2021 Environmental, Social and Governance 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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler (Stationary Fuel) Scope 1 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 1067 | 886 | 849 | 506 | 487 | 23 | |
| Domestic Wastewater Scope 3 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23 | |||
| Domestic Wastewater Scope 3 carbon emissions (including whole Hangzhou operation) | tonnes CO2e | 23 | 23 | |||||
| Electricity Scope 2 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 16114 | 17716 | 17366 | 12415 | 12118 | 23 | |
| Estimated carbon dioxide emissions avoided by solar system | tonnes | 5100 | 21 | |||||
| Industrial Wastewater Scope 3 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 264 | 439 | 482 | 320 | 386 | 23 | |
| Mobile Fuel (Vehicles) Scope 1 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 1250 | 834 | 504 | 282 | 272 | 23 | |
| Purchased Town gas Scope 1 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 2827 | 3470 | 4016 | 3003 | 3613 | 23 | |
| Reduce carbon footprint by 15% (base year: 2019) | % | -18.51% | 6 | |||||
| Refrigerants Scope 1 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 434 | 1349 | 685 | 259 | 2214 | 23 | |
| Steam Scope 2 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 60301 | 67406 | 66656 | 47203 | 54713 | 23 | |
| Water Scope 2 carbon emissions | tonnes CO2e | 161 | 223 | 251 | 161 | 175 | 23 | |
| reduction in carbon footprint by the end of 2024 as compared to 2019 level | % | 15% | 19 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste (including acetone) - Total | Tonnes | 0.3 | 0.75 | 38 | |
| Reduce total waste generation by 30% (base year: 2019) | % | -62.49% | 6 | ||
| Reduction in total waste generation by the end of 2024 as compared to 2019 level | percent | 30% | 36 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste (including silk fabrics, papers, cardboards, paper straws, cloths, and sludge) - Intensity | Tonnes/’000 output unit | 0.04 | 0.03 | 38 |
| Non-hazardous waste (including silk fabrics, papers, cardboards, paper straws, cloths, and sludge) - Total | Tonnes | 778.15 | 773.88 | 38 |
| Recycling of paper tubes at Hangzhou branch | tonnes | 150 | 36 | |
| Recycling of silk scraps at Hangzhou branch | tonnes | 140 | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean energy generated by solar system | kWh | 6347600 | 21 |
| Diesel consumption | Litres | 31523 | 24 |
| Diesel intensity | Litre/’000 output unit | 1.4 | 24 |
| Natural gas consumption | GJ | 4905 | 24 |
| Natural gas intensity | GJ/’000 output unit | 0.22 | 24 |
| Petrol consumption | Litres | 72382 | 24 |
| Petrol intensity | Litre/’000 output unit | 3.21 | 24 |
| Purchased electricity consumption | MWh | 15254 | 24 |
| Purchased electricity intensity | kWh/output unit | 0.68 | 24 |
| Reduction in steam consumption from application of airflow dyeing technologies compared to 2020 | tonnes | 2900 | 31 |
| Town gas consumption | Unit | 1415000 | 24 |
| Town gas intensity | Unit/output unit | 0.063 | 24 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased water consumption | cubic metres | 600000 | 850000 | 1000000 | 900000 | 700000 | 33 |
| Purchased water intensity | litres per output unit | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 33 |
| Reclaimed water reused in Hangzhou operation production lines | tonnes | 75000 | 32 | ||||
| Reduce water intensity by 15% (base year: 2019) | % | -31.14% | 6 | ||||
| Reduction in water use from application of airflow dyeing technologies compared to 2020 | tonnes | 62000 | 31 | ||||
| Water saved by continuous desizing and bleaching washing machine | tonnes | 750 | 32 | ||||
| Water saved by enclosed flat knitting washing machines in Hangzhou operation | tonnes | 12000 | 32 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated coal consumption avoided by solar system | tonnes | 2000 | 21 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve water reuse efficiency rate by 35% (base year: 2019) | % | 44.15% | 6 | |
| Reduction in water intensity by the end of 2024 as compared to 2019 level | percent | 15% | 31 | |
| Target water recovery rate for reuse compared to 2019 level | 35% | 32 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown of workforce by age group - 30 to 50 | % | 67 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by age group - over 50 | % | 13 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by age group - under 30 | % | 20 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by gender - Female | % | 68 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by gender - Male | % | 32 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by geographical region - Hong Kong | % | 2 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by geographical region - Mainland China | % | 80 | 39 |
| Breakdown of workforce by geographical region - Others | % | 18 | 39 |
| Percentage of full-time employees | % | 99 | 39 |
| Total number of employees | employees | 4000 | 39 |
| Workforce from Hong Kong | % | 2 | 39 |
| Workforce from Mainland China | % | 80 | 39 |
| Workforce from overseas regions | % | 18 | 39 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain record of zero work-related fatalities | Achieved | 6 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Administrative staff | 83% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Management | 76% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Production personnel | 86% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Female | 81% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Male | 74% | 50 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours by employee category - Administrative staff | hours | 2.55 | 50 |
| Average training hours by employee category - Management | hours | 2.15 | 50 |
| Average training hours by employee category - Production personnel | hours | 2.15 | 50 |
| Average training hours by gender - Female | hours | 2.2 | 50 |
| Average training hours by gender - Male | hours | 2.44 | 50 |
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 2.28 | 50 |
| Deliver at least 4 training hours/employee annually | hours/employee | In progress | 6 |
| Total training hours | hours | 8808 | 50 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide educational support through student | Achieved | 6 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribute at least 500 volunteering hours/year | hours/year | In progress | 6 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kg |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | kg |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | kg |
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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes CO2e | 5578 | 6539 | 6054 | 4050 | 6586 |
| GHG Emissions from Purchased Electricity | tonnes CO2e | 16114 | 17716 | 17366 | 12415 | 12118 |
| GHG Emissions from Towngas | tonnes CO2e | 2827 | 3470 | 4016 | 3003 | 3613 |
| HFC Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 434 | 1349 | 685 | 259 | 2214 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 76576 | 85345 | 84273 | 59779 | 66999 |
| Mobile Combustion Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 1250 | 834 | 504 | 282 | 272 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Waste Generated in Operations) | tonnes CO2e | 266 | 441 | 483 | 320 | 409 |
| Stationary Combustion Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 1067 | 886 | 849 | 506 | 487 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 82420 | 92325 | 90810 | 64149 | 74000 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonnes CO2e | 266 | 441 | 483 | 320 | 409 |
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 | 0.3 | 0.75 |
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 | Tonnes | 778.15 | 773.88 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonnes/’000 output unit | 0.04 | 0.03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Litres | 1.4 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Litres | 72382 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | GJ/’000 output unit | 0.22 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 15254 |
| Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/output unit | 0.68 |
| Solar Energy | kWh | 6347600 |
| Town gas consumption | Unit | 1415000 |
| Town gas intensity | Unit/output unit | 0.063 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Water Consumption | cubic metres | 600000 | 850000 | 1000000 | 900000 | 700000 |
| Recycled Water Usage | tonnes | 75000 | ||||
| Water Withdrawal Intensity | litres per output unit | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 30 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % per annum | 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 | 2680 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 520 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 800 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 80 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 3200 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | employees | 720 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 2720 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 1280 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 4000 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 67 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 13 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 20 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 2 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 80 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 18 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 68 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 99 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 32 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Administrative Employees | % | 83 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 81 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 74 |
| Percentage of Trained Production Employees | % | 86 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 76 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Administrative Employees) | hours | 2.55 |
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 2.2 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 2.44 |
| Average Training Hours (Production Employees) | hours | 2.15 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 2.28 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 8808 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours/year | None |