ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent to reducing NOx emissions | tonnes | 462 | 484 | 50 |
| Equivalent to reducing SO2 emissions | tonnes | 428 | 413 | 50 |
| Reducing NOx emissions | tonnes | 484 | 3 | |
| Reducing SO2 emissions | tonnes | 322 | 3 | |
| Total emissions of NOx (kilograms) | kilograms | 911.35 | 52 | |
| Total emissions of SO2 (kilograms) | kilograms | 1.5 | 52 | |
| Total emissions of particles (smoke and dust) (kilograms) | kilograms | 84.55 | 52 |
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 | 2020-2030 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon emissions per unit of GDP, average annual decrease (Accelerated scenario) | % per year | 6 | 17 | ||
| Carbon emissions per unit of GDP, average annual decrease (Pledges scenario) | % per year | 4 | 17 | ||
| Carbon emissions per unit of GDP, average annual decrease (Stated policy scenario) | % per year | 3 | 17 | ||
| Direct emissions (Scope 1) (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 263.18 | 51 | ||
| Emission intensity of greenhouse gas (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.23 | 51 | ||
| Equivalent to planting trees | plants | 93282022 | 114461891 | 50 | |
| Equivalent to reducing CO2 emissions | tonnes | 2145537 | 2636770 | 50 | |
| Indirect emissions (Scope 2) (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22475.51 | 51 | ||
| Intensity of direct emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 0.08 | 51 | ||
| Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.23 | 3 | ||
| Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year change | 1.8% | 3 | |||
| Intensity of indirect emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.15 | 51 | ||
| Reducing CO2 emissions | tonnes | 2636770 | 3 | ||
| Total emissions of greenhouse gas (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22738.69 | 51 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of hazardous wastes emissions | kilograms | 5.25 | 3 |
| Intensity of hazardous wastes emissions (kilograms) | kilograms | 5.25 | 52 |
| Intensity of hazardous wastes emissions year-on-year change | 51.2% | 3 | |
| Total emission of hazardous wastes (tonnes) | tonnes | 16.71 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of non-hazardous wastes emissions | kilograms | 9.36 | 3 |
| Intensity of non-hazardous wastes emissions (kilograms) | kilograms | 9.36 | 52 |
| Intensity of non-hazardous wastes emissions year-on-year change | 5.5% | 3 | |
| Total emissions of non-hazardous wastes (tonnes) | tonnes | 29.82 | 52 |
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 | 2020-2060 | 2021 | 2022 | 2022-2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual newly installed capacity additions of solar PV (Pledges scenario) | GW | 220 | 17 | |||
| Average annual newly installed capacity of wind power and solar PV (Pledges scenario) | GW | 120 | 17 | |||
| Average annual newly installed capacity of wind power and solar PV (Stated policy scenario) | GW | 70 | 17 | |||
| Distributed projects acquired | MW | 44.7 | 6 | |||
| Equivalent to household annual electricity consumption | households | 1107488 | 1326876 | 50 | ||
| Equivalent to saving standard coal | tonnes | 786267 | 960128 | 50 | ||
| Intensity of energy consumption | kWh | 8812 | 3 | |||
| Intensity of energy consumption (kWh) | kWh | 8.812 | 51 | |||
| Investment in renewable energy assets during the Reporting Period (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 1530 | 51 | |||
| Number of owned, operated and managed utility-scale solar farms | utility-scale solar farms | 35 | 6 | |||
| Saving standard coal | tonnes | 960128 | 3 | |||
| Total approved capacity of utility-scale solar farms | MW | 3014 | 6 | |||
| Total direct energy consumption (kWh) | kWh | 916780 | 51 | |||
| Total direct energy consumption proportion (%) | % | 3.3 | 51 | |||
| Total energy consumption (kWh) | kWh | 28061116 | 51 | |||
| Total indirect energy (electricity purchased externally) consumption (kWh) | kWh | 27144336 | 51 | |||
| Total indirect energy (electricity purchased externally) consumption proportion (%) | % | 96.7 | 51 | |||
| Total installed capacity | MW | 2494 | 3014 | 50 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of water consumption | cubic metres | 5.29 | 3 |
| Intensity of water consumption (cubic metres) | cubic metres | 5.29 | 51 |
| Total water consumption (cubic metres) | cubic metres | 16858 | 51 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020-2030 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy intensity of GDP, average annual decrease (Accelerated scenario) | % per year | 4 | 17 | |
| Energy intensity of GDP, average annual decrease (Pledges scenario) | % per year | 3 | 17 | |
| Energy intensity of GDP, average annual decrease (Stated policy scenario) | % per year | 2 | 17 | |
| Intensity of energy consumption year-on-year change | 2.7% | 3 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Sales | GWh | 3184.5 | 3 | |
| Electricity Sales year-on-year change | 23.5% | 3 | ||
| Electricity sales | GWh, billion kWh | 2578.77 | 3.18 | 6, 50 |
| Electricity sales YoY increase | % | 23.5 | 6 | |
| Electricity sales attributable to renewable energy during the Reporting Period | % | 100 | 100 | 50 |
| Intensity of water consumption year-on-year change | 0.9% | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment attributable to renewable energy assets during the Reporting Period (%) | % | 100 | 51 |
| O&M scale | GW | 4.6 | 6 |
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 | 2025 | 2030 | 2050 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon price (Accelerated scenario) | US$/t CO2 | 45 | 90 | 200 | 17 |
| Carbon price (Pledges scenario) | US$/t CO2 | 25 | 80 | almost 200 | 17 |
| Carbon price (Stated policy scenario) | US$/t CO2 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 17 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees | 370 | 52 | |
| Percentage of Board members who are females | 25% | 3 | |
| Percentage of employees aged 31–40 | % | 109(29.5%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees aged 41–50 | % | 26(7.0%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees aged ≤30 | % | 220(59.5%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees aged ≥51 | % | 15(4.0%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees in Anhui Province | % | 144(38.9%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees in Hong Kong, China | % | 5(1.4%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees in Hubei Province | % | 68(18.4%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees in Mainland China | % | 365(98.6%) | 52 |
| Percentage of employees in other regions | % | 153(41.3%) | 52 |
| Percentage of female employees | % | 26(7.0%) | 52 |
| Percentage of male employees | % | 344(93.0%) | 52 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal promotion rate for middle management | 100% | 3 | ||
| Turnover of employees (turnover rate, %) | 88(13.3%) | 127(13.3%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by age: 31-40 | 13(15.5%) | 28(25.7%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by age: 41-50 | 5(18.5%) | 5(19.2%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by age: ≤30 | 70(44.0%) | 93(42.3%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by age: ≥51 | 0(N/A) | 1(6.7%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by gender: Female | 5(26.3%) | 2(7.7%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by gender: Male | 83(31.7%) | 125(36.3%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by region: Anhui Province | 59(37.8%) | 43(29.9%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by region: Hong Kong, China | 1(33.3%) | 0(N/A) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by region: Hubei Province | 16(28.1%) | 16(23.5%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by region: Mainland China | 87(13.3%) | 127(13.3%) | 53 | |
| Turnover of employees by region: Other regions | 12(18.5%) | 68(44.6%) | 53 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss of working days | days | 2 | 61 | 53 |
| Ratio of lost working days | 0.9 | 16.5 | 53 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal training (percentage of total) | 46.2% | 36.8% | 53 | |
| Number of employees trained | 2457 | 1166 | 53 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category: General staff | 98.8% | 96.6% | 53 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category: Middle management | 1.1% | 3.2% | 53 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category: Senior management | 0.1% | 0.2% | 53 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender: Female | 1.9% | 1.7% | 53 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender: Male | 98.1% | 98.3% | 53 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours by employee category: General staff | hours | 20 | 9.5 | 53 |
| Average training hours by employee category: Middle management | hours | 7.6 | 7.5 | 53 |
| Average training hours by employee category: Senior management | hours | 0.8 | 5.2 | 53 |
| Average training hours by gender: Female | hours | 2.9 | 0.9 | 53 |
| Average training hours by gender: Male | hours | 20.5 | 10.1 | 53 |
| Average training hours completed per employee | hours | 19.3 | 9.4 | 3, 53 |
| External training (percentage of total) | 53.8% | 63.2% | 53 | |
| Total hours of training received by employees | hours | 5429 | 3695 | 53 |
| Training hours by theme: Integrity training | hours | 70 | 64 | 53 |
| Training hours by theme: Occupational skills | hours | 1761 | 767 | 53 |
| Training hours by theme: Personal development | hours | 2524 | 1846 | 53 |
| Training hours by theme: Safety training | hours | 1074 | 818 | 53 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | HK$ million | 1634.2 | 6 |
| Net assets value (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 11762 | 51 |
| Revenue attributable to renewable energy during the Reporting Period (%) | % | 100 | 51 |
Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank loans (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 4954 | 51 |
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 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio (x) | x | 1 | 51 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-corruption training (hours) | 70 | 64 | 50 | |
| Anti-corruption training (persons) | 70 | 64 | 50 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic earnings per share | HK cents | 33.3 | 6 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donation | HK$ million | 6.788 | 3 |
| Education funds for children of employees | RMB | 28000 | 3 |
| Number of children of employees receiving education funds | 7 | 3 | |
| Revenue | HK$ million | 2315.3 | 6 |
| Revenue (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 2315 | 51 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kilograms | 84.55 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | kilograms | 911.35 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | kilograms | 1.5 |
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 CO2 equivalent | 263.18 | |
| GHG Removals from Newly Planted Trees | plants | 93282022 | 114461891 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22475.51 | |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22738.69 |
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 | tonnes | 16.71 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | kilograms | 5.25 |
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 | tonnes | 29.82 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | kilograms | 9.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area per Year) | kWh | 8.812 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | kWh | 3.3 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 28061116 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 27144336 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | cubic metres | 16858 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | cubic metres | 5.29 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 2.7 |
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 0.9 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | 135 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 15 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 220 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 5 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 365 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 26 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 344 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 370 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 36.5 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 4 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 59.5 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 1.4 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 98.6 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 7 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 93 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 15.5 | 25.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | None | 6.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 44 | 42.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 33.3 | None |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 26.3 | 7.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 31.7 | 36.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 13.3 | 13.3 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 2 | 61 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 98.8 | 96.6 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 98.1 | 98.3 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 0.1 | 0.2 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 20 | 9.5 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 20.5 | 10.1 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 0.8 | 5.2 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 19.3 | 9.4 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 5429 | 3695 |
| Training Hours of Anti-corruption | hours | 70 | 64 |
| Training Hours of Professional Skills Development | hours | 1761 | 767 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | persons | 70 | 64 |
| Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training | hours | 70 | 64 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Education Donation | RMB | 28000 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | HK$ million | 6.788 |
| Total Social Investment | HK$ million | 6.788 |