Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COD (Treated discharge) | tonnes | 3928 | 4051 | 3592 | 40 |
| H2S (Air emission) | Below emission limit | Below emission limit | Below emission limit | 40 | |
| NH3 (Air emission) | Below emission limit | Below emission limit | Below emission limit | 40 | |
| NH3-N (Treated discharge) | tonnes | 200 | 193 | 146 | 40 |
| SS (Treated discharge) | tonnes | 1519 | 1673 | 1284 | 40 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally dissolved substances and water purifiers (Water supply sludge) | tonnes | 180296 | 199067 | 191169 | 40 |
| Silt, garbage and excess activated sludge (Sewage treatment sludge) | tonnes | 73704 | 91597 | 87001 | 40 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023-2050 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residual emissions neutralisation or offset target | Neutralise or offset | 24 | |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions reduction target | % | Reduce by 60% | 24 |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions reduction target | % | Reduce by 70% | 24 |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction target | % | Reduce by 50% | 24 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power consumption per unit of water supply | kW·h/1000 m³ | 226 | 227 | 237 | 230 | 264 | 12 |
| Total length of drainage pipelines under entrusted operation | km | 1000 | 10 | ||||
| Total length of water pipelines under operation and maintenance | km | 148000 | 10 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated population covered by city water supply business | people | 30000000 | 10 | ||||
| Estimated population covered by pipeline direct drinking water business | people | 4500000 | 10 | ||||
| Leakage ratio | % | 15.25 | 14.32 | 15.05 | 14.88 | 14.33 | 12 |
| Total investment amount in new large-scale water construction and upgrade projects | HK$ billion | 4.78 | 10 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of water plants | plants | 158 | 10 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sewage treatment plants | plants | 22 | 10 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in number of employees compared to last year | employees | 376 | 10 |
| Number of employees | employees | 11394 | 10 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of days lost due to work injury | 111 | 108 | 105 | 56 | |
| No. of employees involved in work injury | 2 | 2 | 4 | 56 | |
| Ratio of employees involved in work injury | % | 0.02 | 0.018 | 0.035 | 56 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | HK$'000 | 8302211 | 8694303 | 10345533 | 12949828 | 14194953 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes CO2 equivalent |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes/kilotones of water |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes/kilotones of water |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes CO2 equivalent |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes/kilotones of water |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) | tonnes/kilotones of water |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste (Domestic Waste) | tonnes |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/kilotones of water |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023-2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | None |
| Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 50 |
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | None |
| Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | None |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grid Electricity Consumption | MWh | 561700 | ||||
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 561700 | ||||
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kW·h/1000m³ | 226 | 227 | 237 | 230 | 264 |
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 2022930 | ||||
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 561700 | ||||
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | tonnes | 1536 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Water Withdrawal | million tonnes | 1642.49 |
| Water Consumption | million tonnes | 45.15 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | kWh |
| Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 8910 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 (Female) | employees | 3313 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 (Male) | employees | 5597 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 892 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 (Female) | employees | 96 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 (Male) | employees | 796 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 2616 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 (Female) | employees | 1168 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 (Male) | employees | 1448 |
| Number of Employees in Central China | employees | 7210 |
| Number of Employees in East China | employees | 308 |
| Number of Employees in North China | employees | 1510 |
| Number of Employees in Northeast China | employees | 114 |
| Number of Employees in Northwest China | employees | 97 |
| Number of Employees in South China | employees | 1668 |
| Number of Employees in Southwest China | employees | 487 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 4673 |
| Number of General Employees | employees | 1683 |
| Number of General Employees (Female) | employees | 784 |
| Number of General Employees (Male) | employees | 899 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 6721 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees | 1328 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees (Female) | employees | 447 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees (Male) | employees | 881 |
| Number of New Employees | employees | 376 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees | 977 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees (Female) | employees | 192 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees (Male) | employees | 785 |
| Number of Technicians and Operation Workers (Female) | employees | 3250 |
| Number of Technicians and Operation Workers (Male) | employees | 4156 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 11394 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 78.2 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 7.8 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 23 |
| Percentage of Employees in Central China | % | 63.3 |
| Percentage of Employees in East China | % | 2.7 |
| Percentage of Employees in North China | % | 13.2 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northeast China | % | 1 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northwest China | % | 0.9 |
| Percentage of Employees in South China | % | 14.6 |
| Percentage of Employees in Southwest China | % | 4.3 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 41 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 59 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Central China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in East China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in North China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northeast China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in South China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Southwest China | % |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | 111 | 108 | 105 | |
| Number of Work-related Injuries | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Rate of Work-related Injuries | % | 0.02 | 0.018 | 0.035 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained General 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) | hrs |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hrs |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hrs |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hrs |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hrs |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | |
| Number of Total Suppliers |