Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2022

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-04-19
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
NOx emissions tonne 966.05 752.43 687.66 71
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions tonnes 687.66 40
Smoke and dust in exhaust gas tonne 55.42 36.73 50.63 71
Smoke and dust in the exhaust gas emissions tonnes 50.63 40
Sulfur Oxide (SOx) emissions tonnes 47.78 40

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 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
GHG emissions per MWh of electricity generated tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per MWh 0.86 40
Greenhouse gas emissions in total per MWh of electricity generated tonne CO2eq 1.21 0.93 0.86 71
Reduction of trees' emissions (tonne CO2eq) tonne CO2eq 80.85 91.13 53.71 71
SO2 emissions tonne 97.7 47.52 47.78 71
Scope 1 CH4 emissions tonne 894.58 1129.17 1073.45 71
Scope 1 CO2 emissions tonne 3823608.83 4018559.49 3653959.88 71
Scope 1 N2O emissions tonne 1325.74 1469.27 1329.04 71
Scope 1 SF6 emissions tonne 531.4 532.03 532.03 71
Scope 2 CO2 emissions tonne 15721.36 34023.57 36240.23 71
Total GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent 16575179.39 40
Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) tonne CO2eq 16703425.33 16976244.14 16575179.39 71

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Desulfurized gypsum (tonne) tonne 8158.67 4317 5545 72
Hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) tonne 0.0066 0.0054 0.0054 72
Total hazardous waste produced (tonne) tonne 90907.59 98803.32 102974.1 72
Waste battery (tonne) tonne 1.01 6.66 15.37 72
Waste oil (tonne) tonne 178.75 77.84 68.06 72
Waste paint (tonne) tonne 0.37 0.92 0.35 72

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Boiler slag (tonne) tonne 22681.87 35733.19 38395.25 72
Fly ash (pulverized fuel ash) (tonne) tonne 90727.46 98710.53 102852.8 72
Iron scrap (tonne) tonne 173.25 26.51 98.5 72
Non-hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) tonne 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023 72
Paper recycled (tonne) tonne 0.69 2.45 1.36 74
Total non-hazardous waste produced (tonne) tonne 31376.03 40466.81 44415.32 72
Waste insulation materials (tonne) tonne 7.37 37.62 72
Waste paper (tonne) tonne 2.92 8.29 10.49 72
Waste/domestic waste (tonne) tonne 359.32 381.82 361.28 72
Wastewater discharged per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) tonne 0.035 0.035 0.051 72

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) emission reduction tonnes 9564724.8 14
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission reduction tonnes 1755.84 14
Smoke and dust emission reduction tonnes 254.14 14
Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emission reduction tonnes 1166.11 14

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 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Desulfurized gypsum recycled (tonne) tonne 8158.67 4317 5545 74
Fly ash (pulverized fuel ash) recycled (tonne) tonne 90727.46 98710.53 102852.8 74
Wastewater emission reduction tonnes 623766.4 14

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
Attributable installed capacity MW 8987 13
Attributable installed capacity - Clean and renewable energy portfolio (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Gas-fired, Fuel cell and Biomass) MW 5842 6844.8 7426.7 13
Attributable installed capacity - Conventional energy portfolio (Coal-fired, Oil-fired, Cogeneration) MW 1708.6 1559.8 1559.8 13
Direct energy - Coal MWh 5333417.96 5313148.06 4896799.13 73
Direct energy - Natural gas MWh 12484483.84 13303576.23 11738916.34 73
Electricity generated through solar, wind and hydro power portfolio GWh 11551.6 14
Electricity generation GWh 19190 13
Energy consumed per MWh of electricity generated MWh 1.29 1.12 0.99 43, 73
Indirect energy - Coal gas MWh 43.02 25.12 20.43 73
Indirect energy - Diesel MWh 240.22 214.79 453.16 73
Indirect energy - Fuel oil MWh 16748.74 82595.25 76942 73
Indirect energy - Gasoline MWh 2612.21 3594.89 3035.49 73
Indirect energy - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) MWh 51.91 171.12 174.03 73
Indirect energy - Purchased electricity MWh 27560.87 59568.31 65221.77 73
Indirect energy - Wood pellets MWh N/A 1643880.62 2139122.51 73
Total direct energy MWh 17818261.8 18616724.29 16635715.47 73
Total energy consumption (direct and indirect energy) MWh 17865538.78 20406574.39 18920684.86 73
Total indirect energy MWh 47276.97 1789850.1 2284969.39 73

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Amount of water discharged into the natural environment after pre-treatment m³ 7156997877.4 7931959714.4 7090354822.28 73
Circulating water m³ 24272621.5 20186259 175674611.11 73
Circulating water used m³ 175674611.11 44
Ground water m³ 17665 22702 14802.68 73
Groundwater (from wells and springs) used m³ 14802.6 44
Municipal water m³ 715284.2 1805468.6 2030391 73
Municipal water (from tap water) used m³ 2030391.08 44
Surface water m³ 7186278329.4 7947906553 7109213682.28 73
Surface water (from rivers, lakes and seas) used m³ 7109213662.28 44
Total water consumed m³ 20904103.68 44
Total water consumption m³ 30013101.2 17775009.2 20904013.68 73
Total water intake m³ 7187011278.6 7949734723.6 7111258855.96 73
Total water used m³ 7111258855.96 44
Wastewater (tonne) tonne 482337.8 630703.75 983730.12 72
Water consumed per MWh of electricity generated m³ 2.17 0.98 1.09 44, 73
Water consumed per MWh of electricity generated as compared with 2021 Increased by 11.3% 44
Water discharged back to the rivers, lakes, seas and lands after self-pretreatment and reaching standards m³ 7090354482.28 44

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
Number of trees held as high as 5 meters or above 3515 3962 2335 74
Special funds for environmental protection invested by the projects in Mainland China (RMB) RMB 37943585.28 34077048.4 38476158.17 74

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employees age above 50 143 148 144 75
Employees age between 30 and 50 1178 1354 1271 75
Employees age under 30 516 531 521 75
Employees in Hong Kong 22 20 18 75
Employees in Korea 196 198 224 75
Employees in Mainland China 1619 1815 1694 75
Female employees 309 269 230 75
Full-time employees 1837 2033 1936 75
Full-time employees: Female employees 230 76
Full-time employees: Hong Kong 18 76
Full-time employees: Korea 224 76
Full-time employees: Mainland China 1694 76
Full-time employees: Male employees 1706 76
Male employees 1528 1764 1706 75
New employees by age group: Age above 50 2.08% 76
New employees by age group: Age between 30 and 50 9.91% 76
New employees by age group: Age under 30 28.41% 76
New employees by gender: Female employees 10.43% 76
New employees by gender: Male employees 14.83% 76
New employees by job-based region: Hong Kong 0% 76
New employees by job-based region: Korea 21.88% 76
New employees by job-based region: Mainland China 13.46% 76
New employees by job-based region: Other countries and regions 0% 76
Number of employees of ethnic minorities 103 71 72 75
Percentage of female management, Middle-level management % 9.36 10.78 15.74 77
Percentage of female management, Senior management % 0% 0% 0% 77
Percentage ratio of employees of ethnic minorities 5.61% 3.49% 3.72% 75
Permanent employees in Hong Kong 18 75
Permanent employees in Korea 215 75
Permanent employees in Mainland China 659 75
Permanent female employees 119 75
Permanent male employees 773 75
Ratio of remuneration of female to male employees, General employees 1 1 1 77
Ratio of remuneration of female to male employees, Management 1 1 1 77
Retirement benefits scheme contributions, including directors' emoluments US$'000 11041 13240 15892 74
Salaries and allowances US$'000 74794 89614 93503 74
Temporary employees in Korea 9 75
Temporary employees in Mainland China 1035 75
Temporary female employees 111 75
Temporary male employees 933 75
Total number of employees 1837 2033 1936 75
Total working hours (by all employees) 3690632 4067424 3859664 78
Total working hours (workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace are controlled by the organization) N/A N/A 154096 78

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate, Age above 50 % 0.05% 5.73% 7.10% 77
Employee turnover rate, Age between 30 and 50 % 0.71% 3.29% 2.75% 77
Employee turnover rate, Age under 30 % 0.54% 4.15% 2.62% 77
Employee turnover rate, Female employees % 0.44% 2.18% 2.13% 77
Employee turnover rate, Hong Kong % 0% 4.76% 0% 77
Employee turnover rate, Korea % 0% 7.04% 11.81% 77
Employee turnover rate, Mainland China % 0.01% 3.30% 1.80% 77
Employee turnover rate, Male employees % 0.87% 3.92% 3.18% 77
Employee turnover rate, Other countries and regions % 0% 0% 0% 77
Operating profit (US$'000) US$'000 287467 479596 589652 70

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
Loss of work accident rate (per 200000 working hours) 0% 14
Loss of work accident rate (per 200000 working hours, by all employees) 0.05 78
Number of fatalities due to work-related health problems (by all employees) N/A N/A 78
Number of fatalities due to work-related health problems (workers who are not employees but whose job and/or workplace are controlled by the organization) N/A N/A 78
Number of recordable cases of work-related health problems (by all employees) N/A N/A 78
Number of recordable cases of work-related health problems (workers who are not employees but whose job and/or workplace are controlled by the organization) N/A N/A 78
Number of recordable injuries (by all employees) 1 78
Number of recordable injuries (workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace are controlled by the organization) N/A N/A 78
Number of serious work-related injuries (excluding fatalities, by all employees) N/A N/A 78
Number of serious work-related injuries (excluding fatalities, workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace are controlled by the organization) N/A N/A 78
Number of work-related fatalities (by all employees) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 78
Number of work-related fatalities (workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace are controlled by the organization) N/A N/A 0 (0%) 78
Severe injury rate (per 200000 working hours) 0% 14
Severe injury rate (per 200000 working hours, by all employees) 0.81 78

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2020 2022 Report Pages
Lost days due to work injury 0 day 14
Lost days due to work injury (by all employees) 15 78

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Number of staff covered by external audit or certified management system (percentage) - by employee 0 (0%) 79
Number of staff covered by external audit or certified management system (percentage) - workers who are not employees but whose jobs and/or workplaces are controlled by the organization 0 (0%) 79
Number of staff covered by occupational health and safety management body (percentage) - by employee 1936 (100%) 79
Number of staff covered by occupational health and safety management body (percentage) - workers who are not employees but whose jobs and/or workplaces are controlled by the organization 0 (0%) 79
Number of staff covered by the internal audit management system (percentage) - by employee 1936 (100%) 79
Number of staff covered by the internal audit management system (percentage) - workers who are not employees but whose jobs and/or workplaces are controlled by the organization 0 (0%) 79

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Female employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews (percentage) 230 (100%) 79
General employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews (percentage) 1820 (100%) 79
Male employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews (percentage) 1706 (100%) 79
Middle-level management receiving regular performance and career development reviews (percentage) 108 (100%) 79
Percentage of female employees who received vocational development training 19.69% 15.14% 12.47% 79
Percentage of general employees who received vocational development training 97.22% 93.12% 92.59% 79
Percentage of middle-level management who received vocational development training 2.43% 6.38% 6.84% 79
Percentage of senior management who received vocational development training 0.35% 0.50% 0.57% 79
Senior management receiving regular performance and career development reviews (percentage) 8 (100%) 79

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Average hours of vocational development training received per female employee hour 57.17 92 74.06 79
Average hours of vocational development training received per general employee hour 48.78 83.2 73.26 79
Average hours of vocational development training received per male employee hour 51.66 82.82 74.24 79
Average hours of vocational development training received per middle-level management hour 40.49 96.56 86.94 79
Average hours of vocational development training received per senior management hour 115.7 115.7 105.75 79
Percentage of male employees who received vocational development training 80.31% 84.86% 87.53% 79

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Total number of suppliers 956 2067 3157 71
Total number of suppliers - Korea 275 363 386 71
Total number of suppliers - Mainland China 681 1704 2771 71
Total number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented N/A 1449 1651 71

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Earnings per share (EPS) US cents 4.55 13
Income tax (US$'000) US$'000 37533 34066 58573 70
Net assets (US$'000) US$'000 1297381 1495211 1499859 70
Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company US$ million 195.1 13
Revenue (US$'000) US$'000 1149892 1775305 2430056 70

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Amount contributed to community/charity RMB 2740400 14
Revenue US$ million 2430.1 13

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes 55.42 36.73 50.63
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 966.05 752.43 687.66
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 47.78

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 2020 2021 2022
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tonne 3823608.83 4018559.49 3653959.88
GHG Removals from Newly Planted Trees tonne CO2eq 80.85 91.13 53.71
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne 15721.36 34023.57 36240.23
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO2eq 16703425.33 16976244.14 16575179.39
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) tonne CO2eq per MWh 1.21 0.93 0.86

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) tonne 1.01 6.66 15.37
Total Hazardous Waste tonne 90907.59 98803.32 102974.1
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonne 0.0066 0.0054 0.0054

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Non-Hazardous Waste (Domestic Waste) tonne 359.32 381.82 361.28
Paper Waste tonne 2.92 8.29 10.49
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonne/MWh 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 9564724.8
NOx Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 1755.84
PM Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 254.14
SO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 1166.11

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 2022
COD Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 623766.4

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
Diesel Fuel Consumption MWh 240.22 214.79 453.16
Gasoline Consumption MWh 2612.21 3594.89 3035.49
LPG Consumption MWh 51.91 171.12 174.03
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 12484483.84 13303576.23 11738916.34
Purchased Electricity MWh 27560.87 59568.31 65221.77
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 17818261.8 18616724.29 16635715.47
Total Energy Consumption MWh 17865538.78 20406574.39 18920684.86
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 47276.97 1789850.1 2284969.39

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Groundwater Withdrawal m³ 17665 22702 14802.68
Municipal Water Consumption m³ 715284.2 1805468.6 2030391
Recycled Water Usage m³ 24272621.5 20186259 175674611.11
Surface Water Withdrawal m³ 7186278329.4 7947906553 7109213682.28
Total Wastewater Discharge tonne 482337.8 630703.75 983730.12
Total Water Withdrawal m³ 7187011278.6 7949734723.6 7111258855.96
Water Consumption m³ 30013101.2 17775009.2 20904103.68

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Total Investment in Ecological Restoration RMB 37943585.28 34077048.4 38476158.17

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 1178 1354 1271
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 143 148 144
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 516 531 521
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 22 20 18
Number of Employees in Korea 196 198 224
Number of Employees in Mainland China 1619 1815 1694
Number of Female Employees 309 269 230
Number of Full-time Employees 1837 2033 1936
Number of Full-time Employees (Female) 230
Number of Full-time Employees (Male) 1706
Number of Male Employees 1528 1764 1706
Number of Temporary Workers 1044
Number of Temporary Workers (Female) 111
Number of Temporary Workers (Male) 933
Number of Total Employees 1837 2033 1936
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 percent 64.1 66.6 65.7
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 percent 7.8 7.3 7.4
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 percent 28.1 26.1 26.9
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong percent 1.2 1 0.9
Percentage of Employees in Korea percent 10.7 9.7 11.6
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China percent 88.1 89.3 87.5
Percentage of Female Employees percent 16.8 13.2 11.9
Percentage of Full-time Employees percent 100 100 100
Percentage of Male Employees percent 83.2 86.8 88.2
Percentage of Temporary Workers percent 53.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 0.71 3.29 2.75
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 0.05 5.73 7.1
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 0.54 4.15 2.62
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 4.76
Turnover Rate of Employees in Korea % 7.04 11.81
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 0.01 3.3 1.8
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 0.44 2.18 2.13
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 0.87 3.92 3.18

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021
Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Ill Health None None

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries day 15

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Health Check Coverage for Employees % 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 Trained Female Employees % 19.69 15.14 12.47
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 97.22 93.12 92.59
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 2.43 6.38 6.84
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 0.35 0.5 0.57

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Average Training Hours (Female) hour 57.17 92 74.06
Average Training Hours (General Employees) hour 48.78 83.2 73.26
Average Training Hours (Male) hour 51.66 82.82 74.24
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hour 40.49 96.56 86.94
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hour 115.7 115.7 105.75

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China 681 1704 2771
Number of Total Suppliers 956 2067 3157
Total Number of Suppliers in Korea 275 363 386

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Total Cash Donations RMB 2740400
Total Public Welfare Donations RMB 2740400
Total Social Investment RMB 2740400