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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) emissions | Tonne | 2.49 | 89 | |
| NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) emissions | Tonne | 240.57 | 248.09 | 89 |
| Particulate matter emissions | Tonne | 6.6 | 6.6 | 89 |
| SOx (Sulphur Oxides) emissions | Tonne | 160.64 | 136.78 | 89 |
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 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Acetylene | Tonne CO2e | 0.16 | 0.13 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Carbonate | Tonne CO2e | 2177.55 | 2264.91 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Fire extinguishing agent | Tonne CO2e | 167.5 | 234.5 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Fossil fuel combustion – LPG | Tonne CO2e | 39.2 | 39.37 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Fossil fuel combustion – diesel | Tonne CO2e | 380.32 | 526.37 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Fossil fuel combustion – gasoline | Tonne CO2e | 243.31 | 205.74 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Fossil fuel combustion – lignite | Tonne CO2e | 751451 | 724305.55 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: Fossil fuel combustion – natural gas | Tonne CO2e | 131.89 | 111.18 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 1: direct GHG emission in total | Tonne CO2e | 754590.92 | 727687.75 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 2: indirect GHG emission from energy (Purchased electricity) | Tonne CO2e | 20753.28 | 21884.29 | 89 | |
| GHG Emissions Scope 3: other indirect GHG emissions (Business trips) | Tonne CO2e | 94.63 | 83.12 | 89 | |
| Intensity of GHG emissions (per HK$ million revenue) | Tonne CO2e per HK$ million revenue | 123.19 | 79.75 | 89 | |
| Reduction in carbon emission intensity (carbon emissions/turnover) | % | 25 | 67 | ||
| Total GHG emissions | Tonne CO2e | 775438.82 | 749655.16 | 89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of hazardous waste | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 1.14x10^4 | 25.43x10^4 | 90 |
| Total hazardous waste | Tonne | 0.72 | 19.5 | 90 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease in the amount of paper used per employee at the functional department and design department by Far East Facade | reduction compared to 2022 | 10% | 69 | |||
| Decrease in the use of paper verified by FSC or other equivalent organizations | reduction compared to 2022 | 30% | 69 | |||
| Intensity of non-hazardous waste discharge | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 37.22 | 28.58 | 90 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste discharge | Tonne | 234283.76 | 219149.76 | 90 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2031-2060 | 2060 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon emission target (Group) | carbon neutrality | 67 | ||
| Carbon neutrality target | Achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 | carbon neutrality | 66, 82 |
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 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel consumption | MWh | 1209.94 | 1954.21 | 90 | |||
| Diesel consumption of construction sites and vehicles (North America office) | times compared with current level | 0.7 | 82 | ||||
| Electricity consumption | MWh | 37118.72 | 38373.29 | 90 | |||
| Electricity sold | MWh | 89489.06 | 79246.37 | 90 | |||
| Gasoline consumption | MWh | 896.43 | 585.85 | 90 | |||
| Heat sold | MWh | 1665206 | 1645340.39 | 90 | |||
| Intensity of energy consumption within the Group | MWh per HK$ million revenue | 61.14 | 46.72 | 90 | |||
| LPG consumption | MWh | 176.86 | 175.14 | 90 | |||
| Lignite consumption | MWh | 2099748.13 | 2041357.01 | 90 | |||
| Natural gas consumption | MWh | 659.66 | 556.06 | 90 | |||
| Per capita electricity and water consumption of office lighting and air-conditioning systems (Far East Hong Kong) | times compared with 2022 | 0.9 | 82 | ||||
| Petrol consumption of company vehicles | times compared with current level | 0.67 | 82 | ||||
| Proportion of new energy vehicles in company fleet | percent | 50 | 66 | ||||
| Reduction in diesel use on construction sites or vehicles (Gamma USA and Canada) | % | 30 | 67 | ||||
| Reduction in fuel consumption of official vehicles (Gamma USA and Canada) | % | 33.3 | 67 | ||||
| Share of new energy vehicles in newly purchased official vehicles (China Overseas Supervision) | % | more than 50 | 67 | ||||
| Target for renewable energy use in offices, and half of energy in construction sites and factories to use renewable energy (Gamma USA and Canada) | % | 50 | 67 | ||||
| Targeted proportion of clean heating rate in Shenyang by 2025 | % | 100 | 68 | ||||
| Total energy consumption within the Group | MWh | 384885.06 | 358320.8 | 90 | |||
| Use of renewable energy in construction sites and factories (North America office) | proportion | 0.5 | 82 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of water consumption | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 297.51 | 286.68 | 90 | ||
| Number of projects with photovoltaic power generation and BIPV application | projects | 6 | 82 | |||
| Reduction in water consumption per capita compared to 2022 | percent | 30 | 66 | |||
| Total water consumption | Tonne | 1872803.8 | 2198515.99 | 90 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita electricity consumption reduction in company office building lighting system/air conditioning system (Far East Hong Kong) | % | 10 | 67 | |
| Recycled water waste heat recovery project - total heat supply from waste heat of circulating water | GJ | 16.7 | 72 | |
| Reduction in electricity consumption per capita compared to 2022 | percent | 10 | 66 | |
| Retrofitting project of low-temperature heating grids - total supply of water circulation heating | GJ | 30.23 | 72 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita water consumption reduction in company office building lighting system/air conditioning system (Far East Hong Kong) | % | 10 | 67 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of packaging materials | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 0.02 | 0.03 | 90 | |||
| Reduction in paper usage per capita compared to 2022 | percent | 10 | 30 | 66 | |||
| Reduction in per capita paper consumption of functional departments and design departments (Far East Hong Kong) | % | 10 | 67 | ||||
| Reduction in the intensity of packaging materials usage | reduction compared to 2022 | 10% | 69 | ||||
| Reduction in use of environmentally friendly packaging materials (Far East Zhuhai, Gamma USA and Canada) | % | 10 | 67 | ||||
| Total packaging materials | Tonne | 149.36 | 216.61 | 90 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of environmentally friendly building materials used compared to 2022 | percent | 10 | 66 | |
| Proportion of green building area | percent | 25 | 66 | |
| Technical transformation of hydraulic balance of secondary network covered area | million square metres | 1.6 | 73 |
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 | employees | 4964 | 63 | |
| Total workforce | Person | 4434 | 4964 | 87 |
| Workforce by age group: 31–40 | Person | 1383 | 1653 | 87 |
| Workforce by age group: 41–50 | Person | 990 | 1069 | 87 |
| Workforce by age group: < 31 | Person | 1509 | 1659 | 87 |
| Workforce by age group: > 50 | Person | 552 | 583 | 87 |
| Workforce by employment type: Full-time | Person | 4399 | 4930 | 87 |
| Workforce by employment type: Part-time | Person | 35 | 34 | 87 |
| Workforce by gender: Female | Person | 609 | 738 | 87 |
| Workforce by gender: Male | Person | 3825 | 4226 | 87 |
| Workforce by geographical region: Canada | Person | 170 | 169 | 87 |
| Workforce by geographical region: Hong Kong | Person | 340 | 507 | 87 |
| Workforce by geographical region: Macau | Person | N/A | 33 | 87 |
| Workforce by geographical region: Mainland China | Person | 3828 | 4152 | 87 |
| Workforce by geographical region: US | Person | 96 | 103 | 87 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate by age group: 31–40 | % | 29 | 31 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group: 41–50 | % | 21 | 18 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group: < 31 | % | 40 | 48 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group: > 50 | % | 14 | 15 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by gender: Female | % | 24 | 23 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by gender: Male | % | 30 | 34 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: Canada | % | 12 | 9 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: Hong Kong | % | 26 | 14 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: Macau | % | N/A | 3 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: Mainland China | % | 29 | 35 | 87 | |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region: US | % | 72 | 69 | 87 | |
| Target turnover rate of employees by 2025 | % or below | 25 | 63 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost day rate due to work injury | % | 10.62 | 88 |
| Lost days due to work injury | Day(s) | 604 | 88 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee satisfaction rate (management system, working environment and cultural atmosphere) | % | 94 | 63 |
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category - Entry-level | % | 7.63 | 88 |
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category - General Staff | % | 91.44 | 88 |
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category - High-level | % | 0.32 | 88 |
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category - Middle-level | % | 0.61 | 88 |
| Percentage of trained employees by gender - Female | % | 14.5 | 88 |
| Percentage of trained employees by gender - Male | % | 85.5 | 88 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours of employees | Hour(s) | 44.97 | 88 |
| Average training hours of employees by employee category - Entry-level | Hour(s) | 43.51 | 88 |
| Average training hours of employees by employee category - General Staff | Hour(s) | 44.6 | 88 |
| Average training hours of employees by employee category - High-level | Hour(s) | 85.31 | 88 |
| Average training hours of employees by employee category - Middle-level | Hour(s) | 35.1 | 88 |
| Average training hours of employees by gender - Female | Hour(s) | 44.18 | 88 |
| Average training hours of employees by gender - Male | Hour(s) | 44.66 | 88 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Canada | Nos. | 355 | 88 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Europe | Nos. | 4 | 88 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Hong Kong | Nos. | 58 | 88 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Macau | Nos. | 3 | 88 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Mainland China | Nos. | 782 | 88 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Other regions | Nos. | 1 | 88 |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - US | Nos. | 87 | 88 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase use of certified paper (Gamma USA and Canada) | % | 30 | 67 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory level for canteen works | points | 91.3 | 63 |
| Satisfactory level for convention and exhibition services | points | 91 | 63 |
| Satisfactory level for reception | points | 90.3 | 63 |
| Satisfactory level for vehicle services | points | 91.72 | 63 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall satisfactory level for annual administration services of China Overseas Supervision | points | 93 | 63 |
| Satisfactory level for social activities | points | 91.5 | 63 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target hours for volunteering services | hours | 400 | 84 | |
| Target increase in hours and participants of volunteering services by 2025 compared to 2020 | % | 15 | 84 | |
| Target number of volunteer services to be engaged in by employees | services | 100 | 84 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonne | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 240.57 | 248.09 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 160.64 | 136.78 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | Tonne CO2e | 754590.92 | 727687.75 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonne CO2e | 20753.28 | 21884.29 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Business Travel) | Tonne CO2e | 94.63 | 83.12 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonne CO2e | 775438.82 | 749655.16 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne CO2e per HK$ million revenue | 123.19 | 79.75 |
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 | Tonne | 0.72 | 19.5 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 11400 | 254300 |
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 | Tonne | 234283.76 | 219149.76 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 37.22 | 28.58 |
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 | MWh | 1209.94 | 1954.21 |
| Gasoline Consumption | MWh | 896.43 | 585.85 |
| LPG Consumption | MWh | 176.86 | 175.14 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | MWh | 659.66 | 556.06 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 37118.72 | 38373.29 |
| Sold Electricity | MWh | 89489.06 | 79246.37 |
| Sold Heating | MWh | 1665206 | 1645340.39 |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh per HK$ million revenue | 61.14 | 46.72 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 384885.06 | 358320.8 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | Tonne | 1872803.8 | 2198515.99 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 297.51 | 286.68 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 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 Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonne per HK$ million revenue | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tonne | 149.36 | 216.61 |
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 | Person | 2373 | 2722 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | Person | 552 | 583 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | Person | 1509 | 1659 |
| Number of Employees in Canada | Person | 170 | 169 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | Person | 340 | 507 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | Person | 4168 | 4659 |
| Number of Employees in Macau | Person | 33 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | Person | 3828 | 4152 |
| Number of Employees in United States | Person | 96 | 103 |
| Number of Female Employees | Person | 609 | 738 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | Person | 4399 | 4930 |
| Number of Male Employees | Person | 3825 | 4226 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | Person | 35 | 34 |
| Number of Total Employees | Person | 4434 | 4964 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | Percent | 53.5 | 54.9 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | Percent | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | Percent | 34 | 33.4 |
| Percentage of Employees in Canada | Percent | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | Percent | 7.7 | 10.2 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | Percent | 94 | 93.9 |
| Percentage of Employees in Macau | Percent | 0.7 | |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | Percent | 86.4 | 83.7 |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | Percent | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | Percent | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | Percent | 99.2 | 99.3 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | Percent | 86.3 | 85.2 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | Percent | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 29 | 31 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 14 | 15 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 40 | 48 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Canada | % | 12 | 9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 26 | 14 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Macau | % | None | 3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 29 | 35 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % | 72 | 69 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 24 | 23 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 30 | 34 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | Day(s) | 604 |
| Lost day rate due to work injury | % | 10.62 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Entry-level Employees | % | 7.63 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 14.5 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 91.44 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 85.5 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 0.61 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 0.32 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hour(s) | 44.18 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hour(s) | 44.6 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hour(s) | 44.66 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | Hour(s) | 35.1 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hour(s) | 85.31 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hour(s) | 44.97 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Canada | Nos. | 355 |
| Number of Suppliers in Europe | Nos. | 4 |
| Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong | Nos. | 58 |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | Nos. | 782 |
| Number of Suppliers in United States | Nos. | 87 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | Nos. | 1290 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Volunteer Activities Sessions | services | 58 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 290 |