Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen in discharged sewage | tonnes | 2.42 | 14 |
| Chemical oxygen demand (COD) in discharged sewage | tonnes | 100.89 | 14 |
| Total discharge volume of sewage | tonnes | 3419743.66 | 14 |
| Total nitrogen in discharged sewage | tonnes | 7.57 | 14 |
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 GHG emissions (Scope 1) - Packaging Department | tCO2e | 1409.68 | 487.67 | 1192.1 | 13 |
| Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) - Paper-making Department | tCO2e | 64392.5 | 146813.37 | 77891.85 | 13 |
| Energy indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) - Packaging Department | tCO2e | 20437.14 | 19286 | 17949.08 | 13 |
| Energy indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) - Paper-making Department | tCO2e | 258938.58 | 268249.13 | 255419.04 | 13 |
| GHG emission intensity of Paper-making Department | tCO2e/0'000 tonnes of paper | 5929.46 | 5555.18 | 10 | |
| Purchased electricity - Packaging Department | MWh | 13584.13 | 19 | ||
| Total GHG emission intensity (Packaging Department) | tCO2e/0'000 square metres of carton product | 1.14 | 1.28 | 1.24 | 13 |
| Total GHG emission intensity (Paper-making Department) | tCO2e/0'000 tonnes of paper | 4311.08 | 5929.46 | 5555.18 | 13 |
| Total GHG emissions - Packaging Department | tCO2e | 21846.82 | 19773.67 | 19141.18 | 13 |
| Total GHG emissions - Paper-making Department | tCO2e | 323331.08 | 415052.5 | 333310.89 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal fly ash | tonnes | 5773.08 | 7943.29 | 17 | |
| Dyeing sludge | tonnes | 129.62 | 520.52 | 17 | |
| Laboratory waste liquid disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 0.99 | 0.47 | 0.29 | 16 |
| Papermaking sludge | tonnes | 3868.66 | 3673.31 | 17 | |
| Papermaking waste residue | tonnes | 168633.7 | 92801.33 | 17 | |
| Suspended solid (SS) in discharged sewage | tonnes | 12.54 | 14 | ||
| Total hazardous waste disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 65.28 | 58.06 | 52.46 | 16 |
| Total hazardous waste disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 24.14 | 26.57 | 47.79 | 16 |
| Total hazardous waste disposal intensity (Packaging Department) | tonnes/’0000 square metres of carton products | 0.0034 | 0.0037 | 0.0034 | 16 |
| Total hazardous waste disposal intensity (Paper-making Department) | tonnes/’0000 tonnes of paper | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.8 | 16 |
| Total hazardous waste disposal intensity of Paper-making Department | tonnes/0'000 tonnes of paper | 0.38 | 0.8 | 10 | |
| Used batteries disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 0.42 | 16 | ||
| Used batteries disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 2.55 | 1.15 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used plastic boards disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 13.26 | 10.28 | 1.47 | 16 |
| Waste paper | tonnes | 10569.6 | 19073.1 | 17 | |
| Waste white glue disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 1 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink-containing wastewater disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 17.46 | 17.23 | 16.13 | 16 |
| Total non-hazardous waste disposal | tonnes | 188974.06 | 124011.55 | 17 | |
| Total non-hazardous waste disposal intensity | tonnes/RMB million revenue | 62.7 | 51.88 | 17 | |
| Used light tubes disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 0.1 | 0.02 | 16 | |
| Used packaging barrels disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 25.2 | 12.38 | 18.85 | 16 |
| Used packaging barrels disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 12.76 | 4.06 | 10.52 | 16 |
| Waste activated carbon disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 0.24 | 0.23 | 1.11 | 16 |
| Waste capacitance disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 1.39 | 16 | ||
| Waste engine oil disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 0.52 | 9.61 | 16 | |
| Waste engine oil disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 5.54 | 18.87 | 35.36 | 16 |
| Waste ink residue disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 7.8 | 5.37 | 14.9 | 16 |
| Waste ink residue disposal (Paper-making Department) | tonnes | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.23 | 16 |
| Waste paint disposal (Packaging Department) | tonnes | 0.8 | 0.4 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal - Paper-making Department | MWh | 124195.58 | 19 | |
| Diesel - Packaging Department | MWh | 24.98 | 19 | |
| Diesel - Paper-making Department | MWh | 642.41 | 19 | |
| Direct energy consumption - Packaging Department | MWh | 5949.79 | 19 | |
| Direct energy consumption - Paper-making Department | MWh | 310323.94 | 19 | |
| Gasoline - Packaging Department | MWh | 31.34 | 19 | |
| Gasoline - Paper-making Department | MWh | 76.13 | 19 | |
| Indirect energy consumption - Packaging Department | MWh | 40528.71 | 19 | |
| Indirect energy consumption - Paper-making Department | MWh | 926875.44 | 19 | |
| Natural gas - Packaging Department | MWh | 5893.47 | 19 | |
| Natural gas - Paper-making Department | MWh | 185409.82 | 19 | |
| Purchased electricity - Paper-making Department | MWh | 322018.48 | 19 | |
| Purchased steam - Packaging Department | MWh | 26944.58 | 19 | |
| Purchased steam - Paper-making Department | MWh | 189556.25 | 19 | |
| Self-generated electricity (biomass) - Paper-making Department | MWh | 13227.74 | 19 | |
| Self-produced steam (biomass) - Paper-making Department | MWh | 402027.97 | 19 | |
| Total electricity and steam consumption intensity of Paper-making Department | MWh/0'000 tonnes of paper | 18290.11 | 17857.44 | 10 |
| Total energy consumption - Packaging Department | MWh | 46478.5 | 19 | |
| Total energy consumption - Paper-making Department | MWh | 1237199.38 | 19 | |
| Total energy consumption intensity (Packaging Department) | MWh/0000 square metres of carton product | 3.01 | 19 | |
| Total energy consumption intensity (Paper-making Department) | MWh/0000 tonnes of paper | 20816.99 | 19 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption intensity of Paper-making Department | tonnes/tonnes of paper | 5.39 | 6 | 10 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees (total) | 2484 | 2615 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - 30–50 years old | 1605 | 1672 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Female | 543 | 547 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Ganzhou | 170 | 173 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Gaoan | 8 | 9 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Male | 1941 | 2068 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Over 50 years old | 619 | 664 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Under 30 years old | 260 | 279 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Wuhan | 75 | 75 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Zhongshan | 1948 | 2064 | 28 | |
| Number of employees - Zhuhai | 283 | 294 | 28 | |
| Number of employees who are engineers and technical staff or possess a higher education background | 472 | 495 | 28 | |
| Percentage of total employees - 30–50 years old | % | 64.61 | 63.94 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Female | % | 21.86 | 20.92 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Ganzhou | % | 6.85 | 6.62 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Gaoan | % | 0.32 | 0.34 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Male | % | 78.14 | 79.08 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Over 50 years old | % | 24.92 | 25.39 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Under 30 years old | % | 10.47 | 10.67 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Wuhan | % | 3.02 | 2.87 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Zhongshan | % | 78.42 | 78.93 | 28 |
| Percentage of total employees - Zhuhai | % | 11.39 | 11.24 | 28 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover number (30–50 years old) | 534 | 430 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Female) | 222 | 213 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Ganzhou) | 48 | 20 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Gaoan) | 2 | 3 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Male) | 632 | 472 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Over 50 years old) | 114 | 98 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Under 30 years old) | 206 | 157 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Wuhan) | 20 | 13 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Zhongshan) | 607 | 466 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover number (Zhuhai) | 177 | 183 | 29 | |
| Employee turnover rate (30–50 years old) | % | 33.27 | 25.72 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Female) | % | 40.88 | 38.94 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Ganzhou) | % | 28.24 | 11.56 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Gaoan) | % | 25 | 33.33 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Male) | % | 32.56 | 22.82 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Over 50 years old) | % | 18.42 | 14.76 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Under 30 years old) | % | 79.23 | 56.27 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Wuhan) | % | 26.67 | 17.33 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Zhongshan) | % | 31.16 | 22.58 | 29 |
| Employee turnover rate (Zhuhai) | % | 62.54 | 62.44 | 29 |
| Overall employee turnover rate | % | 34.38 | 26.2 | 29 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of major work-related injuries | cases | 12 | 14 | 32 | |
| Number of minor work-related injuries | cases | 1 | 32 | ||
| Number of moderate work-related injuries | cases | 4 | 6 | 32 | |
| Target for number of work-related injuries by year ended 31 December 2024 | cases | less than 17 | 32 | ||
| Total number of work-related injuries | cases | 17 | 20 | 32 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown of trained employees (female) | % | 21.89 | 21.34 | 34 |
| Breakdown of trained employees (general staff) | % | 84.52 | 84.94 | 34 |
| Breakdown of trained employees (male) | % | 78.11 | 78.66 | 34 |
| Breakdown of trained employees (middle management) | % | 0.93 | 6.94 | 34 |
| Breakdown of trained employees (senior management) | % | 6.45 | 8.12 | 34 |
| Percentage of employees trained | % | 99.88 | 98.01 | 34 |
| Percentage of female employees trained | % | 100 | 100 | 34 |
| Percentage of general staff employees trained | % | 99.86 | 98.15 | 34 |
| Percentage of male employees trained | % | 99.85 | 97.49 | 34 |
| Percentage of middle management employees trained | % | 100 | 95.7 | 34 |
| Percentage of senior management employees trained | % | 100 | 98.58 | 34 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours (female) | hours | 16.17 | 12.51 | 34 |
| Average training hours (general staff) | hours | 16.64 | 21.31 | 34 |
| Average training hours (male) | hours | 18.05 | 24.06 | 34 |
| Average training hours (middle management) | hours | 31.69 | 29.57 | 34 |
| Average training hours (senior management) | hours | 11.1 | 18.14 | 34 |
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 17.64 | 21.64 | 34 |
| Total training hours attended by employees | hours | 43811 | 56595 | 34 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of appearance problem complaints (Packaging Department) | cases | 2276 | 2224 | 40 |
| Number of appearance problem complaints (Paper-making Department) | cases | 8 | 8 | 40 |
| Number of complaints about products and services received by Packaging Department | cases | 2755 | 2530 | 40 |
| Number of complaints about products and services received by Paper-making Department | cases | 162 | 130 | 40 |
| Number of delivery problem complaints (Packaging Department) | cases | 234 | 68 | 40 |
| Number of delivery problem complaints (Paper-making Department) | cases | 8 | 8 | 40 |
| Number of indicator problem complaints (Packaging Department) | cases | 114 | 82 | 40 |
| Number of indicator problem complaints (Paper-making Department) | cases | 34 | 12 | 40 |
| Number of printing/nail box problem complaints (Packaging Department) | cases | 62 | 70 | 40 |
| Number of size problem complaints (Packaging Department) | cases | 69 | 66 | 40 |
| Number of size problem complaints (Paper-making Department) | cases | 84 | 74 | 40 |
| Number of winding problem complaints (Paper-making Department) | cases | 36 | 36 | 40 |
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 | 65802.18 | 147301.04 | 79083.95 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 279375.72 | 287535.13 | 273368.12 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 345177.9 | 434826.17 | 352452.07 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tCO2e/0'000 square metres of carton product | 1.14 | 1.28 | 1.24 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) | tCO2e/0'000 tonnes of paper | 4311.08 | 5929.46 | 5555.18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Liquid Waste) | tonnes | 0.99 | 0.47 | 0.29 |
| Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) | tonnes | 2.55 | 0.42 | |
| Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 65.28 | 26.57 | 52.46 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Area) | tonnes/’0000 square metres of carton products | 0.0034 | 0.0037 | 0.0034 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) | tonnes/’0000 tonnes of paper | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Waste | tonnes | 10569.6 | 19073.1 | |
| Plastic Waste | tonnes | 13.26 | 10.28 | 1.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 17.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biomass Energy | MWh | 415255.71 |
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh/0'000 tonnes of paper | 17857.44 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | MWh | 667.39 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | MWh | 316273.73 |
| Gasoline Consumption | MWh | 107.47 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | MWh | 191303.29 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 322018.48 |
| Purchased Steam | MWh | 216500.83 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 316273.73 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 1283677.88 |
| Total Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) | MWh/0000 square metres of carton product | 3.01 |
| Total Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh/0000 tonnes of paper | 20816.99 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 967404.15 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/tonnes of paper | 5.39 | 6 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | 1605 | 1672 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 619 | 664 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 260 | 279 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 543 | 547 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 1941 | 2068 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 2484 | 2615 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 64.61 | 63.94 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 24.92 | 25.39 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 10.47 | 10.67 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 21.86 | 20.92 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 78.14 | 79.08 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 33.27 | 25.72 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 18.42 | 14.76 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 79.23 | 56.27 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 40.88 | 38.94 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 32.56 | 22.82 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 34.38 | 26.2 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 99.88 | 98.01 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 99.86 | 98.15 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 99.85 | 97.49 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 100 | 95.7 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 | 98.58 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 16.17 | 12.51 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 16.64 | 21.31 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 18.05 | 24.06 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 31.69 | 29.57 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 11.1 | 18.14 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 17.64 | 21.64 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 43811 | 56595 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Growth Rate | % | None | -8.81 |
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | cases | 2917 | 2660 |
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | cases | 2917 | 2660 |