Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023

Year: 2023
Published: 2024-03-28
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
China Xinhui Plant – Desulfurization System Renovation project description Upgrading and transformation of the desulfurization system, changing the sedimentation tank of the phlitre tank to clear water, and turning gypsum into powder form to reduce transportation volume and weight of waste 41
Chinese Taiwan Plant – Reducing Dust Pollution project description Introduce dust compression equipment to effectively remove fine dust particles in the air and reduce air pollution 41
NOx Tons 203.2 143.43 66
SO₂ Tons 56.36 51.79 66
SO₂ emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.03 66

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 2016 2022 2023 Report Pages
Direct emissions (Scope 1) Tons 435052 423560 66
Drypers Wee Wee Dry supply chain and core design - reduction in carbon footprint percent -19 25
Energy indirect emissions (Scope 2) Tons 785003 837595 66
NOx emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.1 0.07 66
Reduced carbon emissions (total) tons 889600 16
Total emissions Tons 1220055 1261155 66
Total emissions intensity Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.63 0.63 66

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Hazardous waste emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.11 0.12 66
Regulated hazardous waste generated Tons 215 231 66

Total non-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
Non-hazardous waste emission intensity kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 47.31 47.03 66
Non-hazardous waste generated Tons 91861 94051 66
Percentage of waste recycled or used for energy or material recovery percent 95% 17
Plastic – consumption intensity Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.017 0.018 67
Plastic – total consumption volume Tons 32085 36556 67
Recycled material in cartons for Drypers Touch baby diaper and baby pants diapers percent 95 25
Recycled material in packaging for Drypers Touch baby diaper and baby pants diapers percent 15 25
Recycled material in plastic bags for Open Baby, Pants Baby, Adult and Femcare percent 5 25
Recycled plastic in promotional transparent packaging for feminine care products percent 3 25

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 2023 Report Pages
Industrial waste reuse project launch Launched development project in Q4 2023 to reduce waste to landfill 41
Percentage of hazardous waste managed by qualified third parties for disposal percent 100% 17
Plastic consumption reduction in value packs and large-capacity sets of Femcare 24cm and panty liner series products percent -50 25
Plastic film in tissue box packing replaced with paper materials from sustainable sources percent 100 25
Sichuan Plant in the PRC – Hazardous Waste Storage Management project description Redesigning the partitioned hazardous waste storage room, conducting anti-seepage treatment of hazardous waste storage room, and re-standardising label management 41
Solid waste recycled Tons 86158 89152 66

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 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Annual PV power generation, Chinese Taiwan kWh 2100000 38
Beijing plant: annual power generation capacity, first phase kWh per year 3200000 37
Beijing plant: estimated annual power generation capacity, second phase kWh per year 1900000 37
Coal Tons 178786 183714 66
Diesel for factory-owned vehicles Tons 96.86 92.88 66
Diesel for stationary equipment Tons 15.24 15.15 66
Electricity kWh 928607145 981335767 66
Electricity consumption per ton of paper decreased, Shandong, China reduction 56% and 46% 37
Energy consumption intensity Tons of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.2 0.2 66
Energy consumption intensity for personal care Tons of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.03 66
Energy consumption intensity for tissue Tons of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.24¹ 0.24 66
Expected photovoltaic power generation at each plant kWh per year 35000000 37
Gasoline for factory-owned vehicles Tons 47.76 57.19 66
Jiangmen plant: estimated annual generation capacity kWh per year 2400000 37
Liquefied petroleum gas (canteen gas) Tons 35.75 29.96 66
Natural gas (for canteens) 90485 101174 66
Natural gas (for production) Tons 31049233 32687152 66
Photovoltaic power generation used at each plant kWh per year 24000000 37
Purchased steam Tons 844528 884132 66
Total installed solar panel capacity, Vinda Malaysian factory kwp 2500 38
Zhejiang plant: annual power generation capacity, first phase kWh per year 18640000 37
Zhejiang plant: estimated annual power generation capacity, second phase kWh per year 4600000 37

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Reduced use of standard coal in energy consumption (total) tons 357600 16
Total water consumption 11882110 12011259 67
Water consumption (surface water) 1206586 1396354 67
Water consumption (tap water) 9729768 9668826 67
Water consumption (underground water) 945756 946079 67
Water consumption intensity Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 6.12 6.01 67

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

Indicator Unit 2016 2023 Report Pages
Annual electricity savings from replacement of water ring vacuum pump with turbine vacuum pump, Sichuan, China kWh per year 80000 37
Drypers Wee Wee Dry supply chain and core design - reduction in energy consumption percent -6 25
Hourly electricity consumption savings from replacement of water ring vacuum pump with turbine vacuum pump, Sichuan, China kWh per hour 110 37
Reduction in electricity consumption from replacement of turbine with ceramic bearing type vacuum pumps, Hubei, China kWh per year 360000 37
Reduction in electricity consumption per ton of paper, Sichuan, China reduction 36% 37

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
Water consumption reduction (Group) cubic metres 70500000 18
Water recycling rate (Group) % >98 18

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

Indicator Unit 2012 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
500ml refill pouches plastic consumption reduction compared with 750ml bottle packaging for Drypers Baby Care products percent -75 25
Drypers Classsicpantz plastic consumption in polybag compared with previous generation percent -18 25
Drypers DryPantz product design - reduction in non-woven fabric wastage percent -12 25
Drypers DryPantz/Drypers Classic plastic consumption in polybag compared with previous generation percent -8 25
Drypers Wee Wee Dry Mega Pack plastic consumption compared with previous generation percent -7 25
Drypers Wee Wee Dry product design - reduction in material loss of non-woven fabrics percent -16 25
Libresse Night TwinPack/MultiPack plastic consumption in polybags compared with previous generation percent -60 25
Paper – consumption intensity Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.056 0.062 67
Paper – total consumption volume Tons 108204 123357 67
Percentage of packaging made of renewable/recyclable materials percent 100% 17

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

Indicator Unit 2016 2023 Report Pages
Drypers Wee Wee Dry supply chain and core design - reduction in raw material use percent -15 25
Wood pulp sourced from controllable forest land Yes 18

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employee gender ratio (male:female) 57:43 18
Number of employees 11465 44
Number of employees by age group - 30-50 Pax, Percentage 72.6% 75.0% 68
Number of employees by age group - Above 50 Pax, Percentage 5.0% 5.6% 68
Number of employees by age group - Below 30 Pax, Percentage 2719 2230 68
Number of employees by category - General staff Pax, Percentage 82.6% 81.6% 68
Number of employees by category - Middle management Pax, Percentage 2019 2022 68
Number of employees by category - Senior executive Pax, Percentage 0.7% 0.8% 68
Number of employees by gender - Female Pax, Percentage 43.4% 42.8% 68
Number of employees by gender - Male Pax, Percentage 6852 57.2% 68
Number of employees by geographical region - Mainland China Pax, Percentage 83.9% 9674 68
Number of employees by geographical region - North Asia Pax, Percentage 3.1% 3.4% 68
Number of employees by geographical region - Southeast Asia Pax, Percentage 13.0% 12.3% 68
Number of employees in other job functions 1124 1043 44
Number of employees in production support 7429 7034 44
Number of employees in sales and marketing support 3559 3388 44
Number of employees with 10 years or above service 3565 3851 44
Number of employees with 2-5 years service 2899 2983 44
Number of employees with 6-9 years service 2278 2508 44
Number of employees with under 2 years service 3140 2323 44

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate by age group - 30-50 Pax, Percentage 12.2% 14.0% 68
Employee turnover rate by age group - Above 50 years old Pax, Percentage 104 173 68
Employee turnover rate by age group - Below 30 Pax, Percentage 22.8% 27.5% 68
Employee turnover rate by gender - Female Pax, Percentage 13.5% 16.9% 68
Employee turnover rate by gender - Male Pax, Percentage 1414 1541 68
Employee turnover rate by geographical region - Mainland China Pax, Percentage 14.4% 17.7% 68
Employee turnover rate by geographical region - North Asia Pax, Percentage 88 18.2% 68
Employee turnover rate by geographical region - Southeast Asia Pax, Percentage 21.8% 20.7% 68

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Workplace fatalities 1 18

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of participants in ISO 45001 safety training, Malaysia 46 54
Number of participants in safety training modules (Vinda Manufacturing Academy), Malaysia 1781 54
Number of participants in safety training, Malaysia 1872 54
Number of safety training sessions (ISO 45001), Malaysia sessions 4 54

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of employees trained (Female) Pax 4876 4136 69
Number of employees trained (General staff) Pax 9360 7945 69
Number of employees trained (Male) Pax 5980 5915 69
Number of employees trained (Middle management) Pax 1468 2022 69
Number of employees trained (Senior executive) Pax 28 84 69
Percentage of employees trained (Female) 92.7% 84.4% 69
Percentage of employees trained (General staff) 93.6% 85.0% 69
Percentage of employees trained (Male) 87.3% 90.1% 69
Percentage of employees trained (Middle management) 72.7% 100.0% 69
Percentage of employees trained (Senior executive) 30.8% 93.3% 69
Percentage of employees trained (overall) 89.6% 87.7% 69
Total number of employees trained Pax 10856 10051 69

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee hours 14.1 69
Average training hours per employee (Female) hours 11.9 69
Average training hours per employee (General staff) hours 14 69
Average training hours per employee (Male) hours 15.7 69
Average training hours per employee (Middle management) hours 14.5 69
Average training hours per employee (Senior executive) hours 10 69
Safety training hours, Malaysia hours 3409 54
Total training hours hours 163192 161323 69

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Proportion of local material procurement in Chinese Taiwan % 52 29
Proportion of local material procurement in Mainland China % 99.2 29
Proportion of local material procurement in Malaysia % 41 29

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 2023 Report Pages
Percentage of top twenty raw and auxiliary material suppliers (excluding wood pulp suppliers) ISO 14001 certified in environmental management (by purchasing volume) percent 100% 17

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Annual average consumer satisfaction score (Chinese Taiwan) out of 10 9.23 31
Complaint rate for personal care products (incontinence care) (Chinese Taiwan) per million pieces 0.13 31
Complaint rate for personal care products (incontinence care, feminine care such as sanitary napkins, and baby diapers) (Malaysia) per million pieces 0.11 31
Customer complaints rate for dry tissue products (Mainland China) per 1000 tons 1.27 31
Customer complaints rate for personal care products (incontinence and feminine care) (Mainland China) per million pieces 0.27 31
Customer complaints rate for wet wipe products (Mainland China) per 1000 tons 2.64 31

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Accumulated students under 'You Are the Best Education Fund' students 122 54
Number of elderly people in need funded by Vinda Charity Foundation people 158 54
Number of elderly people visited (aged over 75, low-income, living on margins) by Vinda Charity Foundation people 584 54

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of students subsidised under 'You Are the Best Education Fund' students 46 54
Number of volunteer hours contributed by sponsored students hours 1837 54
Total cost of donations to elderly people in need by Vinda Charity Foundation million RMB 521 54
Total donations to elderly people in need by Vinda Charity Foundation meals 747800 54
Voluntary service hours provided hours 5834 18

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
NOₓ Emissions Tons 203.2 143.43
SOₓ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.03
SOₓ Emissions Tons 56.36 51.79

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 2023
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) Tons 435052 423560
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) Tons 785003 837595
Total GHG Emissions Tons 1220055 1261155
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.63 0.63

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Total Hazardous Waste Tons 215 231
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.11 0.12

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Diversion Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste percent 95
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed Tons 91861 94051
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 47.31 47.03

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year percent -50
Plastic Waste Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent -50

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 2022 2023 2024
Coal Consumption Tons 178786 183714
Diesel Fuel Consumption Tons 15.24 92.88
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tons of standard coal/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.03 0.2
Gasoline Consumption Tons 47.76 57.19
LPG Consumption Tons 35.75 29.96
Natural Gas Consumption 90485 32687152
Purchased Electricity kWh 928607145 981335767
Purchased Steam Tons 844528 884132
Solar Energy kWh 4600000 35000000

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Groundwater Consumption 945756 946079
Municipal Water Consumption 9729768 9668826
Surface Water Consumption 1206586 1396354
Water Consumption 11882110 12011259
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 6.12 6.01

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2016 2023
Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year kWh per year 360000
Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 36
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent -6

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
Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year cubic metres 70500000

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) Tons 108204 123357
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) Tons/ten thousand revenue (HKD) 0.056 0.062

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 Pax 8792 8596
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 Pax 601 639
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 Pax 2719 2230
Number of Employees in Mainland China Pax 10157 9674
Number of Female Employees Pax 5260 4903
Number of General Employees Pax 10002 9353
Number of Male Employees Pax 6852 6562
Number of Middle Management Employees Pax 2019 2022
Number of Senior Management Employees Pax 91 90
Number of Total Employees Pax 12112 11465
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 Percentage 72.6 75
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 Percentage 5 5.6
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 Percentage 22.4 19.5
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China Percentage 83.9 84.4
Percentage of Female Employees Percentage 43.4 42.8
Percentage of General Employees Percentage 82.6 81.6
Percentage of Male Employees Percentage 56.6 57.2
Percentage of Middle Management Employees Percentage 16.7 17.6
Percentage of Senior Management Employees Percentage 0.7 0.8

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 Percentage 12.2 14
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 Percentage 19.6 26.9
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 Percentage 22.8 27.5
Turnover Rate of Employees in Asia Percentage 21.8 20.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China Percentage 14.4 17.7
Turnover Rate of Employees in North Asia Percentage 19 18.2
Turnover Rate of Female Employees Percentage 13.5 16.9
Turnover Rate of Male Employees Percentage 17.1 19

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities 1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety 1872
Number of Safety knowledge lectures sessions 4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Percentage of Employees Trained % 89.6 87.7
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 92.7 84.4
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 93.6 85
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 87.3 90.1
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 72.7 100
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 30.8 93.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 11.9
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 14
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 15.7
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 14.5
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 10
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 14.1
Total Training Hours hours 163192 161323

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers % 52

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit
Percentage of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System %

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Satisfaction Rate of Customer Complaint Handling percent 92.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Investment in Elderly Care Services million RMB 521
Total Volunteer Service Hours hours 5834