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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) in wastewater with license requirements | complied | 24 | |||
| Compliance of Oil & Grease (O&G) in wastewater with license requirements | complied | 24 | |||
| Nitrogen oxides | Tonnes | 1.69 | 1.68 | 1.7 | 58 |
| Respirable suspended particles | Tonnes | 0.0014 | 0.001 | 0.0009 | 58 |
| Sulphur oxides | Tonnes | 0.009 | 0.0088 | 0.0088 | 58 |
| Total NOx emissions at Sites of Operation | tonnes | 1.7 | 17 | ||
| Total SOx emissions at Sites of Operation | tonnes | 0.0088 | 17 | ||
| Total respirable suspended particles at Sites of Operation | tonnes | 0.0009 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative reduction in CO2 emissions from cup containers due to ECO CUP Renewal | % | 29.16 | 23 | ||
| GHG intensity (by '000 revenue) | tonnes of CO2-e/'000 revenue | 0.016 | 0.014 | 0.015 | 58 |
| Reduction in CO2 emissions by ECO CUP Renewal (compared to predecessor) | % | 6.8 | 23 | ||
| Scope 1: Direct emissions | tonnes of CO2-e | 22756 | 22428 | 22856 | 58 |
| Scope 2: Energy indirect emissions | tonnes of CO2-e | 38009 | 35123 | 35168 | 58 |
| Total CO2-equivalent GHG emissions at Sites of Operation | tonnes | 58024 | 17 | ||
| Total GHG emissions | tonnes of CO2-e | 60765 | 57551 | 58024 | 58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 3.29 | 3.91 | 3.84 | 59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in red packets collected for recycling compared to 2022 | 54% | 55 | |||
| Red packets collected for recycling at Hong Kong canteens | kg | 43 | 55 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | tonne | 3870 | 4038 | 4248 | 59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption | MWh | 116820 | 116017 | 117412 | 59 |
| Energy intensity (by '000 revenue) | MWh/'000 revenue | 0.049 | 0.046 | 0.049 | 59 |
| Indirect energy consumption | MWh | 74109 | 69345 | 70638 | 59 |
| Number of solar panels installed across facilities in Hong Kong and Mainland China | panels | 9700 | 19 | ||
| Reduction in steam consumption from flash steam recovery equipment at four plants (Shunhe, Zhejiang, Fujian, Zhuhai Winner) | 7%–17% | 19 | |||
| Total energy consumption | MWh | 190929 | 185362 | 188050 | 59 |
| Total generating capacity of installed solar panels | MWh | 5000 | 19 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption | cubic metres | 367087 | 377883 | 374489 | 59 |
| Water consumption intensity (by '000 revenue) | cubic metres/'000 revenue | 0.095 | 0.094 | 0.098 | 59 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity saved from air conditioning system renovation at Hong Kong plant | kWh annually | 41558 | 19 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction in plastic use by ECO CUP Renewal (compared to predecessor) | % | 12.8 | 23 | ||
| Reduction in plastic use in cup lid by redesign (Big Size Cup Noodles) | % | 34.3 | 23 | ||
| Reduction in plastic use in cup lid by removing plastic layer (Regular Size Cup Noodles) | % | 33.8 | 23 | ||
| Total packaging material used | tonnes | 14540 | 15050 | 14266 | 59 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time workforce | people | 3128 | 3237 | 3391 | 60 |
| Part-time workforce | people | 26 | 37 | 18 | 60 |
| Total workforce | people | 3154 | 3274 | 3409 | 60 |
| Total workforce by age group: 18–39 | people | 1431 | 1403 | 1492 | 60 |
| Total workforce by age group: 40–59 | people | 1664 | 1797 | 1836 | 60 |
| Total workforce by age group: 60 or above | people | 59 | 74 | 81 | 60 |
| Total workforce by gender: Female | people | 1661 | 1755 | 1785 | 60 |
| Total workforce by gender: Male | people | 1493 | 1519 | 1624 | 60 |
| Total workforce by geographic location: Hong Kong | people | 849 | 781 | 725 | 60 |
| Total workforce by geographic location: Mainland China | people | 2305 | 2493 | 2519 | 60 |
| Total workforce by geographic location: Other Region | people | N.A. | N.A. | 165 | 60 |
| Total workforce by rank: Management | people | 378 | 335 | 425 | 60 |
| Total workforce by rank: Non-management | people | 2776 | 2939 | 2984 | 60 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover | % | 26% | 23% | 22% | 61 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 21% | 20% | 20% | 61 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 32% | 27% | 24% | 61 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographic location - Hong Kong | % | 19% | 31% | 19% | 61 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographic location - Mainland China | % | 29% | 21% | 22% | 61 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographic location - Other Region | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 61 | |
| Full-time employee's turnover rate by age group - 18-39 | % | 39% | 30% | 29% | 61 |
| Full-time employee's turnover rate by age group - 40-59 | % | 16% | 16% | 14% | 61 |
| Full-time employee's turnover rate by age group - 60 or above | % | 75% | 62% | 68% | 61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of fatalities in the past three years | % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 61 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss days due to injury (No. of days) | days | 932 | 1297 | 1787 | 61 |
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 employee trained - Female | % | 63% | 75% | 73% | 62 |
| Percentage of employee trained - Male | % | 61% | 92% | 81% | 62 |
| Percentage of employee trained - Management | % | 59% | 76% | 69% | 62 |
| Percentage of employee trained - Non-management | % | 63% | 84% | 78% | 62 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours completed (No. of hours) - Female | hours | 2.88 | 21.77 | 22.86 | 62 |
| Average training hours completed (No. of hours) - Male | hours | 3.66 | 23.18 | 22.39 | 62 |
| Average training hours completed (No. of hours) - Management | hours | 4.3 | 18.8 | 20.14 | 62 |
| Average training hours completed (No. of hours) - Non-management | hours | 3.12 | 22.84 | 22.94 | 62 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023-2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full scholarships granted for CUHK Food and Nutritional Sciences Programmes | scholarships | 10 | 54 |
| Full scholarships granted for EdUHK elite athletes | scholarships | 7 | 54 |
| New awardees for CUHK Food and Nutritional Sciences Programmes | students | 3 | 54 |
| New awardees for EdUHK elite athletes scholarship | students | 4 | 54 |
| PhD students awarded CUHK Nissin Foods Scholarship | students | 3 | 54 |
| Renewed awardees for CUHK Food and Nutritional Sciences Programmes | students | 7 | 54 |
| Renewed awardees for EdUHK elite athletes scholarship | students | 3 | 54 |
| Undergraduate students awarded CUHK Nissin Foods Scholarship | students | 7 | 54 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 0.0014 | 0.001 | 0.0009 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 1.69 | 1.68 | 1.7 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonnes | 0.009 | 0.0088 | 0.0088 |
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) | tonnes of CO2-e | 22756 | 22428 | 22856 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes of CO2-e | 38009 | 35123 | 35168 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes of CO2-e | 60765 | 57551 | 58024 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes of CO2-e/'000 revenue | 0.016 | 0.014 | 0.015 |
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 | tonnes | 3.29 | 3.91 | 3.84 |
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 | tonne | 3870 | 4038 | 4248 |
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 Revenue) | MWh/'000 revenue | 0.049 | 0.046 | 0.049 |
| Solar Energy | MWh | 5000 | ||
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 116820 | 116017 | 117412 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 190929 | 185362 | 188050 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 74109 | 69345 | 70638 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | cubic metres | 367087 | 377883 | 374489 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | cubic metres/'000 revenue | 0.095 | 0.094 | 0.098 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | kWh annually | 60558 |
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 Materials Consumed | tonnes | 14540 | 15050 | 14266 |
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 in Hong Kong | people | 849 | 781 | 725 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | people | 3154 | 3274 | 3244 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | people | 2305 | 2493 | 2519 |
| Number of Female Employees | people | 1661 | 1755 | 1785 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | people | 3128 | 3237 | 3391 |
| Number of Male Employees | people | 1493 | 1519 | 1624 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | people | 26 | 37 | 18 |
| Number of Total Employees | people | 3154 | 3274 | 3409 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 26.93 | 23.86 | 21.27 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 100 | 100 | 95.16 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 73.07 | 76.14 | 73.91 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 52.63 | 53.61 | 52.35 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 99.18 | 98.87 | 99.47 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 47.37 | 46.39 | 47.65 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 0.82 | 1.13 | 0.53 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 19 | 31 | 19 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 29 | 21 | 22 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 32 | 27 | 24 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 26 | 23 | 22 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 932 | 1297 | 1787 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 63 | 75 | 73 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 63 | 84 | 78 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 61 | 92 | 81 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 59 | 76 | 69 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 2.88 | 21.77 | 22.86 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 3.12 | 22.84 | 22.94 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 3.66 | 23.18 | 22.39 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 4.3 | 18.8 | 20.14 |