2022 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-04-27
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2025 2026–2030 2030 Report Pages
Cumulative reduction of steel mill emissions by the Energy Efficiency Project of International Superconductor Million tonnes 6 10 62
Emission intensity of particulate matter kg/million revenue 0.01 0.02 31, 70
External discharge of industrial wastewater Tonnes 3540 70
NOx emissions kg 396.34 70
Particulate matter kg 34.07 70
Reduction in SO2 emissions (kg) compared to 2020 50% 68
SO₂ emission intensity kg/million revenue 0.00043 0.00051 31

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
Greenhouse gas emission intensity Tonnes of CO2e /million revenue 1.21 1.14 47
Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1 & 2) tCO2e per million revenue 1.14 10
Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope I+II) Tonnes of CO₂e / million revenue 1.21 1.14 31
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope I) Tonnes of CO2e 141.69 777.97 47
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope II) Tonnes of CO2e 2457.56 1682.01 47
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope III) Tonnes of CO2e 138.04 113.47 47
NOx emission intensity kg/million revenue 0.15 0.18 31, 70
SO2 emission intensity kg/million revenue 0.00051 70
SO2 emissions kg 1.09 70
Scope I Greenhouse gas emissions Tonnes of CO₂e 141.69 777.97 31
Scope II Greenhouse gas emissions Tonnes of CO₂e 2457.56 1682.01 31
Scope III Greenhouse gas emissions Tonnes of CO₂e 138.04 113.47 31

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
Hazardous waste discharge intensity Tonnes / million revenue 0.04 0.02 31
Hazardous waste emission intensity Tonnes / million revenue 0.02 72
Hazardous waste emissions Tonnes 52.91 72

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2030 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste discharge intensity Tonnes / million revenue 0.07 0.23 31
Non-hazardous waste emissions Tonnes 497.2 72
Non-hazardous waste emissions intensity Tonnes / million revenue 0.23 72
Target reduction in non-hazardous waste emissions and intensity (tonnes and tonnes/million revenue) by 2030 compared to 2020 % decrease 20 71

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

Indicator Unit 2030 Report Pages
greenhouse gas emissions reduction (Scope I + Scope II) compared to 2020 % 50 43

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 2021 2022 2030 Report Pages
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) treatment Tonnes 158.27 14790 31
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) treated Tonnes 147.9 70
Industrial wastewater reuse Tonnes 18343 31
Target recycling rate of production waste by 2030 % 100 71

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
Cumulative transmission capacity of 35 kV-grade superconducting cable demonstration project in Xuhui District, Shanghai kilowatt hours 174000000 63
Direct energy consumption - Diesel Tonnes 10.68 65
Direct energy consumption - Natural gas Standard cubic metres 28.3 65
Direct energy consumption - Petrol Tonnes 43.54 65
Direct energy consumption conversion Tonnes of standard coal 79.67 65
Energy consumption Tonnes of standard coal 587.86 435.47 31
Energy consumption intensity Tonnes of standard coal / million revenue 0.27 0.2 31
Indirect energy consumption - Electricity consumption 1000 Kilowatt-hours 289.5 65
Indirect energy consumption conversion Tonnes of standard coal 355.8 65
Integrated energy conversion Tonnes of standard coal 435.47 65
Integrated energy intensity Tonnes of standard coal / million revenue 0.2 65
Target electricity cost per ton of output in production of smooth steel wire (Ossen Jiujiang) RMB/ton 210 50

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2025 Report Pages
Industrial wastewater discharge Tonnes 10900 3540 31
Industrial wastewater discharged tons 3540 10
Reduction in industrial wastewater discharged compared to last year 67.5% 10
Reduction target for water consumption (tonnes) and water consumption intensity (tonnes/million revenue) % decrease compared to 2020 20 66
Target water cost per ton of output in production of smooth steel wire (Ossen Jiujiang) RMB/ton 8 50
Water consumption Tonnes 72338 67
Water consumption intensity Tonnes / million revenue 41.19 33.62 31, 67
Water source of PJI Group local municipal water 66

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2025 2030 Report Pages
Comprehensive energy consumption intensity reduction target (measured as tonnes of standard coal per million revenue) decrease 50% 64
Improvement in overall energy efficiency of superconducting cables through technological innovation and quality improvement % 15–30 50 62
Maximum operating temperature of 35 kV-grade superconducting cable demonstration project in Xuhui District, Shanghai (summer) °C 41 63

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
First prize in the 'Invention and Entrepreneurship Award' for R&D and Application of Key Technologies of New Cable Sealing System (Cable Business) award 1 22
National Manufacturing Single Item Champion Demonstration Enterprise (Cable Business) recognition 1 22
Provincial Special Prize in Science and Technology awards 1 13
Tensile strength of carbon fiber cables after R&D promotion MPa 3000 55
World's first high-temperature superconducting cable demonstration project kV kilometer-grade 35 16

Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
PJI Group ranking among companies evaluated in China by CDP Worldwide top companies 40 21
PJI Group rating in 'Climate Change' category by CDP Worldwide "B" 21

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

Indicator Unit 2017 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Market share for grand bridge cables built in China rank 1st 16
Market share for prestressed materials in China rank 3rd 16
Number of employees 30-40 years old 92 119
Number of employees 40-50 years old 107 119
Number of employees in Anhui Region 77 119
Number of employees in Jiangxi Region 88 119
Number of employees in Other Regions 12 119
Number of employees in Shanghai Region 139 119
Number of employees in Zhejiang Region 114 119
Number of employees in management 153 119
Number of employees in other professional composition 47 119
Number of employees in production 230 119
Number of employees over 50 years old 139 119
Number of employees under 30 years old 92 119
Number of employees with bachelor's degree 53 119
Number of employees with college degree 75 119
Number of employees with doctor's degree 2 119
Number of employees with master's degree 12 119
Number of employees with technical secondary school and below 288 119
Number of female employees 64 119
Number of male employees 366 119
Percentage of employees 30-40 years old % 21.4 119
Percentage of employees 40-50 years old % 24.88 119
Percentage of employees in Anhui Region % 17.09 119
Percentage of employees in Jiangxi Region % 20.47 119
Percentage of employees in Other Regions % 2.79 119
Percentage of employees in Shanghai Region % 32.33 119
Percentage of employees in Zhejiang Region % 26.51 119
Percentage of employees in management % 35.58 119
Percentage of employees in other professional composition % 10.93 119
Percentage of employees in production % 53.49 119
Percentage of employees over 50 years old % 32.32 119
Percentage of employees under 30 years old % 21.4 119
Percentage of employees with bachelor's degree % 12.33 119
Percentage of employees with college degree % 17.44 119
Percentage of employees with doctor's degree % 0.46 119
Percentage of employees with master's degree % 2.79 119
Percentage of employees with technical secondary school and below % 66.98 119
Percentage of female directors % 14.3 14.3 32, 34
Percentage of female employees % 13 14.88 32, 119
Percentage of male employees % 85.12 119
Shanghai Province 'Specialized, Refined and New' Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (Cable Business) recognition 1 22
Total assets 10000 RMB 459563 532084.3 559565.2 19
Total number of employees Person(s) 444 430 32
Total operating income million RMB 2151 12
Zhejiang 'Specialized, Special and New' Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Cable Business) recognition 1 22

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate for employees 30-40 years old % 2.37 119
Employee turnover rate for employees 40-50 years old % 1.72 119
Employee turnover rate for employees over 50 years old % 8.63 119
Employee turnover rate for employees under 30 years old % 1.3 119
Employee turnover rate for female employees % 2.99 119
Employee turnover rate for male employees % 3.95 119
Employee turnover rate in Anhui Region % 6.98 119
Employee turnover rate in Jiangxi Region % 5.38 119
Employee turnover rate in Shanghai Region % 2 119
Employee turnover rate in Zhejiang Region % 2.61 119
Total employee turnover rate % 3.8 119
Total turnover rate % 1.1 3.8 32

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
Number of work-related injuries Times 1 1 32, 110

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Accident frequency rate per 200000 man-hours worked 0.22 10
Accident rate per 200000 man-hours worked 0.21 0.22 32, 110

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Number of fire drills Times 6 113
Total number of hours of safety training received by employees Hours 1202 113

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2022 Report Pages
Company investment in International Superconductor million RMB 166 21
Employee reward for saving RMB 1 per ton product (Ossen Jiujiang) RMB/ton 0.2 50
Percentage of trained employees % 80.93 122
Percentage of trained employees by function: Management % 94.77 122
Percentage of trained employees by function: Others % 17.02 122
Percentage of trained employees by function: Production % 84.78 122
Percentage of trained employees by gender: Female % 62.5 122
Percentage of trained employees by gender: Male % 84.15 122
R&D expenditure million RMB 106 13
Total number of trained employees Persons 348 122

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Average number of hours of safety training received by employees Hours per person 3.37 113
Average number of hours of training per employee Hours 85.57 20.48 32
Average training hours per person by function: Management Hours/person 17.94 122
Average training hours per person by function: Others Hours/person 71.5 122
Average training hours per person by function: Production Hours/person 20.28 122
Average training hours per person by gender: Female Hours/person 24.48 122
Average training hours per person by gender: Male Hours/person 19.96 122
Total average number of hours of safety training received by employees Hours/person 4.52 3.37 32
Total training hours Hours 71128 122

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 2022 Report Pages
Equity interest acquired in International Superconductor percent 40 21
Number of suppliers in Central China for PJI Group Companies 5 131
Number of suppliers in Eastern China for PJI Group Companies 145 131
Number of suppliers in Northern China for PJI Group Companies 7 131
Number of suppliers in South China for PJI Group Companies 7 131
Number of suppliers in Southwestern China for PJI Group Companies 5 131
Specialized and sophisticated SMEs - 'Little Giant' Enterprise (Cable Business) recognition 1 22

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Number of suppliers certified to the ISO 14001 system for PJI Group Companies 38 131

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Number of users supplied by 35 kV-grade superconducting cable demonstration project in Xuhui District, Shanghai users 46000 63

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Special Prize of Science and Technology Award (Cable Business) award 1 22
Total patents 169 13

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2018 2021 2022 Report Pages
Main span of 1915 Canakkale Bridge (Turkey) suspension bridge metres 2023 21
Shanghai Gold Award in Quality (Cable Business) award 1 22
Strength of latest developed cable (Lingding-yang Bridge) MPa 2060 12

Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Completion of the integrity audit project Project, Times 1 1 32, 39
Jiangsu Province Credit Evaluation Grade AAA Certificate (Cable Business) certificate 1 22

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of integrity checks conducted Times 2 2 32, 39

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of anti-corruption (integrity) training sessions Times 2 39
Percentage of directors involved in anti-corruption training % 100 100 32, 39
Percentage of independent directors % 42.9 42.9 32, 34

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
'Pujiang brand' won the 'Century Shanghai Industry, Ten Favorite Brands by Citizens (Industrial Category)' (Cable Business) recognition 1 22
Employees participating in volunteering 178 13
First Prize and Second Prize of Science and Technology Award (Cable Business) awards 2 22
First Prize in Science and Technology Award (Cable Business) award 1 22
National First Prize in Science and Technology awards 1 13
Total investment in public welfare and charity Million RMB 3.46 133

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Charitable donation to Shanghai Overseas Chinese Foundation million RMB 2 13
Expenditure on social welfare activities million RMB 346 13
Number of volunteers involved Persons 178 133
Revenue 10000 RMB 194710.2 215626.3 215176.7 19
Total number of volunteer hours Hours 3600 133

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 34.07
NOₓ Emissions kg 396.34
PM Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/million revenue 0.01 0.02
SOₓ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/million revenue 0.00043 0.00051

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) Tonnes of CO2e 141.69 777.97
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) Tonnes of CO2e 2457.56 1682.01
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes of CO2e / million revenue 0.063 0.344
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes of CO2e / million revenue 1.087 0.744
Scope 3 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes of CO2e / million revenue 0.061 0.05
Total GHG Emissions Tonnes of CO2e 2737.29 2573.45
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes of CO2e / million revenue 1.21 1.14
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) Tonnes of CO2e 138.04 113.47

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 52.91
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes / million revenue 0.04 0.02

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 Tonnes 497.2
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes / million revenue 0.07 0.23

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2030
Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 % 50

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 2030
Target Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 100

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
Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes of standard coal / million revenue 0.2
Diesel Fuel Consumption Tonnes 10.68
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes of standard coal / million revenue 0.27 0.2
Gasoline Consumption Tonnes 43.54
Natural Gas Consumption Standard cubic metres 28.3
Purchased Electricity Kilowatt-hours 289500
Total Direct Energy Consumption Tonnes of standard coal 79.67
Total Energy Consumption Tonnes of standard coal 587.86 435.47
Total Indirect Energy Consumption Tonnes of standard coal 355.8

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Discharge of Industrial Wastewater Tonnes 10900 3540
Water Consumption Tonnes 72338
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes / million revenue 41.19 33.62

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2025
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 50

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
Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year cubic meters

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees 53
Number of Below Junior College Employees 288
Number of Doctoral Degree Employees 2
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 199
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 139
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 92
Number of Female Employees 64
Number of Male Employees 366
Number of Master's Degree Employees 12
Number of Total Employees Person(s) 444 430
Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees % 12.33
Percentage of Below Junior College Employees % 66.98
Percentage of Doctoral Degree Employees % 0.46
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 46.28
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 32.32
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 21.4
Percentage of Female Employees % 13 14.88
Percentage of Male Employees % 85.12
Percentage of Master's Degree Employees % 2.79

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 1.72
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 8.63
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 1.3
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 2.99
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 3.95
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 1.1 3.8

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Rate of Work-related Injuries per 200000 man-hours worked 0.21 0.22

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Production Safety Emergency Drills Times 6
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees Hours 1202

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Percentage of Employees Trained % 80.93
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 62.5
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 84.15
Percentage of Trained Production Employees % 84.78

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Average Training Hours (Female) Hours/person 24.48
Average Training Hours (Male) Hours/person 19.96
Average Training Hours (Production Employees) Hours/person 20.28
Average Training Hours per Employee Hours 85.57 20.48
Total Training Hours Hours 71128

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Suppliers in Central China Companies 5
Number of Suppliers in East China Companies 145
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China Companies 169
Number of Suppliers in North China Companies 7
Number of Suppliers in South China Companies 7
Number of Suppliers in Southwest China Companies 5
Number of Total Suppliers Companies 169

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Companies 38

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Patents Held 169

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Standard Indicator Unit
Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System %

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Anti-corruption Training Coverage among Directors and Management % 100 100
Number of Anti-corruption Training Session Times 2

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities Persons 178
Total Public Welfare Donations million RMB 348
Total Social Investment million RMB 348
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hours 3600