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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions from operating projects | tonnes | 5320 | 36 | ||
| Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions intensity from operating projects | g/tonne of MSW processed | 534 | 36 | ||
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | tonne | 3178 | 3383 | 5320 | 93 |
| Particulate Matter (PM) emissions from operating projects | tonnes | 132 | 36 | ||
| Particulate Matter (PM) emissions intensity from operating projects | g/tonne of MSW processed | 13 | 36 | ||
| Particulate matter (PM) | tonne | 67 | 80 | 132 | 93 |
| Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions from operating projects | tonnes | 712 | 36 | ||
| Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions intensity from operating projects | g/tonne of MSW processed | 71 | 36 | ||
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) | tonne | 297 | 405 | 712 | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG intensity - Based on C-CDM | tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed | 0.301 | 0.383 | 0.392 | 92 |
| GHG intensity - Based on CDM | tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed | 0.755 | 0.769 | 0.775 | 92 |
| Other sources (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 12549 | 61 | ||
| Other sources (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 38030 | 61 | ||
| Remaining GHG Emissions (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | (1490911) | 61 | ||
| Remaining GHG Emissions (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 2326111 | 61 | ||
| Remaining GHG emissions - Based on C-CDM | tonne CO2e | (1032659) | (1484292) | (1490911) | 92 |
| Remaining GHG emissions - Based on CDM | tonne CO2e | 1653232 | 1201220 | 2326111 | 92 |
| Remaining GHG intensity - Based on C-CDM | tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed | (0.175) | (0.214) | (0.150) | 92 |
| Remaining GHG intensity - Based on CDM | tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed | 0.28 | 0.173 | 0.233 | 92 |
| Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 3903852 | 61 | ||
| Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 7720564 | 61 | ||
| Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) - Based on C-CDM | tonne CO2e | 1773395 | 2653774 | 3903852 | 92 |
| Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) - Based on CDM | tonne CO2e | 4459286 | 5339286 | 7720564 | 92 |
| Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 2264 | 61 | ||
| Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 2574 | 61 | ||
| Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) - Based on C-CDM | tonne CO2e | 3222 | 3351 | 2264 | 92 |
| Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) - Based on CDM | tonne CO2e | 3222 | 3351 | 2574 | 92 |
| Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) | tonne CO2e | 248 | 481 | 2626 | 92 |
| Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 2626 | 61 | ||
| Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions) (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 2626 | 61 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 3908742 | 61 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 7725764 | 61 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (tCO2e/tonnes of MSW processed) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e/tonnes | 0.392 | 61 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (tCO2e/tonnes of MSW processed) (based on CDM) | tCO2e/tonnes | 0.775 | 61 | ||
| Total GHG emissions - Based on C-CDM | tonne CO2e | 1776865 | 2657606 | 3908742 | 92 |
| Total GHG emissions - Based on CDM | tonne CO2e | 4462756 | 5343118 | 7725764 | 92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activated Carbon consumption | 4786 | 42 | |||
| Activated carbon consumption | tonne | 2667 | 3312 | 4786 | 93 |
| Fly ash before stabilisation | tonnes | 188712 | 38 | ||
| Fly ash chelating agent consumption | tonne | Figures not available | Figures not available | 3444 | 93 |
| Fly ash produced (before stabilisation) | tonne | 117300 | 124384 | 188712 | 94 |
| Hazardous waste intensity | tonnes/MWh of electricity sold | 0.055 | 38 | ||
| Leachate produced | tonne | 692505 | 711717 | 1103091 | 94 |
| Other hazardous waste | tonnes | 53 | 38 | ||
| Proportion of bottom ash collected post-incineration as percentage of total solid waste produced | % | 92 | 37 | ||
| Recycling/Recovery (offsite) hazardous waste (biodiesel production) | tonnes | 53 | 38 | ||
| Sodium Bicarbonate consumption | 33 | 42 | |||
| Sodium bicarbonate consumption | tonne | 183 | 78 | 33 | 93 |
| Total hazardous waste generated | tonnes | 188765 | 38 | ||
| Ultimate landfill disposal (offsite) hazardous waste (after stabilisation) | tonnes | 112938 | 38 | ||
| Ultimate landfill disposal (onsite) hazardous waste (after stabilisation) | tonnes | 122411 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom ash | tonnes | 2070505 | 38 | ||
| Bottom ash produced | tonne | 1194373 | 1517896 | 2070505 | 94 |
| Incineration of MSW (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 3891303 | 61 | ||
| Incineration of MSW (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 7682534 | 61 | ||
| MSW processed by Operating Projects | tonnes | 9970133 | 61 | ||
| Non-hazardous waste intensity | tonnes/MWh of electricity sold | 0.607 | 38 | ||
| PNCR material consumption | tonne | 436 | 202 | 31 | 93 |
| Recycling/Recovery (offsite) non-hazardous waste (eco-bricks production) | tonnes | 2069908 | 38 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste generated | tonnes | 2070505 | 38 | ||
| Ultimate landfill disposal (onsite) non-hazardous waste | tonnes | 597 | 38 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions reduction compared to 2010 (Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario) | % | -45 | 54 | |||
| CO2e emissions offset by Operating Projects | tonnes | 5399653 | 17 | |||
| Financial cost | HK$'000 | 204183 | 340642 | 411608 | 90 | |
| GHG emissions offset | tonne CO2e | 2809524 | 4141898 | 5399653 | 92 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Offset (tCO2e) (based on C-CDM) | tCO2e | 5399653 | 61 |
| GHG Emissions Offset (tCO2e) (based on CDM) | tCO2e | 5399653 | 61 |
| GHG Emissions Offset (total) | tonnes of CO2e | 5399653 | 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).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement consumption | tonne | Figures not available | Figures not available | 2168 | 93 |
| Electricity Consumption - Grid-purchased Electricity | GJ | 14236 | 42 | ||
| Electricity Consumption - Self-generated Electricity | GJ | 1821057 | 42 | ||
| Electricity consumption | GJ | 1061556 | 1170571 | 1835293 | 93 |
| Electricity from non-renewable sources | GJ | 19010 | 18913 | 14236 | 93 |
| Electricity from renewable sources | GJ | 1042546 | 1151658 | 1821057 | 93 |
| Energy intensity | GJ/tonne of MSW processed | 0.201 | 42 | ||
| Energy intensity (GJ/tonne of MSW processed) | GJ/tonne of MSW processed | 0.191 | 0.18 | 0.201 | 93 |
| Fuel Consumption - Fuel oil | GJ | 143040 | 42 | ||
| Fuel Consumption - Natural gas | GJ | 24538 | 42 | ||
| Fuel oil consumption | GJ | 29574 | 54736 | 143040 | 93 |
| Green electricity sold by Operating Projects | MWh | 3411322 | 17 | ||
| Green electricity supplied to grid | kWh | 3411321721 | 61 | ||
| Hydrochloric acid consumption | tonne | 458 | 697 | 1429 | 93 |
| Lime consumption | tonne | 41487 | 41377 | 65471 | 42, 93 |
| Natural gas consumption | GJ | 35213 | 27318 | 24538 | 93 |
| Percentage of non-renewable energy consumed | % | 7 | 8 | 9 | 93 |
| Total Energy Consumed | GJ | 2002871 | 42 | ||
| Total energy consumed | GJ | 1126343 | 1252625 | 2002871 | 93 |
| Urea consumption | tonne | 5647 | 5532 | 6128 | 42, 93 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia water consumption | tonne | 6079 | 4770 | 8131 | 93 |
| Freshwater intensity | m³/MWh | 4.593 | 4.619 | 4.78 | 94 |
| Freshwater intensity (per MWh of electricity sold) | m³/MWh | 4.78 | 43 | ||
| Groundwater consumption | m³ | 43720 | 43 | ||
| Municipal water supplies or other water utilities consumption | m³ | 11270629 | 43 | ||
| Surface water consumption | m³ | 4991728 | 43 | ||
| Total freshwater consumption | m³ | 9474384 | 11143500 | 16306077 | 43, 94 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coagulant & Flocculant consumption | 175 | 42 | |||
| Coagulant & flocculant consumption | tonne | 273 | 163 | 175 | 93 |
| Percentage of renewable energy consumed | % | 93 | 92 | 91 | 93 |
| Standard coal saved by Operating Projects | tonnes | 1025753 | 17 |
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 | 2040 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Operating Projects categorised with high water stress or above under Business-as-Usual scenario (SSP2 RCP8.5) in 2040 | % | 16 | 47 |
| Percentage of Operating Projects categorised with high water stress or above under Optimistic scenario (SSP2 RCP4.5) in 2040 | % | 16 | 47 |
| Water Stress scenario applicability (SSP2 RCP4.5 Optimistic in 2040) | ✓ | 47 | |
| Water Stress scenario applicability (SSP2 RCP8.5 Business-as-Usual in 2040) | ✓ | 47 | |
| Water Stress scenario applicability (SSP5 RCP8.5 Unchecked Pollution in 2040) | N/A | 47 | |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Extremely high (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 14.06 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Extremely high (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 12 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), High (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 3.99 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), High (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 4 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Low (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 40.83 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Low (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 40 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Low to medium (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 37.55 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Low to medium (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 40 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Medium to high (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 3.57 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Business-as-Usual Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP8.5), Medium to high (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 4 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Extremely high (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 14.06 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Extremely high (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 12 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), High (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 3.99 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), High (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 4 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Low (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 40.83 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Low (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 40 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Low to medium (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 37.55 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Low to medium (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 40 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Medium to high (by Percentage of Capital Investment in Projects) | % | 3.57 | 48 |
| Water Stress: Optimistic Scenario in 2040 (SSP2 RCP4.5), Medium to high (by Percentage of Number of Projects) | % | 4 | 48 |
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 | 2040 | 2100 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 concentration under SSP2 RCP4.5 scenario | ppm | 650 | 46 | |
| CO2 concentration under SSP2 RCP8.5 scenario | ppm | 1370 | 46 | |
| Coastal Flood Risk scenario applicability (SSP2 RCP4.5 Optimistic in 2040) | ✓ | 47 | ||
| Coastal Flood Risk scenario applicability (SSP2 RCP8.5 Business-as-Usual in 2040) | N/A | 47 | ||
| Coastal Flood Risk scenario applicability (SSP5 RCP8.5 Unchecked Pollution in 2040) | ✓ | 47 | ||
| Global average temperature increase by 2100 (Stated Policies Scenario) | °C | 2.6 | 54 | |
| Percentage of Group's Operating Projects below projected sea level plus local annual flood height (SSP2 RCP4.5 and SSP5 RCP8.5 scenarios) | % | 8 | 49 | |
| Percentage of Group's capital investment in Operating Projects below projected sea level plus local annual flood height (SSP2 RCP4.5 and SSP5 RCP8.5 scenarios) | % | 9.59 | 49 | |
| Percentage of capital investment in Operating Projects categorised with high water stress or above under Business-as-Usual scenario (SSP2 RCP8.5) in 2040 | % | 17.63 | 47 | |
| Percentage of capital investment in Operating Projects categorised with high water stress or above under Optimistic scenario (SSP2 RCP4.5) in 2040 | % | 17.63 | 47 | |
| Temperature increase under SSP2 RCP4.5 scenario | °C | 1.1–2.6 | 46 | |
| Temperature increase under SSP2 RCP8.5 scenario | °C | 2.6–4.8 | 46 | |
| Temperature increase under SSP5 RCP8.5 scenario | °C | 4.4 | 46 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic value retained for Canvest’s sustainable operation and development | HK$'000 | 1110528 | 1394069 | 1808861 | 90 |
| Employee entry by age group - 30 years old or below | persons | 374 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by age group - 31-50 years old | persons | 333 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by age group - Over 50 years old | persons | 14 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by ethnicity - Han | persons | 646 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by ethnicity - Minorities | persons | 75 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by gender - Female | persons | 124 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by gender - Male | persons | 597 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by region - Guangdong | persons | 295 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by region - Guangxi | persons | 63 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by region - Guizhou | persons | 31 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by region - Hong Kong | persons | 7 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by region - Jiangxi | persons | 41 | 69 | ||
| Employee entry by region - Others | persons | 284 | 69 | ||
| New employees as percentage of total workforce | % | 31.48 | 69 | ||
| Number of employees due to return to work after taking parental leave in 2021 (Female) | 13 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees due to return to work after taking parental leave in 2021 (Male) | 54 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees entitled to parental leave (Female) | 457 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees entitled to parental leave (Male) | 1831 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees took parental leave (Female) | 19 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees took parental leave (Male) | 55 | 71 | |||
| Number of full-time permanent staff | No. | 1095 | 1383 | 2290 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (30 years old or below) | No. | 338 | 487 | 861 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (31–50 years old) | No. | 679 | 815 | 1303 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Ethnic minorities) | No. | 111 | 124 | 221 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Female) | No. | 219 | 275 | 455 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (General and technical staff) | No. | 1004 | 1289 | 2091 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Guangdong) | No. | 691 | 984 | 1278 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Guangxi) | No. | 194 | 191 | 202 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Guizhou) | No. | 93 | 93 | 174 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Han ethnicity) | No. | 984 | 1259 | 2069 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Hong Kong) | No. | 29 | 27 | 28 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Jiangxi) | No. | 88 | 88 | 90 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Male) | No. | 876 | 1108 | 1835 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Middle-level management) | No. | 64 | 64 | 147 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Others, region) | No. | 518 | 95 | ||
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Over 50 years old) | No. | 78 | 81 | 126 | 95 |
| Number of full-time permanent staff (Senior management) | No. | 27 | 30 | 52 | 95 |
| Number of new employee hires - 30 years old or below | No. | 79 | 132 | 374 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - 31–50 years old | No. | 75 | 114 | 333 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Ethnic minorities | No. | 12 | 13 | 75 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Female | No. | 34 | 38 | 124 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Guangdong | No. | 80 | 185 | 295 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Guangxi | No. | 25 | 21 | 41 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Guizhou | No. | 15 | 14 | 63 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Han ethnicity | No. | 153 | 234 | 646 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Hong Kong | No. | 3 | 7 | 96 | |
| Number of new employee hires - Jiangxi | No. | 42 | 27 | 31 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Male | No. | 131 | 209 | 597 | 96 |
| Number of new employee hires - Others (region) | No. | 284 | 96 | ||
| Number of new employee hires - Over 50 years old | No. | 10 | 1 | 14 | 96 |
| Rate of new employee hires by age group: Over 50 years old | % | 0.91 | 0.07 | 11.11 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by gender: Female | % | 3.11 | 2.75 | 27.25 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by gender: Male | % | 11.96 | 15.11 | 32.53 | 97 |
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for females in Guangdong | 2.33 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for females in Guangxi | 2.14 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for females in Guizhou | 2.09 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for females in Jiangxi | 2.18 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for females in Others | 1.74 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for males in Guangdong | 3.62 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for males in Guangxi | 3.25 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for males in Guizhou | 3.03 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for males in Jiangxi | 3.4 | 70 | |||
| Ratio of standard entry-level wage to local minimum wage for males in Others | 2.51 | 70 | |||
| Staff costs | HK$'000 | 304442 | 350564 | 488983 | 90 |
| Total Workforce by Age Group - 30 years old or below | employees | 126 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Age Group - 31-50 years old | employees | 1303 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Age Group - Over 50 years old | employees | 861 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Employee Category - General and technical staff | employees | 2091 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Employee Category - Middle-level management | employees | 147 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Employee Category - Senior management | employees | 52 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Employment Form - Full-time | employees | 2290 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Ethnic - Han | employees | 2069 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Ethnic - Minorities | employees | 221 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Gender - Female | employees | 455 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Gender - Male | employees | 1835 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Region - Guangdong | employees | 1278 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Region - Guangxi | employees | 202 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Region - Guizhou | employees | 174 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Region - Hong Kong | employees | 28 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Region - Jiangxi | employees | 90 | 64 | ||
| Total Workforce by Region - Others | employees | 518 | 64 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, 30 years old or below | No. | 60 | 75 | 176 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, 31–50 | No. | 70 | 84 | 165 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Ethnic minorities | No. | 11 | 8 | 23 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Female | No. | 26 | 31 | 60 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Guangdong | No. | 74 | 118 | 182 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Guangxi | No. | 26 | 15 | 30 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Guizhou | No. | 12 | 13 | 14 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Han ethnicity | No. | 133 | 166 | 330 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Hong Kong | No. | 1 | 1 | 8 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Jiangxi | No. | 31 | 27 | 29 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Male | No. | 118 | 143 | 293 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Others (region) | No. | 90 | 98 | ||
| Employee Turnover — Number of employee turnover, Over 50 years old | No. | 14 | 15 | 12 | 98 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, 30 years old or below | % | 5.48 | 5.42 | 20.44 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, 31–50 | % | 6.39 | 6.07 | 12.66 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Ethnic minorities | % | 1 | 0.58 | 10.41 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Female | % | 2.37 | 2.24 | 13.19 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Guangdong | % | 6.76 | 8.53 | 14.24 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Guangxi | % | 2.37 | 1.08 | 14.85 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Guizhou | % | 1.1 | 0.94 | 8.05 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Han | % | 12.15 | 12 | 15.95 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Hong Kong | % | 0.09 | 0.07 | 28.57 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Jiangxi | % | 2.83 | 1.95 | 32.22 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Male | % | 10.78 | 10.34 | 15.97 | 99 |
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Others | % | 17.37 | 99 | ||
| Employee Turnover — Rate of employee turnover, Over 50 years old | % | 1.28 | 1.08 | 9.52 | 99 |
| Employee turnover by age group - 30 years old or below | persons | 176 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by age group - 31-50 years old | persons | 165 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by age group - Over 50 years old | persons | 12 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by ethnicity - Han | persons | 330 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by ethnicity - Minorities | persons | 23 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by gender - Female | persons | 60 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by gender - Male | persons | 293 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by region - Guangdong | persons | 182 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by region - Guangxi | persons | 30 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by region - Guizhou | persons | 12 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by region - Hong Kong | persons | 8 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by region - Jiangxi | persons | 14 | 69 | ||
| Employee turnover by region - Others | persons | 90 | 69 | ||
| Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended in 2020 and still employed by the end of 2021 (Female) | 6 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended in 2020 and still employed by the end of 2021 (Male) | 30 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended in 2021 (Female) | 11 | 71 | |||
| Number of employees who returned to work after parental leave ended in 2021 (Male) | 51 | 71 | |||
| Rate of new employee hires by age group: 30 years old or below | % | 7.21 | 9.54 | 43.44 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by age group: 31–50 | % | 6.85 | 8.24 | 25.56 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by ethnicity: Ethnic minorities | % | 1.1 | 0.94 | 33.94 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by ethnicity: Han | % | 13.97 | 16.92 | 31.22 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Guangdong | % | 7.31 | 13.38 | 23.08 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Guangxi | % | 2.28 | 1.52 | 20.3 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Guizhou | % | 1.37 | 1.01 | 36.21 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Hong Kong | % | 0.27 | 25 | 97 | |
| Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Jiangxi | % | 3.84 | 1.95 | 34.44 | 97 |
| Rate of new employee hires by geographical region: Others | % | 54.83 | 97 | ||
| Retention rate (Female) | % | 100 | 71 | ||
| Retention rate (Male) | % | 75 | 71 | ||
| Return to work rate (Female) | % | 84.62 | 71 | ||
| Return to work rate (Male) | % | 94.44 | 71 | ||
| Staff turnover and retirement as percentage of total workforce | % | 15.41 | 69 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (Employees/Contractors) | No. | 0/1 | 0/0 | 0/3 | 100 |
| Number of occupational disease cases (Employees/Contractors) | No. | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 100 |
| Number of work-related fatalities (Employees/Contractors) | No. | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 100 |
| Number of work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) | No. | 0/2 | 0/2 | 0/4 | 100 |
| Rate of high-consequence work-related injury (excluding fatalities) (Employees/Contractors) | 0/0.04 | 0/0 | 0/0.1 | 100 | |
| Rate of work-related fatalities (Employees/Contractors) | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0.03 | 100 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) | Days | 0/212 | 0/120 | 0/468 | 100 |
| Rate of work-related injuries (Employees/Contractors) | 0/0.09 | 0/0.05 | 0/0.13 | 100 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employee Trained, Female | % | 59 | 70 | 100 | 99 |
| Percentage of Employee Trained, General and technical staff | % | 75 | 91 | 100 | 99 |
| Percentage of Employee Trained, Male | % | 81 | 96 | 100 | 99 |
| Percentage of Employee Trained, Middle-level management | % | 95 | 86 | 100 | 99 |
| Percentage of Employee Trained, Senior management | % | 70 | 97 | 100 | 99 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hour per Employee - Female | hours | 9.61 | 15.7 | 21.52 | 100 |
| Average Training Hour per Employee - General and technical staff | hours | 24.58 | 33.02 | 52.9 | 100 |
| Average Training Hour per Employee - Male | hours | 28.14 | 36.71 | 56.81 | 100 |
| Average Training Hour per Employee - Middle-level management | hours | 22.48 | 25.28 | 16.23 | 100 |
| Average Training Hour per Employee - Senior management | hours | 23.63 | 26.8 | 19.97 | 100 |
| Average training cost per employee trained | RMB | 171 | 73 | ||
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 24 | 33 | 50 | 73 |
| Total training costs | RMB | 722642 | 73 | ||
| Total training hours provided | hours | 114047 | 73 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of net profits of associates and a joint venture | HK$'000 | 54770 | 118195 | 96498 | 90 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit attributable to non-controlling interest | HK$'000 | -571 | 3393 | -2828 | 90 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable donations | HK$'000 | 1600 | 2075 | 4520 | 90 |
| Donations and sponsorship to the community | million HKD | 4.5 | 17 | ||
| Other income | HK$'000 | 155317 | 211828 | 237809 | 90 |
| Participated volunteers | No. | 599 | 691 | 1692 | 90 |
| Proportion of Group's total revenue from environmental hygiene and related services | % | 2.5 | 5 | ||
| Revenue | HK$'000 | 3952216 | 4987906 | 6794571 | 90 |
| Taxes (current income tax, excludes deferred tax) | HK$'000 | 64547 | 102920 | 123479 | 90 |
| Voluntary hours | Hours | 2516 | 3123 | 4449 | 90 |
| WTE project visitors | 12444 | 17 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 67 | 80 | 132 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 3178 | 3383 | 5320 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 297 | 405 | 712 |
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) | tonne CO2e | 1773395 | 2653774 | 3903852 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne CO2e | 3222 | 3351 | 2264 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2e | 1776865 | 2657606 | 3908742 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne CO2e/tonne of MSW processed | 0.301 | 0.383 | 0.392 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonne CO2e | 248 | 481 | 2626 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Landfilling | tonnes | 235349 | ||
| Hazardous Waste Recycled | tonnes | 53 | ||
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonne | 117300 | 124384 | 188765 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/MWh of electricity sold | 0.055 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 2070505 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Landfilling | tonnes | 597 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | tonnes | 2069908 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/MWh of electricity sold | 0.607 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | 5399653 | |
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2010 | % | -45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | GJ/tonne of MSW processed | 0.191 | 0.18 | 0.201 |
| Fuel Oil Consumption | GJ | 29574 | 54736 | 143040 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | GJ | 35213 | 27318 | 24538 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 93 | 92 | 91 |
| Purchased Electricity | GJ | 1061556 | 1170571 | 14236 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | GJ | 1042546 | 1151658 | 1821057 |
| Sold Electricity | MWh | 3411322 | ||
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 1126343 | 1252625 | 2002871 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Consumption | m³ | 43720 | ||
| Municipal Water Consumption | m³ | 11270629 | ||
| Surface Water Consumption | m³ | 4991728 | ||
| Water Consumption | m³ | 9474384 | 11143500 | 16306077 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coagulant & flocculant consumption | tonne | 273 | 163 | 175 |
| Standard coal saved by Operating Projects | tonnes | 1025753 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 679 | 815 | 1303 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 78 | 81 | 126 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 338 | 487 | 861 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | employees | 1095 | 1383 | 2290 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 1066 | 1356 | 2262 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 219 | 275 | 455 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 1095 | 1383 | 2290 |
| Number of Full-time Employees (Female) | employees | 219 | 275 | 455 |
| Number of Full-time Employees (Male) | employees | 876 | 1108 | 1835 |
| Number of General Employees | employees | 1004 | 1289 | 2091 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 876 | 1108 | 1835 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees | 64 | 64 | 147 |
| Number of New Employees | employees | 164 | 246 | 721 |
| Number of New Employees (Above 50) | employees | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | employees | 75 | 114 | 333 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | employees | 79 | 132 | 374 |
| Number of New Employees (Female) | employees | 34 | 38 | 124 |
| Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) | employees | 3 | 7 | |
| Number of New Employees (Male) | employees | 131 | 209 | 597 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees | 27 | 30 | 52 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 1095 | 1383 | 2290 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 62.01 | 58.91 | 56.92 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 7.12 | 5.86 | 5.5 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 30.87 | 35.22 | 37.61 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 2.65 | 1.95 | 1.22 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 97.35 | 98.05 | 98.78 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 20 | 19.87 | 19.87 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 91.69 | 93.2 | 91.31 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 80 | 80.13 | 80.13 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 5.84 | 4.63 | 6.42 |
| Percentage of New Employees | % | 14.98 | 17.78 | 31.48 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 2.47 | 2.17 | 2.27 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) | 6 | |||
| Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) | 30 | |||
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 6.39 | 6.07 | 12.66 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.28 | 1.08 | 9.52 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 5.48 | 5.42 | 20.44 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 0.09 | 0.07 | 28.57 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 2.37 | 2.24 | 13.19 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 10.78 | 10.34 | 15.97 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 15.41 |
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 | No. | 1 |
| Number of Work-related Fatalities for Contractors | No. | 1 |
| Work-related Fatalities Rate | 0.03 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Contractor) | Days | 212 | 120 | 468 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 59 | 70 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 81 | 96 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 95 | 86 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 70 | 97 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 9.61 | 15.7 | 21.52 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 24.58 | 33.02 | 52.9 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 28.14 | 36.71 | 56.81 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 22.48 | 25.28 | 16.23 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 23.63 | 26.8 | 19.97 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 24 | 33 | 50 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 114047 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities | No. | 599 | 691 | 1692 |
| Total Cash Donations | million HKD | 4.5 | ||
| Total Public Welfare Donations | million HKD | 4.5 | ||
| Total Social Investment | million HKD | 4.5 | ||
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | Hours | 2516 | 3123 | 4449 |