Sustainability 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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Scope 1 Emissions (kgCO2e/m²) | kgCO2e/m² | 4.02 | 4.78 | 6.33 | 82 |
| Direct Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e/FTE) | tCO2e/FTE | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 82 |
| Direct Scope 1 GHG emissions | tCO2e | 1645 | 2108 | 65 | |
| Direct Scope 1 emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 1481 | 1645 | 2108 | 82 |
| Direct Scope 2 (location based) GHG emissions | tCO2e | 19880 | 18334 | 65 | |
| Direct Scope 2 (market based) GHG emissions | tCO2e | 16938 | 12318 | 65 | |
| Direct Scope 2 (market-based) Emissions (kgCO2e/m²) | kgCO2e/m² | 54.21 | 49.23 | 36.97 | 82 |
| Direct Scope 2 (market-based) Emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 19986 | 16938 | 12318 | 82 |
| Direct Scope 2 (market-based) Emissions (tCO2e/FTE) | tCO2e/FTE | 1.37 | 1.11 | 0.81 | 82 |
| Electricity use in buildings as percentage of total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) | % | 95 | 64 | ||
| Emissions from activities which the company owns and controls, including combustion of fuel and operation facilities (Scope 1) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | tCO2e | 3954 | 1522 | 2027 | 98 |
| Emissions from activities which the company owns and controls, including combustion of fuel and operation facilities (Scope 1) - UK and offshore | tCO2e | 122 | 123 | 80 | 98 |
| Emissions from purchase of electricity, heat, steam and cooling purchased for own use (Scope 2, location-based) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | tCO2e | 36516 | 19749 | 18215 | 98 |
| Emissions from purchase of electricity, heat, steam and cooling purchased for own use (Scope 2, location-based) - UK and offshore | tCO2e | 122 | 131 | 119 | 98 |
| Emissions from purchase of electricity, heat, steam and cooling purchased for own use (Scope 2, market-based) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | tCO2e | 34900 | 16719 | 12292 | 98 |
| Emissions from purchase of electricity, heat, steam and cooling purchased for own use (Scope 2, market-based) - UK and offshore | tCO2e | 177 | 219 | 26 | 98 |
| Energy consumption used to calculate above emissions (Scope 1) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | kWh | 19252400 | 7039834 | 9701578 | 98 |
| Energy consumption used to calculate above emissions (Scope 1) - UK and offshore | kWh | 663621 | 671652 | 438640 | 98 |
| Energy consumption used to calculate above emissions (Scope 2) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | kWh | 69984995 | 32849795 | 31271772 | 98 |
| Energy consumption used to calculate above emissions (Scope 2) - UK and offshore | kWh | 559790 | 638894 | 573330 | 98 |
| Equivalent reduction in petrol passenger vehicle travel from recycling of office furniture in Hong Kong business unit | km | 288000 | 65 | ||
| Estimated annual GHG emissions savings from energy audits and assessments in Asia Pacific portfolio | tCO2e | 3172 | 65 | ||
| Intensity ratio Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | tCO2e/fte, tCO2e/m² | 0.0850 | 0.0640 | 0.0622 | 98 |
| Intensity ratio Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based) - UK and offshore | tCO2e/fte, tCO2e/m² | 0.0119 | 0.0222 | 0.0263 | 98 |
| Operational emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2, market-based) of Prudential plc (tCO2e/FTE) | tCO2e/FTE | 0.95 | 12 | ||
| Operational emissions intensity ratio | tCO2e/FTE | 0.95 | 79 | ||
| Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) GHG emissions (global absolute) | tCO2e | 14426 | 64 | ||
| Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) carbon emissions | tCO2e | 14426 | 79 | ||
| Scope 3 (upstream activities) GHG emissions | tCO2e | 9487 | 14462 | 65 | |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions (business travel) | tCO2e | 12414 | 64 | ||
| Scope 3 GHG emissions (business travel) percentage change compared to 2022 | % | 52 | 64 | ||
| Scope 3 category 15 – including emissions associated with investments carbon emissions | tCO2e | 3600000 | 79 | ||
| Scope 3 – including emissions associated with fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations and business travel, excluding category 15 carbon emissions | tCO2e | 14462 | 79 | ||
| Tonnes per employee – Scope 1 and 2 | 1.21 | 0.95 | 65 | ||
| Total Scope 1 and 2 using market based GHG emissions | tCO2e | 18583 | 14426 | 65 | |
| Total Scope 1, 2 and 3 (upstream) using market based GHG emissions | tCO2e | 28096 | 28888 | 65 | |
| Total gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) - Global (excluding UK and offshore) | tCO2e | 40470 | 21272 | 20242 | 98 |
| Total gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) - UK and offshore | tCO2e | 244 | 254 | 199 | 98 |
| kg per m² – Scope 1 and 2 | kg/m² | 54.01 | 43.30 | 65 | |
| kg per m² – Scope 1, 2 and 3 (upstream) | kg/m² | 81.59 | 86.70 | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon savings from recycling of office furniture in Hong Kong business unit | tCO2e | 70 | 65 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste produced (tonnes) | tonnes | 222 | 357 | 379 | 82 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced (tonnes/FTE) | tonnes/FTE | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 82 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) GHG emissions (global absolute) percentage change compared to 2022 | % | -22 | 64 |
| Weighted average carbon intensity (WACI) reduction of investment portfolio against 2019 baseline | % | 50 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Consumption (kWh) | kWh | 42131700 | 41200175 | 41985325 | 82 |
| kWh/FTE | kWh/FTE | 2891.48 | 2688.60 | 2750.73 | 82 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated annual cost savings from energy audits and assessments in Asia Pacific portfolio | million USD | 1 | 65 |
| Estimated annual energy savings from energy audits and assessments in Asia Pacific portfolio | MWh | 5700 | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent number of trees planted from recycling of office furniture in Hong Kong business unit | trees | 2660 | 65 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender diversity – Chair & Independent Non-executive Directors – Female | 4 | 5 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – Chair & Independent Non-executive Directors – Male | 7 | 5 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – Executive Directors – Female | 1 | 55 | |||
| Gender diversity – Executive Directors – Male | 2 | 1 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – Group Executive Committee (GEC) – Female | 2 | 2 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – Group Executive Committee (GEC) – Male | 6 | 6 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – Group Leadership Team (GLT) – Female | 39 | 65 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – Group Leadership Team (GLT) – Male | 71 | 121 | 55 | ||
| Gender diversity – total workforce – Female | FTE | 8363.4 | 8713.1 | 55 | |
| Gender diversity – total workforce – Male | FTE | 6299.3 | 6543.1 | 55 | |
| Gender diversity – total workforce – Total | FTE | 14681.7 | 15257.4 | 55 | |
| Gender diversity – total workforce – Unspecified | FTE | 18 | 3 | 55 | |
| Representation of women in senior management | % | 35 | 12 | ||
| Representation of women on the Board | % | 45 | 55 | ||
| Total workforce by age group - 30–50 | 10030.2 | 10535.4 | 11428.8 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by age group - Above 50 | 1092.1 | 1230.4 | 1130.7 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by age group - Below 30 | 2715.4 | 2880.9 | 2698.0 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by age group - Unspecified | 31.0 | 34.0 | 84 | ||
| Total workforce by employment type - Full Time | 13854.8 | 14671.6 | 15250.1 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by employment type - Part Time | 13.9 | 9.1 | 7.4 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by gender - Female | 7946.1 | 8363.4 | 8713.2 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by gender - Male | 5911.6 | 6299.3 | 6541.3 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by gender - Unspecified | 11.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by region - Africa | 1075.0 | 1126.0 | 1020.2 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by region - Asia | 12574.5 | 13399.7 | 13933.7 | 84 | |
| Total workforce by region - Europe & USA | 219.2 | 155.0 | 121.8 | 84 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate - Overall | % | 24% | 23% | 17% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group - 30–50 | % | 19% | 19% | 14% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group - Above 50 | % | 16% | 20% | 20% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group - Below 30 | % | 38% | 38% | 27% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 23% | 21% | 16% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 26% | 24% | 18% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Africa | % | N/A | N/A | 11% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Asia | % | 24% | 22% | 17% | 84 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Europe and USA | % | 22% | 56% | 18% | 84 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Middle level | % | 99 | 93 | 99 | 85 |
| Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Rank and file | % | 96 | 96 | 98 | 85 |
| Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Top level | % | 99 | 95 | 99 | 85 |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Female | % | 97 | 96 | 99 | 85 |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Male | % | 97 | 96 | 99 | 85 |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender - Unspecified | % | 45 | 65 | 85 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours completed per employee by employee category - Middle level | hours | 9.19 | 9.91 | 15.39 | 85 |
| Average training hours completed per employee by employee category - Rank and file | hours | 12.63 | 16.06 | 14.09 | 85 |
| Average training hours completed per employee by employee category - Top level | hours | 6.09 | 11.54 | 16.90 | 85 |
| Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Female | hours | 12.44 | 15.58 | 14.23 | 85 |
| Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Male | hours | 11.22 | 16.04 | 15.01 | 85 |
| Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Unspecified | hours | 5.65 | 8.43 | N/A | 85 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Africa | 2103 | 1844 | 85 | |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Asia | 7362 | 10712 | 85 | |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Europe & US | 485 | 451 | 85 | |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Total | 9950 | 13007 | 85 |
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) | tCO2e | 1481 | 1645 | 2108 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 19986 | 19880 | 18334 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | kgCO2e/m² | 4.02 | 4.78 | 6.33 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By FTE) | tCO2e/FTE | 0.1 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | kgCO2e/m² | 54.21 | 49.23 | 36.97 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By FTE) | tCO2e/FTE | 1.37 | 1.11 | 0.81 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Business Travel) | tCO2e | None | 12414 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Capital Goods) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Downstream Leased Assets) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Downstream Transportation and Distribution) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Employee Commuting) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (End-of-life Treatment of Sold Products) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Fuel and Energy-related Activities (Not Included in Scope 1 or Scope 2)) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Investments) | tCO2e | None | 3600000 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Purchased Goods/Services) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Upstream Activities) | tCO2e | 9487 | 14462 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Upstream Leased Assets) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Upstream Transportation and Distribution) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Use of Sold Products) | None | None | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Waste Generated in Operations) | None | None | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 21467 | 21525 | 20442 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | kg/m² | 54.01 | 43.3 | |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Employee) | tCO2e/employee | 1.21 | 0.95 | |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | None | None | None |
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 | tonnes | 222 | 357 | 379 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By FTE) | tonnes/FTE | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | -22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By FTE) | kWh/FTE | 2891.48 | 2688.6 | 2750.73 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 42131700 | 41200175 | 41985325 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year | MWh | 5700 |
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 | 10030.2 | 10535.4 | 11428.8 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 1092.1 | 1230.4 | 1130.7 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 2715.4 | 2880.9 | 2698 | |
| Number of Employees in Asia | 12574.5 | 13399.7 | 13933.7 | |
| Number of Employees in Europe | 219.2 | 155 | 121.8 | |
| Number of Female Employees | FTE | 7946.1 | 8363.4 | 8713.1 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | 13854.8 | 14671.6 | 15250.1 | |
| Number of Male Employees | FTE | 5911.6 | 6299.3 | 6543.1 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | 13.9 | 9.1 | 7.4 | |
| Number of Total Employees | FTE | 13868.7 | 14681.7 | 15257.4 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 72.38 | 71.8 | 74.93 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 7.88 | 8.38 | 7.42 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 19.59 | 19.63 | 17.69 |
| Percentage of Employees in Asia | % | 90.72 | 91.27 | 91.36 |
| Percentage of Employees in Europe | % | 1.58 | 1.06 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 57.33 | 57 | 57.14 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 99.9 | 99.93 | 99.95 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 42.67 | 42.91 | 42.91 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 0.1 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 19 | 19 | 14 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 16 | 20 | 20 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 38 | 38 | 27 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Africa | % | 11 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Asia | % | 24 | 22 | 17 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe | % | 22 | 56 | 18 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 23 | 21 | 16 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 26 | 24 | 18 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 24 | 23 | 17 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days |
| Number of Work-related Injuries | incidents |
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 | % | 97 | 96 | 99 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 97 | 96 | 99 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 96 | 96 | 98 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 97 | 96 | 99 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 99 | 93 | 99 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 99 | 95 | 99 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 12.44 | 15.58 | 14.23 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 12.63 | 16.06 | 14.09 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 11.22 | 16.04 | 15.01 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 9.19 | 9.91 | 15.39 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 6.09 | 11.54 | 16.9 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 11.22 | 16.04 | 15.01 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Africa | 2103 | 1844 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 9950 | 13007 |