SUSTAINABILITY REPORT FY2022/2023

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-07-20
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2022/23 Report Pages
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Coal % 3.47% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Diesel % 15.75% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Fugitive % 2.02% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Natural gas % 17.69% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Petrol % 0.51% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Purchased electricity % 52.12% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Purchased steam % 8.24% 45
Scope 1 and 2 emission breakdown by source - Towngas % 0.17% 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 2022/23 Report Pages
Carbon Emission Inventory - Scope 1 % 8.0% 45
Carbon Emission Inventory - Scope 2 % 12.3% 45
Carbon Emission Inventory - Scope 3 % 79.7% 45
Carbon Footprint - FY2022/23 Scope 1+2 emission intensity kgCO2e per kg 0.121 20
Carbon Footprint - FY2022/23 Scope 3 emission intensity kgCO2e per kg 0.474 20
Carbon intensity kg CO2e per kg product manufactured 0.594 67
Emissions intensity (kg CO2e per kg of production) kg CO2e per kg of production 0.594 45
Reduction in absolute greenhouse emissions compared to previous year % 11% 45
Reduction in carbon emission due to lighter weight corrugated carton in Mainland China tons -150 40
Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions tCO2e 44213 67
Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions tCO2e 67437 67
Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions tCO2e 437592 67

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 Report Pages
Hazardous waste tonnes 57.1 67
Waste generated tonnes 31996 67

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 2025/26 Report Pages
Glass - Glass bottle recycling rate % 94 ≥90 20
Glass bottle recycle-reuse rate % 94 40
Okara waste generated tonnes 12886 67
Other types waste generated tonnes 10934 67
Paper waste generated tonnes 2916 67
Percentage of pre-consumer recycled content in glass bottles % 5 40
Plastics waste generated tonnes 5259 67
Waste - Manufacturing waste to landfill rate % 76.3 Zero waste to landfill 20
Waste intensity kg per kg of product manufactured 0.0346 67
Waste intensity (kg of waste generated per kg of product produced) kg/kg 0.0346 52
Zero manufacturing waste to landfill (overall) - 2025/26 goal % Zero1 52

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

Indicator Unit 2025/26 Report Pages
Laminated beverage carton packs with FSC label target % 100 40

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 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2025/26 Report Pages
Glass bottle recycling rate target % ≥ 90 40
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (Australia) % 54.6 52
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (Hong Kong SAR, China) % 70 52
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (Mainland China) % >99 52
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (Singapore) % 95 52
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (The Philippines) % >99 52
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (overall) % 76.3 52
Manufacturing waste avoided to landfill (overall) - 2025/26 goal % ≥98 52
Okara (soy residue) recycling rate % 98 52
Okara (soy residue) recycling rate - 2025/26 goal % ≥99 52
Okara - Okara (soy residue) recycling rate % 98 ≥99 20
Okara recycling rate % 97.8 95.5 99.4 100 99.8 98 52
Waste recycled tonnes 23265 67

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 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2025/26 Goal Report Pages
Direct energy use GWh 93.9 67
Energy intensity kWh per kg of product manufactured 0.338 67
Energy intensity (kWh per kg product) kWh per kg product 0.34 0.33 0.34 0.34 0.3 50
Energy used to manufacture each unit of product kWh per kg product 0.338 50
Green electricity purchased for Australian factory % 100% 45
Green electricity purchased for Wuhan factory % 10% 45
Group electricity use derived from renewable sources % 15.2% 45
Group electricity use from direct purchase of green electricity % 11% 45
Group electricity use from onsite solar power % 4.2% 45
Indirect energy use GWh 218.7 67
Overall energy consumption GWh 312.6 50
Total energy use GWh 312.6 67
Year-on-year decrease in overall energy consumption % -6.5 50

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

Indicator Unit 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2025/26 Goal Report Pages
Direct water consumption kt 3620.2 67
Reduction in water used to manufacture each unit of product (compared with base year 2013/14) % -22.8 -25 51
Water intensity kg per kg of product manufactured 3.92 67
Water intensity (kg per kg product) litres 4.27 3.96 4.03 3.92 3.81 51

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

Indicator Unit 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2025/26 2025/26 Goal Report Pages
Energy - Reduction in energy used to manufacture each unit of product % -14.5 -20 20
Energy efficiency improvement compared to FY2013/14 base year % -14.5 50
Reduction in energy used to manufacture each unit of product (compared with base year 2013/14) % -14.2 -17 -13.8 -14.5 -25 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.

Indicator Unit 2022/23 2025/26 Report Pages
Water - Reduction in water used to manufacture each unit of product % -22.8 -25 20

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 Report Pages
Percentage of beverage carton packs made of paper from sustainable sources certified by FSC % 100 40
Percentage of cullet glass content in glass bottles % 35 40
Reduction in kraft paper material used in Mainland China due to lighter weight corrugated carton tons 400 40

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 2025/26 Report Pages
Carton Paper - Percentage of laminated carton packs with FSC label % 100 100 20

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

Indicator Unit 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Report Pages
Full-time Headcount 5387 68
Headcount by age group - 30–50 years old 4772 68
Headcount by age group - Above 50 years old 1026 68
Headcount by age group - Under 30 years old 768 68
Headcount by employment category - Management 503 68
Headcount by employment category - Non-management 6063 68
Headcount by gender - Female 3139 68
Headcount by gender - Male 3427 68
Headcount by region - Hong Kong Operation 2701 68
Headcount by region - Mainland China 3553 68
Headcount by region - Other regions 312 68
New hires 3357 68
New hires by gender - Female 2128 68
New hires by gender - Male 1229 68
New hires by region - Hong Kong Operation 1973 68
New hires by region - Mainland China 1236 68
New hires by region - Other regions 148 68
Part-time Headcount 1179 68
Percentage of women in management roles (Manager & Above) % 41 45 44 45 44 46 49.5 63
Total Headcount 6566 68

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 Report Pages
New hires by age group - 30–50 years old 2255 68
New hires by age group - Above 50 years old 519 68
New hires by age group - Under 30 years old 583 68
Staff turnover 1560 68
Staff turnover by age group - 30–50 years old 1102 68
Staff turnover by age group - Above 50 years old 42 68
Staff turnover by age group - Under 30 years old 416 68
Staff turnover by gender - Female 519 68
Staff turnover by gender - Male 1041 68
Staff turnover by region - Hong Kong Operation 348 68
Staff turnover by region - Mainland China 1139 68
Staff turnover by region - Other regions 73 68

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Report Pages
Health and Safety - Lost-time injury rate 0.69 20
Lost time injury rate 1.3 1.17 1.19 0.86 0.69 0.66 0.67 0.69 61
Occupational Health & Safety - Lost day rate lost man-days per 100 employees 15.24 68
Occupational Health & Safety - Lost time injury incidents 48 68
Occupational Health & Safety - Lost time injury rate (LTIR) incidents per 100 employees 0.69 68

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 Report Pages
Training hours hours 104631 68
Training hours by employment category - Management hours 7414 68
Training hours by employment category - Non-management hours 97217 68
Training hours by gender - Female hours 25977 68
Training hours by gender - Male hours 78654 68
Training hours by region - Hong Kong Operation hours 12865 68
Training hours by region - Mainland China hours 89817 68
Training hours by region - Other regions hours 1950 68

Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2022/23 Report Pages
Percentage of laminated carton pack with FSC label % 100 40
Percentage of post-consumer recycled content in glass bottles % 60 40

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

Indicator Unit 2022/23 2025/26 Report Pages
Low Saturated Fat - Percentage of 'low saturated fat' product offerings % 95 ≥95 20

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2022/23 2025/26 Report Pages
Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label - Percentage of products with front-of-pack labels in all key markets % 56 100 20
Moderate to Zero Sugar Beverages - Percentage of 'moderate to zero sugar level' beverage offerings % 82 ≥85 20
Nutritious Products - Percentage of product offerings meeting Vitasoy Nutrition Criteria % 85 ≥90 20
Plant-based Products - Percentage of plant-based product offerings % 89 ≥92 20

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 2022/23
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tCO2e 44213
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 67437
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) kgCO2e per kg 0.121
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) kgCO2e per kg 0.121
Scope 3 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) kgCO2e per kg 0.474
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 549242
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) kg CO2e per kg 0.594
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tCO2e 437592

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022/23
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 57.1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022/23
Paper Waste tonnes 2916
Plastic Waste tonnes 5259
Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 94
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) kg/kg 0.0346
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kg per kg of product manufactured 0.0346

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 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2025/26 Goal
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) kWh per kg product 0.34 0.33 0.34 0.34 0.3
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 15.2
Total Direct Energy Consumption GWh 93.9
Total Energy Consumption GWh 312.6
Total Indirect Energy Consumption GWh 218.7

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2025/26 Goal
Water Consumption kt 3620.2
Water Withdrawal Intensity litres per kg product 4.27 3.96 4.03 3.92 3.81

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 2022/23 2025/26
Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -22.8 -25

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022/23
Packaging Material Savings tons 400

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022/23
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 4772
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 1026
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 768
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 2701
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China 6254
Number of Employees in Mainland China 3553
Number of Employees in Overseas 312
Number of Female Employees 3139
Number of Full-time Employees 5387
Number of General Employees 6063
Number of Junior Management Employees 503
Number of Male Employees 3427
Number of New Employees 3357
Number of New Employees (Female) 2128
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) 1973
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) 1236
Number of New Employees (Male) 1229
Number of New Employees (Overseas) 148
Number of Part-time Employees 1179
Number of Total Employees 6566
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 72.7
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 15.6
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 11.7
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 41.15
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China % 95.28
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 54.13
Percentage of Employees in Overseas % 4.75
Percentage of Female Employees % 47.8
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 82.05
Percentage of Male Employees % 52.2
Percentage of New Employees % 51.15
Percentage of Part-time Employees % 17.95

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022/23
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 1102
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 42
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 416
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong 348
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China 1139
Turnover Rate of Female Employees 519
Turnover Rate of Male Employees 1041
Turnover Rate of Total Employees 1560

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries lost man-days per 100 employees 15.24
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR/LTIR) incidents per 100 employees 1.3 1.17 1.19 0.86 0.69 0.66 0.67 0.69
Number of Work-related Injuries incidents 48

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022/23
Average Training Hours per Employee p.a. 16.1
Total Training Hours hours 104631