 | 15 |
| Number of provinces covered by JIEBAILIB Patient Assistance Program | provinces | 7 | 15 |
| Patients assisted by Medical Funding-JEBALI Patient Assistance Program in 31 cities across 7 provinces | patients | 220 | 29 |
| Volunteers donated blood | volunteers | 12 | 29 |
| Youngest patient age in JIEBAILIB Patient Assistance Program | years | 31 | 15 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood donated by volunteers in July | ml | 2900 | 29 |
| Boxes of medicines provided by Medical Funding-JEBALI Patient Assistance Program | boxes | 1500 | 29 |
| Donated materials and cash | million RMB | 38.967 | 29 |
| Drug donation in flood relief in Henan Province | million RMB | 3 | 29 |
| Number of patients served by JIEBAILIB Patient Assistance Program | patients | 220 | 15 |
| Revenue (approximately RMB) | billion | 5 | 6 |
| Urgently needed medicines donated in flood relief in Henan Province | million RMB | 2 | 29 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonnes | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonnes | 0.97 | 3.3 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonnes | 0.09 | 0.12 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tCO2e | 4819.36 | 4513.41 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 62365.01 | 55998.5 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 67184.37 | 60511.9 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tCO2e per 10000 RMB revenue | 0.15 | 0.12 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Tonnes | 2074.87 | 1658.44 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/RMB10000 revenue | 4.6 | 3.32 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/RMB10000 revenue | 3.27 | 2.29 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2025 Compared to 2020 | percent | 10 | |
| Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 | percent | 20 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tce per 10000 RMB revenue | 0.038 | 0.032 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Tonnes | 194.37 | 69.42 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Tonnes | 89.65 | 72.67 |
| LPG Consumption | Tonnes | 15.45 | 10.89 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 1775896 | 1845060 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 71370060.48 | 69216357.86 |
| Purchased Steam | Tonnes | 61836.7 | 54146.8 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | kWh | 1460 | 6160 |
| Total Energy Consumption | tce | 17166.09 | 16083.21 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Tonnes | 376432 | 339977.6 |
| Water Consumption | Tonnes | 979409 | 785178.5 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonnes per 10000 RMB revenue | 2.17 | 1.57 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 10 |
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 10 |
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 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 10 |
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) | kilograms packaging per RMB 10000 of revenue | 10.58 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tons | 5290.5 |
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 | 3652 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 151 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 2367 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 6143 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | employees | 27 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 3144 |
| Number of General Employees | employees | 5859 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 3026 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees | 270 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees | 41 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 6182 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 51 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 22.43 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 9.58 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 29.53 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 25.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas | % | 12.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 23.58 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 26.55 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | person | 1 |
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 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 4.1 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 26.2 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 3.7 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 27.4 |
| Average Training Hours (R&D Personnel Employees) | hours | 3.4 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 16.7 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 1820 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 1830 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulative Number of Patent Applications | 299 | |
| Accumulative Number of Patents Granted | 55 | |
| Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company | 9 | |
| Number of New Patent Applications | 223 | |
| Number of Patents Applied | 223 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 55 | |
| Number of Patents Held | 299 | |
| Number of Trademark Applications | 207 | |
| Number of Trademark Registrations | 197 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management | hours | 0.8 |
| Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training for Employees | hours | 23920 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Donations to Disaster Relief Contributions to Public Welfare | million RMB | 5 |
| Total In-kind Donations | boxes | 1500 |
| Total Social Investment | million RMB | 43.967 |