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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust particles emission - Silicon material | Tonne | 2.70 | 17 |
| Dust particles emission - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 13.55 | 17 |
| Nitrogen oxides emission - Silicon material | Tonne | 10.63 | 17 |
| Nitrogen oxides emission - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 11.05 | 17 |
| Sulfur oxides emission - Silicon material | Tonne | 0.28 | 17 |
| Sulfur oxides emission - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 0.31 | 17 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual carbon emissions reduction from polysilicon produced for PV power stations | million tonnes per year | 79.29 | 7 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Silicon material business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent / tonne silicon material | 40.56 | 15 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Silicon wafer business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent / MW silicon wafer | 5.54 | 15 |
| Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions (Silicon material business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 2256765 | 15 |
| Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions (Silicon wafer business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 6103 | 15 |
| Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (Silicon material business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 1990899 | 15 |
| Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (Silicon wafer business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 252194 | 15 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+Scope 2) (Silicon material business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 4247664 | 15 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+Scope 2) (Silicon wafer business) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 258297 | 15 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste discharge intensity - Silicon material business | Tonne waste/Tonne Silicon material | 0.003 | 18 |
| Hazardous waste discharge intensity - Silicon wafer business | Tonne waste/MW Silicon wafer | 0.017 | 18 |
| Hazardous waste generated - Silicon material business | Tonne | 284 | 18 |
| Hazardous waste generated - Silicon wafer business | Tonne | 787 | 18 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste discharge intensity - Silicon material business | Tonne waste/Tonne Silicon material | 0.53 | 18 |
| Non-hazardous waste discharge intensity - Silicon wafer business | Tonne waste/MW Silicon wafer | 0.57 | 18 |
| Non-hazardous waste generated - Silicon material business | Tonne | 55086 | 18 |
| Non-hazardous waste generated - Silicon wafer business | Tonne | 26485 | 18 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal consumption - Silicon material | Tonne | 1033122 | 16 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption intensity - Silicon material | MWh/MW Silicon wafer | 102.90 | 16 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption intensity - Silicon wafer | MWh/MW Silicon wafer | 10.19 | 16 |
| Diesel consumption - Silicon material | Tonne | 230 | 16 |
| Diesel consumption - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 35 | 16 |
| Direct energy consumption - Silicon material | MWh | 6487110 | 16 |
| Direct energy consumption - Silicon wafer | MWh | 25217 | 16 |
| Gasoline consumption - Silicon material | Tonne | 26 | 16 |
| Gasoline consumption - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 8 | 16 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Silicon material | MWh | 4288629 | 16 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Silicon wafer | MWh | 450251 | 16 |
| Natural gas consumption - Silicon material | 10000 Cubic metre | 5358 | 16 |
| Natural gas consumption - Silicon wafer | 10000 Cubic metre | 276 | 16 |
| Purchased electricity consumption - Silicon material | MWh | 2704543 | 16 |
| Purchased electricity consumption - Silicon wafer | MWh | 434267 | 16 |
| Steam consumption - Silicon material | Tonne | 1513873 | 16 |
| Steam consumption - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 15257 | 16 |
| Total comprehensive energy consumption - Silicon material | MWh | 10775738 | 16 |
| Total comprehensive energy consumption - Silicon wafer | MWh | 475469 | 16 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of wastewater discharged - Silicon material | Tonne | 1867857 | 17 | |
| Amount of wastewater discharged - Silicon wafer | Tonne | 5519676 | 17 | |
| Estimated reclaimed water recycled - Jiangsu Zhongneng | Tonnes | 9.85 million | 18 | |
| Estimated recycled water used for downstream devices - Jiangsu Zhongneng | Tonnes | about 850000 | 18 | |
| Percentage of recycled water (Silicon material business, including Jiangsu Zhongneng and Xuzhou Photovoltaic) | % | 34.76 | 19 | |
| Percentage of recycled water (Silicon wafer business, including Jiangsu Zhongneng and Xuzhou Photovoltaic) | % | 50.23 | 19 | |
| Percentage of water consumption from alternative sources (e.g., grey water, rainwater, sewage) (Silicon material business) | % | 25 | 19 | |
| Percentage of water consumption from alternative sources (e.g., grey water, rainwater, sewage) (Silicon wafer business) | % | 6 | 19 | |
| Total water consumption (Silicon material business) | Ten thousand tonnes | 160 | 19 | |
| Total water consumption (Silicon wafer business) | Ten thousand tonnes | 1015 | 19 | |
| Total water consumption intensity (Silicon material business) | Ten thousand tonnes/Tonne Silicon material (MW Silicon wafer) | 0.002 | 19 | |
| Total water consumption intensity (Silicon wafer business) | Ten thousand tonnes/Tonne Silicon material (MW Silicon wafer) | 0.022 | 19 | |
| Water management - decrease in silicon material production per unit of process by | compared with 2022 | 19% | 18 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of use of packaging materials (Silicon material business) | Tonne/Tonne Silicon material (MW Silicon wafer) | 0.06 | 19 |
| Intensity of use of packaging materials (Silicon wafer business) | Tonne/Tonne Silicon material (MW Silicon wafer) | 0.13 | 19 |
| Use of packaging materials (Silicon material business) | Tonnes | 6522 | 19 |
| Use of packaging materials (Silicon wafer business) | Tonnes | 6102 | 19 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (Chinese mainland) | % | 19.2 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) | % | 11.5 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (Overseas region) | % | 0.0 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (age 30 and below 50) | % | 15.8 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (age 30 and below) | % | 25.9 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (age above 50) | % | 6.9 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (female) | % | 17.7 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (male) | % | 18.7 | 27 |
| Employee turnover rate (overall) | % | 18.5 | 27 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of R&D and technological transformation projects carried out | 180 | 21 | |
| Number of participants in risk control training sessions | participants | 1503 | 11 |
| R&D spending | RMB billion | 1.686 | 5, 21 |
| R&D spending as percentage of revenue | % | 4.6 | 21 |
| R&D spending year-on-year increase | % | 62 | 21 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of local suppliers of silicon powder, auxiliary materials, packaging materials and sundry goods developed by Material Management Department of Inner Mongolia Xinyuan | local suppliers | 20 | 24 |
| Number of overseas suppliers | 3 | 23 | |
| Number of suppliers in Chinese mainland | 1759 | 23 | |
| Number of suppliers in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan | 2 | 23 | |
| Total number of suppliers | 1764 | 23 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of training sessions for suppliers conducted by Jiangsu Zhongneng, including admission conditions, inquiry & quotation, bidding rules, distribution requirements, safety and environmental protection commitments, anti-commercial bribery and anti-fraud commitments and confidentiality commitments | training sessions | 10 | 24 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average satisfaction rate of key customers | % | 91 | 23 |
| Complaint handling rate | % | 100 | 23 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invention patent applications | 41 | 21 | |
| Invention patents granted | 3 | 21 | |
| New patent applications | 139 | 21 | |
| Patents granted | 108 | 21 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal control self-appraisal achievement rate | % | 100 | 11 |
| Number of internal control self-appraisals for businesses | businesses | 18 | 11 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of risk control training sessions conducted | sessions | 33 | 11 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trees planted by participants in low-carbon competitions (Internet Tree Planting Day) | trees | 2570 | 19 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonne | 16.25 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 21.68 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonne | 0.59 |
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 6103 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 252194 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent | 4247664 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Tonne of CO₂ equivalent / MW silicon wafer | 5.54 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Tonne | 1071 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonne waste/Tonne Silicon material | 0.017 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Tonne | 26485 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonne waste/Tonne Silicon material | 0.57 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % |
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Consumption | Tonne | 1033122 |
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh/MW Silicon wafer | 10.19 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Tonne | 265 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Tonne | 34 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | 10000 Cubic metre | 5634 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 3138810 |
| Purchased Steam | Tonne | 1529129 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 6512327 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 11251207 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 4738880 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 34.76 |
| Recycled Water Usage | Tonne | 9850000 |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Tonne | 7387533 |
| Water Consumption | Tonne | 11750000 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Ten thousand tonnes/Tonne Silicon material (MW Silicon wafer) | 0.002 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Product Weight) | Tonne/Tonne Silicon material (MW Silicon wafer) | 0.06 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tonnes | 12624 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | individuals |
| Number of Below Junior College Employees | individuals |
| Number of Doctoral Degree Employees | individuals |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | individuals |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | individuals |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | individuals |
| Number of Female Employees | individuals |
| Number of Full-time Employees | individuals |
| Number of General Employees | individuals |
| Number of Male Employees | individuals |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | individuals |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | individuals |
| Number of Part-time Employees | individuals |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | individuals |
| Number of Total Employees | individuals |
| Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees | % |
| Percentage of Below Junior College Employees | % |
| Percentage of Doctoral Degree Employees | % |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % |
| Percentage of General Employees | % |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Master's Degree Employees | % |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 15.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 6.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 25.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 11.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 19.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 17.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 18.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 18.5 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours |
| Total Training Hours | hours |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Local Suppliers | local suppliers | 20 |
| Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong | suppliers | 2 |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | suppliers | 1759 |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | suppliers | 3 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | suppliers | 1764 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Supplier Social Responsibility Training Sessions | training sessions | 10 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Invention Patents | 3 | |
| Number of New Patent Applications | 139 | |
| Number of Patents Applied | 139 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 108 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Anti-corruption Policies have been Communicated to | % |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Anti-corruption Training Session | sessions | 33 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB million |