Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023

Year: 2023
Published: 2024-04-24
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
COD emission (Water Resources) Tonnes 4410.20 169
COD emission reductions (Water Resources) Tonnes 47007.94 169
NH₃-N emission (Water Resources) Tonnes 190.20 169
NOₓ emission (GDI Headquarters) Tonnes 0.004183 169
NOₓ emissions (Water Resources) Tonnes 0.35 169
Quarterly ultra-low emission compliance rate of both units at GDH Energy % 99 165
SO₂ emission (GDI Headquarters) Tonnes 0.000118 169
SO₂ emissions (Water Resources) Tonnes 0.01 169
Total phosphorus emission (Water Resources) Tonnes 85.02 169

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
Greenhouse gas emission intensity - GDH Energy Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income 16.29 166
Greenhouse gas emission intensity - GDH Highway Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income 0.02 167
Greenhouse gas emission intensity - Hotel business Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income 0.13 167
Greenhouse gas emission intensity - Teem Group Tonnes CO2e/Square meter operating area 0.05 166
Greenhouse gas emission intensity - Water Resources Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income 0.22 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - GDH Energy Tonnes CO2e 2961109.26 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - GDH Highway Tonnes CO2e 140.50 167
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - GDI Headquarters Tonnes CO2e 21.72 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - Hotel business Tonnes CO2e 376.65 167
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - Teem Group Tonnes CO2e 1910.77 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - Water Resources Tonnes CO2e 1507.26 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - GDH Energy Tonnes CO2e 124.46 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - GDH Highway Tonnes CO2e 925.29 167
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - GDI Headquarters Tonnes CO2e 68.34 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - Hotel business Tonnes CO2e 7884.21 167
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - Teem Group Tonnes CO2e 60116.39 166
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - Water Resources Tonnes CO2e 339603.94 166
Total greenhouse gas emission - The Group Tonnes CO2e 3373788.79 167
Total greenhouse gas emission intensity - The Group Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income 1.39 167

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2023 2030 Report Pages
Carbon intensity (tonnes of CO2e/HK$ million of revenue) reduction target for water resources segment % reduction from FY2020 baseline 36 165
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (tonnes of CO2e/m2) reduction target for property investment and development, department store operation % reduction from FY2019 baseline 36 165
Greenhouse gas emissions reduced per year due to photovoltaic power plants tonnes 36000 9
NH₃-N emission reductions (Water Resources) Tonnes 5011.88 169
Scope 1 carbon emissions intensity (tonnes of CO2e/HK$ million of revenue) reduction target for energy project % reduction from FY2020 baseline 36 165
Total phosphorus emission reductions (Water Resources) Tonnes 632.27 169

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
Sludge treatment (Water Resources) Tonnes 46094.75 169

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
Annual coal consumption of GDH Energy for each unit of power supply g/kWh 306.22 165
Annual target for coal consumption of GDH Energy for each unit of power supply g/kWh 307 165
Clean energy generated by photovoltaic power plants per year kWh 44000000 9
Direct energy consumption - The Group Thousand kWh 9076435.41 167
Direct energy intensity - The Group Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income 3.68 167
Indirect energy consumption - The Group Thousand kWh 716679.92 167
Indirect energy intensity - The Group Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income 0.29 167
Natural gas consumption - Water Resources Thousand kWh 9.77 167
Number of photovoltaic power plants installed 55 9
Photovoltaic power plants installed capacity MWp 45 9
Total Diesel consumption - GDI Headquarters Thousand kWh 0.00 167
Total Diesel consumption - Water Resources Thousand kWh 1290.92 167
Total Petrol consumption - GDI Headquarters Thousand kWh 73.95 167
Total Petrol consumption - Water Resources Thousand kWh 3981.68 167
Total electricity consumption - GDI Headquarters Thousand kWh 119.82 167
Total electricity consumption - Water Resources Thousand kWh 595482.86 167

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Annual target for water withdrawal of GDH Energy m3 8480000 165
Final volume of water withdrawal of GDH Energy m3 7571700 165
Total water consumption (GDH Highway) Tonnes 31016.00 169
Total water consumption (GDI Energy) Tonnes 7776075.00 169
Total water consumption (Hotel business) Tonnes 185054.00 169
Total water consumption (Teem Group) Tonnes 1150780.38 169
Total water consumption (The Group) Tonnes 35242451.71 169
Total water consumption intensity (GDH Highway) Tonnes/Ten thousand HKD income 0.45 169
Total water consumption intensity (GDI Energy) Tonnes/Ten thousand HKD income 42.77 169
Total water consumption intensity (Hotel business) Tonnes/Ten thousand HKD income 2.85 169
Total water consumption intensity (Teem Group) Tonnes/Square meter operating area 0.95 169
Total water consumption intensity (The Group) Tonnes/Ten thousand HKD income 14.56 169

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2023 2025 2030 Report Pages
Average power consumption reduction from energy-feedback elevators compared with traditional elevators in Guangzhou Teem Plaza % 25 58
Coal consumption for power supply (g standard coal/kWh) reduction target for energy projects % reduction from FY2020 baseline 2 165
Estimated annual electricity savings from intelligent lighting system at Teemall Store kWh 300000 58
Number of energy-feedback elevators replaced in Guangzhou Teem Plaza elevators 19 58
Overall energy consumption intensity (tonnes of standard coal/m2) reduction target for property investment and development, department store operation % reduction from FY2019 baseline 27 165
Proportion of renewable energy of Water Holdings target % 25 165
Proportion of renewable energy use in non-production areas of Zhongshan Thermal Power Plant target % 60 165
Standard coal usage reduced per year due to photovoltaic power plants tonnes 11000 9
Water withdrawal for power generation (tonne/MWh) reduction target for energy projects % reduction from FY2020 baseline 11 165

Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2023 2030 Report Pages
Decrease in overall leakage rate of pipeline network in water resources segment compared with previous year % 1.05 9
Overall leakage rate of pipeline network in water resources segment % under 10 9
Water consumption intensity (tonnes/m2) reduction target for property investment and development, department store operation % reduction from FY2020 baseline 5 165

Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2030 2060 Report Pages
Average intensity of landfall typhoons in China (High-emission Scenario) Increase Increase 161
Average intensity of landfall typhoons in China (Low-emission Scenario) Decline Decline 161
Number of landfall typhoons in China (High-emission Scenario) Increase Increase 161
Number of landfall typhoons in China (Low-emission Scenario) Increase Increase 161
Percentage increase in annual expected damage from river floods compared to 2015 in China (High-emission Scenario) % 22.2 84.5 161
Percentage increase in annual expected damage from river floods compared to 2015 in China (Low-emission Scenario) % 20.3 31.1 161
Percentage increase in annual expected damage from typhoons compared to 2015 in China (High-emission Scenario) % 5.6 18.3 161
Percentage increase in annual expected damage from typhoons compared to 2015 in China (Low-emission Scenario) % 4.2 7.9 161
Percentage increase in annual maximum river flood depth compared to baseline period in China (High-emission Scenario) % 30.1 80.8 161
Percentage increase in annual maximum river flood depth compared to baseline period in China (Low-emission Scenario) % 26.1 34.0 161
Percentage increase in annual precipitation compared to baseline period in China (High-emission Scenario) % 3.6 7.5 161
Percentage increase in annual precipitation compared to baseline period in China (Low-emission Scenario) % 3.2 4.5 161

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Total number of employees by age group: 30 or below Persons 2190 172
Total number of employees by age group: 31-40 Persons 3248 172
Total number of employees by age group: 41-50 Persons 3395 172
Total number of employees by age group: Above 50 Persons 1924 172
Total number of employees by employee category: Intermediate Persons 1155 172
Total number of employees by employee category: Junior Persons 9271 172
Total number of employees by employee category: Senior Persons 331 172
Total number of employees by employment type: Formal contract Persons 10640 172
Total number of employees by employment type: Outsourced contract Persons 103 172
Total number of employees by employment type: Temporary and short-term contracts Persons 14 172
Total number of employees by gender: Female Persons 3686 172
Total number of employees by gender: Male Persons 7071 172
Total number of employees by geographical region: Chinese Mainland Persons 10548 172
Total number of employees by geographical region: Hong Kong Persons 209 172
Total number of employees of the Group Persons 10757 172
Total number of new employees of the Group Persons 904 172

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Total number of resigned employees - Chinese Mainland Persons 610 173
Total number of resigned employees - Hong Kong Persons 56 173
Total number of resigned employees by age group - 30 or below Persons 199 173
Total number of resigned employees by age group - 31-40 Persons 183 173
Total number of resigned employees by age group - 41-50 Persons 158 173
Total number of resigned employees by age group - Above 50 Persons 126 173
Total number of resigned employees by employee category: Intermediate Persons 47 172
Total number of resigned employees by employee category: Junior Persons 602 172
Total number of resigned employees by employee category: Senior Persons 17 172
Total number of resigned employees by employment type - Formal contract Persons 664 173
Total number of resigned employees by employment type - Temporary and short-term contracts Persons 2 173
Total number of resigned employees by gender: Female Persons 268 172
Total number of resigned employees by gender: Male Persons 398 172
Turnover rate by age group - 30 or below % 9.09 173
Turnover rate by age group - 31-40 % 5.63 173
Turnover rate by age group - 41-50 % 4.65 173
Turnover rate by age group - Above 50 % 6.55 173
Turnover rate by employee category - Intermediate % 4.07 173
Turnover rate by employee category - Junior % 6.49 173
Turnover rate by employee category - Senior % 5.14 173
Turnover rate by employment type - Formal contract % 6.24 174
Turnover rate by employment type - Outsourced contract % 0.00 174
Turnover rate by employment type - Temporary and short-term contracts % 14.29 174
Turnover rate by gender - Female % 7.27 173
Turnover rate by gender - Male % 5.63 173
Turnover rate by geographical region - Chinese Mainland % 5.78 173
Turnover rate by geographical region - Hong Kong % 26.79 173

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
Number of work-related injuries Case 11 13 5 174

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Lost days due to work injury Day 349 792.5 233 174

Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of subsidiaries with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification 72 9
Work Safety Responsibility Statement signature rate % 100 9

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Percentage of trained employees by category - Intermediate % 97.75 174
Percentage of trained employees by category - Junior % 96.49 174
Percentage of trained employees by category - Senior % 96.98 174
Percentage of trained employees by gender - Female % 97.31 174
Percentage of trained employees by gender - Male % 96.29 174

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Average training hours by employee category - Intermediate Hour 34.57 174
Average training hours by employee category - Junior Hour 32.32 174
Average training hours by employee category - Senior Hour 40.24 174
Average training hours by gender - Female Hour 34.51 174
Average training hours by gender - Male Hour 31.92 174
Average training hours per employee Hour 32.80 174
Total training hours Hour 352873.95 174

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of suppliers in Central China Company 152 175
Number of suppliers in East China Company 661 175
Number of suppliers in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Company 179 175
Number of suppliers in North China Company 415 175
Number of suppliers in Northeast China Company 41 175
Number of suppliers in Northwest China Company 13 175
Number of suppliers in South China Company 4673 175
Number of suppliers in Southwest China Company 68 175

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Customer satisfaction rates in all business segments % or above 94 9
Number of service-related complaints Case 6904 175

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Certification of compliance management system (GB/T 35770-2022 and ISO 37301:2021) for GDI, Yue Gang Water Supply and Teem Group Obtained 34
Certification of compliance management system (GB/T 35770-2022 and ISO 37301:2021) for Guangdong Investment Limited Obtained 34
Integrity Agreements signature rate for supervising and regulating all employees’ behaviours % 100 9
Internal auditors passed examination and obtained internal auditor certificates (compliance management) All internal auditors 34

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of people participated in volunteer activities Persons 2430 175
Time spent on volunteer activities Hour 336.2 175
Total time spent on volunteer activities Hour 428172.2 175

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
NOₓ Emissions Tonnes 0.354183
SOₓ Emissions Tonnes 0.010118

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 2965066.1599999997
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) Tonnes CO2e 408722.63
Total GHG Emissions Tonnes CO2e 3373788.79
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income 1.39

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2030
Ammonia Nitrogen Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 5011.88
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 36000
Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2019 % 36
Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 % 36
Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 % 36

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
Target Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % or above

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 Thousand kWh 1290.92
Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income 3.68
Gasoline Consumption Thousand kWh 73.95
Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income 0.29
Natural Gas Consumption Thousand kWh 9.77
Purchased Electricity Thousand kWh 119.82
Solar Energy kWh 44000000
Total Direct Energy Consumption Thousand kWh 9076435.41
Total Indirect Energy Consumption Thousand kWh 716679.92

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Total Water Withdrawal m3 7571700
Water Consumption Tonnes 35242451.71
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes/Ten thousand HKD income 14.56

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2025 2030
Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 25
Target Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage by 2025 Compared to 2023 % 2
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2021 % 27

Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2030
Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % reduction from FY2020 baseline 5

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Contractors Persons 103
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 Persons 6643
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 Persons 1924
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 Persons 2190
Number of Employees in Hong Kong Persons 209
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China Persons 10757
Number of Employees in Mainland China Persons 10548
Number of Female Employees Persons 3686
Number of Full-time Employees Persons 10640
Number of Male Employees Persons 7071
Number of New Employees Persons 904
Number of Temporary Workers Persons 14
Number of Total Employees Persons 10757
Percentage of Contractors Percent 0.96
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 Percent 61.77
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 Percent 17.88
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 Percent 20.37
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong Percent 1.94
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China Percent 100
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China Percent 98.06
Percentage of Female Employees Percent 34.24
Percentage of Full-time Employees Percent 98.91
Percentage of Male Employees Percent 65.76
Percentage of New Employees Percent 8.41
Percentage of Temporary Workers Percent 0.13

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 5.14
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 6.55
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 9.09
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 26.79
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 5.78
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 7.27
Turnover Rate of Full-time Employees % 6.24
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 5.63
Turnover Rate of Temporary Workers % 14.29

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Day 349 792.5 233

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 97.31
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 96.29

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Average Training Hours (Female) Hour 34.51
Average Training Hours (Male) Hour 31.92
Average Training Hours per Employee Hour 32.8
Total Training Hours Hour 352873.95

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Suppliers in Central China Company 152
Number of Suppliers in East China Company 661
Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong Company 179
Number of Suppliers in North China Company 415
Number of Suppliers in Northeast China Company 41
Number of Suppliers in Northwest China Company 13
Number of Suppliers in South China Company 4673
Number of Suppliers in Southwest China Company 68
Number of Total Suppliers Company 6202

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints Case 6904

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Percentage of Employees Anti-corruption Policies have been Communicated to % 100

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities Persons 2430
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hour 428172.2