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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 (Direct emission) CO2 | Tonnes | Nil | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 1309.2 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - Flavor Enhancers Segment Intensity | tonnes/tonnes | 0.43 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | Tonnes | 1955.2 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment Intensity | tonnes/tonnes | 0.44 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - Total | Tonnes | 6182 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | Tonnes | 2917.6 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity (i) | tonnes/tonnes | 0.04 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 - e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity (ii) | tonnes/thousand pieces | 0.51 | 11 |
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 wastes - Solid waste - e-Cigarette Products Segment | Tonnes | 2.4 | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes - Solid waste - e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity | tonnes/thousand pieces | 3.6 x 10^-5 | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes - Waste water - Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 2.45 | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes - Waste water - Flavor Enhancers Segment Intensity | tonnes/tonnes | 8.1 x 10^3 | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes - Waste water - e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity | N/A | 11 | ||
| Increase in hazardous waste produced by the Group compared to Year 2021 | 44.1% | 10 | ||
| Total hazardous solid waste produced by the Group | tonnes | 2.4 | 2.4 | 10 |
| Total hazardous waste produced by the Group | tonnes | 2.45 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in non-hazardous solid waste of Flavor Enhancer Segment compared to Year 2021 | 16.1% | 10 | ||
| Increase in non-hazardous solid waste of e-Cigarette Products Segment compared to Year 2021 | 11.6% | 10 | ||
| Non-hazardous solid waste of Flavor Enhancers Segment | tonnes | 31 | 36 | 10 |
| Non-hazardous solid waste of e-Cigarette Products Segment | tonnes | 22.4 | 25 | 10 |
| Non-hazardous waste - Solid waste - Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 36 | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste - Solid waste - Flavor Enhancers Segment Intensity | tonnes/tonnes | 11.8 x 10^3 | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste - Solid waste - Total | Tonnes | 61 | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste - Solid waste - e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | Tonnes | 25 | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste - Solid waste - e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity (i) | tonnes/tonnes | 2.8 x 10^-4 | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste - Solid waste - e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity (ii) | tonnes/thousand pieces | 0.057 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumption change, Flavor Enhancers Segment | % increase | 16 | 13 | |
| Electricity consumption change, e-Cigarette Products Segment | % decrease | -7.4 | 13 | |
| Electricity consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | kWh'000 | 1238.1 | 1436.2 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 0.47 | 0.47 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | kWh'000 | 2500 | 2169.1 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 0.67 | 0.48 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – Total | kWh'000 | 7224.8 | 6833.1 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | kWh'000 | 3486.7 | 3227.8 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (i) | energy unit/tonnes | 0.05 | 0.05 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (ii) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.57 | 0.57 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption change, Flavor Enhancers Segment | % decrease | -88.4 | 13 | |
| Gasoline consumption change, e-Cigarette Products Segment | % decrease | -67.9 | 13 | |
| Gasoline consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | L | 48268 | 5600 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 18.5 | 1.84 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – Total | L | 57890 | 8692 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment | L | 9622 | 3092 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 0.14 | 0.05 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | M³ | 57160 | 12 | |
| Natural Gas consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 18.8 | 12 | |
| Natural Gas consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | M³ | 106114 | 12 | |
| Natural Gas consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 23.7 | 12 | |
| Natural Gas consumption – Total | M³ | 472630 | 298194 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | M³ | 472630 | 134920 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (i) | energy unit/tonnes | 7 | 2.01 | 12 |
| Natural gas consumption change, e-Cigarette Products Segment | % decrease | -71.5 | 13 | |
| Town Gas consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | M³ | 49276 | 12 | |
| Town Gas consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 18.87 | 12 | |
| Town Gas consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | M³ | 116298 | 12 | |
| Town Gas consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 31.23 | 12 | |
| Town Gas consumption – Total | M³ | 165574 | 12 | |
| Town gas consumption change, Flavor Enhancers Segment | % decrease | -100 | 13 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption change, Flavor Enhancers Segment | % increase | 16 | 13 | |
| Water consumption change, Food Flavors Segment and Fine Fragrances Segment | % decrease | -15 | 13 | |
| Water consumption change, e-Cigarette Products Segment | % increase | 48.4 | 13 | |
| Water consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | M³ | 37850 | 43906 | 12 |
| Water consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 14.5 | 14.4 | 12 |
| Water consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | M³ | 39917 | 33948 | 12 |
| Water consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 10.7 | 7.6 | 12 |
| Water consumption – Total | M³ | 115501 | 133847 | 12 |
| Water consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | M³ | 37734 | 55993 | 12 |
| Water consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (i) | energy unit/tonnes | 0.51 | 0.79 | 12 |
| Water consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (ii) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 27.4 | 29.2 | 12 |
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 materials consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 123.5 | 241.3 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 0.047 | 0.079 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | Tonnes | 488.7 | 460 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment intensity | energy unit/tonnes | 0.131 | 0.102 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – Total | Tonnes | 1035.6 | 1178.4 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | Tonnes | 423.4 | 477.1 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (i) | energy unit/tonnes | 0.006 | 0.007 | 12 |
| Packaging materials consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) intensity (ii) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.096 | 0.096 | 12 |
| Packaging materials usage change, Flavor Enhancers Segment | % increase | 95.4 | 13 | |
| Packaging materials usage change, Food Flavors Segment and Fine Fragrances Segment | % decrease | -5.9 | 13 | |
| Packaging materials usage change, e-Cigarette Products Segment | % increase | 12.7 | 13 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total primary resources consumption change, Food Flavors Segment and Fine Fragrances Segment | % decrease | -13.2 | 13 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees - Administrative | employees | 185 | 17 |
| Number of Employees - Operation & Production | employees | 791 | 17 |
| Number of Employees - Professional/Specialist | employees | 133 | 17 |
| Number of Employees - Sales | employees | 126 | 17 |
| Number of Employees - Technical | employees | 229 | 17 |
| Number of Employees in China | employees | 1419 | 17 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 13 | 17 |
| Number of Employees in Other Regions | employees | 4 | 17 |
| Number of Employees in South Korea | employees | 28 | 17 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover change, Flavor Enhancers Segment | % increase | 9.1 | 13 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to minor work injuries | days | 53 | 19 |
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes | 6182 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) | tonnes/tonnes | 0.04 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/thousand pieces | 0.51 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Solid Waste) | tonnes | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 2.45 | |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes/tonnes | 8100 | |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/thousand pieces | 0.000036 |
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 | tonnes | 53.4 | 61 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/thousand pieces | 0.057 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent |
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Consumption | L | 57890 | 8692 |
| Grid Electricity Consumption | kWh'000 | 7224.8 | 6833.1 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | M³ | 472630 | 298194 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh'000 | 7224.8 | 6833.1 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | L | 57890 | 8692 |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Product Weight) | energy unit/tonnes | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.57 | 0.57 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh'000 | 7224.8 | 6833.1 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh'000 | 7224.8 | 6833.1 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | L | 57890 | 8692 |
| Total Purchased Energy | kWh'000 | 7224.8 | 6833.1 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | M³ | 115501 | 133847 |
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 | 1035.6 | 1178.4 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | persons | 940 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 97 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 427 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 13 |
| Number of Employees in Korea | employees | 28 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 1419 |
| Number of Employees in Other Regions | employees | 4 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 594 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 870 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 1464 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 64.21 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 6.63 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 29.17 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 40.58 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 59.42 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 53 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Administrative Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Operational Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Professional/Specialists Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Sales Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Technical Employees | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Administrative Employees) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Operational Employees) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Professional/Specialists) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Sales) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) | Hours |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | suppliers |
| Number of Total Suppliers | suppliers |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Product Quality Complaints | complaints |
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | complaints |
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | complaints |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company | registered patents, products design and formula |