2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions | Ton | 7 | 10 | 15 | 188 |
| COD emissions | Ton | 323 | 480 | 786 | 188 |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions | Ton | 51 | 52 | 65 | 187 |
| Total exhaust emissions | Cubic meter | 724041154 | 878318755 | 1157844758 | 187 |
| Total non-methane hydrocarbon emissions | Ton | 110 | 108 | 146 | 187 |
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 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual carbon emission reduction from chiller energy-saving retrofit optimization (centralized cooling for injection molding machines) | tons | 1521 | 119 | |||
| Annual carbon emission reduction from retrofit of fixed-frequency screw chillers with permanent magnet variable frequency units across factories | tons | 624 | 119 | |||
| Company-wide carbon emission intensity reduction compared to 2019 (Progress in 2023) | % | 11 | 10 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent/ton of qualified product output | 0.0442 | 0.0431 | 0.0436 | 186 | |
| Scope I greenhouse gas emissions | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent | 134006 | 139820 | 173879 | 186 | |
| Scope II greenhouse gas emissions | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent | 709027 | 776847 | 927692 | 186 | |
| Sulfur dioxide emissions | Ton | 21 | 10 | 12 | 187 | |
| Targeted reduction in carbon emission intensity and integrated energy consumption intensity (compared to 2019) | % lower | 20 | 118 | |||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent | 843033 | 916667 | 1101571 | 186 |
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 transferred | Ton | 424 | 449 | 599 | 188 |
| Quantity of hazardous waste transferred per unit of output | Kilogram/ton of qualified product output | 0.0222 | 0.0211 | 0.0237 | 188 |
| Total wastewater emissions | Ton | 4265231 | 5775731 | 8119377 | 188 |
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 removed (recyclable) | Ton | 36083 | 37317 | 34494 | 188 |
| Unit output of non-hazardous waste removed | Kilogram/ton of qualified product output | 2.072 | 1.876 | 1.634 | 188 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company-wide carbon emission intensity reduction compared to 2019 (Target for 2030) | % | 20 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous wastes removed (non-recyclable) | Ton | 3460 | 2567 | 6800 | 188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly electricity generation from rooftop photovoltaic power generation project at Junzhou Factory, Hubei Province | MWh/month | 1800 | 119 | ||
| Average transport distance for main-shipped products (reduction) | kilometers | 19 | 121 | ||
| Biomass consumption | Ton | 2726 | 2650 | 2229 | 185 |
| Coal consumption | Ton | 16309 | 8036 | 185 | |
| Comprehensive energy consumption (direct) | Ton of standard coal | 75068 | 83181 | 108226 | 185 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption (indirect) | Ton of standard coal | 150438 | 165538 | 202653 | 185 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption intensity | Ton of standard coal/ton of qualified product output | 0.0118 | 0.0117 | 0.0123 | 185 |
| Consumption of water and electricity (among purchased electricity) | Million watt-hours | 100369 | 110618 | 145147 | 185 |
| Diesel consumption | Ton | 407 | 345 | 470 | 185 |
| Estimated annual average electricity generation from Phase V rooftop photovoltaic construction at Junzhou Factory, Hubei Province | MWh/year | 4950 | 119 | ||
| Gasoline consumption | Ton | 116 | 112 | 90 | 185 |
| Increase in proportion of photovoltaic power generation in indirect comprehensive energy consumption compared to previous year | % | 480 | 119 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | Standard cubic meters | 42217792 | 54648244 | 79623717 | 185 |
| Purchased steam consumption | Ton | 65960 | 85926 | 61720 | 185 |
| Solar energy consumption | Million watt-hours | 2005 | 1304 | 9268 | 185 |
| Total amount of purchased electricity | Million watt-hours | 1071083 | 1169080 | 1447152 | 185 |
| Total comprehensive energy consumption | Ton of standard coal | 225506 | 248719 | 310879 | 185 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural water withdrawal | Ton | 34676175 | 38991506 | 45535690 | 186 |
| Tap water/municipal water withdrawal | Ton | 540962 | 633406 | 679505 | 186 |
| Total water withdrawal | Ton | 35217137 | 39624912 | 46215195 | 186 |
| Water intensity | Ton of water withdrawal/ton of qualified product output | 1.84 | 1.86 | 1.83 | 186 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company-wide integrated energy consumption intensity reduction compared to 2019 (Target for 2030) | % | 20 | 10 | |
| Estimated energy-saving rate from retrofit of fixed-frequency screw chillers with permanent magnet variable frequency units | % | 25 | 119 | |
| Estimated monthly electricity savings per injection molding machine after chiller retrofit | MWh/month | 10 | 119 | |
| Estimated monthly electricity savings per unit from retrofit of fixed-frequency screw chillers with permanent magnet variable frequency units | MWh/month | 26 | 119 |
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 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress towards Water Use Intensity reduction target | % | 70 | 126 | |||
| Water Use Intensity reduction target (2030 vs 2020) | % | 20 | 126 | |||
| Water reused | Ton | 2674023 | 4522400 | 4684141 | 186 | |
| Water use intensity reduction compared with 2020 | % | 14 | 11 | |||
| Water use intensity reduction target compared with 2020 | % | 20 | 11 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging materials - Glass | Ton | 569 | 381 | 195 | 187 | |
| Packaging materials - Metal | Ton | 350 | 311 | 225 | 187 | |
| Packaging materials - Others | Ton | 2776 | 3061 | 8563 | 187 | |
| Packaging materials - Paper | Ton | 209138 | 212950 | 242369 | 187 | |
| Packaging materials - Plastic | Ton | 813187 | 939755 | 937559 | 187 | |
| Palletized transport ratio for external logistics | % | 74 | 121 | |||
| Percentage of plastic packaging for water and beverage products that is recyclable, reusable, or compostable | % | 99 | 12 | |||
| Percentage of plastic packaging for water and beverages that is recyclable, reusable or compostable | % | 99 | 127 | |||
| Target percentage of plastic packaging for water and beverage products that is recyclable, reusable, or compostable | % | 100 | 12 | |||
| Total use of packaging materials | Ton | 1026019 | 1156459 | 1188910 | 187 | |
| Use of packaging materials per unit output | Ton of packaging materials used/Ton of qualified product output | 0.0538 | 0.0544 | 0.0470 | 187 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in palletized transport ratio for external logistics compared with previous year | % increase | 16 | 121 |
| Number of factories recognized as National Green Factories | factories | 4 | 9 |
| Number of factories recognized as national-level Green Factories (Thousand-island Lake Nanshan Factory, Junzhou Factory, Taibai Mountain Factory, Fusong Factory) | factories | 4 | 108 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average length of employment of female employees | Year | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 190 | |
| Average length of employment of male employees | Year | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 190 | |
| Employment generated by Nongfu Spring’s navel orange-related industry chain in southern Jiangxi (direct and indirect) | people | 100000 | 32 | |||
| Ethnic minority employees | Person | 1160 | 1364 | 1571 | 190 | |
| Group revenue | million RMB | 42667 | 8 | |||
| Number of employees above 50 years old | Person | 370 | 337 | 392 | 189 | |
| Number of employees aged 30-50 | Person | 17194 | 16940 | 18425 | 189 | |
| Number of employees below 30 years old | Person | 4591 | 5213 | 5592 | 189 | |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan of China | Person | 2 | 4 | 3 | 189 | |
| Number of employees in Mainland China | Person | 22151 | 22485 | 24405 | 189 | |
| Number of employees in Overseas regions | Person | 2 | 1 | 1 | 189 | |
| Number of female employees | Person | 6930 | 7063 | 7419 | 189 | |
| Number of full-time employees (including subsidiaries) | employees | 24409 | 141 | |||
| Number of general staff employees | Person | 20938 | 21229 | 22619 | 189 | |
| Number of male employees | Person | 15225 | 15427 | 16990 | 189 | |
| Number of management employees | Person | 1217 | 1261 | 1790 | 189 | |
| Number of newly hired employees | Person | 7399 | 4620 | 5661 | 189 | |
| Proportion of employees aged 30-50 years | % | 75 | 141 | |||
| Proportion of employees aged <30 years | % | 23 | 141 | |||
| Proportion of employees aged >50 years | % | 2 | 141 | |||
| Proportion of employees who join the union | % | 89.0 | 94.0 | 92.5 | 190 | |
| Proportion of female employees | % | 30 | 141 | |||
| Proportion of general employees | % | 93 | 141 | |||
| Proportion of male employees | % | 70 | 141 | |||
| Proportion of management employees | % | 7 | 141 | |||
| Total employee benefit expenses (including directors' emoluments) | million RMB | 4931 | 136 | |||
| Total number of employees | Person | 22155 | 22490 | 24409 | 189 | |
| Year-on-year increase in employee benefit expenses | % | 51 | 136 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total employee turnover rate | % | 20.5 | 17.7 | 16.2 | 191 |
| Turnover rate – 30 to 50 | % | 17.2 | 13.7 | 10.3 | 191 |
| Turnover rate – Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan of China | % | 28.6 | 191 | ||
| Turnover rate – Mainland China | % | 20.5 | 17.0 | 14.9 | 191 |
| Turnover rate – female employees | % | 16.7 | 13.1 | 12.0 | 191 |
| Turnover rate – male employees | % | 22.2 | 18.7 | 16.2 | 191 |
| Turnover rate – over 50 | % | 18.5 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 191 |
| Turnover rate – overseas | % | 66.7 | 191 | ||
| Turnover rate – under the age of 30 | % | 33.0 | 29.3 | 30.4 | 191 |
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 work-related deaths | % | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.004 | 192 |
| Work-related deaths | Person | 2 | 2 | 1 | 192 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost-time injuries frequency rate | Time/million working hours | 0.70 | 0.76 | 1.34 | 192 |
| Number of days lost due to work incidents | Day | 1364 | 2131 | 2178 | 192 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of factories with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety System Certification | % | Over 50 | 14 |
| Percentage of factories with ISO 45001 occupational health and safety system certification | % | >50 | 136 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee engagement rate | % | 86 | 143 | ||
| Employee engagement survey - number of dimensions | 17 | 143 | |||
| Employee engagement survey - number of effective responses | responses | 18000 | 143 | ||
| Employee engagement survey - number of employees covered | employees | 20000 | 143 | ||
| Employee engagement survey - number of major sections | 5 | 143 | |||
| Employee engagement survey - number of specific issues | 63 | 143 | |||
| Employee engagement survey score | % | 86 | 136 | ||
| Number of 'Star Instructors' selected at Nongfu Spring | people | 6 | 146 | ||
| Number of Nongfu Spring business partners attending online learning | people | 77223 | 146 | ||
| Number of Nongfu Spring employees participating in online learning | people | 707538 | 146 | ||
| Number of external online courses introduced to Nongfu Spring e-learning platform | courses | 157 | 146 | ||
| Number of internal instructors (Gold Medal Instructors, Generation to Generation Instructors, Excellent Instructors, Excellent Mentors) at Nongfu Spring | people | 856 | 146 | ||
| Number of marketing training sessions organized for distributors | sessions | 22150 | 68 | ||
| Number of online learning courses launched | courses | 3368 | 68 | ||
| Number of online learning topics launched | topics | 17249 | 68 | ||
| Number of professional courses developed based on business process at Nongfu Spring | courses | 128 | 146 | ||
| Number of training sessions conducted offline nationwide | sessions | 302 | 68 | ||
| Percentage of Nongfu Spring employees who underwent training | % | 100 | 146 | ||
| Percentage of employees participated in training | % | 100 | 136 | ||
| Percentage of employees trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 190 |
| Percentage of female employees trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 190 |
| Percentage of general staff trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 191 |
| Percentage of male employees trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 190 |
| Percentage of management trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 191 |
| Proportion of internal coverage and promotion for job vacancies | % | 63 | 136 | ||
| Total number of employees who attended food-safety and quality-related training | People | 34343 | 40516 | 74846 | 193 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training | Hour | 25.6 | 24.2 | 27.6 | 190 |
| Average no. of training hours for female employees | Hours | 21.9 | 20.0 | 22.1 | 190 |
| Average no. of training hours for general staff | Hours | 24.9 | 24.5 | 27.2 | 191 |
| Average no. of training hours for male employees | Hours | 27.2 | 26.2 | 29.9 | 190 |
| Average no. of training hours for management | Hours | 37.6 | 19.1 | 32.2 | 191 |
| Average training hours per Nongfu Spring employee | hours | 27.6 | 146 | ||
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 27.6 | 136 | ||
| Total hours of food-safety and quality-related training | Hours | 55439 | 66419 | 91043 | 193 |
| Total online learning hours by Nongfu Spring business partners | hours | 16752 | 146 | ||
| Total online learning hours by Nongfu Spring employees | hours | 188485 | 146 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative orchard area for navel orange procurement in southern Jiangxi | mu | 170000 | 32 | ||
| Direct dispatch ratio from source factories | % | 87 | 121 | ||
| Increase in procurement volume of Gannan navel oranges compared to previous year | percent | 50 | 32 | ||
| Number of key suppliers | Supplier | 233 | 356 | 223 | 193 |
| Number of overseas suppliers | Supplier | 21 | 21 | 21 | 193 |
| Number of suppliers in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan of China | Supplier | 4 | 4 | 4 | 193 |
| Number of suppliers in Mainland China | Supplier | 1011 | 1025 | 1205 | 193 |
| Procurement volume of Gannan navel oranges | million kilograms | 180 | 32 | ||
| Total number of suppliers | Supplier | 1036 | 1050 | 1237 | 193 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in direct dispatch ratio from source factories compared with previous year | % increase | 2.5 | 121 |
| Number of participants in sourcing activities | participants | 62000 | 68 |
| Number of sourcing activities conducted throughout the year | activities | 1000 | 68 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of factories recognized as provincial-level Green Supply Chain Management Enterprise (Wuling Mountain Factory) | factory | 1 | 108 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual complaint handling rate | % | 100 | 68 | |||
| Annual national sampling test passing rate | % | 100 | 84 | |||
| Group tax expense | million RMB | 6839 | 8 | |||
| Increase in amount of jasmine flowers used compared to 2020 | times | 10 | 27 | |||
| Number of complaints about products and services | Pieces | 6174 | 6070 | 7314 | 192 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of domestic patent applications filed | Pieces | 62 | 72 | 75 | 192 |
| Number of domestic valid copyrights held | Pieces | 67 | 72 | 93 | 192 |
| Number of domestic valid patents held | Pieces | 279 | 363 | 413 | 192 |
| Number of domestic valid trademarks held | Pieces | 837 | 841 | 847 | 192 |
| Number of granted domestic patents | Pieces | 60 | 87 | 45 | 192 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companies obtained ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 22000 food safety management system (or HACCP) certification | % | 100 | 15 | ||
| Complaint handling rate of products and services | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 192 |
| National sample testing pass rate | % | 100 | 15 | ||
| Number of QCC (Quality Control Circle) projects implemented | projects | 342 | 91 | ||
| Number of QCC projects selected for annual conference | projects | 13 | 91 | ||
| Number of factory QCC projects awarded excellence | projects | 10 | 91 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing rate of external test and national sampling test | % | 100 | 68 |
| Third-party system audit certification rate | % | 100 | 84 |
| Third-party system audit identification rate | % | 100 | 15 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Group-level QCC projects implemented | projects | 21 | 91 |
| Number of Group-level outstanding QCC projects recognized | projects | 3 | 91 |
| Number of fruit growers ensured income by Nongfu Spring’s procurement of Gannan navel oranges | households | 355 | 32 |
| Number of grassroots football teams provided with free drinking water and functional beverages in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province | teams | 14 | 57 |
| Number of marathon events supported with drinking water and functional beverages | events | more than 40 | 57 |
| Number of marathon participants covered with drinking water and functional beverages | participants | over 400000 | 57 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable donation amount | Millions | 5.35 | 3.65 | 6.30 | 193 | |
| Group income tax expense | million RMB | 3609 | 8 | |||
| Number of farmers contracted with Nongfu Spring in southern Jiangxi for navel orange procurement | households | 4000 | 32 | |||
| Worker volunteer hours | Hour | 80008 | 87614 | 112430 | 193 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | Ton | 51 | 52 | 65 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | Ton | 21 | 10 | 12 |
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) | ton of carbon dioxide equivalent | 134006 | 139820 | 173879 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | ton of carbon dioxide equivalent | 709027 | 776847 | 927692 |
| Total GHG Emissions | ton of carbon dioxide equivalent | 843033 | 916667 | 1101571 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) | ton of carbon dioxide equivalent/ton of qualified product output | 0.0442 | 0.0431 | 0.0436 |
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 Intensity (By Product Weight) | Kilogram/ton of qualified product output | 0.0222 | 0.0211 | 0.0237 |
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 Recycled | Ton | 36083 | 37317 | 34494 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Kilogram/ton of qualified product output | 2.072 | 1.876 | 1.634 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year | % | |
| Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2019 | % | 20 |
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 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | -5.9 | -33.4 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 25.8 | -164.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Energy | Ton | 2726 | 2650 | 2229 |
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | Ton of standard coal/ton of qualified product output | 0.0118 | 0.0117 | 0.0123 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Ton | 407 | 345 | 470 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | Ton | 16832 | 8493 | 560 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Ton | 116 | 112 | 90 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | Standard cubic meters | 42217792 | 54648244 | 79623717 |
| Purchased Electricity | Million watt-hours | 1071083 | 1169080 | 1447152 |
| Purchased Steam | Ton | 65960 | 85926 | 61720 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | Ton (biomass) | 2726 | 2650 | 2229 |
| Solar Energy | Million watt-hours | 2005 | 1304 | 9268 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | Ton of standard coal | 75068 | 83181 | 108226 |
| Total Energy Consumption | Ton of standard coal | 225506 | 248719 | 310879 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | Ton of standard coal | 150438 | 165538 | 202653 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Water Consumption | Ton | 540962 | 633406 | 679505 |
| Recycled Water Usage | Ton | 2674023 | 4522400 | 4684141 |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Ton | 4265231 | 5775731 | 8119377 |
| Total Water Withdrawal | Ton | 35217137 | 39624912 | 46215195 |
| Water Withdrawal Intensity | Ton of water withdrawal/ton of qualified product output | 1.84 | 1.86 | 1.83 |
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 | % | 25 | |
| Number of Energy-saving and Carbon Reduction Demonstration Projects Achieved | projects | ||
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2021 | % | 20 |
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 | % | 14 |
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 Consumption (Glass) | Ton | 569 | 381 | 195 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Metal) | Ton | 350 | 311 | 225 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | Ton | 209138 | 212950 | 242369 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | Ton | 813187 | 939755 | 937559 |
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) | Ton of packaging materials used/Ton of qualified product output | 0.0538 | 0.0544 | 0.047 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Ton | 1026019 | 1156459 | 1188910 |
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 | Person | 17194 | 16940 | 18425 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | Person | 370 | 337 | 392 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | Person | 4591 | 5213 | 5592 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan of China | Person | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | Person | 22151 | 22485 | 24405 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | Person | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Female Employees | Person | 6930 | 7063 | 7419 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 24409 | ||
| Number of General Employees | Person | 20938 | 21229 | 22619 |
| Number of Male Employees | Person | 15225 | 15427 | 16990 |
| Number of Management Employees | Person | 1217 | 1261 | 1790 |
| Number of New Employees | Person | 7399 | 4620 | 5661 |
| Number of Total Employees | Person | 22155 | 22490 | 24409 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 75 | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 2 | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 23 | ||
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 30 | ||
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 93 | ||
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 70 | ||
| Percentage of Management Employees | % | 7 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 17.2 | 13.7 | 10.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 18.5 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 33 | 29.3 | 30.4 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 28.6 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 20.5 | 17 | 14.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas | % | 66.7 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 16.7 | 13.1 | 12 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 22.2 | 18.7 | 16.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 20.5 | 17.7 | 16.2 |
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 | Person | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | Day | 1364 | 2131 | 2178 |
| Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR/LTIR) | Time/million working hours | 0.7 | 0.76 | 1.34 |
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 | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours | 21.9 | 20 | 22.1 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hours | 24.9 | 24.5 | 27.2 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours | 27.2 | 26.2 | 29.9 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hours | 37.6 | 19.1 | 32.2 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hour | 25.6 | 24.2 | 27.6 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | Supplier | 1011 | 1025 | 1205 |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | Supplier | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | Supplier | 1036 | 1050 | 1237 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaints Handling Rate | % | 100 | ||
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | Pieces | 6174 | 6070 | 7314 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Patents Applied | Pieces | 62 | 72 | 75 |
| Number of Patents Granted | Pieces | 60 | 87 | 45 |
| Number of Patents Held | Pieces | 279 | 363 | 413 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System | % | 100 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Public Welfare Donations | Millions | 5.35 | 3.65 | 6.3 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | Hour | 80008 | 87614 | 112430 |