2022/23 Sustainability Report

Year: 2022
Published: 2023-07-28
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

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NOx Emission kg 4189.21 5977.21 3270.49 20
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions kg 4189.21 5977.52 3270.49 53
PM Emission kg 274.21 394.05 211.43 20
Particulates emissions kg 274.21 394.05 211.43 53
Sulphur oxides (SOx) emissions kg 2.98 2.6 2 53

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).

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GHG emission Scope I — direct emission tonne CO₂e 967 1067 748 52
GHG emission Scope II — indirect emission tonne CO₂e 23282 26678 22327 52
Greenhouse gas emission intensity by industrial revenue tCO2e/HKS'000 0.0087 0.0089 0.0075 18
Intensity of GHG emissions (by floor area) tonne CO₂e/m² 0.162 0.186 0.154 52
Intensity of GHG emissions (by industrial revenue) tonne CO₂e/$'000 0.0087 0.009 0.0075 52
SO2 Emission kg 2.98 2.6 2 20
Scope I Greenhouse Gas Emissions tCO2e 967 1067 748 18
Scope II Greenhouse Gas Emissions tCO2e 23282 26678 22327 18
Target of greenhouse gas emission intensity by industrial revenue tCO2e/HKS'000 0.0074 18
Total GHG emission tonne CO₂e 24249 27745 23075 52
Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions tCO2e 23075 18

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

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Total chemical waste disposed (Only relevant data of plants in Mainland China is collected) tonne 61.75 99.7 76.83 53
Total waste disposed to landfill per day (Only relevant data of plants in Mainland China is collected) 7.74 per day 7.74 per day 7.74 per day 53

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

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External and Internal Waste Paper Recycling - Recycled Externally kg 351811 412288 299830 20
External and Internal Waste Paper Recycling - Reused Internally kg 282520 327094 241005 20
Metal — scrap rate of raw material % 0.46 0.52 0.42 19
Testliner reused internally (Only relevant data of plants in Mainland China is collected) kg 282520 327094 241005 53
Waste paper recycled externally kg 351811 412288 299830 53

Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

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Hazardous Waste Disposal tonne 61.75 99.7 76.83 20
Plastic — scrap rate of raw material % 2.2 3.15 2 19
Wastewater Treatment (Only relevant data of plants in Mainland China is collected) 104781 109831 92779 53

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).

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Diesel consumption GJ, Litre 158081 228116 4230 16, 52
Electricity consumption GJ, kWh 127727 155746 39276959 16, 52
Energy consumption intensity by industrial revenue GJ/HK$'000 0.054 0.059 0.049 0.0485 16
Energy consumption of diesel GJ 6005.34 8665.92 4230.07 52
Energy consumption of natural gas GJ 4589.46 5089.61 4327.41 52
Energy consumption of petrol GJ 1821.97 1316.33 1531.36 52
Intensity of electricity consumption MWh/m² 256 308 263 52
Natural gas consumption Cubic Meter, GJ 117887 130734 111156 16, 52
Petrol consumption GJ, L 51924 37514 43641 16, 52
The ratio of energy consumption cost to processing value (Metal) % 9.64 9.27 10.6 15
The ratio of energy consumption cost to processing value (Moulds) % 4.82 5.6 4.7 15
The ratio of energy consumption cost to processing value (Plastic) % 13.79 10.57 10.57 15
The ratio of energy consumption cost to processing value (Storage products) % 6.96 5.11 7 15
Total energy consumption GJ 137727 180818 151485.89 16, 52
Total energy intensity (by floor area) GJ/m² 1.005 1.21 1.014 52
Total energy intensity (by industrial revenue) GJ/$'000 0.054 0.059 0.049 52

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

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Group's total water consumption m3 236890 18
Intensity of water consumption (by floor area) m³/m² 2.03 1.96 1.59 53
Intensity of water consumption (by industrial revenue) m³/$'000 0.108 0.095 0.077 53
Paper used (Only paper used for printing in the office is calculated) kg 15658.51 16390.07 14206.27 53
Target of water consumption intensity by industrial revenue m3/HKS'000 0.076 18
Water consumption 302896 293517 236890 19, 53
Water consumption intensity m³/HK$'000 0.108 0.095 0.09 0.077 19
Water consumption intensity by industrial revenue m3/HKS'000 0.077 18

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

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Energy consumption intensity target by industrial revenue GJ/HK$'000 0.0485 16

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.

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Water consumption intensity target m³/HK$'000 0.076 19

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

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Rate of packaging material internal reuse % 44.56 ≥44.55 ≥44.56 19
Total packaging material used for finished products — Others tonne 159 140 125 53
Total packaging material used for finished products — Paper tonne 2457 2966 2246 53
Total packaging material used for finished products — Plastic tonne 267 345 323 53

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

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Average number of employees of the Group during the Year 3351 3760 3559 54
Decrease in monthly average number of employees compared to previous year % -5.3 22
Gender ratio of the Board members (Male: Female) 8:1 8:1 8:1 54
Monthly average number of employees 3559 22
New Hires (Monthly Average) - 30–50 98 198 133 55
New Hires (Monthly Average) - Above 50 5 5 1 55
New Hires (Monthly Average) - Below 30 142 247 150 55
New Hires (Monthly Average) - Female 76 131 77 55
New Hires (Monthly Average) - Hong Kong and Others 3 4 4 55
New Hires (Monthly Average) - Mainland China 242 446 281 55
New Hires (Monthly Average) - Male 169 319 208 55
Number of employees by age group - 30–50 2151 2331 2233 54
Number of employees by age group - Above 50 314 383 422 54
Number of employees by age group - Below 30 886 1046 904 54
Number of employees by employment type - Full-time 3242 3562 3457 54
Number of employees by employment type - Part-time 109 198 102 54
Number of employees by gender - Female 1184 1305 1250 54
Number of employees by gender - Male 2167 2455 2309 54
Number of employees by region - Hong Kong 115 116 103 54
Number of employees by region - Mainland China 3228 3631 3434 54
Number of employees by region - Others 8 13 22 54
Number of employees who took maternity leave/paternity leave - Female 30 22 27 56
Number of employees who took maternity leave/paternity leave - Male 27 26 18 56
Percentage of employees above age 50 % 11.9 22
Percentage of employees age 30–50 % 62.7 22
Percentage of employees below age 30 % 25.4 22
Percentage of employees in Hong Kong % 2.9 22
Percentage of employees in Mainland China % 96.5 22
Percentage of employees in other locations (Taiwan, Thailand, United States, United Kingdom, Canada) % 0.6 22
Percentage of female employees % 35.1 22
Percentage of full-time employees % 97.1 22
Percentage of male employees % 64.9 22
Percentage of part-time employees % 2.9 22
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community (%) - Hong Kong % 83.33 83.33 83.33 54
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community (%) - Mainland China % 90.79 93.83 95.83 54
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community (%) - Others % 100 83.33 83.33 54
Ratio of the China standard entry-level wage compared to local minimum wage (Female) 1.19 1.13 1.13 54
Ratio of the China standard entry-level wage compared to local minimum wage (Male) 1.19 1.13 1.13 54

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

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Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - 30–50 114 178 159 55
Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - Above 50 6 6 5 55
Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - Below 30 145 232 158 55
Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - Female 82 115 91 55
Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - Hong Kong and Others 3 3 3 55
Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - Mainland China 262 412 318 55
Full-time Employee Turnover (Monthly Average) - Male 183 301 230 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - 30–50 5.30% 7.62% 7.10% 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - Above 50 1.72% 1.57% 1.09% 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - Below 30 16.40% 22.16% 17.49% 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - Female 6.89% 8.78% 7.26% 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - Hong Kong and Others 2.10% 2.45% 2.67% 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - Mainland China 8.12% 11.36% 9.26% 55
Full-time Employee Turnover Rate (Monthly Average) - Male 8.44% 12.26% 9.98% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - 30–50 4.57% 8.51% 5.96% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - Above 50 1.54% 1.22% 0.32% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - Below 30 16.00% 23.60% 16.63% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - Female 6.43% 10.05% 6.15% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - Hong Kong and Others 2.20% 3.42% 3.20% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - Mainland China 7.50% 12.27% 8.18% 55
New Hires Rate (Monthly Average) - Male 7.78% 12.99% 9.01% 55
Number and rate (%) of employees who remained employed for 12 months after the end of maternity leave/paternity leave - Female 23 (92.00%) 16 (64.00%) 8 (44.44%) 56
Number and rate (%) of employees who remained employed for 12 months after the end of maternity leave/paternity leave - Male 21 (95.45%) 18 (81.82%) 18 (81.82%) 56
Number and rate (%) of employees who returned to work after maternity leave/paternity leave ended - Female 25 (83.33%) 18 (81.82%) 25 (92.59%) 56
Number and rate (%) of employees who returned to work after maternity leave/paternity leave ended - Male 22 (81.48%) 22 (84.62%) 14 (77.78%) 56
Number of absentee days - Hong Kong and others 295 278 315 56
Number of absentee days - Mainland China 31490 41355 38248 56

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

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Number and rate (%) of occupational fatalities - Hong Kong and others 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 56
Number and rate (%) of occupational fatalities - Mainland China 0 (0%) 1* (0.028%) 0 (0%) 56
Number of occupational injuries - Hong Kong and others 2 56
Number of occupational injuries - Mainland China 55 59 36 56
Number of serious occupational injuries - Mainland China 4 6 3 56
Occupational disease rate (%) - Hong Kong and others 0% 0% 0% 56
Occupational disease rate (%) - Mainland China 0% 0% 0% 56
Rate of serious occupational injuries (every 200000 working hours) - Mainland China 0.12 0.17 0.09 56

Lost days due to work injury.

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Absentee rate (%) - Hong Kong and others % 0.97 0.94 1.05 56
Absentee rate (%) - Mainland China % 3.89 4.55 4.47 56
Number of lost day - Hong Kong and others 90.5 56
Number of lost day - Mainland China 1497 1249 1317 56
Rate of recorded occupational injuries (every 200000 working hours) - Mainland China 1.7 1.62 1.05 56
Rate of recorded occupational injuries - Hong Kong and others 1.66 56

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

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Average training hours per employee (training rate in %) 10.0 (74.9%) 10.7 (88.9%) 11.6 (97.5%) 57

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

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Average training hours per employee by category: Frontline (training rate in %) 6.8 (69.6%) 8.4 (88.0%) 9.0 (97.6%) 57
Average training hours per employee by category: Management (training rate in %) 27.4 (73.5%) 27.4 (75.6%) 28.5 (94.9%) 57
Average training hours per employee by category: Manager and department heads (training rate in %) 23.5 (77.0%) 18.4 (79.8%) 20.5 (97.8%) 57
Average training hours per employee by category: Middle level (training rate in %) 15.2 (82.1%) 13.3 (82.8%) 16.4 (93.2%) 57
Average training hours per employee by category: Technicians and team leaders (training rate in %) 14.0 (88.3%) 12.9 (99.2%) 13.2 (99.1%) 57
Average training hours per employee by gender: Female (training rate in %) 7.5 (75.4%) 9.2 (87.5%) 11.1 (96.8%) 57
Average training hours per employee by gender: Male (training rate in %) 11.4 (76.7%) 11.4 (89.7%) 11.9 (97.9%) 57
Total training hours hrs 33464.6 40117.6 41323.68 57

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

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Number and rate (%) of suppliers by region: Hong Kong 49 (12.28%) 49 (12.28%) 47 (11.61%) 57
Number and rate (%) of suppliers by region: Mainland China 293 (73.43%) 288 (72.28%) 304 (75.06%) 57
Number and rate (%) of suppliers by region: Overseas 57 (14.29%) 62 (15.54%) 54 (13.33%) 57

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

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Charitable and other donations (HK$) HK$ 307413 335958 699010 57
Volunteer service hours hrs 86.5 191.5 150 57

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

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Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 274.21 394.05 211.43
NOₓ Emissions kg 4189.21 5977.52 3270.49
SOₓ Emissions kg 2.98 2.6 2

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 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tonne CO₂e 967 1067 748
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne CO₂e 23282 26678 22327
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO₂e 24249 27745 23075
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) tonne CO₂e/m² 0.162 0.186 0.154
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tonne CO₂e/HKS'000 0.0087 0.0089 0.0075

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

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Hazardous Waste Disposed tonne 61.75 99.7 76.83
Total Hazardous Waste tonne 61.75 99.7 76.83

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

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Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled kg 351811 412288 299830
Non-Hazardous Waste Reused kg 282520 327094 241005

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

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Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes CO2 equivalent/year

Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

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Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 61.43 -22.93

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 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Diesel Fuel Consumption GJ 6005.34 8665.92 4230.07
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) GJ/m² 1.005 1.21 1.014
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) GJ/HK$'000 0.054 0.059 0.049 0.0485
Gasoline Consumption GJ 1821.97 1316.33 1531.36
Natural Gas Consumption GJ 4589.46 5089.61 4327.41
Purchased Electricity kWh 38257536 46040593 39276959
Renewable Energy Consumption kWh/year 35000
Total Energy Consumption GJ 150143.9 180818 151485.89
Total Indirect Energy Consumption GJ 127727 155746 141397

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Water Consumption 302896 293517 236890
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) m³/$'000 0.108 0.095 0.077 0.077

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

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Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year GJ/HK$'000 0.0485

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 2023/24
Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year m³/HK$'000 0.076

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

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Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonne 2457 2966 2246
Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) tonne 267 345 323
Packaging Materials Consumed tonne 2883 3451 2694

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

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Number of Employees Aged 30-50 2151 2331 2233
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 314 383 422
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 886 1046 904
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 115 116 103
Number of Employees in Mainland China 3228 3631 3434
Number of Female Employees 1184 1305 1250
Number of Full-time Employees 3242 3562 3457
Number of Male Employees 2167 2455 2309
Number of New Employees (Above 50) 5 5 1
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) 98 198 133
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) 142 247 150
Number of New Employees (Female) 76 131 77
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) 242 446 281
Number of New Employees (Male) 169 319 208
Number of Part-time Employees 109 198 102
Number of Total Employees 3351 3760 3559
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 62.7
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 11.9
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 25.4
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 2.9
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 96.5
Percentage of Employees in Overseas % 0.6
Percentage of Female Employees % 35.1
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 97.1
Percentage of Male Employees % 64.9
Percentage of Part-time Employees % 2.9

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

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Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) persons 23 16 8
Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) persons 21 18 18
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) % 92 64 44.44
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) % 95.45 81.82 81.82
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 5.3 7.62 7.1
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 1.72 1.57 1.09
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 16.4 22.16 17.49
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 2.1 2.45 2.67
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 8.12 11.36 9.26
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 6.89 8.78 7.26
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 8.44 12.26 9.98

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021/22 2022/23
Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries persons 1
Number of Fatalities of the Last 3 Years persons 1 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities persons 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities (Mainland) persons 1

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Hong Kong) days 90.5
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Mainland China) days 1497 1249 1317

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Percentage of Employees Trained % 74.9 88.9 97.5

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Average Training Hours (Female) hrs 7.5 9.2 11.1
Average Training Hours (General Employees) hrs 6.8 8.4 9
Average Training Hours (Male) hrs 11.4 11.4 11.9
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hrs 15.2 13.3 16.4
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hrs 27.4 27.4 28.5
Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) hrs 14 12.9 13.2
Total Training Hours hrs 33464.6 40117.6 41323.68

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

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Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong suppliers 49 49 47
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China suppliers 293 288 304
Number of Suppliers in Overseas suppliers 57 62 54
Number of Total Suppliers suppliers 399 399 405

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

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Percentage of Recalled Products for Safety and Health Reasons

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

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Total Cash Donations HK$ 307413 335958 699010
Total Public Welfare Donations HK$ 307413 335958 699010
Total Social Investment HK$ 307413 335958 699010
Total Volunteer Service Hours hrs 86.5 191.5 150