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 2021 2022 Report Pages
Denitrification efficiency % 90.3 21, 32
Denitrification efficiency improvement percentage points 2.9 34
Desulphurisation efficiency % 74 21, 32
Desulphurisation efficiency improvement percentage points 5.8 34
Dust removal efficiency % 99.4 21, 32
Emission standard for NOx in Tianjin Province mg/m3 200 34
Emission standard for SO2 in Tianjin Province mg/m3 50 34
Emission standard for particulates in Tianjin Province mg/m3 10 34
New emission standards for air pollutants for the glass industry in Anhui Province: NOx mg/m3 200 34
New emission standards for air pollutants for the glass industry in Anhui Province: SO2 mg/m3 50 34
New emission standards for air pollutants for the glass industry in Anhui Province: particulates mg/m3 10 34
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission reduction rate (%) % 84.1% 90.3% 63
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions (tonnes) tonnes 3568 3455 63
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions at Beihai plant % year-on-year -27.2 33
Particulates (smoke and dust) emissions (tonnes) tonnes 135 141 63
Reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission in glass production (Scope 1) % -29.5 3
Reduction in particulate matter emission in glass production (Scope 1) % -27.4 3
Reduction in sulfur oxides (SOx) emission in glass production (Scope 1) % -27.6 3
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions (tonnes) tonnes 1386 1518 63
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions at Beihai plant % year-on-year -43.7 33

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 2027 vs 2022 Report Pages
Annual carbon dioxide emissions reduction from solar power generation (actual) % compared to 2021 18.4 20
CO2 emission per glass solar PV module (France standard) kg 27 43
CO2 emissions avoided by Group via renewable energy adoption million tons 7510000 32
Direct emissions (Scope 1, tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes CO2e 2417597 3003103 63
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (kg CO2 equivalent/m2 of finished product) kg CO2e/m2 6.56 5.69 63
Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product (Xinyi Solar) % -15 22
Group's greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product % year-on-year -13.5 20
Group's greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product (excluding effect of different production percentages) % year-on-year -6.4 20
Indirect emissions (Scope 2, tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes CO2e 832030 926830 63
Reduction in CO2 emissions by solar farms thousand tonnes 3640 3
Reduction in process greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) % -35.3 3
Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions created from the use of renewable energy (Xinyi Solar) % +50 22
Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions per unit of finished goods (calculated by square meters) % year-on-year -11 33
Total greenhouse gas emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) tonnes CO2e 3249629 3929933 63

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 generated (tonnes) tonnes 112.9 248.6 63
Hazardous waste intensity (g/m2 of finished product) g/m2 0.23 0.36 63

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
Non-hazardous waste generated (tonnes) tonnes 38557 61611 63
Non-hazardous waste intensity (g/m2 of finished product) g/m2 77.9 89.6 63
Paper and paper boxes (tonnes) tonnes 18857 18000 62
Proportion of product packaging recycled % 94.6 3
Proportion of product packaging reused % 8.8 3
Weight of product recovered using the Product Recycle Plan tonnes N/A N/A 58

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2027 Report Pages
CO2 emission reduction (thousand tonnes) thousand tonnes 3074.7 3639.8 63
CO2 emission reduction from solar farm projects held by the Group tonnes 5640000 6
GHG emissions avoided by Group via renewable energy adoption tCO2e 1036000 32
GHG emissions intensity reduction (solar glass products) % -13.3 32
Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction target for glass products (Scope 1 + Scope 2) % -15 3
Group's greenhouse gas emissions per unit of solar glass product (target) % compared to 2022 -15 20
Non-emission reduction brought by new solar farm projects % +50 3
Particulates (smoke and dust) emission reduction rate (%) % 91.7% 94.4% 63
Percentage of greenhouse gas emissions offset by solar farm projects held by the Group 92.6% 6
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission reduction rate (%) % 66.6% 74.4% 63

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
Dust removal efficiency improvement percentage points 1.8 34

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 2023 2027 Report Pages
Annual output of solar farm electricity GWh 800 3
Annual output of solar glass thousand tonnes 19100 3
Annual power generation by the solar farms owned by the Group (target) % compared to 2021 +50 20
Annual power generation of solar farms (million kWh) million kWh 3695.5 4395.9 63
Commercial and self-use distributed projects installed capacity MW 331 6
Daily melting capacity of solar glass production lines at end of 2021 tonnes/day 7200 30
Daily melting capacity of solar glass production lines at end of 2022 tonnes/day 13800 30
Diesel consumption at Beihai plant % year-on-year -14.7 33
Direct energy consumption (MWh) MWh 8533.205 10186.141 62
Effective annual melting capacity increase (solar glass production lines) % 25.4 20
Electricity demand of households to be met (thousand households) thousand households 1519.8 1811.6 63
Energy consumption intensity (kWh/m² of finished product) kWh/m² 19.73 16.74 62
Energy consumption intensity of solar glass production % -7.8 3
Energy intensity of solar glass production % -15.1 3
Energy type - Gasoline/diesel (%) % 0.06 0.08 62
Energy type - Natural gas (%) % 95.57 94.43 62
Energy type - Residual heat power generation (%) % 3.16 3.85 62
Energy type - Solar power generation (%) % 1.41 1.64 62
Equivalent standard coal savings (thousand tonnes) thousand tonnes 1126.8 1325.4 63
Grid-connected capacity added (solar farms) MW 804 20
Group's electricity self-sufficiency rate % 19.2 20
Group's electricity self-sufficiency rate (solar glass production in the PRC) % 22.6 20
Increased solar glass production capacity tonnes/day 10800 3
Indirect energy consumption (MWh) MWh 1235.419 1375.82 62
Planned total daily melting capacity of solar glass production lines in China by end of 2023 tonnes 26800 6
Reduction contribution by PV power generation from solar glass production % of GHG emissions 92.6 32
Total daily melting capacity expected to increase to 26800 tonnes by end of 2023 tonnes/day 26800 30
Total electricity generated by solar farm projects held by the Group kWh 59600000 6
Total energy consumption (MWh) MWh 9768.624 11561.061 62
Total installed capacity of solar farms held by the Group MW 4789 6
Total power generation from residual heat % year-on-year increase 54.3 33
Utility-scale ground-mounted solar projects installed capacity MW 4560 6
Utility-scale solar farm projects newly added MW 772 21

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Capacity ratio in areas with high/extremely high baseline water pressure (%) % 67 62
Domestic water consumption (million m³) million m³ 0.243 0.036 62
Production water consumption (million m³) million m³ 7.959 10.904 62
Total water consumption (million m³) million m³ 8.202 10.94 62
Utilisation rate of recycled water % 94.6 21
Utilisation rate of recycled water (%) % 95.6 94.6 62
Water consumption intensity (m³/m² of finished product) m³/m² 0.017 0.015 62
Water consumption intensity of solar glass products % year-on-year, cubic meters per square meter 0.015 33
Water intensity (2022 Solar Glass Production) % vs last year -7.8 32

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

Indicator Unit 2019-2022 2022 2023 2027 Report Pages
CAGR of daily melting capacity from 2019 to 2022 % 6 30
Energy intensity reduction target for glass products % -13 3
Group's electricity self-sufficiency rate (solar glass production in the PRC, target) % 25 20
Intensity of energy consumption reduction % year-on-year 15.1 21
Water intensity reduction target for glass products % -10 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 2022 Report Pages
Annual water saving during the Reporting Year tonnes 480000 33
Intensity of water consumption reduction % year-on-year 7.8 21

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Other packaging materials (tonnes) tonnes 1085 1083 62
Packaging consumption per square metre of finished solar glass product decrease % year-on-year 8.8 21
Packing products used per unit (g/m² of finished product) g/m² 89 81 62
Paperless packaging utilisation rate increase percentage points 11.7 21
Plastic, plastic strips and plastic tapes (tonnes) tonnes 7193 10275 62
Total amount of packaging materials used (tonnes) tonnes 53608 87664 62
Utilisation rate of paperless packaging % 46.1 21, 32
Utilisation rate of paperless packing (%) % 34.4 46.1 62
Wood, wood slats and wood pallets (tonnes) tonnes 27473 33000 62

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Equivalent to the amount of trees planted (thousand trees) thousand trees 133680.4 158254.2 63
Percentage of new solar farms developed and constructed in environmentally friendly manner % 41 21
Percentage of new solar farms that were fishery-PV/agricultural-PV complementary % 22.3 21

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - CHEN Xi years 65 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - KAN Eytang, Martin years 39 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - LEE Man Yin years 67 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - LEE Yau Ching years 47 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - LEE Yin Yee years 70 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - LEONG Chong Peng years 48 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - LO Wan Sing, Vincent years 45 10
Age of Board Member as of 31 December 2022 - TUNG Ching Sai years 57 10
Direct economic value retained (HK$ million) HK$ million 2567 56
Dividend per share (HK cents) HK cents 20 56
Earnings per share - basic (HK cents) HK cents 42.95 56
Employees by age group (%) - 30 or below % 40.8 38.3 59
Employees by age group (%) - 31-40 % 33.4 35.6 59
Employees by age group (%) - 41-50 % 20.5 20.6 59
Employees by age group (%) - 51 or above % 5.3 5.5 59
Employees by employee category (%) - General employee % 98.4 98.5 59
Employees by employee category (%) - Middle management % 1.2 1.1 59
Employees by employee category (%) - Senior management % 0.4 0.4 59
Employees by employment type (%) - Full-time % 100 100 59
Employees by employment type (%) - Part-time N/A N/A 59
Employees by gender (%) - Female % 19.9 21.1 59
Employees by gender (%) - Male % 80.1 78.9 59
Employees by geographical region (%) - Mainland China % 87.4 89.4 59
Employees by geographical region (%) - Malaysia % 12.4 10.2 59
Employees by geographical region (%) - Other regions % 0.2 0.4 59
Number of employees 7072 8459 59
Number of employees in China, Malaysia and Canada employees 8469 7
Number of female board members 1 10
Number of male board members 8 10
Percentage of female directors in the board of directors of listed issuers % 11.1 10

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Turnover rate of employees (%) % 27.5 30.4 59
Turnover rate of employees by age group (%) - 30 or below % 37.6 46.7 59
Turnover rate of employees by age group (%) - 31-40 % 25.6 22.8 59
Turnover rate of employees by age group (%) - 41-50 % 19.9 19.2 59
Turnover rate of employees by age group (%) - 51 or above % 9.9 10.5 59
Turnover rate of employees by gender (%) - Female % 27.7 50.2 59
Turnover rate of employees by gender (%) - Male % 27.5 25.1 59
Turnover rate of employees by geographical region (%) - Mainland China % 26.7 28.5 59
Turnover rate of employees by geographical region (%) - Malaysia % 33.4 45.1 59
Turnover rate of employees by geographical region (%) - Other regions % 6.3 9.1 59

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 accidents 5 50
Number of work-related injuries 4 6 4 60
Work injury rate 0.76 0.65 0.67 60
Work-related fatal accident rate N/A 0.028 60
Work-related injury rate 0.67 21, 50

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022 Report Pages
Lost workdays ratio 22 21
Number of work-related lost days days 1953 50
Number of workdays lost 976 1657 1953 60
Number of workdays lost due to work-related injuries per 100 full-time employees equivalent 14.5 25.4 22 60
Ratio of work-related days lost 2.2 50

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Number of job-specific safety training attendees employees 185 50
Number of new employees receiving safety training employees 3459 50
Number of safety training sessions provided sessions 3 50
Safety training assessment pass rate % 100 50

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of employees trained 39645 98524 60
Number of employees trained - Female (%) % 20.5 18.5 60
Number of employees trained - General employees (%) % 99.58 96.11 60
Number of employees trained - Male (%) % 79.5 81.5 60
Number of employees trained - Middle management (%) % 0.39 3.26 60
Number of employees trained - Senior management (%) % 0.03 0.17 60
R&D investment million RMB 550 43
R&D investment growth rate % 7.6 43

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Average hours of training received by employees hours 6.8 12.1 60
Average hours of training received by employees - Female hours 6.2 10.7 60
Average hours of training received by employees - General employees hours 6.8 11.9 60
Average hours of training received by employees - Male hours 6.9 12.5 60
Average hours of training received by employees - Middle management hours 3.7 35.1 60
Average hours of training received by employees - Senior management hours 0.5 10 60
Number of employee safety training hours hours 6302.8 50
Number of job-specific safety training hours hours 5200 50
Total hours of training received by employees hours 47994 102643 60

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Net assets value attributable to shareholders (HK$ million) HK$ million 29748 56
Number of suppliers 2389 2841 59
Number of suppliers qualified 2841 21
Suppliers by geographical region (%) - Mainland China 90.7%, 91.5% 2168 2609 59
Suppliers by geographical region (%) - Overseas (including Hong Kong) 8.5%, 9.3% 221 241 59

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
Percentage of suppliers qualified % 100 21

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Proportion of total sales N/A N/A 58

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Proportion of employees trained in intellectual property rights % 19.9 43
Proportion of patents held by R&D centre % 24.2 43

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Product recycle ratio % 76-100 98-100 58

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 8032 56

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 1.8 56

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

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders (HK$ million) HK$ million 3820 56
Consolidated revenue (HK$ million) HK$ million 20544 56
Direct economic value allocated (HK$ million) HK$ million 18269 56
Direct economic value produced (HK$ million) HK$ million 20835 56
Economic value contributed to community and upstream value chain billion HKD 18.27 21

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2022 2030 Report Pages
Charitable donations million HKD, million RMB 13.293 7, 21
Direct economic value generated billion HKD 20.84 21
Group's daily melting capacity in 2019 tonnes/day 7800 30
Group's daily melting capacity needs to increase to over 85000 tonnes by end of 2030 tonnes/day 85000 30
Group's solar glass production lines with daily melting capacity tonnes 1000 20

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes 135 141
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 3568 3455
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 1386 1518

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 CO2e 2417597 3003103
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonnes CO2e 832030 926830
Total GHG Emissions tonnes CO2e 3249629 3929933
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) kg CO2e/m2 6.56 5.69

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 112.9 248.6
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) g/m2 0.23 0.36

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
Paper Waste tonnes 18857 18000
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Area) g/m2 77.9 89.6

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2027
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 3074700 5640000
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes CO2e 1036000
PM Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 91.7 94.4
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year % -13.3
SO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 66.6 74.4
Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2022 % -15
Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -15

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
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) kWh/m² 19.73 16.74
Fossil Fuel Consumption % 95.63 94.51
Gasoline Consumption % 0.06 0.08
Natural Gas Consumption % 95.57 94.43
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 4.57 5.49
Renewable Energy Consumption % 4.57 5.49
Solar Energy % 1.41 1.64
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 8533.205 10186.141
Total Energy Consumption MWh 9768.624 11561.061
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 1235.419 1375.82

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Recycled Water Percentage % 95.6 94.6
Water Consumption million m³ 8.202 10.94
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) m³/m² 0.017 0.015
Water Consumption in Office million m³ 0.243 0.036
Water Consumption in Production and Operation million m³ 7.959 10.904

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2027
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 15.1
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 13

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 Compared to Last Year tonnes 480000
Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 7.8

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 (Plastic) tonnes 7193 10275
Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) g/m² 89 81
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 53608 87664
Usage of Packaging Materials (Wood) tonnes 27473 33000

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Number of Employees in Mainland China employees 6179 7562
Number of Employees in Malaysia employees 877 863
Number of Employees in Overseas employees 16 34
Number of Total Employees employees 7072 8459
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 53.9 56.2
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 5.3 5.5
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 40.8 38.3
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 87.4 89.4
Percentage of Female Employees % 19.9 21.1
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100 100
Percentage of General Employees % 98.4 98.5
Percentage of Male Employees % 80.1 78.9
Percentage of Middle Management Employees % 1.2 1.1
Percentage of Senior Management Employees % 0.4 0.4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 25.6 22.8
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 9.9 10.5
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 37.6 46.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 26.7 28.5
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 27.7 50.2
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 27.5 25.1
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 27.5 30.4

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2022
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries days 976 1657 22

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety employees 3459

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 % 20.5 18.5
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 99.58 96.11
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 79.5 81.5
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 0.39 3.26
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 0.03 0.17

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 6.2 10.7
Average Training Hours (General Employees) hours 6.8 11.9
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 6.9 12.5
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 3.7 35.1
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 0.5 10
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 6.8 12.1
Total Training Hours hours 47994 102643

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China 2168 2609
Number of Suppliers in Overseas 221 241
Number of Total Suppliers 2389 2841

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Proportion of Employees Trained in Intellectual Property Rights % 19.9
Proportion of Patents Held by R&D Centre % 24.2