Sustainability Report 2023
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulate matter (PM) emission intensity | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 8.933 | 4.448 | 2.443 | 28 |
| Particulate matter (PM) emission volume | 10000 tonnes | 0.000024 | 0.0000269 | 0.0000321 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions Scope 1 and 2 | tCO2e | 257271 | 155231 | 98469 | 28 |
| GHG emissions intensity | tCO2e/million RMB 10000 of revenue | 0.078 | 0.094 | 0.093 | 28 |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions (Shanghai Universal’s headquarters and six container factories) | tonne | 20976 | 43 | ||
| Scope 2 GHG emissions (Shanghai Universal’s headquarters and six container factories) | tonne | 7712 | 43 | ||
| Scopes 1 & 2 GHG emissions (Shanghai Universal’s headquarters and six container factories) | tonne | 98688 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual reduction in hazardous waste from container factories | tonnes | 749 | 29 | ||
| Hazardous waste discharge intensity | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 0.000231 | 0.000287 | 0.000187 | 28 |
| Hazardous waste discharge revenue | RMB 10000 | 12566 | 5760 | 7360 | 28 |
| Hazardous waste discharge volume | 10000 tonnes | 0.005 | 0.016 | 0.012 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste discharge intensity | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 0.00091 | 0.000425 | 0.000225 | 28 |
| Non-hazardous waste discharge revenue | RMB 10000 | 52632 | 41190 | 19000 | 28 |
| Non-hazardous waste discharge volume | 10000 tonnes | 0.07 | 0.034 | 0.03 | 28 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual reduction in carbon emissions | tonnes | 13348.3 | 29 |
| CO2 emissions decrease | tonnes | 2249 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual hazardous waste disposal expenses saved | million RMB | 5.5 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual electricity consumption by container factories | MWh | 10000 | 29 | ||
| Clean energy generated through PV systems | MWh | 11698 | 29 | ||
| Cumulative installed distributed PV systems | megawatts | 17.25 | 29 | ||
| Designed capacity of distributed PV systems | megawatts | 16.877 | 29 | ||
| Diesel consumption | L | 5051.5 | 2840.3 | 1694.6 | 27 |
| Direct energy (scope 1) | tCO2e | 215153 | 117105 | 77112 | 28 |
| Energy consumption intensity | kWh/RMB10000 of revenue | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 27 |
| Gasoline consumption | L | 1700 | 1172 | 1200 | 27 |
| Indirect energy (scope 2) | tCO2e | 42018 | 38126 | 20356 | 28 |
| Installed capacity of distributed photovoltaic (PV) systems | megawatts | 2.43 | 29 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | Nm³ | 141317.5 | 93949.9 | 68450.9 | 27 |
| Renewable energy consumption | kWh | 11000 | 11344.5 | 11698.2 | 27 |
| Standard coal energy consumption saved | tonnes | 2233 | 29 | ||
| Total energy consumption | kWh | 490762.65 | 296390.6 | 212145.1 | 27 |
| Total non-renewable energy consumption (Shanghai Universal’s headquarters and six container factories) | MWh | 221845.1 | 43 | ||
| Total renewable energy consumption (Shanghai Universal’s headquarters and six container factories) | MWh | 11698.2 | 43 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual water-based paint usage | tonnes | 24400 | 29 | ||
| New water consumption (Shanghai Universal’s headquarters and six container factories) | tonne | 702.5 | 43 | ||
| New water consumption intensity | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 900700 | 1206200 | 702520 | 28 |
| New water consumption volume | million tonnes | 0.85 | 1.2 | 0.66 | 28 |
| Total water consumption | m³ | 206104 | 171831.1 | 139436.5 | 27 |
| Wastewater discharge | m³ | 11000 | 13484.5 | 11198.2 | 27 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in the 700-TEU electric container ships operating along the Yangtze River trunk line (amount incurred in 2023) (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | RMB million | 59.22 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of environmental protection training participants | 3993 | 28 | |
| Number of environmental protection training sessions | 34 | 28 | |
| Number of environmental training sessions conducted (Shanghai Universal) | 34 | 43 | |
| Number of green technology patents secured | 122 | 28 | |
| Number of green, low-carbon, and environmental protection patents | 3 | 28 | |
| Number of participations in environmental training (Shanghai Universal) | 3993 | 43 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age distribution (including temporary workers) - 30-40 | Person | 1725 | 35 |
| Age distribution (including temporary workers) - 40 and above | Person | 3430 | 35 |
| Age distribution (including temporary workers) - Under 30 | Person | 5391 | 35 |
| Age distribution of new hires - 30-40 | Person | 2940 | 35 |
| Age distribution of new hires - 40 and above | Person | 1622 | 35 |
| Age distribution of new hires - Under 30 | Person | 4594 | 35 |
| Disabled staff | Person | 15 | 35 |
| Educational background of type A employees - Bachelor’s degree | Person | 4029 | 35 |
| Educational background of type A employees - Below junior college | Person | 630 | 35 |
| Educational background of type A employees - Junior college | Person | 6299 | 35 |
| Educational background of type A employees - Master’s degree and above | Person | 292 | 35 |
| Educational background of type B employees - Bachelor’s degree | Person | 3026 | 35 |
| Educational background of type B employees - Below junior college | Person | 502 | 35 |
| Educational background of type B employees - Junior college | Person | 5192 | 35 |
| Educational background of type B employees - Master’s degree and above | Person | 49 | 35 |
| Employment types (including temporary workers) - Dispatched employees | Person | 9558 | 35 |
| Employment types (including temporary workers) - Regular employees | Person | 1664 | 35 |
| Employment types of new hires - Contractors | Person | 5 | 35 |
| Employment types of new hires - Dispatched employees | Person | 9129 | 35 |
| Employment types of new hires - Regular employees | Person | 58 | 35 |
| Ethnicity structure - Ethnic minorities | Person | 502 | 35 |
| Ethnicity structure - Han | Person | 10701 | 35 |
| Foreign staff | Person | 47 | 35 |
| Gender distribution (including temporary workers) - Female | Person | 790 | 35 |
| Gender distribution (including temporary workers) - Male | Person | 10460 | 35 |
| Gender distribution of new hires - Female | Person | 161 | 35 |
| Gender distribution of new hires - Male | Person | 9031 | 35 |
| Geographical distribution (including temporary workers) - China | Person | 11203 | 35 |
| Geographical distribution (including temporary workers) - Overseas | Person | 47 | 35 |
| Geographical distribution of new hires - China | Person | 9156 | 35 |
| Geographical distribution of new hires - Overseas | Person | 36 | 35 |
| New hires | Person | 9192 | 35 |
| Number of ethnic minority employees (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries, including contract-based regular employees, contractors, and outsourced employees) | Person | 502 | 43 |
| Percentage of staff signing employment contract | 100% | 35 | |
| Security levels (including temporary workers) - Intermediate technician | Person | 256 | 35 |
| Security levels (including temporary workers) - Junior technician | Person | 120 | 35 |
| Security levels (including temporary workers) - Other | Person | 10792 | 35 |
| Security levels (including temporary workers) - Senior technician | Person | 82 | 35 |
| Seniority levels of new hires - Intermediate technicians | Person | 5 | 35 |
| Seniority levels of new hires - Junior technicians | Person | 3 | 35 |
| Seniority levels of new hires - Senior technicians | Person | 1 | 35 |
| Social security coverage | 100% | 35 | |
| Total number of employees (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries, including contract-based regular employees, contractors, and outsourced employees) | Person | 11250 | 43 |
| Total number of employees (including temporary workers) | Person | 11250 | 35 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate - Total | % | 5.29 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate - Type A staff | % | 5.29 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate - Type B staff | % | 45.89 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - 30-40 | % | 2.16 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - 40-50 | % | 1.14 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - 50 and above | % | 1.25 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Type B staff - 30-40 | % | 23.94 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Type B staff - 40-50 | % | 7.66 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Type B staff - 50 and above | % | 0.31 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Type B staff - Under 30 | % | 13.99 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by age - Under 30 | % | 0.74 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 1.59 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 3.7 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Type A staff - Female | % | 1.59 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Type A staff - Male | % | 3.7 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Type B staff - Female | % | 0.75 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender - Type B staff - Male | % | 45.14 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - China | % | 4.72 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Overseas | % | 0.57 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Type A staff - China | % | 4.72 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Type A staff - Overseas | % | 0.57 | 35 |
| Employee turnover rate by region - Type B staff - China | % | 45.89 | 35 |
| Voluntary turnover rate | % | 2.62 | 35 |
| Voluntary turnover rate - Type B staff | % | 84.31 | 35 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D investment (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | RMB million | 215 | 43 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total investment in employee training (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries, including contract-based regular employees, contractors, and outsourced employees) | RMB million | 9.523 | 43 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers registered within COSCO SHIPPING Development’s supplier database (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters) | 162 | 43 | |
| Number of suppliers of the year (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters) | 46 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of suppliers assessed during the year (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters) | % | 100 | 43 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of PSC-certified timber suppliers (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | % | 100 | 43 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | RMB million | 1407.555 | 43 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patents granted (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | 122 | 43 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of regular employees (including management) attending anti-corruption and integrity training (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | Person | 852 | 43 |
| Number of temporary employees attending anti-corruption and integrity training (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | Person | 1812 | 43 |
| Percentage of regular employees (including management) attending anti-corruption and integrity training (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | % | 51.2 | 43 |
| Percentage of temporary employees attending anti-corruption and integrity training (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | % | 18.9 | 43 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donation (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | RMB million | 25 | 43 |
| Revenue (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | RMB million | 15533.247 | 43 |
| Total volunteer service hours by employees (COSCO SHIPPING Development’s headquarters and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries) | hours | 1426 | 43 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 0.24 | 0.269 | 0.321 |
| PM Emission Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 8.933 | 4.448 | 2.443 |
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) | tonne | 20976 | ||
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne | 7712 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 257271 | 155231 | 98469 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | tCO2e/million RMB 10000 of revenue | 0.078 | 0.094 | 0.093 |
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 | 50 | 160 | 120 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 0.000231 | 0.000287 | 0.000187 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 0.00091 | 0.000425 | 0.000225 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | 2249 |
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | 13348.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | L | 5051.5 | 2840.3 | 1694.6 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/RMB10000 of revenue | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| Gasoline Consumption | L | 1700 | 1172 | 1200 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | Nm³ | 141317.5 | 93949.9 | 68450.9 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | kWh | 11000 | 11344.5 | 11698.2 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | tCO2e | 215153 | 117105 | 77112 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 490762.65 | 296390.6 | 212145.1 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | tCO2e | 42018 | 38126 | 20356 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | MWh | 221845.1 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | m³ | 11000 | 13484.5 | 11198.2 |
| Total Water Withdrawal | m³ | 206104 | 171831.1 | 139436.5 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/RMB 10000 of revenue | 900700 | 1206200 | 702520 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Energy-saving and Emission-reduction Technology Transformation | RMB million | 59.22 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | Person | 7055 |
| Number of Below Junior College Employees | Person | 1132 |
| Number of Contractors | Person | 5 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | Person | 1725 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | Person | 5391 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | Person | 11203 |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | Person | 47 |
| Number of Female Employees | Person | 790 |
| Number of Male Employees | Person | 10460 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | Person | 341 |
| Number of New Employees | Person | 9192 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | Person | 2940 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | Person | 4594 |
| Number of New Employees (Female) | Person | 161 |
| Number of New Employees (Mainland China) | Person | 9156 |
| Number of New Employees (Male) | Person | 9031 |
| Number of New Employees (Overseas) | Person | 36 |
| Number of Temporary Workers | Person | 9558 |
| Number of Total Employees | Person | 11250 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 99.58 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 0.42 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 7.02 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 92 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 3.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.25 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 0.74 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 4.72 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas | % | 0.57 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 1.59 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 3.7 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 5.29 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Total Suppliers | 162 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Suppliers Adopting Green Procurement Standards | % | 100 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulative Number of Patents Granted | 122 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 122 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training | % | 51.2 |
| Coverage of Anti-corruption Training for Employees | % | 51.2 |
| Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | Person | 2664 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB million | 25 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 1426 |