Sustainability Report 2022
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) emissions | tonnes | 0.907 | 0.486 | 69 |
| Particulate matter (PM) emissions | tonnes | 0.057 | 0.015 | 69 |
| Sulphur oxides (SOx) emissions | tonnes | 0.016 | 0.014 | 69 |
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 | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emission intensity (Accensi) | sustained or reduced from 2021 level | 36 | ||||
| GHG emissions intensity reduction (Lipa) | percent from 2019 baseline | -15 | 36 | |||
| GHG scope 1 and 2 emissions (total) | tonne CO2e | 44828 | 46880 | 40 | ||
| GHG scope 1 emissions | tonne CO2e | 16975 | 16363 | 40 | ||
| GHG scope 2 emissions | tonne CO2e | 27853 | 30517 | 40 | ||
| Increase in total GHG emissions compared to 2021 | % | 5 | 41 | |||
| Scope 1 GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 30517 | 68 | |||
| Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.007 | 68 | |||
| Scope 2 GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 16363 | 68 | |||
| Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.004 | 68 | |||
| Total GHG emissions | tonne CO2e | 46880 | 68 | |||
| Total GHG emissions (CO2e) generated by the Group's operations | tonnes | 46880 | 41 | |||
| Total GHG emissions at Dominion and Cheetham | tonne CO2e | 31447 | 41 | |||
| Total GHG emissions at Dominion and Cheetham as percentage of group total | % | 67 | 41 | |||
| Total GHG emissions intensity | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.011 | 68 |
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 hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 750 | 905 | 69 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 143 | 89 | 69 | ||
| Non-hazardous (recyclable and non-recyclable) waste intensity (Vitaquest) | maintain at current level despite sales growth | 36 | ||||
| Solid non-hazardous waste landfill diversion rate (Lipa) | percent | 40 | 36 | |||
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 26287 | 18133 | 69 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste produced (change against 2021) | % | -31 | 8 |
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 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper consumption reduction (Lipa) | percent from 2019 baseline | -50 | 36 | |
| Treatment of contaminated stormwater (hazardous waste) generated from operations (Accensi) | percent | +10 | 36 | |
| Use of recycled paper (Cheetham) | using recycled paper with potential opportunity to go paperless | 36 | ||
| Use of recycled paper (Dominion) | using recycled paper with potential opportunity to go paperless | 36 |
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 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel consumption | '000 kWh | 8347 | 68 | ||
| Direct energy consumption | '000 kWh | 129269 | 68 | ||
| Direct energy consumption intensity | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.031 | 68 | ||
| Electricity consumption | '000 kWh | 35641 | 68 | ||
| Electricity consumption as percentage of total energy consumption | % | 22 | 41 | ||
| Electricity generated by solar panels at Vitaquest’s headquarters (as of September) | kWh | 335202 | 39 | ||
| Energy consumption - Diesel | 000 kWh | 9911 | 8347 | 40 | |
| Energy consumption - Electricity | 000 kWh | 77646 | 80268 | 40 | |
| Energy consumption - Gasoline/Petrol | 000 kWh | 159 | 176 | 40 | |
| Energy consumption - LPG | 000 kWh | 14512 | 16448 | 40 | |
| Energy consumption - Natural gas | 000 kWh | 35460 | 35641 | 40 | |
| Energy consumption - Other fuel | 000 kWh | 17458 | 24030 | 40 | |
| Energy consumption by type (total) | 000 kWh | 155146 | 164910 | 40 | |
| Gasoline/Petrol consumption | '000 kWh | 176 | 68 | ||
| Increase in total energy consumption compared to 2021 | % | 6 | 41 | ||
| Indirect energy consumption | '000 kWh | 35641 | 68 | ||
| Indirect energy consumption intensity | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.008 | 68 | ||
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption | '000 kWh | 16448 | 68 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | '000 kWh | 80268 | 68 | ||
| Natural gas consumption as percentage of total energy consumption | % | 49 | 41 | ||
| Number of solar panels installed at Vitaquest’s headquarters | panels | 1820 | 39 | ||
| Other fuel consumption as percentage of total energy consumption | % | 14 | 41 | ||
| Other fuels consumption | '000 kWh | 20430 | 68 | ||
| Shift energy usage to renewable sources for Vitaquest division | percent | 100 | 35 | ||
| Total energy consumed by the group | kWh | 164910000 | 41 | ||
| Total energy consumption | '000 kWh | 164910 | 68 | ||
| Total energy consumption at Dominion and Cheetham | kWh | 120191000 | 41 | ||
| Total energy consumption at Dominion and Cheetham as percentage of group total | % | 73 | 41 | ||
| Total energy consumption intensity | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.039 | 68 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease in total water consumption intensity | -26% | 48 | ||
| Percentage of purchased water | 9% | 13% | 48 | |
| Percentage of seawater usage and recycled water | 91% | 87% | 48 | |
| Purchased water consumption | thousand m3 | 269 | 264 | 48 |
| Seawater usage and recycled water consumption | thousand m3 | 2678 | 1810 | 48 |
| Total water consumption | thousand m3 | 2947 | 2074 | 48 |
| Water consumption | '000 m3 | 2947 | 2074 | 69 |
| Water consumption intensity (m3/HK$'000 revenue) | m3/HK$'000 revenue | 0.664 | 0.488 | 69 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel usage reduction target for Cheetham Bajool site | percent | 10 | 35 | ||
| Electricity energy intensity reduction target for Lipa division (from 2019 baseline) | percent | 15 | 35 | ||
| Gas intensity reduction target for Lipa division (from 2019 baseline) | percent | 25 | 35 | ||
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) usage reduction target for Cheetham Price site | percent | 10 | 35 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 207 | 154 | 69 |
| Other packaging materials used for finished products | tonnes | 1566 | 839 | 69 |
| Paper packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 1641 | 1596 | 69 |
| Plastic packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 4657 | 4348 | 69 |
| Total packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 8214 | 7026 | 69 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees | Number | 1317 | 1334 | 70 |
| Number of employees by age group - 30–49 | Number | 552 | 547 | 70 |
| Number of employees by age group - 50 or above | Number | 526 | 537 | 70 |
| Number of employees by age group - Under 30 | Number | 155 | 168 | 70 |
| Number of employees by employee category - General staff | Number | 1125 | 1136 | 70 |
| Number of employees by employee category - Manager grade or above | Number | 108 | 116 | 70 |
| Number of employees by employment type - Full-time | Number | 1233 | 1252 | 70 |
| Number of employees by employment type - Part-time | Number | 84 | 82 | 70 |
| Number of employees by gender - Female | Number | 406 | 423 | 70 |
| Number of employees by gender - Male | Number | 827 | 829 | 70 |
| Number of employees by region - Australia | Number | 480 | 519 | 70 |
| Number of employees by region - New Zealand | Number | 123 | 144 | 70 |
| Number of employees by region - United States | Number | 630 | 589 | 70 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall turnover rate | % | 28.8% | 26.8% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by age group - 30–49 | % | 27.4% | 27.4% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by age group - 50 or above | % | 23.2% | 18.1% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by age group - Under 30 | % | 52.9% | 52.4% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 22.9% | 22.5% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 31.7% | 29.0% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by region - Australia | % | 33.8% | 27.6% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by region - New Zealand | % | 18.7% | 23.6% | 70 |
| Turnover rate by region - United States | % | 27.0% | 26.8% | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss time injury rate per million hours worked | Rates | 7.3 | 11.71 | 71 |
| Rate of work-related fatalities of full-time employees | % | 0% | 0% | 71 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of trained full-time employees | % | 95.0% | 88.3% | 71 |
| Percentage of trained full-time employees by employee category - General staff | % | 95.5% | 89.2% | 71 |
| Percentage of trained full-time employees by employee category - Manager grade or above | % | 89.8% | 80.2% | 71 |
| Percentage of trained full-time employees by gender - Female | % | 90.2% | 81.6% | 71 |
| Percentage of trained full-time employees by gender - Male | % | 97.3% | 91.8% | 71 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of training hours completed by full time employees | Hours, hours | 2.83 | 3.9 | 8, 71 |
| Average number of training hours completed by full time employees by employee category - General staff | Hours | 2.89 | 3.87 | 71 |
| Average number of training hours completed by full time employees by employee category - Manager grade or above | Hours | 2.24 | 4.21 | 71 |
| Average number of training hours completed by full time employees by gender - Female | Hours | 2.25 | 3.54 | 71 |
| Average number of training hours completed by full time employees by gender - Male | Hours | 3.12 | 4.09 | 71 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers in Asia (excluding Greater China) | Number | 32 | 33 | 72 |
| Number of suppliers in Australia | Number | 2946 | 3009 | 72 |
| Number of suppliers in Europe | Number | 29 | 40 | 72 |
| Number of suppliers in Greater China | Number | 131 | 136 | 72 |
| Number of suppliers in New Zealand | Number | 1412 | 1487 | 72 |
| Number of suppliers in North America | Number | 781 | 747 | 72 |
| Number of suppliers in Other region | Number | 8 | 6 | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of supplier engaged | 5458 | 8 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons | % | 0.003% | 0% | 72 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of products and service related complaints received | Number | 674 | 707 | 72 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 0.057 | 0.015 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 0.907 | 0.486 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 0.016 | 0.014 |
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) | tonne CO2e | 16975 | 16363 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne CO2e | 27853 | 30517 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.007 | |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.004 | |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2e | 44828 | 46880 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne CO2e/HK$'000 revenue | 0.011 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 750 | 905 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversion Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | percent | 40 | ||
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 26287 | 18133 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 10 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | kWh | 9911000 | 8347000 |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.031 | |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.039 | |
| Gasoline Consumption | kWh | 159000 | 176000 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/HK$ revenue | 0.008 | |
| LPG Consumption | kWh | 14512000 | 16448000 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | kWh | 35460000 | 80268000 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | percent | 100 | |
| Solar Energy | kWh | 335202 | |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | kWh | 155146000 | 129269000 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 155146000 | 164910000 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 77646000 | 35641000 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | kWh | 155146000 | 164910000 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Water Consumption | thousand m3 | 269 | 264 |
| Seawater Consumption | thousand m3 | 2678 | 1810 |
| Water Consumption | thousand m3 | 2947 | 2074 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m3/HK$'000 revenue | 0.664 | 0.488 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 10 | 25 | 10 |
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 (Metal) | tonnes | 207 | 154 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | tonnes | 1641 | 1596 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonnes | 4657 | 4348 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 8214 | 7026 |
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 | Number | 552 | 547 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | Number | 526 | 537 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | Number | 155 | 168 |
| Number of Employees in Australia | Number | 480 | 519 |
| Number of Employees in New Zealand | Number | 123 | 144 |
| Number of Employees in United States | Number | 630 | 589 |
| Number of Female Employees | Number | 406 | 423 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | Number | 1233 | 1252 |
| Number of Male Employees | Number | 827 | 829 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | Number | 84 | 82 |
| Number of Total Employees | Number | 1317 | 1334 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 43.7 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 42.9 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 13.4 | |
| Percentage of Employees in Australia | % | 41.5 | |
| Percentage of Employees in New Zealand | % | 11.5 | |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | % | 47 | |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 33.8 | |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 93.9 | |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 66.2 | |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 6.1 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 27.4 | 27.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 23.2 | 18.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 52.9 | 52.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Australia | % | 33.8 | 27.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in New Zealand | % | 18.7 | 23.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % | 27 | 26.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 31.7 | 29 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 28.8 | 26.8 |
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 | % | 95 | 88.3 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 90.2 | 81.6 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 95.5 | 89.2 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 97.3 | 91.8 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 89.8 | 80.2 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours | 2.25 | 3.54 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hours | 2.89 | 3.87 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours | 3.12 | 4.09 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hours | 2.24 | 4.21 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hours | 2.83 | 3.9 |
| Average Training Hours per FTE | Hours | 2.83 | 3.9 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Asia (Excluding China) | Number | 32 | 33 |
| Number of Suppliers in Australia | Number | 2946 | 3009 |
| Number of Suppliers in Europe | Number | 29 | 40 |
| Number of Suppliers in New Zealand | Number | 1412 | 1487 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Recalled Products for Safety and Health Reasons | % | 0.003 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | Number | 674 | 707 |