ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2022

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-04-24
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Nitrogen oxide (kg) kg 477.5 2818.3 425.4 96
Nitrogen oxide emissions reduced Tons 269 3735 6620 10363 16287 26000 47000 22400 31038 57800 25
Particulate matter (kg) kg 13.2 254.2 54.8 96
Sulphur oxide (kg) kg 3.7 10.4 12.7 96

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
Emissions intensity (tCO2e per GWh electricity generated) tCO2e/GWh 6.17 6.53 4.93 96
GHG emissions intensity tCO2e per GWh electricity generation volume 6.53 4.93 41
Scope 1 GHG emissions tCO2e 1980 729 41
Scope 1: Direct emissions (tCO2e) tCO2e 335 1980 729 96
Scope 2 GHG emissions tCO2e 23336 34468 41
Scope 2: Indirect emissions (tCO2e) tCO2e 16905 23336 34468 96
Total GHG emissions tCO2e 35197 41
Total greenhouse gas emissions (tCO2e) tCO2e 17240 25316 35197 96

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
Average hazardous waste generated per GWh electricity kg 0.0042 45
Hazardous waste generated tons 0.03 45
Hazardous waste intensity (kg per GWh electricity generated) kg/GWh 0.98 0.41 96
Hazardous waste total generated (Tons) Tons 2.75 1.6 0.03 96
Waste circuit board (Tons) Tons 0.03 96

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
Average non-hazardous waste generated per GWh electricity kg 2.41 45
Non-hazardous waste generated tons 17.21 45
Non-hazardous waste intensity (kg per GWh electricity generated) kg/GWh 6.91 5.47 2.41 96
Non-hazardous waste total generated (Tons) Tons 19.32 21.23 17.21 96
Non-recyclable non-hazardous waste generated tons 19.7 14.01 45
Non-recyclable waste (Tons) Tons 1.22 1.53 14.01 96
Recyclable non-hazardous waste generated tons 1.53 3.2 45
Recyclable waste (Tons) Tons 18.1 19.7 3.2 96
Recycle rate of non-hazardous waste 18.6% 45
Scrapped solar panels recycled tons 53.27 45

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

Indicator Unit 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Carbon dioxide emissions reduced Tons 29978 416169 737684 1154722 1815000 2680000 3160000 2340000 3228000 6014000 25
Soot emissions reduced Tons 17 243 430 673 1058 1567 1586 1398 1940 3614 25

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
Solar panels recycled (Tons) Tons 5.97 42.49 53.27 96
Wastewater emission intensity (Tons per GWh electricity generated) Tons/GWh 0.77 8.14 7.99 96

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 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Aggregate grid-connected installed capacity of 14 new energy projects MW 285.2 19
Aggregate grid-connected installed capacity of 15 new energy projects MW 1176.62 19
Aggregate grid-connected installed capacity of solar and wind power plants (Group and associates) MW 5827.24 9
Aggregate grid-connected installed capacity of solar power plants (Group only) MW 5603.44 9
Aggregate installed capacity of 14 new energy projects MW 691.216 19
Aggregate installed capacity of 15 new energy projects MW 1329.32 19
Diesel consumption %, MWh 533.39 71.04 40, 41
Electricity consumption %, MWh 38245.93 95.3 40, 41
Energy consumption intensity MWh per GWh electricity generation volume 11.48 8.88 40, 41
Gasoline consumption %, MWh 5730.36 4.59 40, 41
Natural gas consumption MWh 20.55 40
Number of provinces in China with Group's solar and wind power plants provinces 23 9
Number of solar power plants held by the Group plants 125 9
Number of solar power plants owned by the Group and its associates plants 107 9
Offices - Electricity MWh 270.86 331.22 553.23 95
Offices - Gasoline MWh 32.77 0.25 95
Offices and Power Plants - Consumption intensity (MWh per GWh electricity generation volume) 10.4 11.48 8.88 95
Offices and Power Plants - Total consumption MWh 29065.9 44540.23 63411.38 95
Power Plants - Diesel MWh 105.33 533.39 71.04 95
Power Plants - Electricity MWh 27431.02 37914.71 59880 95
Power Plants - Gasoline MWh 1182.53 5730.11 2907.11 95
Power Plants - Natural gas MWh 43.39 20.55 95
Standard coal saved Tons 11530 160065 283725 444124 700000 1020000 1260000 855500 1183000 2204000 25
Total electricity generation volume MWh 34939 485046 859730 1345830 2115253 3109894 3172916 2795834 3879571 7228582 25
Total electricity generation volume (Group and associates) MWh 7228582 9
Total electricity generation volume of solar power plants (Group only) MWh 7141204 9
Total electricity generation volume of the Group and its associate MWh 7228582 19
Total energy consumption MWh 44530.23 63411.38 40, 41

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Offices - Water Tons 700 756 1522 95
Offices and Power Plants - Total water consumption Tons 18628 47607 68132 95
Offices and Power Plants - Water consumption intensity (Tons per GWh electricity generation) 6.66 12.27 9.54 95
Power Plants - Water Tons 17928 46851 66610 95
Total water consumption tons 68132 42
Total water consumption - Offices tons 756 1522 42
Total water consumption - Power plants tons 46851 66610 42
Wastewater discharge (Tons) Tons 2153.4 31587 57044.6 96
Water consumption by source - Groundwater % 0.56 42
Water consumption by source - Municipal water supply % 59.03 42
Water consumption by source - Rainwater directly collected and stored % 0.07 42
Water consumption by source - Surface water (from wetlands, rivers and lakes) % 16.48 42
Water consumption by source - Water supply from other public or private waterworks % 23.86 42
Water consumption intensity (tons per GWh electricity generated) tons/GWh 12.27 9.54 42

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Energy efficiency - Average annual comprehensive electricity consumption rate of the plant % 1.55 36

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
Number of wind power plants owned by the Group and its associates plants 21 9

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee Age Profile: 30 or below % 32.5 49
Employee Age Profile: 31-40 % 50 49
Employee Age Profile: 41 or above % 17.5 49
Employee Category Profile: General employee % 90.7 49
Employee Category Profile: Middle management personnel % 8.3 49
Employee Category Profile: Senior management personnel % 1 49
Employee Gender Profile: Female % 20.3 49
Employee Gender Profile: Male % 79.7 49
Employee Region Profile: Hong Kong, China % 2.6 49
Employee Region Profile: Mainland China % 95.9 49
Employee Region Profile: Overseas % 1.5 49
Employee count by age - 30 or below 22 18 20 98
Employee count by age - 31-40 33 30 51 98
Employee count by age - 41 or above 14 9 15 98
Employee count by region - Hong Kong, China 10 4 1 98
Employee count by region - Mainland China 59 53 82 98
Employee count by region - Overseas 3 98
Ethnic minority employee count by gender - Female 8 17 20 98
Ethnic minority employee count by gender - Male 32 59 79 98
New hire count by age - 30 or below 27 139 160 98
New hire count by age - 31-40 37 185 137 98
New hire count by age - 41 or above 29 49 48 98
New hire count by gender - Female 19 77 73 98
New hire count by gender - Male 74 296 272 98
New hire count by region - Hong Kong, China 13 2 5 98
New hire count by region - Mainland China 80 358 335 98
New hire count by region - Overseas 13 5 98
Number of employees based in Hong Kong employees 26 49
Number of employees based in Mainland China employees 970 49
Number of employees based overseas employees 15 49
Number of employees of ethnic minorities employees 99 49
Number of employees with doctorate degree employees 3 49
Number of female employees employees 205 49
Number of male employees employees 806 49
Percentage of employees aged 31-40 and 30 or below % 82.5 49
Percentage of employees of ethnic minorities % 9.8 49
Percentage of employees with bachelor’s degree % 60.6 49
Percentage of employees with bachelor’s degree or higher % 77.6 49
Percentage of employees with master’s degree % 16.7 49
Percentage of female employees % 20.3 49
Percentage of male employees % 79.7 49
Percentage of middle and senior management personnel % 9.3 49
Total number of full-time employees employees 1011 49
Total workforce 436 752 1011 97
Workforce by age group: 30 or below 143 225 329 97
Workforce by age group: 30 or below (%) 32.8% 29.9% 32.5% 97
Workforce by age group: 31-40 222 392 505 97
Workforce by age group: 31-40 (%) 50.9% 52.1% 50.0% 97
Workforce by age group: 41 or above 71 135 177 97
Workforce by age group: 41 or above (%) 16.3% 18.0% 17.5% 97
Workforce by education background: Bachelor 232 316 613 97
Workforce by education background: Bachelor (%) 53.2% 42.0% 60.6% 97
Workforce by education background: Doctor 1 3 3 97
Workforce by education background: Doctor (%) 0.2% 0.4% 0.3% 97
Workforce by education background: Master 42 119 169 97
Workforce by education background: Master (%) 9.6% 15.8% 16.7% 97
Workforce by education background: Non-tertiary qualification and below 161 314 226 97
Workforce by education background: Non-tertiary qualification and below (%) 37.0% 41.8% 22.4% 97
Workforce by employee category: General employee 386 688 917 97
Workforce by employee category: General employee (%) 88.5% 91.5% 90.7% 97
Workforce by employee category: Middle management personnel 42 56 84 97
Workforce by employee category: Middle management personnel (%) 9.6% 7.4% 8.3% 97
Workforce by employee category: Senior management personnel 8 8 10 97
Workforce by employee category: Senior management personnel (%) 1.9% 1.1% 1.0% 97
Workforce by employee contract: Fixed 436 752 1011 97
Workforce by employee type: Full-time 436 752 1011 97
Workforce by gender: Female 71 141 205 97
Workforce by gender: Female (%) 16.3% 18.8% 20.3% 97
Workforce by gender: Male 365 611 806 97
Workforce by gender: Male (%) 83.7% 81.2% 79.7% 97
Workforce by region: Hong Kong, China 27 24 26 97
Workforce by region: Hong Kong, China (%) 6.2% 3.2% 2.6% 97
Workforce by region: Mainland China 409 715 970 97
Workforce by region: Mainland China (%) 93.8% 95.1% 95.9% 97
Workforce by region: Overseas 13 15 97
Workforce by region: Overseas (%) 1.7% 1.5% 97

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee turnover by gender: Female 14 5 10 97
Employee turnover by gender: Male 55 52 76 97
Employee turnover rate by gender: Female 3.2% 3.5% 4.9% 97
Employee turnover rate by gender: Male 12.6% 8.5% 9.4% 97
Return and retention rate after parental leave by gender - Female 100% 100% 100% 98
Return and retention rate after parental leave by gender - Male 100% 100% 100% 98

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Proportion of employees undergoing health examination 100% 100% 100% 99

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee Education Background Profile: Bachelor % 60.6 49
Employee Education Background Profile: Doctor % 0.3 49
Employee Education Background Profile: Master % 16.7 49
Employee Education Background Profile: Non-tertiary qualifications and below % 22.4 49
Percentage of employees trained 76% 100% 100% 99
Percentage of employees trained - Female 66% 80% 100% 100
Percentage of employees trained - General employee 94% 96% 100% 100
Percentage of employees trained - Male 93% 96% 100% 100
Percentage of employees trained - Middle management personnel 66% 92% 100% 100
Percentage of employees trained - Senior management personnel 60% 100% 100% 100
Total number of employees trained - Female 153 467 3583 100
Total number of employees trained - General employee 6060 6497 16431 100
Total number of employees trained - Male 6031 6605 14331 100
Total number of employees trained - Middle management personnel 85 468 1279 100
Total number of employees trained - Senior management personnel 39 107 204 100
Total person-times training 380 752 3081 99

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Average training hours of employees (hours) - Female hours 7 8 18 100
Average training hours of employees (hours) - General employee hours 12 2 19 100
Average training hours of employees (hours) - Male hours 12 10 18 100
Average training hours of employees (hours) - Middle management personnel hours 5 3 14 100
Average training hours of employees (hours) - Senior management personnel hours 5 7 20 100
Total training hours hours 2763 3012 9243 99

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 13.2 254.2 54.8
NOâ‚“ Emissions kg 477.5 2818.3 425.4
SOâ‚“ Emissions kg 3.7 10.4 12.7

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) tCO2e 335 1980 729
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 16905 23336 34468
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 17240 25316 35197
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) tCO2e/GWh 6.17 6.53 4.93

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 (Electronic and IT Equipment) Tons 0.03
Total Hazardous Waste Tons 2.75 1.6 0.03
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kg/GWh 0.98 0.41

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 Disposed tons 1.22 1.53 14.01
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tons 18.1 19.7 3.2
Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 18.6
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kg/GWh 6.91 5.47 2.41

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year Tons 386191 321515 416038 660278 865000 480000 -820000 888000 2786000
PM Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year Tons 226 187 243 385 509 19 -188 542 1674

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 2021 2022
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 611.24 25.38
Wastewater emission intensity reduction percentage compared to last year % 957.14 1.84

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 533.39 71.04
Electricity Consumption MWh 38245.93 60433.23
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) MWh per GWh electricity generation volume 10.4 11.48 8.88
Gasoline Consumption MWh 5730.36 2907.11
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 20.55
Total Energy Consumption MWh 29065.9 44530.23 63411.38

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Groundwater Consumption % 0.56
Municipal Water Consumption % 59.03
Surface Water Consumption % 16.48
Third Party Water Consumption % 23.86
Total Wastewater Discharge Tons 2153.4 31587 57044.6
Total Water Withdrawal Tons 18628 47607 68132
Water Consumption Tons 18628 47607 68132
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tons per GWh 6.66 12.27 9.54
Water Consumption in Office Tons 700 756 1522
Water Consumption in Production and Operation Tons 17928 46851 66610

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 1.55

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 Bachelor's Degree Employees employees 232 316 613
Number of Doctoral Degree Employees employees 1 3 3
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 employees 222 392 505
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 employees 71 135 177
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 employees 143 225 329
Number of Employees in Hong Kong employees 27 24 26
Number of Employees in Mainland China employees 409 715 970
Number of Employees in Overseas employees 13 15
Number of Female Employees employees 71 141 205
Number of Full-time Employees employees 436 752 1011
Number of General Employees employees 386 688 917
Number of Male Employees employees 365 611 806
Number of Master's Degree Employees employees 42 119 169
Number of Middle Management Employees employees 42 56 84
Number of New Employees employees 93 373 345
Number of New Employees (Above 50) employees 29 49 48
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) employees 37 185 137
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) employees 27 139 160
Number of New Employees (Female) employees 19 77 73
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) employees 13 2 5
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) employees 80 358 335
Number of New Employees (Male) employees 74 296 272
Number of New Employees (Overseas) employees 13 5
Number of Senior Management Employees employees 8 8 10
Number of Total Employees employees 436 752 1011
Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees % 53.2 42 60.6
Percentage of Doctoral Degree Employees % 0.2 0.4 0.3
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 50.9 52.1 50
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 16.3 18 17.5
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 32.8 29.9 32.5
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 6.2 3.2 2.6
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 93.8 95.1 95.9
Percentage of Employees in Overseas % 1.7 1.5
Percentage of Female Employees % 16.3 18.8 20.3
Percentage of General Employees % 88.5 91.5 90.7
Percentage of Male Employees % 83.7 81.2 79.7
Percentage of Master's Degree Employees % 9.6 15.8 16.7
Percentage of Middle Management Employees % 9.6 7.4 8.3
Percentage of Senior Management Employees % 1.9 1.1 1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) % 100 100 100
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) % 100 100 100
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 3.2 3.5 4.9
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 12.6 8.5 9.4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Health Check Coverage for Employees % 100 100 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Average Spend on Training and Development per FTE RMB
Percentage of Employees Trained % 76 100 100
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 66 80 100
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 94 96 100
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 93 96 100
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 66 92 100
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 60 100 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 7 8 18
Average Training Hours (General Employees) hours 12 2 19
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 12 10 18
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 5 3 14
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 5 7 20
Total Training Hours hours 2763 3012 9243