2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of China Southern Airlines Company Limited
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (10000 tCO2-e) | 10000 tCO2-e | 1924.38 | 1449.09 | 2589.96 | 31 |
| CO2 emissions (Scope I) | 10000 tons | 1910.86 | 1432.75 | 2549.62 | 57 |
| CO2 emissions (Scope II) | 10000 tons | 13.52 | 17.19 | 20.32 | 57 |
| CO2 emissions (total) | 10000 tons | 1924.38 | 1449.90 | 2569.94 | 57 |
| CO2 emissions per ton-kilometer | Ton/10000 ton-kilometers | 8.98 | 8.72 | 8.61 | 57 |
| CO2 emissions per ton-kilometer (Tons/10000 ton-kilometers) | 8.98 | 8.72 | 8.61 | 31 | |
| Category I CO2 emissions (10000 t) | 10000 t | 13.52 | 17.19 | 20.32 | 31 |
| Category I CO2 emissions (10000) | 10000 | 1910.86 | 1420.75 | 2567.62 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste (maintenance) | Ton | 704.93 | 916.73 | 2451.4 | 57 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste treatment rate (maintenance) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 57 |
| Non-hazardous waste treatment rate (onboard service) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 57 |
| Waste gas treatment (maintenance) | 10000 m³ | 26080 | 36000 | 30240 | 57 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation fuel consumption | 10000 tons | 605.31 | 4533.34 | 813.84 | 57 |
| Aviation fuel consumption (10000) | 605.31 | 463.34 | 813.84 | 31 | |
| Diesel (Ton) | Ton | 6384.37 | 4699.15 | 6905.00 | 31 |
| Diesel consumption | Ton | 6384.37 | 4991.15 | 6905.80 | 57 |
| Electricity (10000 kWh) | 10000 kWh | 25651.18 | 29807.79 | 35621.80 | 31 |
| Electricity consumption | 10000 kWh | 25651.38 | 29980.77 | 35621.80 | 57 |
| Fuel consumed per ton-kilometer | Ton/10000 ton-kilometers | 2.85 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 57 |
| Fuel consumed per ton-kilometer (Tons/10000 ton-kilometers) | 2.85 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 31 | |
| Gasoline (Ton) | Ton | 3452.12 | 2648.53 | 3128.89 | 31 |
| Gasoline consumption | Ton | 3436.12 | 2684.53 | 3128.89 | 57 |
| Liquefied gas (Ton) | Ton | 215.68 | 247.67 | 240.92 | 31 |
| Liquefied gas consumption | Ton | 215.68 | 146.27 | 240.92 | 57 |
| Natural gas (10000 m³) | 10000 m³ | 930.83 | 1046.829 | 1310.581 | 31 |
| Natural gas consumption | 10000 m³ | 930.83 | 1044.829 | 1310.581 | 57 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption | 10000 tons | 477.97 | 528.33 | 598.39 | 57 |
| Total water consumption (10000 t) | 10000 t | 477.97 | 528.33 | 598.39 | 31 |
| Water consumption intensity | m³/RMB 10000 | 0.4703 | 0.2331 | 0.3999 | 57 |
| Water consumption intensity (m³/RMB 10000) | m³/RMB 10000 | 0.4703 | 0.3529 | 0.3159 | 31 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial wastewater treatment (maintenance) | Ton | 129870 | 10881 | 10993.2 | 57 |
| Treatment of aviation food production wastewater | 10000 tons | 9.3 | 6.64 | 10.28 | 57 |
| Treatment rate of aviation food production wastewater | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 57 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of employees aged 31-40 | % | 0.79 | 58 | ||
| Proportion of employees aged 41-50 | % | 0.16 | 58 | ||
| Proportion of employees aged <30 | % | 1.58 | 58 | ||
| Proportion of employees aged >50 | % | 0.03 | 58 | ||
| Total workforce | Person | 98098 | 97899 | 99448 | 57 |
| Workforce - Age 31-40 | Person | 35113 | 37015 | 38386 | 57 |
| Workforce - Age 41-50 | Person | 17985 | 18848 | 19115 | 57 |
| Workforce - Age <30 | Person | 38941 | 35226 | 33917 | 57 |
| Workforce - Age >50 | Person | 6009 | 6974 | 7650 | 57 |
| Workforce - Bachelor's degree | Person | 52160 | 52296 | 55102 | 57 |
| Workforce - Domestic (excluding Guangzhou) | Person | 72029 | 73472 | 74500 | 57 |
| Workforce - Female | Person | 39205 | 38739 | 38804 | 57 |
| Workforce - Guangzhou region | Person | 25167 | 23658 | 24064 | 57 |
| Workforce - International | Person | 902 | 769 | 884 | 57 |
| Workforce - Junior college | Person | 28201 | 26982 | 26304 | 57 |
| Workforce - Male | Person | 58893 | 59160 | 60564 | 57 |
| Workforce - Master's degree and above | Person | 4283 | 4361 | 4795 | 57 |
| Workforce - Senior high school and below | Person | 13454 | 14260 | 13367 | 57 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate | % | 4.58 | 3.42 | 2.56 | 57 |
| Employee turnover rate - Domestic (excluding Guangzhou) | % | 1.60 | 57 | ||
| Employee turnover rate - Female | % | 1.55 | 57 | ||
| Employee turnover rate - Guangzhou | % | 0.84 | 57 | ||
| Employee turnover rate - International | % | 0.12 | 57 | ||
| Employee turnover rate - Male | % | 1.01 | 57 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of employees died at work | % | 0.0010 | 0.00306 | 0.00201 | 58 |
| Work-related deaths | Person, persons | 1 | 3 | 2 | 46, 58 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury | Working day, day | 12839 | 12839.5 | 1076 | 46, 58 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of female trainees | Person | 34374 | 33680 | 34515 | 58 |
| Number of male trainees | Person | 46879 | 44682 | 43201 | 58 |
| Total number of trainees | Person | 81253 | 78362 | 77716 | 58 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours of employees | Hours | 74.57 | 219.12 | 149.48 | 58 |
| Average training hours of female employees | Hours | 63.54 | 132.91 | 148.62 | 58 |
| Average training hours of male employees | Hours | 81.65 | 284.10 | 150.55 | 58 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers in Central South China | Nr. | 10368 | 11898 | 16315 | 58 |
| Number of suppliers in East China | Nr. | 3130 | 4468 | 4320 | 58 |
| Number of suppliers in North China | Nr. | 3248 | 3799 | 4695 | 58 |
| Number of suppliers in Northeast China | Nr. | 2315 | 3490 | 4202 | 58 |
| Number of suppliers in Northwest China | Nr. | 1271 | 3059 | 2101 | 58 |
| Number of suppliers in Southwest China | Nr. | 1082 | 1915 | 2046 | 58 |
| Number of suppliers outside the Chinese mainland | Nr. | 222 | 241 | 289 | 58 |
| Total number of suppliers | Nr. | 21346 | 29270 | 34228 | 58 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint rate | % | 0.4394 | 2.65 | 0.589 | 58 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of volunteer service participants | Person-time | 18000 | 25000 | 13000 | 58 |
| Volunteer service working time | 10000 hours | 1.8 | 7.7 | 4 | 58 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | 10000 tons | 1910.86 | 1432.75 | 2549.62 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | 10000 tons | 13.52 | 17.19 | 20.32 |
| Total GHG Emissions | 10000 tons | 1924.38 | 1449.9 | 2569.94 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) | Ton/10000 ton-kilometers | 8.98 | 8.72 | 8.61 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Ton | 704.93 | 916.73 | 2451.4 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Ton | 6384.37 | 4991.15 | 6905.8 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Ton | 3436.12 | 2684.53 | 3128.89 |
| LPG Consumption | Ton | 215.68 | 146.27 | 240.92 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | 10000 m³ | 930.83 | 1044.829 | 1310.581 |
| Purchased Electricity | 10000 kWh | 25651.38 | 29980.77 | 35621.8 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | 10000 tons | 477.97 | 528.33 | 598.39 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/RMB 10000 | 0.4703 | 0.3529 | 0.3159 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Wastewater Reduction Compared to Last Year | Ton | 118989 | -112.2 |
| Industrial Wastewater Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 91.56 | -1.03 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | person | 52160 | 52296 | 55102 |
| Number of Below Junior College Employees | person | 41655 | 41242 | 39671 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 53098 | 55863 | 57501 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 6009 | 6974 | 7650 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 38941 | 35226 | 33917 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | person | 97196 | 97130 | 98564 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | person | 902 | 769 | 884 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 39205 | 38739 | 38804 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 58893 | 59160 | 60564 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | person | 4283 | 4361 | 4795 |
| Number of New Employees | person | 5821 | ||
| Number of Total Employees | person | 98098 | 97899 | 99448 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 0.96 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 0.03 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 1.58 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 1.55 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 1.01 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 4.58 | 3.42 | 2.56 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | persons | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | Working day | 12839 | 12839.5 | 1076 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | percent | 42.3 | 42.96 | 44.4 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | percent | 57.7 | 57.04 | 55.6 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours | 63.54 | 132.91 | 148.62 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours | 81.65 | 284.1 | 150.55 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hours | 74.57 | 219.12 | 149.48 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in East China | Nr. | 3130 | 4468 | 4320 |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | Nr. | 3248 | 3799 | 4695 |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | Nr. | 2315 | 3490 | 4202 |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | Nr. | 1271 | 3059 | 2101 |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | Nr. | 1082 | 1915 | 2046 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | Nr. | 21346 | 29270 | 34228 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Growth Rate | % | None | 503.18 | -77.77 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Participations in Volunteer Activities | person-times | 18000 | 25000 | 13000 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 18000 | 77000 | 40000 |