Sustainability Report 2023

Year: 2023
Published: 2024-04-11
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
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions (tonnes) tonnes 0.349 0.366 79
Scope 3 emissions allocation: Capital assets % 0.8 45
Scope 3 emissions allocation: Emissions linked to fuel and energy (not included in Scope 1 and 2) % 0.02 45
Scope 3 emissions allocation: End of life of sold products % 1.4 45
Scope 3 emissions allocation: Purchased goods and services % 85.6 45
Scope 3 emissions allocation: Upstream transportation and distribution % 9.4 45
Sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions (tonnes) tonnes 0.002 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).

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) (tCO2-e) tCO2-e 2234 4602 79
GHG emissions intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (tCO2-e/FTE) tCO2-e/FTE 216 79
GHG emissions intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (tCO2-e/FTE, location-based methodology) tCO2-e/FTE 1993 79
GHG emissions intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (tCO2-e/FTE, market-based methodology) tCO2-e/FTE 189 79
GHG emissions intensity (per unit packed at packing sites) (kgCO2-e/unit) kgCO2-e/unit 108 79
GHG emissions intensity (per unit packed at packing sites, location-based methodology) (kgCO2-e/unit) kgCO2-e/unit 61 79
GHG emissions intensity (per unit packed at packing sites, market-based methodology) (kgCO2-e/unit) kgCO2-e/unit 60 79
GHG emissions intensity (per unit produced at manufacturing sites) (kgCO2-e/unit) kgCO2-e/unit 8 7 79
Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2, location-based methodology) (tCO2-e) tCO2-e 399225 398420 79
Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2, market-based methodology) (tCO2-e) tCO2-e 9384 79
Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3) (tCO2-e) tCO2-e 550966 79
Scope 1 CO2 emissions t 4602 45
Scope 3 CO2 emissions t 398420 45
Scope 3 emissions allocation: Travel % 2.4 45
Total CO2 emissions t 525300 403022 45
Total GHG emissions (all scopes) tCO2e 3174 88

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 generated (tonnes) tonnes 3 2 80
Hazardous waste intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (g/FTE) g/FTE 668 80
Hazardous waste intensity (per unit produced at manufacturing sites) (g/unit) g/unit 0.02 0.04 80
Scope 3 emissions allocation: Waste % 0.5 45

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Biostime infant milk formula tins recycled content (Australian range) % 89 52
Metal (tin and aluminium) (tonnes) tonnes 4987 5253 80
Non-hazardous waste generated (tonnes) tonnes 6263 5405 80
Non-hazardous waste intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (kg/FTE) kg/FTE 594 371 80
Non-hazardous waste intensity (per unit packed at packing sites) (g/unit) g/unit 25 23.39 80
Non-hazardous waste intensity (per unit produced at manufacturing sites) (g/unit) g/unit 66.74 64.69 80
Paper and cardboard (tonnes) tonnes 4853 3757 80
Plastic (tonnes) tonnes 4883 4086 80
Swiss gummies vials recycled content (Polyethylene Terephthalate) % 100 52
Swisse Ultivites caps recycled content (post-consumer recycled material) % 50 52
recycled content in packaging % 25 52

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2030 2031 Report Pages
Operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) - target for sourcing renewable electricity annually through 2030 annually 46
Operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) - target reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2031 (relative to 2022 baseline) % 46.2 46
Transport emissions (Scope 3) - reduction in freight-related emissions (absolute value) in 2023 compared to 2022 baseline % 37 46
Transport emissions (Scope 3) - target reduction in GHG emissions per million USD of value added by 2031 (relative to 2022 baseline) % 55 46

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
Total non-hazardous waste recycled (tonnes) tonnes 4352 3674 80

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
Diesel consumption MWh 771 2011 2073 48
Diesel consumption (MWh) MWh 2977 2681 79
Electricity consumption (100% renewable electricity) MWh 13966 13988 13619 48
Electricity consumption from renewable sources (MWh) MWh 13808 13619 79
Energy consumption intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (MWh/FTE) MWh/FTE 1.62 2.27 79
Energy consumption intensity (per unit packed at packing sites) (kWh/unit) kWh/unit 0.07 0.056 79
Energy consumption intensity (per unit produced at manufacturing sites) (kWh/unit) kWh/unit 0.24 0.29 79
Gasoline consumption MWh 2400 2577 2681 48
Gasoline consumption (MWh) MWh 2111 3404 79
LPG consumption MWh 5 <6 9 48
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption (MWh) MWh 6 9 79
Natural gas consumption MWh 3504 2634 3404 48
Natural gas consumption (MWh) MWh 2034 2073 79
Total energy consumption (MWh) MWh 20937 21962 79

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Total water withdrawal KL 58484 56905 54204 49
Total water withdrawal (kL) kL 56905 54204 79
Water withdrawal intensity (per team member for our offices and laboratories) (kL/FTE) kL/FTE 1.7 1.53 79
Water withdrawal intensity (per unit packed at packing sites) (mL/unit) mL/unit 43.11 67 79
Water withdrawal intensity (per unit produced at manufacturing sites) (mL/unit) mL/unit 757 865 79
Year-on-year absolute reduction in water usage across the Group 5% 49

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
packaging savings compared to 2022 tonnes 1397 52

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 use reduction per unit produced in in-house manufacturing sites (compared with 2021 baseline) 7.2% 49

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Glass (tonnes) tonnes 164 394 80
Packaging produced for every RMB1000 in revenue (kg/RMB'000 in revenue) kg/RMB000 1.16 0.967 80
packaging material type - cardboard % 27.9 52
packaging material type - glass % 2.9 52
packaging material type - metal % 38.9 52
packaging material type - plastic % 30.3 52
percentage of packaging materials that are recyclable, biodegradable or compostable (by packaging weight) % 98 95 52
total packaging materials tonnes 13490 52

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employees in IT related positions - Female 51 83
Employees in IT related positions - Male 63 83
Employees in R&D/engineering positions - Female 103 83
Employees in R&D/engineering positions - Male 50 83
Executives (Female) 14 23 80
Executives (Male) 27 36 80
Executives 25–39 18 81
Executives 40–55 36 81
Executives over 55 5 81
Full-time FTEs - Total 3328 3136 81
Full-time employees (Female) 2133 2059 80
Full-time employees (Male) 1195 1077 80
Management (Female) 251 647 80
Management (Male) 233 464 80
Management 25–39 831 81
Management 40–55 268 81
Management over 55 11 81
Management under 25 1 81
New hires by gender - Female 470 81
New hires by gender - Male 264 81
New hires by geographical location - Asia (excluding Mainland China) 26 81
New hires by geographical location - Asia (excluding Mainland China) (percentage) 33% 81
New hires by geographical location - Australia and New Zealand 50 81
New hires by geographical location - Australia and New Zealand (percentage) 18% 81
New hires by geographical location - China 527 81
New hires by geographical location - China (percentage) 22% 81
New hires by geographical location - Europe 80 81
New hires by geographical location - Europe (percentage) 31% 81
New hires by geographical location - North America 51 81
New hires by geographical location - North America (percentage) 35% 81
Non-guaranteed hours FTEs - Total 4 81
Non-guaranteed hours employees (Female) 1 80
Non-guaranteed hours employees (Male) 3 80
Non-management (Female) 1907 1422 80
Non-management (Male) 940 582 80
Non-management 25–39 1538 81
Non-management 40–55 366 81
Non-management over 55 21 81
Non-management under 25 80 81
Part-time FTEs - Total 44 38 81
Part-time employees (Female) 39 33 80
Part-time employees (Male) 5 5 80
Permanent FTEs - Total 3316 3118 81
Permanent employees (Female) 2131 2050 80
Permanent employees (Male) 1185 1068 80
Temporary FTEs - Total 52 56 81
Temporary employees (Female) 40 42 80
Temporary employees (Male) 12 14 80
Total FTEs - Asia excluding Mainland China 73 78 81
Total FTEs - Australia and New Zealand 283 277 81
Total FTEs - Europe 265 257 81
Total FTEs - Mainland China 2621 2417 81
Total FTEs - North America 130 145 81
Total FTEs - Total 3372 3174 81
Total management cost USD 217842 270656 84
Total new hires Not disclosed in 2022 734 81
Total workforce (FTEs, Female) 2172 2092 80
Total workforce (FTEs, Male) 1200 1082 80

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employees with promotion (Female FTEs) 201 82
Employees with promotion (Male FTEs) 96 82
Female turnover 504 566 82
Female turnover rate 23.2% 27% 82
Male turnover 345 384 82
Male turnover rate 28.7% 35.5% 82
New hire rate Not disclosed in 2022 23% 81
New hires by age group - 25–39 585 81
New hires by age group - 25–39 (percentage) 25% 81
New hires by age group - 40–55 75 81
New hires by age group - 40–55 (percentage) 11% 81
New hires by age group - Over 55 4 81
New hires by age group - Over 55 (percentage) 11% 81
New hires by age group - Under 25 70 81
New hires by age group - Under 25 (percentage) 87% 81
New hires by gender - Female (percentage) 22% 81
New hires by gender - Male (percentage) 24% 81
Total turnover 849 950 82
Total turnover rate 25.2% 29.9% 82
Turnover Asia (excluding Mainland China) 22 17 82
Turnover Australia and New Zealand 48 39 82
Turnover China 618 731 82
Turnover Europe 122 110 82
Turnover North America 39 53 82
Turnover age 25-39 737 82
Turnover age 40-55 136 82
Turnover over 55 16 82
Turnover rate Asia (excluding Mainland China) 30% 22% 82
Turnover rate Australia and New Zealand 17% 14% 82
Turnover rate China 24% 30% 82
Turnover rate Europe 46% 43% 82
Turnover rate North America 30% 37% 82
Turnover rate age 25-39 31% 82
Turnover rate age 40-55 20% 82
Turnover rate over 55 43% 82
Turnover rate under 25 76% 82
Turnover under 25 61 82

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Percentage of executives trained 95% 68% 83
Percentage of female employees trained 57% 67% 83
Percentage of male employees trained 44% 59% 83
Percentage of management trained 92% 58% 83
Percentage of non-management trained 45% 67% 83
Total number of employees trained - Executives 39 40 83
Total number of employees trained - Female 1238 1397 83
Total number of employees trained - Male 532 633 83
Total number of employees trained - Management 445 646 83
Total number of employees trained - Non-management 1284 1345 83

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Average hours of training of employees - Executives hours 31.12 25.36 83
Average hours of training of employees - Female hours 12.47 20.5 83
Average hours of training of employees - Male hours 7.98 18.82 83
Average hours of training of employees - Management hours 22.47 18.71 83
Average hours of training of employees - Non-management hours 8.61 20.19 83
Average hours of training of employees - Total hours 10.87 19.93 83

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Total number of suppliers 225 227 84
Total number of suppliers Asia (Excluding Mainland China) 14 84
Total number of suppliers Australia and New Zealand 37 84
Total number of suppliers China 79 84
Total number of suppliers Europe 79 84
Total number of suppliers North America 18 84

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 2027 Report Pages
Product emissions (Scope 3) - target percentage of suppliers with science-based targets by 2027 % 52 46

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of product and service complaints 49547 32820 84
Percentage of complaints resolved % >99% >99% 84
Percentage of complaints responded to % 100% 100% 84
Revenue for every kilo of packaging generated (Revenue in RMB/1 kg of packaging) RMB/kg 858 1034 80

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Total cash donations USD 1420552 1312350 84
Total employees involved in community activities during company working hours (FTEs) 2501 2922 84
Total in-kind donations USD 387850 1516786 84
Total investment USD 3009775 3395302 84
Total value of volunteer hours USD 983531 295241 84
Total volunteer hours 15127 11778 84

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
NOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 0.349 0.366
SOâ‚“ Emissions tonnes 0.002

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) tCO2-e 2234 4602
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2-e 399225 398420
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 3174
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By FTE) tCO2-e/FTE 216 1993
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) kgCO2-e/unit 108 61
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tCO2-e 550966

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 tonnes 3 2
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By FTE) g/FTE 668
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) g/unit 0.02 0.04

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
Paper Waste tonnes 4853 3757
Plastic Waste tonnes 4883 4086
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Batch Product) g/unit 25 23.39
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By FTE) kg/FTE 594 371
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) g/unit 66.74 64.69

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2031
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year % 55
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 46.2
Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 37

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
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 15.6

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 MWh 771 2011 2073
Electricity Consumption MWh 13966
Energy Consumption Intensity (By FTE) MWh/FTE 1.62 2.27
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) kWh/unit 0.07 0.29
Gasoline Consumption MWh 2400 2577 2681
LPG Consumption MWh 5 6 9
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 3504 2634 3404
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 65.97 61.99
Renewable Energy Consumption MWh 13808 13619
Total Energy Consumption MWh 21962 20937 21962

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Total Water Withdrawal kL 58484 56905 54204
Water Withdrawal Intensity mL/unit 43.11 1.53

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 Percentage Compared to Last Year % 7.2

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 (Glass) tonnes 164 390.21
Packaging Material Consumption (Metal) tonnes 5247.61
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonnes 3759.71
Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) tonnes 4087.47
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB000 1.16 0.967
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 13490

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Number of Female Employees 2172 2092
Number of Full-time Employees 3328 3136
Number of Full-time Employees (Female) 2133 2059
Number of Full-time Employees (Male) 1195 1077
Number of General Employees 2847 2004
Number of General Employees (Female) 1907 1422
Number of General Employees(Male) 940 582
Number of Male Employees 1200 1082
Number of Middle Management Employees 484 1111
Number of Middle Management Employees (Female) 251 647
Number of Middle Management Employees (Male) 233 464
Number of New Employees 734
Number of New Employees (Female) 470
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) 527
Number of New Employees (Male) 264
Number of New Employees (Overseas) 207
Number of Part-time Employees 44 38
Number of Part-time Employees (Female) 39 33
Number of Part-time Employees (Male) 5 5
Number of Senior Management Employees 41 59
Number of Senior Management Employees (Female) 14 23
Number of Senior Management Employees (Male) 27 36
Number of Temporary Workers 52 56
Number of Temporary Workers (Female) 40 42
Number of Temporary Workers (Male) 12 14
Number of Total Employees 3372 3174

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 31
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 43
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 76
Turnover Rate of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) % 30 22
Turnover Rate of Employees in Australia % 17 14
Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe % 46 43
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 24 30
Turnover Rate of Employees in North America % 30 37
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 23.2 27
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 28.7 35.5
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 25.2 29.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Percentage of Trained Executive Employees % 95 68
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 57 67
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 45 67
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 44 59
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 92 58

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Average Training Hours (Executive Employees) hours 31.12 25.36
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 12.47 20.5
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 8.61 20.19
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 7.98 18.82
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 22.47 18.71
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 10.87 19.93

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Number of Suppliers in Asia (Excluding China) 14
Number of Suppliers in Europe 79
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China 79
Number of Total Suppliers 225 227

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Complaint Growth Rate % -33.7
Complaints Handling Rate % 99 99
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints 49547 32820

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Estimated Value of Employee Volunteer Hours USD 983531 295241
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities 2501 2922
Total Cash Donations USD 1420552 1312350
Total In-kind Donations USD 387850 1516786
Total Social Investment USD 3009775 3395302
Total Volunteer Service Hours 15127 11778