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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical oxygen demand | Ton | 900 | 848 | 754 | 44 |
| Chemical oxygen demand discharge to natural water bodies | Ton | 55 | 46 | 18 | 44 |
| Reduction in boiler exhaust temperature at Baoji and Minhang Branches | °C | 40 | 36 | ||
| Total ammonia nitrogen emissions | Ton | 88.6 | 78.2 | 70.5 | 44 |
| Total ammonia nitrogen emissions discharge into natural water bodies | Ton | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon emissions reduction by Tsingtao Brewery's wastewater value-sharing project | tCO2e | 3280 | 45 | ||
| Decrease of greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1+2) | % | 35.7 | 7 | ||
| Decrease of greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1+2+3) | % | 5.1 | 7 | ||
| Greenhouse gas emission density (Scope 1+2+3) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton)/Kiloliter output | 771.7 | 732.6 | 33 | |
| Reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent emissions at Baoji and Minhang Branches | tons per year | 230 | 36 | ||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 235455 | 188948 | 211748 | 33 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2+3) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 6033376 | 5427063 | 33 | |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 543191 | 555148 | 241848 | 33 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 5289280 | 4973467 | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative waste of comprehensive utilization | tons | 223891 | 244314 | 48 | |
| Increase in cumulative waste of comprehensive utilization (2023 vs 2022) | % | 9.12 | 48 | ||
| Number of contracted factories in Tsingtao Brewery's wastewater value-sharing project | 35 | 45 | |||
| Total Hazardous Waste (Ration) | Kg | 105609 | 111064 | 110724 | 49 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken glass collected for recycling | tons | 34920 | 47 | ||||
| Density of non-hazardous waste (Ration) | Ton/Kiloliter output | 0.0444 | 0.0384 | 0.0363 | 49 | ||
| Non-hazardous waste emissions per unit of product reduction target (2024 vs 2019) | percent reduction compared to 2019 | 32% lower | 40 | ||||
| Spent lees (Non-Hazardous Waste, Ration) | Ton | 132139 | 137689 | 127484 | 49 | ||
| Spent yeast (Non-Hazardous Waste, Ration) | Ton | 11380 | 11726 | 11113 | 49 | ||
| Total non-hazardous waste (Ration) | Ton | 336563 | 300173 | 269025 | 49 | ||
| Used beer bottles consumption | Kilotons | 3109 | 3183 | 3139 | 2769 | 46 | |
| Waste glass bottles and ring-pull cans (Non-Hazardous Waste, Ration) | Ton | 71472 | 53529 | 36982 | 49 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined carbon emission reductions from packages | tons | 1136 | 47 | |
| Hazardous waste emissions per unit of product reduction target (2024 vs 2019) | percent reduction compared to 2019 | 20% lower | 40 | |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions per unit of product reduction target (2024 vs 2019) | percent reduction compared to 2019 | 71% lower | 40 | |
| Scope 1+2 carbon intensity reduction target (2024 vs 2019) | percent reduction compared to 2019 | 28% lower | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic films saved | tons | 283 | 47 |
| Sludge reduction by Tsingtao Brewery's wastewater value-sharing project | tons | 6667 | 45 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal consumption | Tons of standard coal | 2.75 | 1.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 35 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of beer production | Tons of standard coal per one thousand liters | 0.039 | 0.033 | 0.030 | 0.028 | 35 |
| Decrease of comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of beer production | % | 6.44 | 7 | |||
| Electricity consumption | 10 Million kWh | 49.41 | 48.37 | 47.34 | 43.33 | 35 |
| Heating power consumption | Billion KJ | 3082 | 2311 | 2500 | 2050 | 35 |
| Natural gas consumption | 10 Million m³ | 8.92 | 9.22 | 8.74 | 7.83 | 35 |
| Number of clean transportation vehicles (LNG new energy and pure electric vans) used in logistics | vehicles | 60 | 32 | |||
| Number of factories using 100% renewable electricity | 31 | 6 | ||||
| Number of factories using renewable electricity | 50 | 6 | ||||
| Ratio of electricity use from renewable sources | % | 72.4 | 6 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease of water consumption per unit product of beer production | % | 8 | 7 | |||
| Total Water Consumption | 1000m³ | 28309 | 27185 | 26339 | 23053 | 43 |
| Total industrial wastewater discharge | Ton | 21172000 | 20189000 | 17944000 | 44 | |
| Water consumption per unit product of beer production | m³/Kiloliter output | 3.69 | 3.44 | 3.24 | 2.99 | 43 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive energy consumption of 1000 liters of beer decreased | % | 6.44 | 35 | |
| Comprehensive energy consumption per thousand liters of beer reduction target (2024 vs 2019) | percent reduction compared to 2019 | 35% lower | 40 | |
| Electricity consumption reduction by Tsingtao Brewery's wastewater value-sharing project | million kWh | 3.94 | 45 | |
| Improvement in overall boiler efficiency at Baoji and Minhang Branches | % | 2 | 36 | |
| Increase in heat exchange area of economizer at Baoji and Minhang Branches | % | 100 | 36 | |
| Renewable energy share of electricity consumption target (2024) | percent | 75 | 40 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of wastewater treatment saved by Tsingtao Brewery's wastewater value-sharing project | million RMB | 1.89 | 45 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle caps consumption | Kilotons | 22.44 | 22.77 | 23.00 | 25.35 | 46 |
| Cartons consumption | Kilotons | 215 | 235 | 254 | 245 | 46 |
| New beer bottles consumption | Kilotons | 1140 | 1212 | 1171 | 1380 | 46 |
| Packaging quantity per unit product of beer production | Kilotons/Kiloliter output | 0.0006175 | 0.0006266 | 0.0005999 | 0.0006091 | 46 |
| Pallet transportation rate nation-wide | % | 98 | 32 | |||
| Plastic films consumption | Kilotons | 12.6 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 46 |
| Ring-pull cans consumption | Kilotons | 70 | 75 | 83 | 73 | 46 |
| Total packaging quantity | Kilotons | 4579 | 4750 | 4690 | 4513 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New National Green Factories | 6 | 6 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure for support to employees suffering from major diseases | RMB | 651000 | 7 |
| Number of employees - Female | employees | 8339 | 59 |
| Number of employees - Male | employees | 22348 | 59 |
| Number of employees aged 30 and below | employees | 5069 | 59 |
| Number of employees aged 31-40 | employees | 4792 | 59 |
| Number of employees aged 41-50 | employees | 12119 | 59 |
| Number of employees aged 51-59 | employees | 8707 | 59 |
| Number of new Municipal and Above Skill Honors | 52 | 63 | |
| Number of new National Skill Honors | 3 | 63 | |
| Percentage of employees - Female | % | 27.17 | 59 |
| Percentage of employees - Male | % | 72.83 | 59 |
| Percentage of employees aged 30 and below | % | 16.52 | 59 |
| Percentage of employees aged 31-40 | % | 15.62 | 59 |
| Percentage of employees aged 41-50 | % | 39.49 | 59 |
| Percentage of employees aged 51-59 | % | 28.37 | 59 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Separation Rate | % | 5.23 | 59 |
| Active Separation Rate by Age - 30 and below | % | 3.09 | 59 |
| Active Separation Rate by Age - 31-40 | % | 1.77 | 59 |
| Active Separation Rate by Age - 41-50 | % | 0.30 | 59 |
| Active Separation Rate by Age - 51 and above | % | 0.07 | 59 |
| Active Separation Rate by Gender - Female | % | 0.87 | 59 |
| Active Separation Rate by Gender - Male | % | 4.36 | 59 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees suffering from major diseases supported | 17 | 7 | |
| Safety Goal Responsibility Decomposition Rate | % | 100 | 56 |
| Safety related investment made | RMB million | 50 | 56 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee training coverage rate | % | 100 | 7 |
| Increase in proportion of multi-skilled workers with more than 3 posts | % | 23 | 63 |
| Number of business unit competitions organized | 89 | 63 | |
| Number of new Provincial Skill Honors | 16 | 63 | |
| Number of provincial skill competitions attended | 6 | 63 | |
| Total number of employees trained (Career development and training) | 30687 | 64 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training per employee (Career development and training) | hours | 51.1 | 64 |
| Average number of hours of career development training - Middle management | hours | 83 | 64 |
| Average number of hours of career development training - Ordinary employees | hours | 49.59 | 64 |
| Average number of hours of career development training - Senior management | hours | 44.85 | 64 |
| Employee training per capita | class hours | 51.1 | 7 |
| Person-times completing digital courses | person-times | 91657 | 7 |
| Person-times completing digital courses (class hours) | class hours | 98422 | 7 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales volume | million kiloliters | 8.007 | 6 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Closure Rate | % | >99 | 20 |
| Customer Satisfaction | % | 100 | 20 |
| Net profit attributable to shareholders of parent company | RMB billion | 4.268 | 7 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark consumption | Kilotons | 9.99 | 9.98 | 9.89 | 9.92 | 46 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donation to Qingdao Disabled People's Welfare Foundation | RMB | 100000 | 76 |
| Investments in consolidating poverty alleviation achievements and rural revitalization | RMB | 689000 | 6 |
| Number of First Prizes won in skill competitions | 5 | 63 | |
| Number of excellent practical research projects organized | 109 | 63 | |
| Operation revenue | billion RMB | 33.937 | 6 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative amount of Tsingtao Brewery Scholarship donation | million RMB | 5.9 | 76 |
| Cumulative donation to the physically challenged | million RMB | 2.36 | 76 |
| Donations and public welfare investments | million RMB | 5.12 | 6 |
| Donations by the Employee Care Foundation | RMB | 580500 | 7 |
| Number of students helped by Tsingtao Brewery Scholarship | 1968 | 76 | |
| Value of social contribution per share | RMB | 11.447 | 7 |
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) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 235455 | 188948 | 211748 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 543191 | 555148 | 241848 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 6033376 | 5427063 | |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton)/Kiloliter output | 771.7 | 732.6 | |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 5289280 | 4973467 |
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 | Kg | 105609 | 111064 | 110724 |
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 Unit Product) | Ton/Kiloliter output | 0.0444 | 0.0384 | 0.0363 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 1136 | |
| NOx Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 71 | |
| Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2019 | percent | 28 |
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 283 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tons of standard coal per one thousand liters | 0.039 | 0.033 | 0.03 | 0.028 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | Tons of standard coal | 2.75 | 1.59 | ||
| Natural Gas Consumption | 10 Million m³ | 8.92 | 9.22 | 8.74 | 7.83 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 72.4 | |||
| Purchased Electricity | 10 Million kWh | 49.41 | 48.37 | 47.34 | 43.33 |
| Purchased Heating | Billion KJ | 3082 | 2311 | 2500 | 2050 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge of Industrial Wastewater | Ton | 21172000 | 20189000 | 17944000 | |
| Total Water Withdrawal | 1000m³ | 28309 | 27185 | 26339 | 23053 |
| Water Consumption | 1000m³ | 28309 | 27185 | 26339 | 23053 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | million kWh | 3.94 | |
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 6.44 | |
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 35 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Consumption (Glass) | Kilotons | 1140 | 1212 | 1171 | 1380 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Metal) | Kilotons | 92.44 | 97.77 | 106 | 98.35 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | Kilotons | 215 | 235 | 254 | 245 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | Kilotons | 12.6 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) | Kilotons/Kiloliter output | 0.0006175 | 0.0006266 | 0.0005999 | 0.0006091 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Kilotons | 4579 | 4750 | 4690 | 4513 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 16911 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 8707 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 5069 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 8339 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 22348 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 30687 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 55.11 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 28.37 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 16.52 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 27.17 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 72.83 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 2.07 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 0.07 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 3.09 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 0.87 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 4.36 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 5.23 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Work Safety | RMB million | 50 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 49.59 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 83 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 44.85 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 51.1 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction Rate of Customer Complaint Handling | % | 100 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Education Donation | million RMB | 5.9 |
| Total Cash Donations | million RMB | 5.12 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | million RMB | 5.12 |
| Total Social Investment | million RMB | 5.12 |