ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2023
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 (Direct emission) CO2 | Tonnes | Nil | Nil | 11 |
| Scope 1 (Direct emission) CO2 Intensity | Nil | Nil | 11 | |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 Total | Tonnes | 6182 | 8303.5 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 1309.2 | 1822.8 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – Flavor Enhancers Segment Intensity | tonnes/tonnes | 0.43 | 0.43 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | Tonnes | 1955.2 | 2117.4 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment Intensity | tonnes/tonnes | 0.44 | 0.45 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | Tonnes | 2917.6 | 4849.3 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) Intensity (i) | tonnes/tonnes | 0.04 | 0.13 | 11 |
| Scope 2 (Energy indirect emission) CO2 – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) Intensity (ii) | tonnes/thousand pieces | 0.51 | 0.55 | 11 |
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 wastes – Solid waste Total | Tonnes | 2.4 | 0.3 | 11 |
| Hazardous wastes – Solid waste – e-Cigarette Products Segment | Tonnes | 2.4 | 0.3 | 11 |
| Hazardous wastes – Solid waste – e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity | 3.6 × 10⁻⁵ | 0.8 × 10⁻⁵ | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes – Waste water Total | Tonnes | 51.55 | 53.86 | 11 |
| Hazardous wastes – Waste water – Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 2.45 | 2.46 | 11 |
| Hazardous wastes – Waste water – Flavor Enhancers Segment Intensity | 8.1 × 10⁻³ | 8.0 × 10⁻³ | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes – Waste water – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | Tonnes | 49.1 | 51.4 | 11 |
| Hazardous wastes – Waste water – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment Intensity | 10.9 × 10⁻³ | 10.7 × 10⁻³ | 11 | |
| Hazardous wastes – Waste water – e-Cigarette Products Segment Intensity | N/A | N/A | 11 | |
| Total amount of hazardous solid waste produced by the Group | tonnes | 2.4 | 0.3 | 10 |
| Total amount of hazardous waste water produced by the Group | tonnes | 51.55 | 53.86 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease in non-hazardous solid waste of Flavor Enhancer Segment compared to 2022 | 5.0% | 10 | ||
| Decrease in non-hazardous solid waste of e-Cigarette Products Segment compared to 2022 | 5.2% | 10 | ||
| Non-hazardous solid waste of Flavor Enhancers Segment and e-Cigarette Products Segment | tonnes | 36 | 34.2 | 10 |
| Non-hazardous solid waste of e-Cigarette Products Segment | tonnes | 25 | 23.7 | 10 |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste Total | Tonnes | 61 | 57.9 | 11 |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste – Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 36 | 34.2 | 11 |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste – Flavor Enhancers Segment Intensity | 11.8 × 10⁻³ | 11.3 × 10⁻³ | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment Intensity | N/A | N/A | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | Tonnes | 25 | 23.7 | 11 |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) Intensity (i) | 2.8 × 10⁻⁴ | 4.9 × 10⁻⁴ | 11 | |
| Non-hazardous waste – Solid waste – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) Intensity (ii) | 0.056 | 0.049 | 11 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | kWh'000 | 1436.2 | 1423.1 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | kWh'000 | 2169.1 | 2409 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – Total | kWh'000 | 6833.1 | 9251.9 | 12 |
| Electricity consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | kWh'000 | 3227.8 | 5419.8 | 12 |
| Electricity intensity – Flavor Enhancers Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 0.47 | 0.47 | 12 |
| Electricity intensity – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 0.48 | 0.5 | 12 |
| Electricity intensity – e-Cigarette Products Segment (energy unit/thousand pieces) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.05 | 0.61 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | L | 5600 | 5323.5 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – Total | L | 8692 | 7818 | 12 |
| Gasoline consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment | L | 3092 | 2494.5 | 12 |
| Gasoline intensity – Flavor Enhancers Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 1.84 | 1.76 | 12 |
| Gasoline intensity – e-Cigarette Products Segment | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.05 | 0.07 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | M³ | 57160 | 56131 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | M³ | 106114 | 102100 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – Total | M³ | 180182 | 180893 | 12 |
| Natural Gas consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment | M³ | 16908 | 22662 | 12 |
| Natural Gas intensity – Flavor Enhancers Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 18.8 | 18.6 | 12 |
| Natural Gas intensity – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 23.7 | 21.2 | 12 |
| Natural Gas intensity – e-Cigarette Products Segment | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.25 | 0.59 | 12 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | M³ | 43906 | 44502 | 12 |
| Water consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | M³ | 33948 | 34418 | 12 |
| Water consumption – Total | M³ | 133847 | 143615 | 12 |
| Water consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | M³ | 55993 | 64695 | 12 |
| Water intensity – Flavor Enhancers Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 14.4 | 14.7 | 12 |
| Water intensity – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 7.6 | 7.1 | 12 |
| Water intensity – e-Cigarette Products Segment (energy unit/thousand pieces) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.79 | 27.2 | 12 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Materials consumption – Flavor Enhancers Segment | Tonnes | 241.3 | 221.2 | 12 |
| Packaging Materials consumption – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | Tonnes | 849.9 | 821.4 | 12 |
| Packaging Materials consumption – Total | Tonnes | 1178.4 | 1223.9 | 12 |
| Packaging Materials consumption – e-Cigarette Products Segment (including e-liquor products) | Tonnes | 477.1 | 181.3 | 12 |
| Packaging Materials intensity – Flavor Enhancers Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 0.079 | 0.073 | 12 |
| Packaging Materials intensity – Food Flavors Segment & Fine Fragrances Segment | energy unit/tonnes | 0.102 | 0.165 | 12 |
| Packaging Materials intensity – e-Cigarette Products Segment (energy unit/thousand pieces) | energy unit/thousand pieces | 0.096 | 0.075 | 12 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employee by Employment Type - Administrative | persons | 294 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Employment Type - Operation & Production | persons | 518 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Employment Type - Professional/Specialist | persons | 185 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Employment Type - Sales | persons | 118 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Employment Type - Technical | persons | 219 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Geographical Region - China | persons | 1228 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Geographical Region - Hong Kong | persons | 23 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Geographical Region - Indonesia | persons | 72 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Geographical Region - Others | persons | 2 | 17 |
| Number of Employee by Geographical Region - South Korea | persons | 9 | 17 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to minor work injuries | days | 70 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes | 6182 | 8303.5 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Liquid Waste) | tonnes | 51.55 | 53.86 |
| Hazardous Waste (Solid Waste) | tonnes | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 53.95 | 54.16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | 0.056 | 0.049 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | 0.00028 | 0.00049 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Consumption | L | 8692 | 7818 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | M³ | 180182 | 180893 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh'000 | 6833.1 | 9251.9 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | M³ | 133847 | 143615 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tonnes | 1178.4 | 1223.9 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | persons | 947 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 103 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 284 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | persons | 23 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | persons | 1251 |
| Number of Employees in Indonesia | persons | 72 |
| Number of Employees in Korea | persons | 9 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | persons | 1228 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 517 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 817 |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 1332 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 71.11 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 7.73 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 21.33 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 1.73 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 93.92 |
| Percentage of Employees in Indonesia | % | 5.41 |
| Percentage of Employees in Korea | % | 0.68 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 92.19 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 38.84 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 61.36 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 70 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % |
| Percentage of Trained Administrative Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Production Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Technical Employees | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Administrative Employees) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Operational Employees) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Professional/Specialists) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Sales) | Hours |
| Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) | Hours |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | suppliers |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | suppliers |
| Number of Total Suppliers | suppliers |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company |