2022 Social Responsibility & Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulate matter | ton | 0.01 | 0.005 | 91 |
| Total CO emissions | ton | 0.77 | 0.76 | 91 |
| Total HC emissions | ton | 0.09 | 0.04 | 91 |
| Total NOₓ emissions | ton | 0.04 | 0.055 | 91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions (Scope 1) | tCO₂e | 371.1 | 316.8 | 91 |
| GHG emissions (Scope 2) | tCO₂e | 4249.13 | 9927.22 | 91 |
| GHG emissions per unit area (Scope 1 and Scope 2) | tCO₂e/m² | 0.054 | 0.046 | 91 |
| Total GHG emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) | tCO₂e | 4620.23 | 10244.02 | 91 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of hazardous waste | ton | 98.06 | 41.81 | 91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of non-hazardous waste | ton | 233.2 | 394.01 | 91 |
| Total amount of waste generated | ton | 331.26 | 435.82 | 91 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of research reports related to the 30-60 Target | Piece | 36 | 70 | 19 | 33 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline consumption | liter | 135358.22 | 118026.64 | 94027.16 | 91 |
| Natural gas consumption | m³ | 25372 | 24372 | 30272.41 | 91 |
| Total electricity consumption | kWh | 7286198.66 | 7277157.61 | 17407021.01 | 91 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption | ton | 31768.75 | 23041.8 | 73582.38 | 91 |
| Water consumption per unit area | ton/m² | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 91 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in second tranche of Hesteel Group’s green medium-term notes | RMB | 1000000000 | 37 |
| Investment in sustainability-linked/rural revitalization bonds issued by Huaneng Hydropower | RMB | 190000000 | 37 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume of packaging materials | ton | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 91 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI ESG Ratings assessment rating | BBB | 5 | |||
| Number of green-themed research reports (such as energy conservation and environmental protection, cleaner production, clean energy, ecological environment, and green services) | Piece | 130 | 239 | 108 | 33 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of research reports related to major natural disasters | Piece | 342 | 5 | 7 | 33 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average attendance of board meetings | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 90 |
| Labor contract signing rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Number of directors | person | 12 | 14 | 14 | 90 |
| Number of directors aged between 30 and 40 | person | 1 | 2 | 1 | 90 |
| Number of directors aged between 41 and 50 | person | 4 | 2 | 5 | 90 |
| Number of directors aged over 50 | person | 7 | 10 | 8 | 90 |
| Number of employee supervisors | person | 2 | 2 | 2 | 90 |
| Number of employees aged <30 | person | 3528 | 4369 | 5774 | 92 |
| Number of employees aged >50 | person | 500 | 570 | 640 | 92 |
| Number of employees aged between 30 and 50 | person | 5966 | 6839 | 7733 | 92 |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong | person | 173 | 206 | 241 | 92 |
| Number of employees in Mainland of China | person | 9821 | 11572 | 13906 | 92 |
| Number of ethnic minority employees | person | 447 | 527 | 656 | 93 |
| Number of female directors | person | 3 | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| Number of female employees | person | 4237 | 4971 | 6116 | 92 |
| Number of female employees in management positions | person | 27 | 16 | 19 | 93 |
| Number of female supervisors | person | 3 | 3 | 2 | 90 |
| Number of independent non-executive directors | person | 5 | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| Number of male directors | person | 9 | 10 | 10 | 90 |
| Number of male employees | person | 5757 | 6807 | 8031 | 92 |
| Number of male employees in management positions | person | 104 | 110 | 111 | 93 |
| Number of male supervisors | person | 1 | 2 | 3 | 90 |
| Number of middle managers | person | 114 | 109 | 114 | 92 |
| Number of new campus hires | person | 631 | 807 | 2055 | 93 |
| Number of new female employees | person | 503 | 954 | 1531 | 93 |
| Number of new male employees | person | 975 | 1590 | 1846 | 93 |
| Number of non-executive directors | person | 5 | 7 | 7 | 90 |
| Number of non-management employees | person | 9863 | 11652 | 14017 | 92 |
| Number of senior managers | person | 17 | 17 | 16 | 92 |
| Number of supervisors | person | 4 | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| Number of supervisors aged between 41 and 50 | person | 3 | 3 | 2 | 90 |
| Number of supervisors aged over 50 | person | 1 | 2 | 3 | 90 |
| Social insurance coverage rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Total assets | RMB 100 million | 3712.28 | 4527.91 | 5099.55 | 90 |
| Total number of employees (full-time) | person | 9994 | 11778 | 14147 | 92 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate | % | 9.78 | 9.49 | 8.17 | 93 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group: <30 | % | 13.9 | 12.51 | 10.3 | 93 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group: >50 | % | 13.5 | 11.04 | 93 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group: Between 30 and 50 | % | 7.62 | 7.25 | 6.4 | 93 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender: Female | % | 8.31 | 8.69 | 7.79 | 93 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender: Male | % | 10.87 | 10.06 | 8.46 | 93 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: Hong Kong | % | 27.91 | 25.36 | 21.99 | 93 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: Mainland of China | % | 9.34 | 9.13 | 7.92 | 93 |
| Operating income | RMB 100 million | 233.51 | 298.72 | 275.65 | 90 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working days lost due to work-related injuries | day | 125 | 93 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee medical examination coverage rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage of employee training | % | 86.5 | 90 | 87.45 | 94 |
| Coverage of employee training by employee category: Medium management | % | 80 | 86.5 | 100 | 94 |
| Coverage of employee training by employee category: Ordinary employees | % | 87.1 | 93.5 | 86.63 | 94 |
| Coverage of employee training by employee category: Senior management | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 94 |
| Coverage of employee training by gender: Female | % | 85 | 89.7 | 85.38 | 94 |
| Coverage of employee training by gender: Male | % | 87 | 90.2 | 89.08 | 94 |
| Employee training attendance | person-time | 107895 | 94 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per employee | hour | 47 | 45.2 | 45.83 | 94 |
| Average training hours per employee by employee category: Medium management | hour | 41.4 | 40.6 | 333.4 | 94 |
| Average training hours per employee by employee category: Ordinary employees | hour | 48.5 | 49.2 | 42.98 | 94 |
| Average training hours per employee by employee category: Senior management | hour | 42 | 40 | 179.57 | 94 |
| Average training hours per employee by gender: Female | hour | 47.3 | 46.6 | 42.4 | 94 |
| Average training hours per employee by gender: Male | hour | 46.9 | 44.8 | 48.44 | 94 |
| Proportion of employees who receive regular performance and career development evaluations | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 94 |
| Total expense of employee training | RMB 10000 | 729.8 | 1131 | 1300 | 94 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers | supplier | 515 | 465 | 483 | 92 |
| Number of suppliers from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas | supplier | 5 | 5 | 5 | 92 |
| Number of suppliers from the mainland of China | supplier | 510 | 460 | 478 | 92 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage of supplier audit | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 92 |
| Proportion of new suppliers signing the Qualified Supplier Pledge | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 92 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint resolution rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 92 |
| Customer satisfaction rate | % | 99 | 99 | 99 | 92 |
| Number of complaints received about products or services | case | 203 | 83 | 107 | 92 |
| Number of customer inquiries | case | 3175000 | 4360000 | 4725000 | 92 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of board meetings | time | 12 | 10 | 9 | 90 |
| Number of meetings of special committees under the Board | time | 13 | 16 | 17 | 90 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of executive directors | person | 2 | 2 | 2 | 90 |
| Number of meetings of the Supervisory Board | time | 5 | 7 | 7 | 90 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic earnings per share | RMB | 1.2 | 1.25 | 0.86 | 90 |
| Charitable giving to education | RMB 10000 | 100 | 94 | ||
| Charitable giving to rural revitalization | RMB 10000 | 1944.08 | 1199.94 | 1966.04 | 94 |
| Number of shareholders' meetings | time | 7 | 5 | 3 | 90 |
| Number of socially-oriented research reports (such as municipal services, healthcare, culture and education, and agriculture and food) | Piece | 846 | 1033 | 807 | 33 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable giving to donations | RMB 10000 | 1052.49 | 1200 | 532.73 | 94 |
| Hours contributed to volunteering by employees | hour | 7391 | 94 | ||
| Number of employee participations in volunteering | person-time | 2097 | 94 | ||
| Social contribution per share | RMB | 3.15 | 3.51 | 3.1 | 90 |
| Total charitable giving | RMB 10000 | 2996.57 | 2499.94 | 2498.77 | 94 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | ton | 0.01 | 0.005 |
| NOₓ Emissions | ton | 0.04 | 0.055 |
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) | tCO₂e | 371.1 | 316.8 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO₂e | 4249.13 | 9927.22 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO₂e | 4620.23 | 10244.02 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | tCO₂e/m² | 0.054 | 0.046 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | ton | 98.06 | 41.81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | ton | 233.2 | 394.01 |
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Consumption | liter | 135358.22 | 118026.64 | 94027.16 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 25372 | 24372 | 30272.41 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 7286198.66 | 7277157.61 | 17407021.01 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | ton | 31768.75 | 23041.8 | 73582.38 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Energy-saving and Emission-reduction Technology Transformation | RMB | 1000000000 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Materials Consumed | ton | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 5966 | 6839 | 7733 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 500 | 570 | 640 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 3528 | 4369 | 5774 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | person | 173 | 206 | 241 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | person | 9994 | 11778 | 14147 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | person | 9821 | 11572 | 13906 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 4237 | 4971 | 6116 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | person | 9994 | 11778 | 14147 |
| Number of General Employees | person | 9863 | 11652 | 14017 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 5757 | 6807 | 8031 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | person | 114 | 109 | 114 |
| Number of New Employees | person | 1478 | 2544 | 3377 |
| Number of New Employees (Female) | person | 503 | 954 | 1531 |
| Number of New Employees (Male) | person | 975 | 1590 | 1846 |
| Number of New Employees (On-campus Recruitment) | person | 631 | 807 | 2055 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | person | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 9994 | 11778 | 14147 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 59.71 | 58.09 | 54.67 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 5 | 4.84 | 4.52 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 35.32 | 37.11 | 40.83 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 1.73 | 1.75 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 98.27 | 98.25 | 98.3 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 42.37 | 42.18 | 43.22 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 98.69 | 98.94 | 99.19 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 57.63 | 57.82 | 56.78 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 1.14 | 0.93 | 0.81 |
| Percentage of New Employees | % | 14.79 | 21.61 | 23.87 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 7.62 | 7.25 | 6.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 13.5 | 11.04 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 13.9 | 12.51 | 10.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 27.91 | 25.36 | 21.99 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 9.34 | 9.13 | 7.92 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 8.31 | 8.69 | 7.79 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 10.87 | 10.06 | 8.46 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 9.78 | 9.49 | 8.17 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | day | 125 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Check Coverage for Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 86.5 | 90 | 87.45 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 85 | 89.7 | 85.38 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 87.1 | 93.5 | 86.63 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 87 | 90.2 | 89.08 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 80 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hour | 47.3 | 46.6 | 42.4 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hour | 48.5 | 49.2 | 42.98 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hour | 46.9 | 44.8 | 48.44 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hour | 41.4 | 40.6 | 333.4 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hour | 42 | 40 | 179.57 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hour | 47 | 45.2 | 45.83 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | supplier | 510 | 460 | 478 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | supplier | 515 | 465 | 483 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers Signing Social Responsibility Code | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Critical Suppliers Covered by CSR Audit | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Growth Rate | % | -59.11 | 28.92 | |
| Complaints Handling Rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | case | 203 | 83 | 107 |
| Satisfaction Rate of Customer Complaint Handling | % | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | case | 203 | 83 | 107 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Participations in Volunteer Activities | person-time | 2097 | ||
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB 10000 | 2996.57 | 2499.94 | 2498.77 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hour | 7391 |