Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2022

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-04-28
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
Ammonia nitrogen in wastewater tonne 5.1 5.8 12.0 45
Ammonia nitrogen in wastewater discharge (China TCM) tonne 5.1 5.8 12.0 36
COD in wastewater tonne 73.9 68.9 189.0 45
COD in wastewater discharge (China TCM) tonne 73.9 68.9 189.0 36
NOx emissions tonne 77.4 65.9 173.2 45
NOx emissions (China TCM) tonne 77.4 65.9 173.2 36
Number of environmental factors identified from boiler exhaust emission, chemical leakage, sewage discharge, dust discharge, and noise emission factors 880 33
PM emissions tonne 22.2 9.1 0.2 45
PM emissions (China TCM) tonne 22.2 9.1 0.2 36
SO2 emissions (China TCM) tonne 37.5 42.4 59.2 36
SOx emissions tonne 37.5 42.4 59.2 45

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
CO2 emission per RMB10000 of output value tons 0.1738 33
Direct emissions (scope 1) tonne of CO2e 105687.6 124850.7 122799.1 34, 45
Emission intensity tonne of CO2e/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.021 0.015 0.026 45
GHG emissions (total) tonne of CO2e 306697.8 292492.3 377857.0 34
GHG emissions intensity tonne of CO2e/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.021 0.015 0.026 34
Indirect emissions (scope 2) tonne of CO2e 201010.2 167641.6 255051.6 34, 45
Total GHG emissions tonne of CO2e 306897.8 292492.3 377850.7 45

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
Hazardous waste tonne 425.5 116.0 293.3 45
Hazardous waste generated tonne 425.5 116.0 293.3 37
Intensity of hazardous waste kg/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.029 0.06 0.02 45
Intensity of hazardous waste (kg hazardous waste per RMB1000 of operating revenue) kg/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.029 0.06 0.02 37
Internal fertilizer tonne 0.07 7379.4 4.34 45
Internal fertilizer from waste tonne 0.07 7379.4 4.34 37
Internal incineration tonne 14828.0 9269.6 9752.5 45
Internal incineration of waste tonne 14828.0 9269.6 9752.5 37

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
Intensity of non-hazardous waste kg/RMB1000 of operating revenue 5.31 2.65 6.03 45
Intensity of non-hazardous waste (kg non-hazardous waste per RMB1000 of operating revenue) kg/RMB1000 of operating revenue 5.31 2.65 6.03 37
Landfill disposal tonne 2882.3 2127.5 3892 45
Landfill disposal of waste tonne 2882.3 2127.5 3892.0 37
Non-hazardous waste tonne 78631.5 50554.4 86198.8 45
Non-hazardous waste generated tonne 78631.5 50554.4 86198.8 37
Third-party recycling tonne 60921.2 18668.6 17480 45
Third-party recycling of waste tonne 60921.2 18668.8 17480 37

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 Report Pages
External harmless treatment tonne 13111.0 68797.7 45
External harmless treatment of waste tonne 13111.0 68797.7 37
Hazardous waste receiving compliance treatment tonne 115 37

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
Coal kg 40203.0 45833.5 36066.5 45
Coal consumption tonne 40203.0 45833.5 36066.5 34
Diesel kg 155508.8 221181.9 174049.5 45
Energy consumption intensity kWh/RMB1000 of operating revenue 54.10 46.80 87.40 34, 45
Gasoline kg 296231.7 260328.9 154738.8 45
Natural gas m³ 15882650.5 20190039.5 22077276.7 45
Natural gas consumption m³ 15882650.5 20190039.5 22077276.7 34
Purchased electricity kWh 162269331.0 162446834.4 175290038.3 45
Purchased electricity consumption kWh 162269331.0 162446834.4 175290038307 34
Purchased steam RMB million kJ 615083.9 623025.3 729885.5 45
Purchased steam consumption million kJ 615083.9 623025.3 729885.5 34
Standard coal equivalent per RMB10000 of output value tons 0.0478 33
Total energy consumption MWh 801742.0 891874.4 1250184.3 34, 45

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Cycling use of water (China TCM) tonne 14607194.7 35
Water consumption tonne 3003732.2 3124576.1 3876991.7 45
Water consumption (China TCM) tonne 3003732.2 3124576.1 3876991.7 35
Water consumption intensity Tonne/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.20 0.16 0.27 45
Water consumption intensity (China TCM) tonne/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.20 0.16 0.27 35

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Electricity saved by Anhui Tianxiang energy-saving transformation over 90 days kWh 180000 33
Steam saved per day by Anhui Tianxiang energy-saving transformation tons/day 5 33

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Composite membrane consumption tonne 3304.4 2372.8 2295.0 45
Composite membrane packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 3304.4 2372.8 2295.0 35
Cotton thread, cloth packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 4.3 35
Glass consumption tonne 543.1 925.1 691.0 45
Glass packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 543.1 925.1 691.0 35
Metals consumption tonne 151.6 818.2 114.0 45
Metals packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 151.6 818.2 114.0 35
Other packaging material consumption tonne 19.0 41.9 18.6 45
Others packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 19.0 41.9 18.6 35
Paper products consumption tonne 8341.9 10384.9 5178.0 45
Paper products packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 8341.9 10384.9 5178.0 35
Plastic consumption tonne 14516.2 16550.1 3008.0 45
Plastic packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 14516.2 16550.1 3008.0 35
Total packaging material consumption tonne 26876.2 31093.0 11308.9 45
Total packaging material consumption (China TCM) tonne 26876.2 31093.0 11308.9 35

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
Concentrated TCM Granules Extraction Bases 21 4
Concentrated TCM Granules Production Bases 19 4
Environmental protection compliance rate of new construction projects % 100 33
Number of general environmental factors identified factors 770 33
Number of important environmental factors identified factors 110 33

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of disabled employees person, persons 81 125 117 27, 46
Number of employees by age: 30-50 person 9830 10804 10353 46
Number of employees by age: <30 person 5560 5243 5997 46
Number of employees by age: >50 person 896 1051 1312 46
Number of employees by educational background: Employees with a bachelor's degree or above person 8620 9829 9910 46
Number of employees by educational background: Employees with a junior college certificate or below person 7666 7269 7752 46
Number of employees by ethnic group: Ethnic Han person 15537 16323 16835 46
Number of employees by ethnic group: Ethnic minorities person 749 775 827 46
Number of employees by function: Management personnel person 2862 2430 3236 46
Number of employees by function: Marketing personnel person 5478 6198 6155 46
Number of employees by function: Production personnel person 7390 7252 7008 46
Number of employees by function: R&D personnel person 556 1218 1263 46
Number of employees by gender: Female person 8082 8408 8780 46
Number of employees by gender: Male person 8204 8690 8882 46
Number of employees by region: Central China person 1665 1682 1738 46
Number of employees by region: East China person 4937 5175 5347 46
Number of employees by region: Hong Kong SAR person 5 4 4 46
Number of employees by region: Mainland China person 16281 17094 17658 46
Number of employees by region: North China person 1129 1206 1246 46
Number of employees by region: Northeast China person 772 824 851 46
Number of employees by region: Northwest China person 1166 1245 1266 46
Number of employees by region: South China person 4161 4441 4585 46
Number of employees by region: Southwest China person 2451 2521 2605 46
Number of paid leave days per capita days 6.2 28
Proportion of female employees in management % 36.5 36.5 38.2 46
Total number of employees person, persons 16286 17098 17662 27, 46

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee New Hire Rate by age: 30-50 % 24 23 26 47
Employee New Hire Rate by age: <30 % 44 46 42 47
Employee New Hire Rate by age: >50 % 23 9 4 47
Employee New Hire Rate by gender: Female % 30 30 26 47
Employee New Hire Rate by gender: Male % 31 29 26 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: Central China % 7 3 16 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: East China % 27 30 26 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: Hong Kong SAR % 20 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: Mainland China % 31 30 26 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: North China % 11 10 6 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: Northeast China % 9 9 4 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: Northwest China % 29 14 15 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: South China % 64 65 50 47
Employee New Hire Rate by region: Southwest China % 17 9 12 47
Employee Turnover by age: 30-50 % 32 18 17 47
Employee Turnover by age: <30 % 36 35 34 47
Employee Turnover by age: >50 % 82 19 26 47
Employee Turnover by gender: Female % 39 24 24 47
Employee Turnover by gender: Male % 33 23 24 47
Employee Turnover by region: Central China % 8 6 7 47
Employee Turnover by region: East China % 30 22 23 47
Employee Turnover by region: Hong Kong SAR % 25 47
Employee Turnover by region: Mainland China % 38 23 24 47
Employee Turnover by region: North China % 17 11 8 47
Employee Turnover by region: Northeast China % 13 12 5 47
Employee Turnover by region: Northwest China % 10 11 17 47
Employee Turnover by region: South China % 85 46 47 47
Employee Turnover by region: Southwest China % 13 12 13 47

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
Number of work-related accidents nos. 1 8 2 48
Number of work-related injuries person 1 8 5 48

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Lost days due to work-related injuries day 92 216 258 48

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of emergency drills for energy conservation and environmental protection drills 27 33
Participation in emergency drills for energy conservation and environmental protection person-times 1026 33
Total number of employees participating in occupational health and safety trainings person-time 42902 37453 40246 48

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Employee training coverage - Female % 100 80 93.43 48
Employee training coverage - Male % 100 100 94.07 48
Employee training coverage - Management personnel % 100 100 91.41 48
Employee training coverage - Marketing personnel % 100 81 93.60 48
Employee training coverage - Production personnel % 100 96 97.18 48
Employee training coverage - R&D personnel % 100 84 90.08 48
Number of employees participating in trainings person-time 115017 114722 132384 48
Number of employees trainings time 5644 5287 3862 48

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee - Female hour 41 37 37.82 48
Average training hours per employee - Male hour 48 48 21.70 48
Average training hours per employee - Management personnel hour 48 108 50.02 48
Average training hours per employee - Marketing personnel hour 82 38 20.38 48
Average training hours per employee - Production personnel hour 16 25 20.32 48
Average training hours per employee - R&D personnel hour 33 41 31.72 48
Investments in employee training RMB10000 402.6 494.8 1064.98 48
Total occupational health and safety training hours hour 85804 74906 80492 48

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Cotton thread, cloth consumption tonne 4.3 45
Number of suppliers - Central China nos 31 31 29 48
Number of suppliers - East China nos 68 64 56 48
Number of suppliers - Mainland China nos 234 218 199 48
Number of suppliers - North China nos 34 29 27 48
Number of suppliers - Northeast China nos 16 15 9 48
Number of suppliers - Northwest China nos 23 22 18 48
Number of suppliers - South China nos 26 27 27 48
Number of suppliers - Southwest China nos 36 30 33 48
TCM Decoction Pieces Production Bases 29 4
TCM Finished Drugs Production Bases 11 4

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 industrial enterprises identified with environmental factors enterprises 34 33

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Percentage of products recalled - Concentrated TCM granules - Quality % 0.00044 0.00017 0.00006 49
Percentage of products recalled - TCM decoction pieces - Quality % 0.04 49
Percentage of products recalled - TCM finished drugs - Quality % 0.00018 0.00008 0.00002 49
Product qualification rate % 100 100 100 49

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of customer complaints - Adverse reactions time 23 24 30 49
Number of customer complaints - Non-conformity of product information time 63 17 1 49
Number of customer complaints - Others time 31 25 38 49
Number of customer complaints - Packaging appearance time 36 177 105 49
Number of customer complaints - Quality time 130 24 32 49
Qualification rate of drug sampling and testing % 100 99.74 49
Resolution rate of customer complaints % 100 100 100 49
Total number of customer complaints time 283 267 206 49

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of defects identified by internal quality audit nos. 488 581 518 49
Rectification rate of defects identified by internal quality audit % 100 98.6 100 49

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Investments in industrial poverty alleviation RMB10000 15095 6883 49
Investments in public welfare RMB10000 2330 1189 1433.81 49
Investments in rural revitalization RMB10000 3166.26 49

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of employees participating in volunteer services person-time 433 416 49
Volunteer service time hour 1286 1290 1280 49

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonne 22.2 9.1 0.2
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 77.4 65.9 173.2
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonne 37.5 42.4 59.2

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 of CO2e 105687.6 124850.7 122799.1
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne of CO2e 201010.2 167641.6 255057.6
Total GHG Emissions tonne of CO2e 306897.8 292492.3 377850.7
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tonne of CO2e/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.021 0.015 0.026

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 Incineration tonne 14828 9269.6 9752.5
Hazardous Waste Recycled tonne 0.07 7379.4 4.34
Total Hazardous Waste tonne 425.5 116 293.3
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.029 0.06 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 2020 2021 2022
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tonne 78631.5 50554.4 86198.8
Non-Hazardous Waste Landfilling tonne 2882.3 2127.5 3892
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tonne 60921.2 18668.8 17480
Paper Waste tonne 8341.9 10384.9 5178
Plastic Waste tonne 14516.2 16550.1 3008
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB1000 of operating revenue 5.31 2.65 6.03

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
Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 99.83

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 kg 155508.8 221181.9 174049.5
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) kWh/RMB1000 of operating revenue 54.1 46.8 87.4
Gasoline Consumption kg 296231.7 260328.9 154738.8
Natural Gas Consumption m³ 15882650.5 20190039.5 22077276.7
Purchased Electricity kWh 162269331 162446834.4 175290038.3
Purchased Steam million kJ 615083.9 623025.3 729885.5
Total Energy Consumption MWh 801742 891874.4 1250184.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Recycled Water Usage tonne 14607194.7
Water Consumption tonne 3003732.2 3124576.1 3876991.7
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tonne/RMB1000 of operating revenue 0.2 0.16 0.27

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year kWh 180000
Steam Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year tons 450

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Packaging Material Consumption (Glass) tonne 543.1 925.1 691
Packaging Material Consumption (Metal) tonne 151.6 818.2 114
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonne 8341.9 10384.9 5178
Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) tonne 14516.2 16550.1 3008
Packaging Materials Consumed tonne 26876.2 31093 11308.9

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 person 8620 9829 9910
Number of Below Junior College Employees person 7666 7269 7752
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 person 9830 10804 10353
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 person 896 1051 1312
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 person 5560 5243 5997
Number of Employees in Central China person 1665 1682 1738
Number of Employees in East China person 4937 5175 5347
Number of Employees in Hong Kong person 5 4 4
Number of Employees in Mainland China person 16281 17094 17658
Number of Employees in North China person 1129 1206 1246
Number of Employees in Northeast China person 772 824 851
Number of Employees in Northwest China person 1166 1245 1266
Number of Employees in South China person 4161 4441 4585
Number of Employees in Southwest China person 2451 2521 2605
Number of Female Employees person 8082 8408 8780
Number of Male Employees person 8204 8690 8882
Number of Total Employees person 16286 17098 17662
Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees % 43.89
Percentage of Below Junior College Employees % 56.11
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 7.43
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 33.95
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 58.62
Percentage of Employees in Central China % 9.84
Percentage of Employees in East China % 30.27
Percentage of Employees in North China % 7.05
Percentage of Employees in Northeast China % 4.82
Percentage of Employees in Northwest China % 7.28
Percentage of Employees in South China % 25.96
Percentage of Employees in Southwest China % 14.75
Percentage of Female Employees % 49.61 49.17 49.71
Percentage of Male Employees % 50.39 50.83 50.29

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 32 18 17
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 82 19 26
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 36 35 34
Turnover Rate of Employees in Central China % 8 6 7
Turnover Rate of Employees in East China % 30 22 23
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 25
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 38 23 24
Turnover Rate of Employees in North China % 17 11 8
Turnover Rate of Employees in Northeast China % 13 12 5
Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China % 10 11 17
Turnover Rate of Employees in South China % 85 46 47
Turnover Rate of Employees in Southwest China % 13 12 13
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 39 24 24
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 33 23 24

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries day 92 216 258

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety person-time 42902 37453 40246

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Percentage of Employees Trained % 100 100 93.75
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 100 80 93.43
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 100 100 94.07

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Average Training Hours (Executive Employees) hour 48 108 50.02
Average Training Hours (Female) hour 41 37 37.82
Average Training Hours (Male) hour 48 48 21.7
Average Training Hours (Marketing & Customer Service) hour 82 38 20.38
Average Training Hours (Production Employees) hour 16 25 20.32
Average Training Hours (R&D Personnel Employees) hour 33 41 31.72

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Number of Suppliers in Central China nos 31 31 29
Number of Suppliers in East China nos 68 64 56
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China nos 234 218 199
Number of Suppliers in North China nos 34 29 27
Number of Suppliers in Northeast China nos 16 15 9
Number of Suppliers in Northwest China nos 23 22 18
Number of Suppliers in South China nos 26 27 27
Number of Suppliers in Southwest China nos 36 30 33

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Complaint Growth Rate % -5.66 -22.47
Complaints Handling Rate % 100 100 100
Number of Product Health and Safety Complaints time 23 24 30
Number of Product Quality Complaints time 130 24 32
Total Number of Customer Complaints time 283 267 206

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Total Volunteer Service Hours hour 1286 1290 1280