Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2022

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-04-11
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission ton 131.35 203.2 66
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.07 0.1 66
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission ton 51.54 56.36 66

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 2016 2021 2022 Report Pages
Direct carbon dioxide emission (Scope 1) ton 398250 435052 66
Energy indirect carbon dioxide emission (Scope 2) ton 822243 785003 66
Reduced carbon emissions tons 578000 25
Reduction in carbon footprint by improved supply chain and core design for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent 19 52
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.03 66
Total carbon dioxide emission ton 1220493 1220055 66
Total carbon dioxide emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.65 0.63 66

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 emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.11 0.11 70
Regulated hazardous waste produced ton 208 215 70

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2012 2016 2021 2022 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 46.89 47.31 70
Non-hazardous waste produced ton 87702 91861 70
Plastic – consumption intensity Tons/per HKD 10000 sales 0.022 0.017 50
Plastic – total consumption volume Tons 40515 32085 50
Recycle content in carton for relaunched Touch baby diaper percent 95 52
Recycle content in polybag for relaunched Touch baby diaper percent 15 52
Recycled plastic content in promotional transparent packaging for feminine care products percent 3 52
Reduction in material wastage of non-woven fabric in back sheet by improved product design for Drypers DryPantz percent 12 52
Reduction in material wastage of non-woven fabrics by improved product design for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent 16 52

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 2019 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Hazardous waste managed by qualified third-parties for disposal 100% 25
Plastic consumption reduction in Drypers Baby Care products using 500ml refill pouches compared with 750ml bottle packaging percent 75 52
Plastic consumption reduction in XL and XXL polybags of Drypers Wee Wee Dry Mega Pack percent 7 52
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Drypers Classicpantz compared with previous generation percent 18 52
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Drypers DryPantz/Drypers Classic compared with previous generation percent 8 52
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Drypers Wee Wee Dry Mega Pack compared with previous generation percent 7 52
Plastic consumption reduction in polybag materials for Libresse Night TwinPack/MultiPack compared with previous generation percent 60 52
Solid waste recycled ton 80501 86158 70
Waste recycled or used for energy or material recovery 93% 25

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
Coal consumption ton 174596 178786 62
Diesel oil consumption for factory-owned vehicles ton 85.93 96.86 62
Diesel oil consumption for stationary equipment ton 11.66 15.24 62
Electricity consumption kWh 899154569 928607145 62
Energy consumption intensity ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.21 0.2 62
Energy consumption intensity for personal care ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.03 62
Energy consumption intensity for tissue ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.23 0.22 62
Gasoline consumption for factory-owned vehicles ton 65.81 47.76 62
Liquefied petroleum gas consumption for canteens ton 49.8 35.75 62
Natural gas consumption (for production) 24430406 31049233 62
Natural gas consumption for canteens 58697 90485 62
Purchased steam consumption ton 913193 844528 62

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Reduced use of standard coal in energy consumption tons 237000 25
TOTAL CONSUMPTION (Water) 11445072 11882110 70
Water consumption (Surface water) 1288125 1206586 70
Water consumption (Tap water) 9207911 9729768 70
Water consumption (Underground water) 949036 945756 70
Water consumption intensity ton/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 6.13 6.12 70

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2016 2022 Report Pages
Accumulative annual electricity savings from long-fiber pulper enhancing pulping efficiency (China Zhejiang, Papermaking Plant 2) million kWh 850 63
Accumulative annual electricity savings from paper machine hood, reduced fan speed, and new energy-saving hood replacement (China Xinhui) million kWh 750 63
Reduction in electricity consumption per ton of paper from vacuum pump power saving renovation and magnetic levitation turbine vacuum pump (China Shandong) 52.9% 63
Reduction in energy consumption by improved supply chain and core design for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent 6 52

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 2022 Report Pages
Water consumption reduction cubic metres 46000000 26
Water reuse rate % >98 26

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Packaging made of renewable/recyclable materials 100% 25
Paper – consumption intensity Tons/per HKD 10000 sales 0.064 0.056 50
Paper – total consumption volume Tons 120132 108204 50

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2016 2022 Report Pages
Percentage of wood pulp procured from controlled forest lands % 100% 23
Product biobased content of Touch baby open diaper percent 43 53
Product biobased content of baby pants diaper percent 30 53
Reduction in raw material use by improved supply chain and core design for Drypers Wee Wee Dry percent 15 52
Share of wood pulp from sustainably managed forests or suppliers with recognised forest management system certifications 100% 59

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Board member composition, female percent 14 36
Board member composition, male percent 86 36
Job functions of employees, others 1091 1124 36
Job functions of employees, production support 7132 7429 36
Job functions of employees, sales and marketing support 3456 3559 36
Male-to-female employee ratio 57:43 26
Number of employees - 30-50 Pax, Percentage 8482 8792 35
Number of employees - Above 50 Pax, Percentage 505 5.0% 35
Number of employees - Below 30 Pax, Percentage 2692 22.4% 35
Number of employees - Female Pax, Percentage 44.2% 43.4% 35
Number of employees - General staff Pax, Percentage 82.8% 82.6% 35
Number of employees - Mainland China Pax, Percentage 84.6% 83.9% 35
Number of employees - Male Pax, Percentage 55.8% 56.6% 35
Number of employees - Middle management Pax, Percentage 16.5% 16.7% 35
Number of employees - North Asia Pax, Percentage 3.2% 3.1% 35
Number of employees - Senior executive Pax, Percentage 0.7% 91 35
Number of employees - Southeast Asia Pax, Percentage 12.2% 1579 35
Total number of board directors 14 36
Total number of employees 12112 36
Years of service of employees, 10 years or above 2886 3565 36
Years of service of employees, 2–5 years 2960 2899 36
Years of service of employees, 6–9 years 2886 2508 36
Years of service of employees, under 2 years 2967 3140 36

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate - 30-50 Pax, Percentage 1309 1176 35
Employee turnover rate - Above 50 Pax, Percentage 123 19.6% 35
Employee turnover rate - Below 30 Pax, Percentage 25.5% 952 35
Employee turnover rate - Female Pax, Percentage 981 13.5% 35
Employee turnover rate - Mainland China Pax, Percentage 2121 1704 35
Employee turnover rate - Male Pax, Percentage 1544 17.1% 35
Employee turnover rate - North Asia Pax, Percentage 15.2% 19.0% 35
Employee turnover rate - Southeast Asia Pax, Percentage 17.8% 21.8% 35

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
LTA (Lost-Time Accident) (case) - Group cases 20 28 46
Rate of fatalities as a result of work-related injury (per hundred workers) 0.0083 46
Total cases of work-related fatalities 1 46
Workplace fatalities 1 26

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
DLA (Lost-Day from Accident) (day) - Group days 2044 2378 46
Lost time accident (case) - Chinese Taiwan cases 1 46
Lost time accident (case) - Mainland China cases 23 46
Lost time accident (case) - Malaysia cases 4 46
Lost-Day from accident - Chinese Taiwan days 30 46
Lost-Day from accident - Mainland China days 2213 46
Lost-Day from accident - Malaysia days 135 46

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of female employees trained Pax 4707 4876 40
Number of male employees trained Pax 6023 5980 40
Number of middle management trained Pax 1657 1468 40
Number of participants in labour skill competitions in Mainland China participants 1500 41
Number of senior executives trained Pax 63 28 40
Number of training participants in Chinese Taiwan 251 39
Number of training participants in Vinda Southeast Asia 1471 39
Percentage of employees trained 91.9% 89.6% 40
Percentage of female employees trained 91.3% 92.7% 40
Percentage of general staff trained 93.2% 93.6% 40
Percentage of male employees trained 92.4% 87.3% 40
Percentage of middle management trained 86.2% 72.7% 40
Percentage of senior executives trained 73.3% 30.8% 40
Total number of employees trained Pax 10730 10856 40

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee hours 13.5 40
Average training hours per employee (female) hours 11.3 40
Average training hours per employee (general staff) hours 14 40
Average training hours per employee (male) hours 15.1 40
Average training hours per employee (middle management) hours 11.5 40
Average training hours per employee (senior executive) hours 4.3 40
Number of general staff trained Pax 9010 9360 40
Number of labour skill competitions held in Mainland China competitions 26 41
Total hours of training provided to participants in Chinese Taiwan hours 3770 39
Total hours of training provided to participants in Vinda Southeast Asia hours 19820.8 39
Total training hours hours 251137 163192 40

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of active material suppliers - Chinese Taiwan 20 33 57
Number of active material suppliers - Europe 16 12 57
Number of active material suppliers - Mainland China and Hong Kong 380 406 57
Number of active material suppliers - Malaysia 33 39 57
Number of active material suppliers - North/South America 21 8 57
Number of active material suppliers - Other Regions in Asia 27 30 57
Number of chemical suppliers in Chinese Taiwan 12 58
Number of chemical suppliers in Europe 2 58
Number of chemical suppliers in Mainland China and Hong Kong 58 58
Number of chemical suppliers in Malaysia 33 58
Number of chemical suppliers in Other Regions in Asia 7 58
Ratio of local companies supplying to Vinda in Chinese Taiwan percent 49 59
Ratio of local companies supplying to Vinda in Mainland China percent 96 59
Ratio of local companies supplying to Vinda in Malaysia percent 50 59
Total number of active material suppliers 497 528 57
Total number of chemical suppliers 112 58

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 2022 Report Pages
Average performance evaluation score of Vinda suppliers in Chinese Taiwan out of 6 5.71 59
Average performance evaluation score of Vinda suppliers in Malaysia out of 6 5.95 59
Average performance evaluation score of Vinda's suppliers in mainland China out of 110 93.57 58
Percentage of chemical suppliers in Chinese Taiwan that passed ISO 14001 environmental management system verification % 60 56

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2022 2025 Report Pages
Target for top twenty raw and auxiliary material suppliers (excluding wood pulp suppliers) to achieve ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification Top twenty suppliers 59
Top twenty raw and auxiliary material suppliers (excluding wood pulp suppliers) ISO14001 certified in environmental management (by purchasing volume) 100% 25

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Complaint rate for personal care products (incontinence care, feminine care such as sanitary napkins, and baby diapers) in Malaysia per million pieces 0.171 72

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Anti-corruption training hours (General Staff) hours 14725 19
Anti-corruption training hours (Management Personnel) hours 2099 19
Anti-corruption training participants (General Staff) persons 7997 19
Anti-corruption training participants (Management Personnel) persons 1431 19

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Donation to frontline anti-pandemic workers in Hong Kong (anti-bacteria wet wipes and materials) HKD 480000 79
Donation to purchase anti-pandemic materials and 120000 pieces of disinfectant wet wipes in Hong Kong RMB 500000 79

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Disinfectant wet wipes donated in Hong Kong pieces 120000 79
Total weight loss achieved in 'Enjoy Health and Fitness Progress' contest in Mainland China catty 285 41
Vinda Volunteer Team number of volunteers participated volunteers 803 75
Vinda Volunteer Team volunteer service hours hours 2782 75
Vinda disinfectant wet wipes and Tempo anti-bacteria wet wipes donated to Hong Kong Association of Gerontology and Christian Family Service Center boxes 2500 79
Voluntary service hours provided hours 3944 26
voluntary service hours contributed by students who received financial assistance in 2022 hours 1255 77

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
NOₓ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.07 0.1
NOₓ Emissions ton 131.35 203.2
SOₓ Emissions ton 51.54 56.36

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) ton 398250 435052
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) ton 822243 785003
Total GHG Emissions ton 1220493 1220055
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.65 0.63

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 208 215
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.11 0.11

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 87702 91861
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 46.89 47.31

Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 2022
Plastic Waste Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 60 75 7 7

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
Coal Consumption ton 174596 178786
Diesel Fuel Consumption ton 97.59 112.1
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) ton of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.21 0.2
Gasoline Consumption ton 65.81 47.76
LPG Consumption ton 49.8 35.75
Natural Gas Consumption 24489103 31139718
Purchased Electricity kWh 899154569 928607145
Purchased Steam ton 913193 844528

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Groundwater Consumption 949036 945756
Municipal Water Consumption 9207911 9729768
Surface Water Consumption 1288125 1206586
Water Consumption 11445072 11882110
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) ton/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 6.13 6.12

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2016 2022
Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year million kWh 1600
Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 52.9
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 6

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 2022
Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year cubic metres 46000000

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) Tons 120132 108204
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) Tons/per HKD 10000 sales 0.064 0.056

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 Pax 8482 8792
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 Pax 505 601
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 Pax 2692 2719
Number of Employees in Mainland China Pax 9878 10157
Number of Female Employees Pax 5158 5260
Number of General Employees Pax 9671 10002
Number of Male Employees Pax 6521 6852
Number of Middle Management Employees Pax 1922 2019
Number of Senior Management Employees Pax 86 91
Number of Total Employees Pax 11674 12112
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 Percentage 72.63 72.6
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 Percentage 4.32 5
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 Percentage 23.05 22.4
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China Percentage 84.6 83.9
Percentage of Female Employees Percentage 44.2 43.4
Percentage of General Employees Percentage 82.8 82.6
Percentage of Male Employees Percentage 55.8 56.6
Percentage of Middle Management Employees Percentage 16.5 16.7
Percentage of Senior Management Employees Percentage 0.7 0.7

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 Percentage 13.9 12.2
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 Percentage 26.5 19.6
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 Percentage 25.5 22.8
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China Percentage 17.7 14.4
Turnover Rate of Female Employees Percentage 16 13.5
Turnover Rate of Male Employees Percentage 19.2 17.1

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Fatalities Rate as a Result of Work-related Injuries per hundred workers 0.0083
Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries cases 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities cases 1

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries days 2044 2378
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Mainland China) days 2213

Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit
Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety people
Number of Safety knowledge lectures sessions

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 % 91.9 89.6
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 91.3 92.7
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 93.2 93.6
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 92.4 87.3
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 86.2 72.7
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 73.3 30.8

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 11.3
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 14
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 15.1
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 11.5
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 4.3
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 13.5
Total Training Hours hours 251137 163192

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Number of Suppliers in Europe 16 12
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China 380 406
Number of Total Suppliers 497 528
Total Number of Suppliers in Taiwan 33

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 2022
Percentage of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System % 60

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Percentage of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System % 100

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management hours/person 1.47
Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for General Employees hours/person 1.84
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training persons 1431
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training persons 7997
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training persons 9428
Total Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management hours 2099
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training hours 16824
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training for Employees hours 14725

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities volunteers 803
Total Cash Donations RMB 100000
Total Volunteer Service Hours hours 3944