Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021

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

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) ton 150.89 131.35 64
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.09 0.07 64
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) ton 42.25 51.54 64

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 2016 2020 2021 Report Pages
Carbon emissions reduced by solar modules, Kaohsiung factory, Chinese Taiwan tons 1242 62
Carbon emissions reduction tons 293100 20
Direct emission (Scope 1) ton 359244 398250 64
Energy indirect emission (Scope 2) ton 787150 822243 64
Reduction in carbon footprint for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent -19 50
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.03 64
Total emission ton 1146394 1220493 64
Total emission intensity ton/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.69 0.65 64

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
Hazardous waste emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.14 0.11 67
Scheduled hazardous waste produced Ton 225 208 67

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

Indicator Unit 2012 2016 2020 2021 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 46.78 46.89 67
Non-hazardous waste produced Ton 77233 87702 67
Plastic — consumption intensity Tons/per HKD 10000 sales 0.02 0.02 47
Plastic — total consumption volume Tons 32322 40515 47
Recycled plastic used in promotional transparent packaging for feminine care products percent 3 50
Reduction in material wastage of non-woven fabric in back sheet for Drypers DryPantz percent -12 50
Reduction in material wastage of non-woven fabrics for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent -16 50

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
Hazardous waste managed by qualified third-parties for disposal 100% 20
Plastic consumption reduction in Drypers Baby Care product refill pouches compared with 750ml bottle packaging percent -75 50
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Drypers Classicpantz compared with previous generation percent -18 50
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Drypers DryPantz/Drypers Classic compared with previous generation percent -8 50
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Libresse Night TwinPack/MultiPack compared with previous generation percent -60 50
Solid Waste Recycled Ton 69410 80501 67
Waste recycled or used for energy or material recovery 92% 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).

Indicator Unit 2016 2020 2021 Report Pages
Actual energy generation from solar modules, Kaohsiung factory, Chinese Taiwan million kWh 1.4 62
Annual reduction of power consumption of two paper machines (Shandong, China) kWh 1340000 61
Coal ton 181076 174596 60
Diesel oil for factory-owned vehicles ton 29.14 85.93 60
Diesel oil for stationary equipment ton 15.16 11.66 60
Electricity kWh 859898248 899154569 60
Energy consumption intensity (for personal care) ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.0061 0.0066 60
Energy consumption intensity (for tissue) ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.24 0.23 60
Gasoline for factory-owned vehicles ton 59.99 65.81 60
Installed capacity of solar power generation modules, Kaohsiung factory, Chinese Taiwan kW 1938.83 62
Liquefied petroleum gas (for canteens) ton 56.59 49.8 60
Natural gas (for canteens) 61337 58697 60
Natural gas (for production) 21318347 24430406 60
Operating power of paper machine (Shandong, China) kWh decreased from 140–150 kWh to 70–80 kWh 61
Percentage of purchased electricity replaced by solar modules, Kaohsiung factory, Chinese Taiwan 18% 62
Purchased steam ton 722949 913193 60
Reduction in energy consumption for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent -6 50
Total energy consumption intensity ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.22 0.21 60
Total occupied area of solar power generation modules, Kaohsiung factory, Chinese Taiwan m2 10186.35 62

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Reduction in water consumption cubic metres 23388000 21
Total water consumption 11268477 11445702 66
Water consumption (Surface water) 1591543 1288125 66
Water consumption (Tap water) 8551062 9207911 66
Water consumption (Underground water) 1125872 949036 66
Water consumption intensity ton/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 6.82 6.13 66

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Annual energy consumption reduction by LED lights in offices (Malaysia) kWh per year 14000 61
Annual energy consumption reduction for four paper machines (Hubei, China) kWh per year 72000 61
Annual steam reduction (Jiangmen, China) tons of steam per year 16000 61
Daily energy consumption reduction per paper machine (Hubei, China) degree 559 61
Monthly energy consumption reduction by new auto-bagger machine (Malaysia) kWh per month 3300 61
Standard coal use reduction in energy consumption tons 124500 20

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
Water reuse rate % >98 21

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Packaging made of renewable/recyclable materials 100% 20
Paper — consumption intensity Tons/per HKD 10000 sales 0.05 0.06 47
Paper — total consumption volume Tons 79472 120132 47

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

Indicator Unit 2016 2020 Report Pages
Boiler usage discontinued, Shandong, China Not applicable 62
Reduction in raw material use for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent -15 50

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Annual output of solar modules, Kaohsiung factory, Chinese Taiwan million kWh 2.4 62
Board member composition by gender - Female % 21 31
Board member composition by gender - Male % 79 31
Number of employees - 30–50 %, Pax 71.5 72.63 30
Number of employees - Above 50 %, Pax 449 505 30
Number of employees - Below 30 %, Pax 24.5 23.05 30
Number of employees - Female %, Pax 5072 5158 30
Number of employees - General staff %, Pax 9430 82.8 30
Number of employees - Mainland China %, Pax 9539 84.6 30
Number of employees - Male %, Pax 6275 55.8 30
Number of employees - Middle management %, Pax 16.2 16.5 30
Number of employees - North Asia %, Pax 384 3.2 30
Number of employees - Senior executive %, Pax 81 0.7 30
Number of employees - Southeast Asia %, Pax 12.5 12.2 30
Number of employees in others (job function) 1078 1091 31
Number of employees in production support 6796 7132 31
Number of employees in sales and marketing support 3473 3456 31
Number of employees with 10 years or above of service 2579 2866 31
Number of employees with 2 years or less of service 2601 2967 31
Number of employees with 2–5 years of service 3387 2960 31
Number of employees with 6–9 years of service 2780 2886 31
Total number of board directors 14 31
Total number of full-time employees 11679 31

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate - 30–50 %, Pax 832 1309 30
Employee turnover rate - Above 50 %, Pax 99 26.5 30
Employee turnover rate - Below 30 %, Pax 21.3 25.5 30
Employee turnover rate - Female %, Pax 780 981 30
Employee turnover rate - Mainland China %, Pax 14.9 17.7 30
Employee turnover rate - Male %, Pax 1179 19.2 30
Employee turnover rate - North Asia %, Pax 12.2 15.2 30
Employee turnover rate - Southeast Asia %, Pax 14.2 17.8 30

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Chinese Taiwan Number of safety training participants employees 22 36
Chinese Taiwan Safety training hours hours 164 36

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Malaysia ISO 45001 Safety Training participants employees 65 36
Malaysia Total safety training participants employees 642 36
Malaysia VMA Training participants employees 577 36
Number of employees in Chinese Taiwan receiving training employees 234 33
Number of employees in Malaysia receiving training employees 182 33
Number of employees in mainland China receiving training employees 9706 33
Number of female employees trained persons 4326 4707 34
Number of male employees trained persons 5917 6023 34
Number of middle management trained persons 1548 1657 34
Number of senior executives trained persons 48 63 34
Percentage of employees trained 90.3% 91.9% 34
Percentage of female employees trained 38.1% 40.3% 34
Percentage of formal staff covered by training hours 91.9% 33
Percentage of general staff trained 76.2% 77.1% 34
Percentage of male employees trained 52.2% 51.6% 34
Percentage of middle management trained 13.6% 14.2% 34
Percentage of senior executives trained 0.4% 0.5% 34
Total number of employees trained persons 10243 10730 34

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee hours 23.4 34
Average training hours per employee (female) hours 18.2 34
Average training hours per employee (general staff) hours 23.9 34
Average training hours per employee (male) hours 27.5 34
Average training hours per employee (middle management) hours 20.5 34
Average training hours per employee (senior executive) hours 33.9 34
Malaysia ISO 45001 Safety Training hours hours 1103.9 36
Malaysia Total safety training hours hours 2746.4 36
Malaysia VMA Training hours hours 1642.5 36
Number of general staff trained persons 8647 9010 34
Total training hours hours 858087 251137 34
Total training hours for Vinda staff hours 250000 33
Training hours provided to employees in Chinese Taiwan hours 4249 33
Training hours provided to employees in Malaysia hours 7784 33
Training hours provided to employees in mainland China hours 184122 33

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of active material suppliers in Chinese Taiwan 31 20 55
Number of active material suppliers in Europe 14 16 55
Number of active material suppliers in Mainland China and Hong Kong 450 380 55
Number of active material suppliers in Malaysia 33 33 55
Number of active material suppliers in North/South America 12 21 55
Number of active material suppliers in Other Regions in Asia 29 27 55
Total number of active material suppliers 569 497 55

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
Average performance evaluation score of suppliers in Chinese Taiwan out of 6 5.6 56
Average performance evaluation score of suppliers in Malaysia out of 6 5.95 56
Average performance evaluation score of suppliers in mainland China out of 110 94.73 56
Percentage of suppliers who have signed supplier standards 100% 56
Percentage of top twenty raw and auxiliary material suppliers (excluding wood pulp suppliers) ISO14001 certified in environmental management 100% 21

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
Percentage of procured pulp certified by recognised forest management standards 100% 21

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Complaint rate for personal care products (incontinence care) - Chinese Taiwan per million pieces 0.17 70
Complaint rate for personal care products (incontinence care, feminine care such as sanitary napkins, and baby diapers etc.) - Malaysia per million pieces 0.167 70

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Anti-corruption training hours (General Staff) hours 3110.59 19
Anti-corruption training hours (Management) hours 474.32 19
Anti-corruption training participants (General Staff) participants 6584 19
Anti-corruption training participants (Management) participants 924 19

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Hospitals visited by TENA Malaysia team hospitals 17 40

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

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Libresse pant-type sanitary napkins donated to Red Cross in Yanta District, Xi’an City pieces 6400 42
Pant-type sanitary napkins donated to Hebei Province pieces 15000 42
Pant-type sanitary napkins donated to Hebei Province (COVID-19 pandemic support) pieces 15000 42
TENA and Dr. P pants donated to Red Cross in Yanta District, Xi’an City pieces 4666 42
Vinda Volunteer Service Team - number of volunteers in mainland China 231 40
Vinda Volunteer Service Team - volunteer hours in mainland China hours 1162 40
Vinda tissue paper packs donated to Red Cross in Yanta District, Xi’an City packs 6400 42
Vinda wet wipes donated to Red Cross in Yanta District, Xi’an City pieces 6000 42
Voluntary service hours provided hours 1162 21
subsidised meals provided to elderly by Vinda Charity Foundation meals 60000 41

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
NOₓ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.09 0.07
NOₓ Emissions ton 150.89 131.35
SOₓ Emissions ton 42.25 51.54

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) ton 359244 398250
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) ton 787150 822243
Total GHG Emissions ton 1146394 1220493
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) ton/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.69 0.65

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 Ton 225 208
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.14 0.11

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
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed Ton 77233 87702
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 46.78 46.89

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 2019 2020
Plastic Waste Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent -8 -75

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
Coal ton 181076 174596
Diesel Fuel Consumption ton 44.3 97.59
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.24 0.0066
Gasoline Consumption ton 59.99 65.81
LPG Consumption ton 56.59 49.8
Natural Gas Consumption 21379684 24589103
Purchased Electricity kWh 859898248 899154569
Purchased Steam ton 722949 913193
Solar Energy million kWh 1.4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Groundwater Consumption 1125872 949036
Municipal Water Consumption 8551062 9207911
Surface Water Consumption 1591543 1288125
Water Consumption 11268477 11445702
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) ton/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 6.82 6.13

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Energy Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year kWh per year 72000
Office Electricity Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year kWh per year 14000
Steam Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year tons of steam per year 16000

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) Tons 79472 120132
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) Tons/per HKD 10000 sales 0.05 0.06

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 Pax 8116 8482
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 Pax 449 505
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 Pax 2782 2692
Number of Employees in Mainland China Pax 9539 9878
Number of Female Employees Pax 5072 5158
Number of Full-time Employees Pax 11679
Number of General Employees Pax 9430 9671
Number of Male Employees Pax 6275 6521
Number of Middle Management Employees Pax 1836 1922
Number of Senior Management Employees Pax 81 86
Number of Total Employees Pax 11847 11679
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 71.5 72.63
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 4 4.32
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 24.5 23.05
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 84.1 84.6
Percentage of Female Employees % 44.7 44.2
Percentage of General Employees % 83.1 82.8
Percentage of Male Employees % 55.3 55.8
Percentage of Middle Management Employees % 16.2 16.5
Percentage of Senior Management Employees % 0.7 0.7

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 10.3 13.9
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 27.8 26.5
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 21.3 25.5
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 14.9 17.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in North Asia % 12.2 15.2
Turnover Rate of Employees in Southeast Asia % 14.2 17.8
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 13.3 16
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 15.8 19.2

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 employees 22
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees hours 164

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Percentage of Employees Trained % 90.3 91.9
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 38.1 40.3
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 76.2 77.1
Percentage of Trained Mainland China Employees % 90.5
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 52.2 51.6
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 13.6 14.2
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 0.4 0.5

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 18.2
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 23.9
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 27.5
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 20.5
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 33.9
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 23.4
Total Training Hours hours 858087 251137

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Number of Suppliers in Europe 14 16
Number of Total Suppliers 569 497
Total Number of Suppliers in Taiwan 31 20

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management hours/participant 0.5134
Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for General Employees hours/participant 0.4727
Average Hours of Anti-corruption Training hours/participant 0.4776
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training participants 924
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training participants 6584
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training participants 7508
Total Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management hours 474.32
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training hours 3584.91
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training for Employees hours 3110.59

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Volunteers among Employees 231
Total Volunteer Service Hours hours 1162