2023 ENVIRONMENTAL , SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen oxides emissions | tonnes | 46.21 | 48 |
| Particulates emissions | tonnes | 108.88 | 48 |
| Sulphur dioxide emissions | tonnes | 48.7 | 48 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 Emission | Tonnes CO₂e | 14101.12 | 53 |
| Scope 2 Emission | Tonnes CO₂e | 671053.46 | 53 |
| Total GHG Emission Intensity (per RMB million revenue) | Tonnes CO₂e/revenue | 81.33 | 53 |
| Total Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emission | Tonnes CO₂e | 685163.38 | 53 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide Waste Generated | tonnes | 314731.89 | 51 |
| Hazardous Waste Density (tonne/revenue RMB million) | tonne/revenue (RMB million) | 37.64 | 51 |
| Hazardous Waste Generated | tonnes | 317080.71 | 51 |
| Other Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 2348.82 | 51 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density of non-hazardous waste (tonne/revenue RMB million) | tonne/revenue (RMB million) | 460.83 | 50 |
| Other (non-hazardous waste) | tonnes | 26156.03 | 50 |
| Tailing (non-hazardous waste) | tonnes | 3842123.47 | 50 |
| Total non-hazardous waste | tonnes | 3882018.50 | 50 |
| Waste rock (non-hazardous waste) | tonnes | 13739.00 | 50 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Removal (from Tree Planting) | Tonnes CO₂e | 264.22 | 53 |
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 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy - Mobile Fuel - Diesel | MWh | 49184.20 | 53 |
| Direct Energy - Mobile Fuel - Unleaded Petrol | MWh | 1497.94 | 53 |
| Indirect Energy - Electricity | MWh | 673072.68 | 53 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 723675.61 | 53 |
| Total Energy Intensity (per RMB million revenue) | MWh/revenue | 79.90 | 53 |
| Unit consumption of mining decrease (YOY) | kWh/t | 0.09 | 56 |
| Unit consumption of ore processing decrease (YOY) | kWh/t | 0.12 | 56 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual electricity savings | RMB | RMB16735700 | 56 |
| Annual energy savings (standard coal and electricity) | tons | 4705 | 56 |
| Number of energy saving and emission reduction projects implemented | 16 | 56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold metal added through geological prospecting | tons | 33.83 | 12 |
| Gold ore resources reserve (JORC standard) | tons | 1185 | 12 |
| Investment in geological prospecting | RMB million | RMB123 million | 12 |
| Number of new national and provincial green factories added | 2 | 12 | |
| Recoverable gold reserves | tons | 472 | 12 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (30 to 50 years old) | % | 4.18 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (female) | % | 1.30 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (male) | % | 7.57 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (over 50 years old) | % | 3.04 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (total) | % | 8.87 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (under 30 years old) | % | 1.65 | 29 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in safety and environmental protection | RMB million | RMB200 million | 12 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of innovation awards for front-line workers | awards | 5 | 39 |
| Number of major projects implemented for employee well-being | 10 | 12 | |
| Training coverage rate for female employees | % | 100.00 | 38 |
| Training coverage rate for general staff | % | 99.22 | 38 |
| Training coverage rate for male employees | % | 99.15 | 38 |
| Training coverage rate for middle management | % | 100 | 38 |
| Training coverage rate for senior management | % | 100 | 38 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training time of female employees | hours | 85.34 | 38 |
| Average training time of general staff | hours | 91.84 | 38 |
| Average training time of male employees | hours | 91.99 | 38 |
| Average training time of middle management | hours | 82.44 | 38 |
| Average training time of senior management | hours | 74.25 | 38 |
| Average training time per employee | hours | 90.31 | 38 |
| Total hours of training organized | hours | 552254.00 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of national standards participated in formulation | standards | 3 | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of small reform and innovation projects completed | projects | 1675 | 39 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic shares issued to Zhaojin Group for the acquisition of its subsidiaries and certain assets held by it | shares | 49.697.020 | 6 | |
| Number of papers published | papers | 100 | 39 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of core papers published | papers | 41 | 39 |
| Number of industrial standards participated in formulation | standards | 2 | 39 |
| Number of invention patent applications | applications | 18 | 39 |
| Number of invention patents granted | patents | 11 | 39 |
| Number of patent applications | applications | 167 | 39 |
| Number of patents granted | patents | 135 | 39 |
| Number of software copyrights applied for | applications | 11 | 39 |
| Number of software copyrights granted | copyrights | 7 | 39 |
| Number of utility model patent applications | applications | 138 | 39 |
| Number of utility model patents granted | patents | 117 | 39 |
| Value created by small reform and innovation projects | million RMB | 30 | 39 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection pass rate for measuring instruments | % | 100 | 56 |
| Number of assessments of small reform and innovation projects carried out | assessments | 35 | 39 |
| Number of measuring instruments inspected | sets | 1986 | 56 |
| Product responsibility: information on policies and compliance with relevant laws and regulations relating to health and safety, advertising, labelling and privacy matters for products and services provided and methods of redress | No breaches of relevant laws and regulations in the PRC with significant impact | 66 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full circulation of H shares and domestic shares converted into H shares and listed on the Stock Exchange | shares | 1560340587 | 6 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2012 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional domestic shares issued to Zhaojin Non-Ferrous Mining Company Limited for the purpose of acquiring its subsidiaries | million shares | 503.87 | 6 | |
| Number of excellent awards in Yantai Mayor’s Cup Industrial Design Competition | award | 1 | 39 | |
| Number of high-quality small reform and innovation projects shared | projects | 80 | 39 | |
| Number of issues of 'Zhaojin Technology' released | issues | 4 | 39 | |
| Number of scientific and technological progress awards granted by China Gold Association | awards | 6 | 39 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of Public Donation | RMB | 8064200 | 56 |
| Hours of volunteer services | hours | 4348.00 | 56 |
| Investment amount of community construction (excluding donations) | RMB | 8575700 | 56 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 108.88 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 46.21 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 48.7 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | Tonnes CO₂e | 14101.12 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes CO₂e | 671053.46 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonnes CO₂e | 685163.38 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonnes CO₂e/revenue | 81.33 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 317080.71 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne/revenue (RMB million) | 37.64 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 3882018.5 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne/revenue (RMB million) | 460.83 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | MWh | 49184.2 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | MWh/revenue | 79.9 |
| Gasoline Consumption | MWh | 1497.94 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 673072.68 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 50682.14 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 723675.61 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 673072.68 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Energy-saving and Carbon Reduction Demonstration Projects Achieved | 16 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % |
| Percentage of General Employees | % |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 4.18 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 3.04 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 1.65 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 1.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 7.57 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 8.87 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Work Safety | RMB million | 200 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 99.22 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 99.22 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 99.15 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 85.34 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 91.84 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 91.99 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 82.44 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 74.25 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 90.31 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 552254 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents | patents | 117 |
| Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company | patents | 135 |
| Number of Invention Patents | patents | 11 |
| Number of New Patent Applications | applications | 167 |
| Number of Patents Applied | applications | 167 |
| Number of Patents Granted | patents | 135 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB | 8064200 |
| Total Social Investment | RMB | 8575700 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 4348 |