ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2022
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 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 GHG emissions (percentage of total) | % | 3 | 16 | |
| Scope 1 emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 18978.8 | 172137.9 | 82 |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions (percentage of total) | % | 46.17 | 16 | |
| Scope 2 emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 2471041.1 | 2650073.3 | 82 |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions (percentage of total) | % | 50.83 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Business travel (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 1.73 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Capital goods (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 13.53 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Downstream leased assets (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 0.05 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Employee commuting (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 1.33 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Fuel- and energy-related activities (not included in scope 1 or scope 2) (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 24.4 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Purchased goods & services (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 0.05 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Upstream leased assets (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 58.59 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Upstream transportation and distribution (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 0.29 | 16 | |
| Scope 3 emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 3381941.8 | 2917512.5 | 82 |
| Total GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2, 3) (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 5871780.7 | 5739723.7 | 82 |
| Total GHG emissions (Tencent) | tCO2e | 5739723.1 | 16 | |
| Total GHG emissions per unit of revenue (tCO2e/RMB million) | tCO2e/RMB million | 10.5 | 10.4 | 82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste (tonnes) | tonnes | 323.7 | 1051 | 82 |
| Hazardous waste per unit of revenue (kg/RMB million) | kg/RMB million | 0.6 | 1.9 | 82 |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions - Waste generated in operations (percentage of Scope 3) | % | 0.03 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste (tonnes) | tonnes | 29849.9 | 33062.4 | 82 |
| Non-hazardous waste per unit of revenue (kg/RMB million) | kg/RMB million | 53.3 | 59.6 | 82 |
| Recycling amount of electronic waste (tonnes) | tonnes | 16 | 16 | 82 |
| Reusing amount of electronic equipment (tonnes) | tonnes | 2.74 | 82 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute GHG emission reduction target - Scope 1 and 2 | Reduce by 70% (from a 2021 base year) | 16 | ||
| Absolute GHG emission reduction target - Scope 3 | Reduce by 30% (from a 2021 base year) | 16 | ||
| Carbon emissions avoided from lighting systems (Beijing Tencent Towers) | tonnes | 369.5 | 22 | |
| Carbon emissions avoided from other systems (Tencent Binhai Towers) | tonnes | 169.7 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (L) | L | 3261467.6 | 1458596.4 | 82 |
| Direct energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 66293.4 | 35054.9 | 82 |
| Gasoline (L) | L | 34600 | 44623.7 | 82 |
| Indirect energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 4386356.7 | 5010990.2 | 82 |
| Installed capacity of on-site renewable energy facility (MW) | MW | 1.96 | 82 | |
| Natural gas (m³) | m³ | 3111644.3 | 1867492 | 82 |
| Number of LED lights replaced (Beijing Tencent Towers) | LED lights | 1800 | 22 | |
| On-site renewable energy (MWh) | MWh | 2334.5 | 21870 | 82 |
| Other indirect energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 12602 | 13860.6 | 82 |
| Percentage of renewable energy (%) | % | 1.5 | 7.2 | 82 |
| Purchased electricity (MWh) | MWh | 4308960.2 | 4638840.1 | 82 |
| Renewable energy purchased (MWh) | MWh | 63000 | 336419.5 | 82 |
| Total energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 4452650.1 | 5046045.1 | 82 |
| Total energy consumption per unit of revenue (MWh/RMB million) | MWh/RMB million | 7.9 | 9.1 | 82 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption (tonnes) | tonnes | 6201651.6 | 8152481.9 | 82 |
| Water consumption per unit of revenue (tonnes/RMB million) | tonnes/RMB million | 11.1 | 14.7 | 82 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PUE in data centre | 1.317 | 1.28 | 82 | |||
| By 2025, reduce the electricity consumption per capita in our owned office buildings in Mainland of China by 15% from a 2019 base year | 15% | 15 | ||||
| By 2030, achieve 100% renewable electricity | 100% | 15 | ||||
| Electricity consumption reduction from lighting systems (Beijing Tencent Towers) | kWh | 513739 | 22 | |||
| Electricity consumption reduction from other systems (Tencent Binhai Towers) | kWh | 236074 | 22 | |||
| Number of lighting fixtures circuits adjusted (Beijing Tencent Towers) | lighting fixtures | 5651 | 22 |
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 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| By 2025, reduce water consumption per capita in our owned office buildings in Mainland of China by 15% from a 2019 base year | 15% | 15 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative number of green and low-carbon related certificates received by data centres | 22 | 25 | 82 | |
| Green building certified office space (10000 m²) | 10000 m² | 154 | 154 | 82 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2030 | After 2023 AGM | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees by age group - 30 to 50 | 39420 | 38400 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by age group - Over 50 | 198 | 253 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by age group - Under 30 | 28608 | 22675 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by employment type - Other categories | 3117 | 1193 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by employment type - Permanent employees | 65109 | 60135 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by gender - Female | 19820 | 17635 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by gender - Male | 48406 | 43693 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by geographic region - Others | 1320 | 1684 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by geographic region - The Mainland of China | 66906 | 59644 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by management level - Management | 6119 | 6535 | 83 | |||
| Number of employees by management level - Non-management | 62107 | 54793 | 83 | |||
| Proportion of INEDs (Independent Non-Executive Directors) on the Board | % | 55.6 | 62.5 | 6 | ||
| Proportion of female directors on the Board | % | 12.5 | 22.2 | 30 | 25 | 6 |
| Total number of employees | 68226 | 61328 | 83 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate by age group - 30 to 50 | 10.9% | 20.5% | 83 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group - Over 50 | 19.4% | 20.5% | 83 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group - Under 30 | 14.6% | 23.6% | 83 | |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | 13.5% | 21.8% | 83 | |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | 11.9% | 21.7% | 83 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographic region - Others | 15.1% | 28.2% | 83 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographic region - The Mainland of China | 12.3% | 21.6% | 83 | |
| Total turnover rate | 12.4% | 21.7% | 83 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of work-related fatalities | 1 | 84 | |||
| Number of work-related injuries | 28 | 32 | 11 | 84 | |
| Work-related fatality rate (number of fatalities/millions of hours worked) | 0.01 | 84 | |||
| Work-related injury rate (number of injuries/millions of hours worked) | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.09 | 84 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working days lost due to work-related injuries | 281 | 480 | 322 | 84 |
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 (by gender) - Female | 99.6% | 99.6% | 84 | |
| Percentage of employees who received training (by gender) - Male | 99.6% | 99.4% | 84 | |
| Percentage of employees who received training (by management level) - Management | 99.8% | 99.7% | 84 | |
| Percentage of employees who received training (by management level) - Non-management | 99.6% | 99.4% | 84 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training received by employees (by gender) - Female | hours | 44.1 | 38.5 | 84 |
| Average hours of training received by employees (by gender) - Male | hours | 39.7 | 35.4 | 84 |
| Average hours of training received by employees (by management level) - Management | hours | 55.5 | 50.5 | 84 |
| Average hours of training received by employees (by management level) - Non-management | hours | 39.5 | 34.6 | 84 |
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 | 18978.8 | 172137.9 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 2471041.1 | 2650073.3 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Business Travel) | tCO2e | 50473.7 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Capital Goods) | tCO2e | 394489.7 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Downstream Leased Assets) | tCO2e | 1458.8 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Employee Commuting) | tCO2e | 38803.9 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Fuel and Energy-related Activities (Not Included in Scope 1 or Scope 2)) | tCO2e | 712865.1 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Purchased Goods/Services) | tCO2e | 1458.8 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Upstream Leased Assets) | tCO2e | 1709192.6 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Upstream Transportation and Distribution) | tCO2e | 8460.8 | |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 5871780.7 | 5739723.7 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tCO2e/RMB million | 10.5 | 10.4 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tCO2e | 3381941.8 | 2917512.5 |
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 | tonnes | 323.7 | 1051 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/RMB million | 0.6 | 1.9 |
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 (Electronic Waste) | tonnes | 16 | 16 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Reused | tonnes | 2.74 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/RMB million | 53.3 | 59.6 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | 539.2 | |
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2021 | % | 30 | |
| Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2021 | % | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | L | 3261467.6 | 1458596.4 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh/RMB million | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| Gasoline Consumption | L | 34600 | 44623.7 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 3111644.3 | 1867492 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 1.5 | 7.2 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 4308960.2 | 4638840.1 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | MWh | 2334.5 | 21870 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 66293.4 | 35054.9 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 4452650.1 | 5046045.1 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 4386356.7 | 5010990.2 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | tonnes | 6201651.6 | 8152481.9 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB million | 11.1 | 14.7 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | kWh | 749813 | |
| Target Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage by 2025 Compared to 2023 | % | 15 |
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.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 15 |
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 | 39420 | 38400 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 198 | 253 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 28608 | 22675 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 66906 | 59644 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 19820 | 17635 | |
| Number of General Employees | 62107 | 54793 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 48406 | 43693 | |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | 6119 | 6535 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 68226 | 61328 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 57.8 | 62.61 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 41.94 | 36.98 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 29.05 | 28.76 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 70.95 | 71.24 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 10.9 | 20.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 19.4 | 20.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 14.6 | 23.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 12.3 | 21.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 13.5 | 21.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 11.9 | 21.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 12.4 | 21.7 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | 1 | |
| Work-related Fatalities Rate (By Working Hours) | 0.01 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 281 | 480 | 322 |
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 | % | 99.6 | 99.5 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 99.6 | 99.6 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 99.6 | 99.4 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 99.6 | 99.4 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 99.8 | 99.7 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 44.1 | 38.5 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 39.5 | 34.6 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 39.7 | 35.4 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 55.5 | 50.5 |