2022 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions | tonne | 1.53 | 3.86 | 34 |
| COD (chemical oxygen demand) density | tonne/tonne | 0.0002 | 0.0003 | 34 |
| COD (chemical oxygen demand) emissions | tonne | 13.86 | 37.93 | 34 |
| Dust density | tonne/tonne | 0.0007 | 0.0002 | 34 |
| Dust emissions | tonne | 52.22 | 30.12 | 34 |
| Fly ash emissions | tonne | 236626.23 | 267583.42 | 34 |
| Hydrolyzate density | tonne/tonne | 0.7174 | 0.5775 | 34 |
| Hydrolyzate emissions | tonne | 54409.52 | 72710.09 | 34 |
| Nitrogen oxides density | tonne/tonne | 0.0085 | 0.0057 | 34 |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions | tonne | 663.29 | 712.55 | 34 |
| Sulfur dioxide density | tonne/tonne | 0.0033 | 0.0025 | 34 |
| Waste denitration catalyst emissions | tonne | 187.9 | 183.64 | 34 |
| Waste oil density | tonne/tonne | 0.0029 | 0.0008 | 34 |
| Waste oil emissions | tonne | 229.48 | 100.71 | 34 |
| Year-on-year decrease in polysilicon body metal | percentage points | 2.23 | 16 | |
| Year-on-year decrease in polysilicon surface metal | percentage points | 7.72 | 16 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide density | tonne/tonne | 63.1475 | 43.0548 | 34 |
| Carbon dioxide emissions | tonne | 4938136 | 5420603 | 34 |
| Scope 1 (direct) carbon dioxide density | tonne/tonne | 60.0622 | 34.7376 | 34 |
| Scope 1 (direct) carbon dioxide emissions | tonne | 4270420 | 4373460 | 34 |
| Scope 2 (indirect) carbon dioxide density | tonne/tonne | 8.5386 | 8.3173 | 34 |
| Scope 2 (indirect) carbon dioxide emissions | tonne | 667716 | 1047143 | 34 |
| Sulfur dioxide emissions | tonne | 258.9 | 312.75 | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste denitration catalyst density | tonne/tonne | 0.0024 | 0.0015 | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual domestic sewage recovery rate | 89.65% | 35 | ||
| Fly ash density | tonne/tonne | 3.0259 | 2.1254 | 34 |
| Furnace slag density | tonne/tonne | 2.4845 | 1.8457 | 34 |
| Furnace slag emissions | tonne | 194284.95 | 232373.28 | 34 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic sewage reused after treatment | m³ | 175418 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal consumption (tonne) | tonne | 2380116 | 2574665 | 31 |
| Coal consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 30.44 | 20.45 | 31 |
| Decrease in integrated power consumption per unit of polysilicon | % (compared with annual target) | -2.3 | 30 | |
| Decrease in overall standard coal consumption per unit | % (compared with annual target) | -0.5 | 30 | |
| Diesel consumption (tonne) | tonne | 223 | 117 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption (ten thousand kWh) | ten thousand kWh | 508053 | 875262 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 6.5 | 6.95 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption in office (ten thousand kWh) | ten thousand kWh | 722 | 976 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption in office density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.01 | 0.01 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption in production (ten thousand kWh) | ten thousand kWh | 507331 | 874285 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption in production density (per tonne) | per tonne | 6.49 | 6.94 | 31 |
| Increase in transmission capacity for Kunming-Liuzhou-Longmen DC project | MW | 3000 | 23 | |
| New generation outdoor centralized PV grid-connected inverter product power | MW | 3.125 | 23 | |
| New generation outdoor centralized PV grid-connected inverter product voltage | V | 1500 | 23 | |
| Number of residential PV power stations built | 1300 | 23 | ||
| Operating capacity of wind power and PV power plants | GW | 2.61 | 5 | |
| Polysilicon production capacity (Xinjiang Ganquanpu, Xinjiang Zhundong and Inner Mongolia Baotou) | tons per annum | 200000 | 5 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total domestic sewage received and treated by domestic sewage treatment stations | m³ | 195675 | 35 | |
| Water consumption (ten thousand m³) | ten thousand m³ | 5983123 | 8431144 | 31 |
| Water consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 76.51 | 66.97 | 31 |
| Water consumption in office (ten thousand m³) | ten thousand m³ | 548812 | 687721 | 31 |
| Water consumption in office density (per tonne) | per tonne | 7.02 | 5.46 | 31 |
| Water consumption in production (ten thousand m³) | ten thousand m³ | 5434311 | 7743423 | 31 |
| Water consumption in production density (per tonne) | per tonne | 69.49 | 61.5 | 31 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation rate of polysilicon production line in Baotou, Inner Mongolia | % | 90 | 16 |
| Increase in construction efficiency of wind power projects compared with traditional solutions | % | 50 | 23 |
| Optimized string inverter product current rating | A | 40 | 23 |
| Optimized string inverter product power rating | kW | 228 | 23 |
| Production of aerated concrete from recycled coal ash, furnace slag and desulfurization gypsum by self-contained power plant | m³ | 247700 | 35 |
| Year-on-year increase in automation rate of polysilicon production line in Ganquanpu, Xinjiang | % | 50 | 16 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper packaging materials consumption (tonne) | tonne | 2192 | 3232 | 31 |
| Paper packaging materials consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.03 | 0.03 | 31 |
| Plastic packaging materials consumption (tonne) | tonne | 1410 | 2079 | 31 |
| Plastic packaging materials consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.02 | 0.02 | 31 |
| Wooden packaging materials consumption (tonne) | tonne | 2569 | 3767 | 31 |
| Wooden packaging materials consumption density (per tonne) | per tonne | 0.03 | 0.03 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost savings in construction design optimization of decentralized wind power projects (excluding wind turbines and towers) | % | 10 | 23 |
| Reduction in size of SVG equipment through improvement of modulation algorithm | % | 20 | 23 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of R&D technicians | employees | 1119 | 37 |
| Number of employees above 50 years old | employees | 158 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged 30–50 | employees | 3981 | 37 |
| Number of employees by geographical region - Inner Mongolia | employees | 1575 | 38 |
| Number of employees by geographical region - Xi'an | employees | 500 | 38 |
| Number of employees by geographical region - Xinjiang | employees | 6053 | 38 |
| Number of employees in other functional roles | employees | 228 | 37 |
| Number of employees under 30 years old | employees | 3989 | 37 |
| Number of employees with doctor degree | employees | 21 | 37 |
| Number of employees with other education levels | employees | 3566 | 37 |
| Number of employees with postgraduate degree | employees | 603 | 37 |
| Number of employees with undergraduate degree | employees | 3938 | 37 |
| Number of female employees | employees | 1463 | 37 |
| Number of financial personnel | employees | 178 | 37 |
| Number of male employees | employees | 6665 | 37 |
| Number of management personnel | employees | 1023 | 37 |
| Number of production personnel | employees | 4946 | 37 |
| Number of regular employees | employees | 7563 | 37 |
| Number of sales personnel | employees | 634 | 37 |
| Number of workers from labor dispatch agencies | employees | 565 | 37 |
| Total number of employees | employees | 8128 | 37 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff turnover by age - 30–50 | employees | 617 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by age - Above 50 | employees | 20 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by age - Under 30 | employees | 874 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by gender - Female | employees | 182 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by gender - Male | employees | 1329 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region - Inner Mongolia | employees | 411 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region - Xi'an | employees | 59 | 38 |
| Staff turnover by geographical region - Xinjiang | employees | 1041 | 38 |
| Staff turnover rate | percent | 18.59% | 38 |
| Total number of employees resigned | employees | 1511 | 38 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage rate of notification letters for occupational disease check-up and pre-post notification | 100% | 45 | |
| Number of notification letters for occupational disease check-up and pre-post notification signed | notification letters | 1942 | 45 |
| Number of occupational disease hazard factors identified | hazard factors | 35 | 45 |
| Number of occupational disease medical check-ups for employees exposed to toxic and hazardous hazards | medical check-ups | 5000 | 45 |
| Number of persons attending safety training sessions at company, workshop, and team level | persons | 83132 | 47 |
| Number of safety training sessions at company, workshop, and team level | sessions | 2091 | 47 |
| Passing rate of occupational disease medical check-ups | 100% | 45 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of persons attending training sessions for related parties | persons | 5597 | 47 |
| Number of training sessions for related parties | sessions | 635 | 47 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of persons obtaining certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation | persons | 591 | 47 |
| Number of persons obtaining certification for special equipment operation | persons | 43 | 47 |
| Number of persons obtaining certification for special operators | persons | 593 | 47 |
| Number of persons passing registered safety officer examination | persons | 30 | 47 |
| Pass rate for legal representative and safety management personnel certification and re-examination | 100% | 47 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of qualified suppliers in Central China | 156 | 27 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in North-eastern China | 104 | 27 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in North-western China | 552 | 27 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in Northern China | 257 | 27 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in South-eastern China | 637 | 27 | |
| Number of qualified suppliers in South-western China | 96 | 27 | |
| Total number of qualified suppliers | 1802 | 27 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer feedback issue addressing rate | 100% | 19 | |
| Customer feedback issues received | 13 | 19 | |
| Customer satisfaction score increase compared with previous year | points | 1.6 | 19 |
| Year-on-year increase in proportion of monocrystalline materials | percentage points | 1.69 | 16 |
| Year-on-year increase in proportion of polysilicon products above electronic grade | percentage points | 1.14 | 16 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 52.22 | 30.12 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 663.29 | 712.55 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne/tonne | 0.0033 | 0.0025 |
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 | 4270420 | 4373460 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne | 667716 | 1047143 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne/tonne | 60.0622 | 34.7376 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne/tonne | 8.5386 | 8.3173 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne | 4938136 | 5420603 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne/tonne | 63.1475 | 43.0548 |
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 Intensity (By Product Weight) | tonne/tonne | 0.0024 | 0.0015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 100 | 89.65 |
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 | None | |
| COD Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Area) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Batch Product) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Employee) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By FTE) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Product Weight) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Revenue) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Unit Product) | None | |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Area) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Batch Product) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Employee) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By FTE) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Product Weight) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Revenue) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Unit Product) | None | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | None | |
| Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year | None | |
| Plastic Waste Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | None | |
| Target Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | None |
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 | tonne | 223 | 117 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | per tonne | 30.44 | 20.45 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | tonne (coal + diesel equivalent) | 2380339 | 2574782 |
| Grid Electricity Consumption | kWh | 5080530000 | 8752620000 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 5080530000 | 8752620000 |
| Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh per tonne | 6.5 | 6.95 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 5080530000 | 8752620000 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | tonne (coal) | 2380116 | 2574665 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge of Domestic Wastewater | m³ | 195675 | |
| Water Consumption | ten thousand m³ | 5983123 | 8431144 |
| Water Consumption in Office | ten thousand m³ | 548812 | 687721 |
| Water Consumption in Production and Operation | ten thousand m³ | 5434311 | 7743423 |
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 (Paper) | tonne | 2192 | 3232 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonne | 1410 | 2079 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 6171 | 9078 |
| Usage of Packaging Materials (Wood) | tonne | 2569 | 3767 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | employees | 3938 |
| Number of Doctoral Degree Employees | employees | 21 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 3981 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 158 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 3989 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 1463 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 6665 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | employees | 603 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 8128 |
| Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees | % | 48.45 |
| Percentage of Doctoral Degree Employees | % | 0.26 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 48.98 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.94 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 49.07 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 18.02 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 81.98 |
| Percentage of Master's Degree Employees | % | 7.42 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 617 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 20 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 874 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | employees | 182 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | employees | 1329 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | percent | 18.59 |
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 |
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | persons | 83132 |
| Number of Safety knowledge lectures | sessions | 2091 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 254 |
| Average Training Hours (General Employees) | hours | 247 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 287 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 466 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 508 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 281 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | 156 | |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | 257 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | 104 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | 552 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Southeast China | 637 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | 96 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 1802 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints Handling Rate | % | 100 |
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | 13 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System | % |