2023 Corporate Social Responsibility 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical oxygen demand (Group level) | tons | 426 | 473 | 481 | 32 |
| Nitrogen oxides (Group level) | tons | 46 | 43 | 38 | 32 |
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 (Scope 1) GHG emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 109811 | 132002 | 187547 | 26 |
| Direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions | tCO2e | 187547 | 6 | ||
| Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | tCO2e | 457572 | 6 | ||
| Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 482159 | 515008 | 457572 | 26 |
| GHG emission intensity (tCO2e/ton products) | tCO2e/ton products | 0.1715 | 0.1650 | 0.1596 | 26 |
| Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions due to photovoltaic power generation systems | tons | 10553 | 27 | ||
| Scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions intensity | tonnes per tonne products | 0.159 | 23 | ||
| Total GHG emissions (tCO2e) | tCO2e | 591970 | 647010 | 645119 | 26 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste discharge intensity | kilogrammes per tonne products | 0.0596 | 23 | |||
| Hazardous waste generated | tonnes | 241 | 6 | |||
| Hazardous waste intensity (kilogrammes/ton products) | kilogrammes/ton products | 0.0712 | 0.0637 | 0.0596 | 34 | |
| Reclaimed waste lubrication oil | tonnes | 16.3 | 34 | |||
| Targeted decrease in intensity of hazardous waste by 2025 compared to 2020 | percent | 30.0 | 33 | |||
| Total hazardous waste | tons | 246 | 250 | 241 | 34 |
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 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste discharge intensity | kilogrammes per tonne products | 15.7 | 23 | |||
| Non-hazardous waste generated | tonnes | 63612 | 6 | |||
| Non-hazardous waste intensity (kilogrammes/ton products) | kilogrammes/ton products | 18.70 | 17.18 | 15.74 | 34 | |
| Recycled old cartons at Xinjiang, Hefei, Tianjin and other plants | tonnes | 1237 | 31 | |||
| Targeted decrease in intensity of non-hazardous waste by 2025 compared to 2020 | percent | 20.0 | 33 | |||
| Total non-hazardous waste | tons | 64564 | 67368 | 63612 | 34 | |
| Wastewater (Group level) | tons | 6402699 | 7094516 | 7159846 | 32 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants in Carbon Emission Verification and Forensics Training sessions (subsidiaries nationwide) | persons | 440 | 27 | |
| Total hours of Carbon Emission Verification and Forensics Training sessions (subsidiaries nationwide) | hours | 880 | 27 | |
| Wastewater discharge intensity reduction target (Group level, compared to 2020) | % decrease | 14.0 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction in carton consumption by reusing plastic turnover boxes at Changsha plant | tonnes | 807 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumption | MWh | 457954 | 6 | ||
| Electricity consumption (MWh) | MWh | 395850 | 435127 | 457954 | 29 |
| Electricity generated by photovoltaic power generation systems | MWh | 14188 | 27 | ||
| Energy consumption intensity (MWh/ton products) | MWh/ton products | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 29 |
| Energy intensity | MWh per tonne products | 0.42 | 23 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | MWh | 730169 | 6 | ||
| Natural gas consumption (MWh) | MWh | 549216 | 660205 | 730169 | 29 |
| Number of photovoltaic power generation systems installed (total plants) | plants | 14 | 27 | ||
| Purchased steam consumption | MWh | 516396 | 6 | ||
| Purchased steam consumption (MWh) | MWh | 602860 | 624785 | 516396 | 29 |
| Total direct energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 549216 | 660205 | 730169 | 29 |
| Total energy consumption | MWh | 1704519 | 6 | ||
| Total energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 1547926 | 1720117 | 1704519 | 29 |
| Total indirect energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | 998710 | 1059912 | 974350 | 29 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected annual water saving from dairy beverage production time reduction (Jinan, Hefei and other plants) | tonnes | 19000 | 30 | ||
| Total water consumption (Group) | tons | 10006047 | 11155247 | 11416744 | 30 |
| Wastewater discharge intensity | tonnes per tonne products | 1.77 | 23 | ||
| Water consumption | tonnes | 11416744 | 6 | ||
| Water consumption intensity (tons/ton products, Group) | tons/ton products | 2.90 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 30 |
| Water intensity | tonnes per tonne products | 2.82 | 23 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual power saving by optimization of equipment linkage in food manufacturing section (26 production lines across China) | MWh | 555 | 29 |
| Steam consumption saved by milk drink sterilizer products heat transfer energy saving modification (Nanchang plant) | tons/year | 1094 | 29 |
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 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual water saved through water resources conservation (Group) | tonnes | 260000 | 30 | |
| Annual water saving from water-saving projects in tomato production lines (Hutubi plant) | tonnes | 51000 | 30 | |
| Investment in water resource management (Group) | RMB 4955000 | 30 | ||
| Targeted reduction in water consumption intensity by 2025 compared to 2020 (Group) | % decrease | 12.0 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental paper packaging materials consumption | tonnes | 1658 | 31 | ||
| Packaging materials consumption | tonnes | 446437 | 6 | ||
| Packaging materials consumption per unit of production (tons/ton product) | tons/ton product | 0.1013 | 0.1000 | 0.0999 | 31 |
| Packaging materials reduced by using light-weight packaging materials | tonnes | 2239 | 31 | ||
| Reduction in amount of paper used in carton by optimizing carton structure | tons | 270 | 31 | ||
| Reduction in use of packaging cartons | tonnes | 1624 | 31 | ||
| Reduction of harmful packaging containers at Guangzhou plant | tonnes | 5.8 | 34 | ||
| Reduction of harmful packaging containers at Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Wuhan plants | tonnes | 35.7 | 34 | ||
| Total packaging materials consumption for finished products | tons | 390955 | 436078 | 446437 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of carton ink and varnish consumption by optimizing printing process | tons | 238 | 31 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in staff benefits | RMB | 29000000 | 41 | |
| Number of employees 30-50 years old | 25357 | 26134 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in Central China | 4685 | 4705 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in Central Plains | 3758 | 3823 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in East China | 8142 | 7930 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan | 8 | 8 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in North China | 2780 | 2651 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in Northeast China | 1592 | 1551 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in Northwest China | 2466 | 2494 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in South China | 6035 | 6223 | 39 | |
| Number of employees in Southwest China | 4089 | 4154 | 39 | |
| Number of employees over 50 years old | 814 | 748 | 39 | |
| Number of employees under 30 years old | 7384 | 6657 | 39 | |
| Number of employees with disabilities | 235 | 41 | ||
| Number of female employees | 14324 | 14342 | 39 | |
| Number of full-time employees | 33555 | 33539 | 39 | |
| Number of male employees | 19231 | 19197 | 39 | |
| Percentage of employees with disabilities | % | 0.7 | 41 | |
| Proportion of female employees | % | 42.8 | 6 | |
| Proportion of female employees in the management | % | 35.8 | 6 | |
| Total assets | million | 22134 | 6 | |
| Total employees | 33555 | 33539 | 39 | |
| Total number of employees | 33539 | 6 | ||
| Total number of employees of ethnic group | 2026 | 41 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (female) | % | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Employee turnover rate (male) | % | 28 | 26 | 39 |
| Employee turnover rate - 30-50 years old | % | 17 | 17 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Central China | % | 23 | 20 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Central Plains | % | 20 | 17 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - East China | % | 29 | 26 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - North China | % | 37 | 32 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Northeast China | % | 18 | 27 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Northwest China | % | 26 | 32 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Over 50 years old | % | 10 | 26 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - South China | % | 23 | 21 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Southwest China | % | 18 | 17 | 40 |
| Employee turnover rate - Under 30 years old | % | 49 | 49 | 40 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury rate per thousand persons (Group) | % | 1.5 | 1.02 | 43 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury (Group) | days | 443 | 43 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employee letters solved and replied to | % | 100 | 41 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Female | % | 43 | 43 | 41 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Junior employees | % | 94 | 94 | 41 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Male | % | 57 | 57 | 41 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Middle management | % | 5 | 5 | 41 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Senior management | % | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| R&D investment | million | 186 | 6 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours - Female | hours | 20 | 22 | 41 |
| Average training hours - Junior employees | hours | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| Average training hours - Male | hours | 20 | 23 | 41 |
| Average training hours - Middle management | hours | 37 | 32 | 41 |
| Average training hours - Senior management | hours | 23 | 23 | 41 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid intellectual property rights held | 3157 | 6 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of letters received from employees | 356 | 41 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | million | 28591 | 6 |
| Total amount devoted to social and public welfare activities and natural disaster donations | RMB | 3646056 | 6 |
| Total hours devoted to social and public welfare activities and natural disaster donations | hours | 4720 | 6 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tons | 46 | 43 | 38 |
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 | 109811 | 132002 | 187547 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 482159 | 515008 | 457572 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 591970 | 647010 | 645119 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tCO2e/ton products | 0.1715 | 0.165 | 0.1596 |
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 | tons | 246 | 250 | 241 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | kilogrammes/ton products | 0.0712 | 0.0637 | 0.0596 |
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 | tons | 64564 | 67368 | 63612 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | tonnes | 1237 | ||
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) | kilogrammes/ton products | 18.7 | 17.18 | 15.74 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | kilogrammes/ton products | 18.7 | 17.18 | 15.74 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 | % decrease | 14 |
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 Unit Product) | MWh/ton products | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | MWh | 549216 | 660205 | 730169 |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 395850 | 435127 | 457954 |
| Purchased Steam | MWh | 602860 | 624785 | 516396 |
| Solar Energy | MWh | 14188 | ||
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 549216 | 660205 | 730169 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 1547926 | 1720117 | 1704519 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 998710 | 1059912 | 974350 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Discharge Intensity | tonnes per tonne products | 1.77 | ||
| Water Consumption | tons | 10006047 | 11155247 | 11416744 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tons/ton products | 2.9 | 2.85 | 2.82 |
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 | MWh | 555 |
| Steam Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons/year | 1094 |
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 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % decrease | 12 |
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 Material Consumption (Paper) | tonnes | 1658 | ||
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) | tons/ton product | 0.1013 | 0.1 | 0.0999 |
| Packaging Material Savings | tonnes | 2239 | ||
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 390955 | 436078 | 446437 |
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 | 25357 | 26134 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 814 | 748 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 7384 | 6657 | |
| Number of Employees in Central China | 4685 | 4705 | |
| Number of Employees in East China | 8142 | 7930 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 8 | 8 | |
| Number of Employees in North China | 2780 | 2651 | |
| Number of Employees in Northeast China | 1592 | 1551 | |
| Number of Employees in Northwest China | 2466 | 2494 | |
| Number of Employees in South China | 6035 | 6223 | |
| Number of Employees in Southwest China | 4089 | 4154 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 14324 | 14342 | |
| Number of Full-time Employees | 33555 | 33539 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 19231 | 19197 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 33555 | 33539 | |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 42.8 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 17 | 17 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 10 | 26 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 49 | 49 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Central China | % | 23 | 20 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in East China | % | 29 | 26 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in North China | % | 37 | 32 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northeast China | % | 18 | 27 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China | % | 26 | 32 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in South China | % | 23 | 21 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Southwest China | % | 18 | 17 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 20 | 19 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 28 | 26 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 443 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 43 | 43 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 57 | 57 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 5 | 5 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 1 | 1 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 20 | 22 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 20 | 23 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 37 | 32 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 23 | 23 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company | 3157 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB | 3646056 |
| Total Social Investment | RMB | 3646056 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 4720 |