2022 Sustainability Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOx Air Emissions (kg) | kg | 23.28 | 22 | 42 |
| Particulate Matters Air Emissions (kg) | kg | 2.12 | 2.01 | 42 |
| SOx Air Emissions (kg) | kg | 0.13 | 0.11 | 42 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Intensity (tonnes CO2e/employee) | tonnes CO2e/employee | 6.1 | 4 | 28, 42 |
| Data centre energy use as percentage of total GHG emissions | % | 72 | 27 | |
| Decrease in Group GHG emissions year on year | % | 35 | 27 | |
| Decrease in Group carbon intensity per headcount compared to last year | % | 34 | 27 | |
| GHG Emissions (tonnes CO2e) | tonnes CO2e | 7419.9 | 4804.9 | 42 |
| Group GHG emissions from electricity consumption (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 4768.6 | 27 | |
| Group carbon intensity per headcount | tCO2e per employee | 4 | 27 | |
| Scope 1 | 23.4 | 20.3 | 42 | |
| Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions (tonnes CO2e) - Corporate fleet | tonnes CO2e | 3.6 | 16 | 28 |
| Scope 2 | 7392.9 | 4768.6 | 42 | |
| Scope 2 emissions as percentage of total annual carbon emissions | % | 99 | 27 | |
| Scope 2: Electricity indirect GHG emissions (tonnes CO2e) - Office and IT servers | tonnes CO2e | 7392.9 | 4768.6 | 28 |
| Scope 3 | 3.6 | 16 | 42 | |
| Scope 3: Other indirect GHG emissions (tonnes CO2e) - Business air travel | tonnes CO2e | 23.4 | 20.3 | 28 |
| Total GHG emissions (tonnes CO2e) | tonnes CO2e | 7419.9 | 4804.9 | 28 |
| Total Group GHG emissions (carbon dioxide equivalent) | tonnes | 4804.9 | 27 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Consumption (tonnes) | tonnes | 5918.6 | 5369.1 | 42 |
| Plastic packaging | 3 | 3 | 42 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Consumption | 305.4 | 269.3 | 42 | |
| Energy Consumption (GJ) | GJ | 48283.6 | 33409.7 | 42 |
| Energy Intensity (GJ/employee) | GJ/employee | 39.4 | 27.9 | 42 |
| Energy consumption in data centres as percentage of Group's overall energy use | % | 72.7 | 27 | |
| Indirect Energy Consumption | 47978.2 | 33140.4 | 42 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption (m3) | m3 | 25122.3 | 24454.5 | 42 |
| Water Intensity (m3/employee) | m3/employee | 20.5 | 20.4 | 42 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Star Certified network equipment | percent | 78.6 | 25 |
| Energy Star Certified network equipment - upgraded in 2022 | percent | 4.6 | 25 |
| Energy Star Certified office computers | percent | 98.7 | 25 |
| Energy Star Certified office computers - upgraded in 2022 | percent | 1.7 | 25 |
| Energy Star Certified servers (data centres) | percent | 60 | 25 |
| Energy Star Certified servers (data centres) - upgraded in 2022 | percent | 3 | 25 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office paper | 13.6 | 13.1 | 42 | |
| Packaging Material (tonnes) | tonnes | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| Paper for Publishing Business | 5905 | 5356 | 42 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee age group distribution - 30-49 | % | 65 | 19 | |
| Employee age group distribution - 50 or above | % | 19 | 19 | |
| Employee age group distribution - Below 30 | % | 16 | 19 | |
| Employee employment type distribution - Fulltime | % | 96 | 19 | |
| Employee employment type distribution - Parttime | % | 4 | 19 | |
| Employee gender distribution - Female | % | 28 | 19 | |
| Employee gender distribution - Male | % | 72 | 19 | |
| Employee region distribution - Hong Kong | % | 89 | 19 | |
| Employee region distribution - Mainland China | % | 5 | 19 | |
| Employee region distribution - Other Countries | % | 2 | 19 | |
| Employee region distribution - Taiwan | % | 4 | 19 | |
| Number of employees | 1224 | 1197 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees | 1186 | 1146 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by age group: 30-49 | 773 | 743 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by age group: 50 and above | 169 | 184 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by age group: Below 30 | 244 | 219 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by gender: Female | 825 | 824 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by gender: Male | 361 | 322 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by region: Hong Kong | 47 | 46 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by region: Mainland China | 74 | 61 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by region: Other Countries | 22 | 22 | 43 | |
| Number of fulltime employees by region: Taiwan | 1043 | 1017 | 43 | |
| Number of part-time/contract employees | 38 | 51 | 43 | |
| Total number of employees | 1197 | 19 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time employee turnover rate (%) - Hong Kong | % | 15% | 26% | 44 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate (%) - Mainland China | % | 76% | 107% | 44 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate (%) - Other Countries | % | 0% | 9% | 44 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate (%) - Taiwan | % | 22% | 29% | 44 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate (total) | % | 24% | 32% | 43 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate by age group: 30-49 | % | 19% | 26% | 43 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate by age group: 50 and above | % | 15% | 13% | 43 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate by age group: Below 30 | % | 50% | 70% | 43 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate by gender: Female | % | 22% | 28% | 43 |
| Full-time employee turnover rate by gender: Male | % | 30% | 43% | 43 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of reportable injuries | 7 | 7 | 44 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lost days due to work injuries | days | 75 | 48 | 44 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employees who received training - Female | % | 100% | 100% | 44 |
| Percentage of employees who received training - General staff | % | 100% | 100% | 44 |
| Percentage of employees who received training - Male | % | 100% | 100% | 44 |
| Percentage of employees who received training - Manager grade or above | % | 100% | 100% | 44 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training per employee | hours | 4.58 | 9.09 | 44 |
| Average hours of training per employee - Female | hours | 4.78 | 9.22 | 44 |
| Average hours of training per employee - General staff | hours | 4.64 | 9.28 | 44 |
| Average hours of training per employee - Male | hours | 4.14 | 8.76 | 44 |
| Average hours of training per employee - Manager grade or above | hours | 3.68 | 6.11 | 44 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled plastic content in plastic packaging (supplier preference) | percent | 50 | 25 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book types published electronically | percent | 44 | 25 |
| Number of sustainability-related books published by Publishing Group | books | 19 | 29 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kg | 2.12 | 2.01 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | kg | 23.28 | 22 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | kg | 0.13 | 0.11 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes CO2e | 23.4 | 20.3 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2e | 7392.9 | 4768.6 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Business Travel) | tonnes CO2e | 23.4 | 20.3 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes CO2e | 7419.9 | 4804.9 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Employee) | tonnes CO2e/employee | 6.1 | 4 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonnes CO2e | 3.6 | 16 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Waste | tonnes | 5918.6 | 5369.1 |
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Employee) | GJ/employee | 39.4 | 27.9 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | 305.4 | 269.3 | |
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 48283.6 | 33409.7 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | 47978.2 | 33140.4 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m3 | 25122.3 | 24454.5 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 3 | 3 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | 773 | 743 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 169 | 184 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 244 | 219 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 47 | 46 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 74 | 61 | |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | 22 | 22 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 825 | 824 | |
| Number of Full-time Employees | 1186 | 1146 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 361 | 322 | |
| Number of Part-time Employees | 38 | 51 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 1224 | 1197 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 65 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 19 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 16 | |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 89 | |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 5 | |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 2 | |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 28 | |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 96 | |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 72 | |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 4 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 19 | 26 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 15 | 13 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 50 | 70 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 15 | 26 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 76 | 107 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas | % | 9 | |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 22 | 28 |
| Turnover Rate of Full-time Employees | % | 24 | 32 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 30 | 43 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 24 | 32 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 75 | 48 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 4.78 | 9.22 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 4.64 | 9.28 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 4.14 | 8.76 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 3.68 | 6.11 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 4.58 | 9.09 |