2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Year: 2023
Published: 2024-04-18
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Exhaust Gas Emission - Nitrogen oxides kg 3467 2500 3784 71
Exhaust Gas Emission - Particulates kg 18170 8002 6504 71
Exhaust Gas Emission - Sulphur dioxide kg 1388 983 997 71
Wastewater Emission - Ammonia nitrogen kg 677 991 1042 71
Wastewater Emission - Chemical oxygen demand tons 14 14 13 71

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
GHG emissions intensity year-on-year decrease % 10.6 21
Greenhouse gas emission per unit revenue tons carbon dioxide/HK$ million 56.2 37.7 33.7 70
Scope 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions tons carbon dioxide 12557 12094 10538 70
Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions tons carbon dioxide 199705 152451 144434 70
Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions tons carbon dioxide 212262 164545 154972 70

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 tons 2459 2382 2742 70

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 solid waste tons 46824 47618 47957 70
Non-hazardous solid waste disposal per unit revenue tons/HK$ million 12.39 10.95 10.42 70
Total amount of waste disposal tons 49283 50000 50699 70

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2030 Report Pages
GHG emission intensity decrease compared with 2020 % 51.1 7
GHG emission intensity reduction (accumulated, 2023 vs 2020) % 41.1 21
GHG emission intensity reduction compared to 2020 (2030 goal) % 30 21
GHG intensity reduction target (compared to 2020) percent -30 92
Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction (year-on-year) % 10.6 4
Hazardous waste emission intensity reduction target (compared to 2020) percent -50 92
Non-hazardous emissions intensity decrease compared with 2020 % 13.4 7

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 2030 Report Pages
Hazardous emissions intensity decrease compared with 2020 % 35.5 7
Hazardous waste disposal per unit revenue tons/HK$ million 0.65 0.55 0.6 70
Non-hazardous waste emission intensity reduction target (compared to 2020) percent -30 92
Wastewater Emission - Total amount of wastewater tons 688503 443667 211438 71

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
Energy Consumption - Diesel tons 489 369 413 71
Energy Consumption - Direct energy consumption tons of coal equivalent 7446 6996 6274 71
Energy Consumption - Gasoline tons 112 68 74 71
Energy Consumption - Indirect energy consumption tons of coal equivalent 42667 38214 35996 71
Energy Consumption - Natural gas 10000 normal cubic meter 494 478 418 71
Energy Consumption - Purchased electricity 10000 kWh 27243 24935 24467 71
Energy Consumption - Purchased steam tons 71423 58855 46045 71
Energy Consumption - Total energy consumption tons of coal equivalent 50113 45210 42270 71
Energy Consumption - Total energy consumption per unit revenue tons of coal equivalent/HKS million 13.3 10.4 9.2 71
Energy consumption intensity decrease compared with 2020 % 32.4 7

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Water Resources Consumption - Fresh water consumption tons 1428442 1082236 846531 71
Water Resources Consumption - Water consumption per unit revenue tons/HKS million 377.9 248.9 183.9 71
Water consumption intensity decrease compared with 2020 % 57.9 7

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2030 Report Pages
Energy consumption intensity reduction (accumulated, 2023 vs 2020) % 32.4 21
Energy consumption intensity reduction (year-on-year) % 11.5 4
Energy consumption intensity reduction compared to 2020 (2030 goal) % 30 21
Energy consumption intensity reduction target (compared to 2020) percent -30 92
Energy consumption intensity year-on-year decrease % 11.5 21

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 2030 Report Pages
Water consumption intensity reduction (accumulated, 2023 vs 2020) % 57.9 21
Water consumption intensity reduction (year-on-year) % 26.1 4
Water consumption intensity reduction target (compared to 2020) percent -40 92

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Packaging Materials Consumption - Packaging materials consumption tons 253 327 384 71
Packaging Materials Consumption - Packaging materials consumption per unit revenue tons/HKS million 0.067 0.075 0.083 71

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of Plants Completed Environmental Risk Assessment number 11 13 17 72
Number of material issues with high degree of materiality 14 12
Number of material issues with low degree of materiality 2 12
Number of material issues with medium degree of materiality 9 12
Number of plants received EMS Certification number 11 10 10 72
Number of plants with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification (China, Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic, Mexico) plants 10 17
Number of staff trained on environmental issues number, staff 5233 6560 5376 17, 72
Percentage of total plants with ISO 14001 EMS certification % 52.6 17

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Female employees 27.9% 6
Female employees in top executive positions 21.7% 6
Female members of the Board of the Company 25.0% 6
Number of Employees by Geographical Region - Americas number 764 73
Number of Employees by Geographical Region - Asia number 5933 73
Number of Employees by Geographical Region - Europe number 984 73
Number of Employees by Job Function - Legal, finance, human resources and administration number 409 73
Number of Employees by Job Function - Production number 5418 73
Number of Employees by Job Function - Quality management number 814 73
Number of Employees by Job Function - Research and development and engineering number 667 73
Number of Employees by Job Function - Sales and marketing, customer service, supply chain and warehousing number 373 73
Number of Employees by Type of Employment - Full time number 7681 73
Number of employees at Turkey plant receiving a wage increase after completing a master's degree 1 40
Number of employees by academic qualification - Below tertiary education number 5440 5979 5751 72
Number of employees by academic qualification - Master and bachelor degree number 61 66 79 72
Number of employees by academic qualification - Tertiary and undergraduate number 1654 1717 1851 72
Number of employees by age - 30–39 number 2786 3058 2838 72
Number of employees by age - 40–49 number 1916 2097 2207 72
Number of employees by age - 50 or above number 670 830 891 72
Number of employees by age - Below 30 number 1783 1777 1745 72
Number of employees by gender - Female number 2035 2219 2144 72
Number of employees by gender - Male number 5120 5543 5537 72
Number of staff number 7155 7762 7681 72
Proportion of all employees who covered by a formal collective agreement on working conditions % 17.6 20.2 20.2 75
Proportion of employees who have duly elected employee representatives % 23.7 25.6 24.5 75
Proportion of female members in the Board % 25 25 25 76
The percentage of female employed in top executive positions % 21 18.8 21.7 76

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate % 18.4 13.8 4
Staff Turnover by Age - 30–39 % 13.7 73
Staff Turnover by Age - 40–49 % 9.1 73
Staff Turnover by Age - Below 30 % 19.1 73
Staff Turnover by Age - Over 50 % 8 73
Staff Turnover by Gender - Female % 15.1 73
Staff Turnover by Gender - Group % 13.8 73
Staff Turnover by Gender - Male % 13.3 73
Staff Turnover by Geographical Region - Americas % 31.5 45.8 19.2 74
Staff Turnover by Geographical Region - Asia % 14.4 16 14.1 74
Staff Turnover by Geographical Region - Europe % 10.2 4.2 4.6 74
Turnover rate for employees % 15.1 18.4 13.8 35
Turnover rate for employees in Americas % 19.2% 6, 35
Turnover rate for employees in Asia % 14.1% 6, 35
Turnover rate for employees in Europe % 4.6% 6, 35
Turnover rate for employees of the Group 13.8% 6

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
Recordable work-related incidents number 165 98 121 74
Work-related fatality rate 0% 6

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Incident rate for direct workforce rate 10.15 5.47 7.04 74
Incident rate for direct workforce (Impro Group) 7.04 44
Lost days due to work-related injury days 1432 1546 1817 74
Lost time incident rate for direct workforce rate 0.09 0.086 0.106 74
Lost time incident rate for direct workforce (Impro Group) 0.106 44
Total number of days lost due to work-related injury (Impro Group) days 1817 44

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employees represented by the EHS Committee as percentage of total employees (Impro Group) % 31.5 44
Number of plants conducted employee health and safety risk assessment number 11 11 18 74
Number of plants that conducted employee health and safety risk assessment 18 46
Percentage of plants that conducted employee health and safety risk assessment % 94.7 46
Proportion of employees representing health and safety committees % 40.9 39.4 31.5 74

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employees received training 100% 7
Percentage of Trained Staff by Gender - Female % 28.4 28.6 27.9 74
Percentage of Trained Staff by Gender - Male % 71.6 71.4 72.1 74
Percentage of Trained Staff by Job Function - Legal, finance, human resources and administration % 4.6 5 4.6 75
Percentage of Trained Staff by Job Function - Production % 70.4 70.4 72.7 75
Percentage of Trained Staff by Job Function - Quality management % 10.6 10.7 10 75
Percentage of Trained Staff by Job Function - Research and development and engineering % 10 8.9 7.4 75
Percentage of Trained Staff by Job Function - Sales and marketing, customer service, supply chain and warehousing % 4.4 5 5.3 75
Percentage of employees trained in anti-discrimination and human rights % 96.3 40
Proportion of total employees with vocational or skills-related training % 69.9 85.2 83.2 74
Total number of trained staff number 7155 7762 7681 74
Training coverage % 100 100 100 6, 74

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Average Training Hours per Staff by Gender - Female hours 39.2 39.7 33 75
Average Training Hours per Staff by Gender - Male hours 33.9 35.1 40.5 75
Average Training Hours per Staff by Job Function - Legal, finance, human resources and administration hours 40.2 37.1 20.8 75
Average Training Hours per Staff by Job Function - Production hours 34.5 36.1 45.2 75
Average Training Hours per Staff by Job Function - Quality management hours 53.6 36.5 26 75
Average Training Hours per Staff by Job Function - Research and development and engineering hours 21.3 41.1 19.3 75
Average Training Hours per Staff by Job Function - Sales and marketing, customer service, supply chain and warehousing hours 37.1 32.7 10.8 75
Average training hours per employee hours 42.6 6
Average training hours per staff hours 35.4 36.5 42.6 74
Proportion of employees who have undergone regular performance and career development reviews % 64.8 85.1 82.8 74
Research and development costs expenses HK$ million 211 211.2 225.1 77
Total staff training hours hours 253530 283397 327146 74
Training hours reached hours 327146 6

Description of measures to review employment practices to avoid child and forced labour.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Proportion of employees trained in anti-discrimination and human right % 96.8 87.6 96.3 75
Proportion of workplace that have undergone a human rights review or human rights impact assessment % 6.3 21.1 10.5 75

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders of the Company HK$ million 422.2 649.1 532 70
Aggregate amount of sustainability link long term loans secured HKD 350000000 17
Average Years of Business Relationship of Top 20 Customers years 17.1 17.7 18.5 70
Number of Active SKUs Number 8800 8500 9300 70
Total number of suppliers number 3112 4208 3971 77
Total number of suppliers in Americas number 295 1097 486 77
Total number of suppliers in Asia number 1014 1139 1142 77
Total number of suppliers in Europe number 1803 1972 2006 77
Total number of suppliers obtaining ISO14001 certification number 110 140 156 77

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 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Contracts including ESG clauses % 55 7
Suppliers obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification 156 6
Suppliers who have contracted with clauses covering environmental, labor and human rights requirements % 36.2 28.7 30.9 77
Suppliers who have signed the Sustainable Sourcing Charter % 32.8 26.1 55 77

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Year-on-year increase in suppliers with ISO 14001 certification 11.4% 6

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of New SKUs during the year Number 1200 1100 1100 70
Top 10 Customers Revenue as a % of Total Revenue % 55 52 52 70
Total active component SKUs 9300 4
Total number of valid product complaints number 446 394 475 77

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Accumulated new patents filed 94 6
Registered inventions and utility patents in use 556 6
Total existing invention patents number 90 100 124 77
Total existing utility patent number 291 348 432 77
Total invention patent newly applied number 6 11 25 77
Total utility patent newly applied number 28 57 69 77

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
New component SKUs co-developed with customers 1100 4

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of plants which have been conducted internal audits on business ethics issues number 12 14 15 76
Plant locations conducted internal audits on business ethics 15 6

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employees received anti-corruption training 6528 6
Employees received training on anti-corruption % 85 7
Increase in employees receiving anti-corruption training 21.7% 6
Number of directors and employees who have participated in anti-corruption training number 2466 5362 6528 76
Proportion of employees who have been trained on business ethics issues % 34 70.4 85 76

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Revenue HK$ million 3777.7 4354.7 4604.4 70
Social donations HK$ million 0.6 0.4 0.1 76
Total number of hours of participation in community events hours 280 2676 703 76
Total number of staff who have taken part in charitable activities staff 120 218 307 76
Volunteer participation time hours 703 7

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 18170 8002 6504
NOâ‚“ Emissions kg 3467 2500 3784
SOâ‚“ Emissions kg 1388 983 997

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) tons carbon dioxide 12557 12094 10538
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tons carbon dioxide 199705 152451 144434
Total GHG Emissions tons carbon dioxide 212262 164545 154972
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tons carbon dioxide/HK$ million 56.2 37.7 33.7

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 tons 2459 2382 2742

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tons 46824 47618 47957
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tons/HK$ million 12.39 10.95 10.42

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2030
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year % 10.6
Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 % 30

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 2030
Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 35.5
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 30

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 tons 489 369 413
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tons of coal equivalent/HKS million 13.3 10.4 9.2
Gasoline Consumption tons 112 68 74
Natural Gas Consumption 10000 normal cubic meter 494 478 418
Purchased Electricity 10000 kWh 27243 24935 24467
Purchased Steam tons 71423 58855 46045
Total Direct Energy Consumption tons of coal equivalent 7446 6996 6274
Total Energy Consumption tons of coal equivalent 50113 45210 42270
Total Indirect Energy Consumption tons of coal equivalent 42667 38214 35996

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Water Consumption tons 1428442 1082236 846531
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tons/HKS million 377.9 248.9 183.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2030
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 11.5
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2021 % 30

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 % 26.1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) tons/HKS million 0.067 0.075 0.083
Packaging Materials Consumed tons 253 327 384

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 Employees Aged 30-50 number 4702 5155 5045
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 number 670 830 891
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 number 1783 1777 1745
Number of Employees in Americas number 764
Number of Employees in Asia number 5933
Number of Employees in Europe number 984
Number of Female Employees number 2035 2219 2144
Number of Full-time Employees number 7155 7762 7681
Number of Full-time Employees (Female) number 2144
Number of Full-time Employees (Male) number 5537
Number of Male Employees number 5120 5543 5537
Number of Total Employees number 7155 7762 7681
Percentage of Female Employees % 27.9 27.9 27.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 11.4
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 8
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 19.1
Turnover Rate of Employees in Americas % 31.5 45.8 19.2
Turnover Rate of Employees in Asia % 14.4 16 14.1
Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe % 10.2 4.2 4.6
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 15.1
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 13.3
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 15.1 18.4 13.8

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries days 1432 1546 1817
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR/LTIR) rate 0.09 0.086 0.106
Rate of Work-related Injuries rate 10.15 5.47 7.04

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Percentage of Employees Trained % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 28.4 28.6 27.9
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 71.6 71.4 72.1
Percentage of Trained Production Employees % 70.4 70.4 72.7

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 39.2 39.7 33
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 33.9 35.1 40.5
Average Training Hours (Marketing & Customer Service) hours 37.1 32.7 10.8
Average Training Hours (Production Employees) hours 34.5 36.1 45.2
Average Training Hours (R&D Personnel Employees) hours 21.3 41.1 19.3
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 35.4 36.5 42.6
Total Training Hours hours 253530 283397 327146

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Number of Suppliers in Americas number 295 1097 486
Number of Suppliers in Asia (Excluding China) number 1014 1139 1142
Number of Suppliers in Europe number 1803 1972 2006
Number of Total Suppliers number 3112 4208 3971

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System 156

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Percentage of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System % 11.4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Complaint Growth Rate % -11.66 20.56
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints number 446 394 475
Total Number of Customer Complaints number 446 394 475

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents number 291 348 432
Number of Invention Patents number 90 100 124
Number of New Patent Applications number 34 68 94
Number of Patents Held number 381 448 556

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training % 34 70.4 85
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training number 2466 5362 6528

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities staff 120 218 307
Total Cash Donations HK$ million 0.6 0.4 0.1
Total Public Welfare Donations HK$ million 0.6 0.4 0.1
Total Social Investment HK$ million 0.6 0.4 0.1
Total Volunteer Service Hours hours 280 2676 703