Sustainability Report

Year: 2024
Published: 2024-04-25
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Ammonia Nitrogen Compounds - Group tons 2.54 2.12 66
Ammonia Nitrogen Compounds - Lithium Battery Business Unit tons 0.06 66
Ammonia Nitrogen Compounds - Lithium Chemical Business Unit tons 3.72 66
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) - Group tons 73.53 42.96 66
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) - Lithium Battery Business Unit tons 0.16 66
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) - Lithium Chemical Business Unit tons 35.3 66
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions (NOx) - Group kg 171520 172830 66
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions (NOx) - Lithium Battery Business Unit kg 0.003 66
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions (NOx) - Lithium Chemical Business Unit kg 227214.57 66
Particulate Matters (PM) - Group kg 42620 57500 66
Particulate Matters (PM) - Lithium Battery Business Unit kg 1.87 66
Particulate Matters (PM) - Lithium Chemical Business Unit kg 39689 66
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - Group kg 82.92 54.97 66
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - Lithium Battery Business Unit kg 5.17 66
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - Lithium Chemical Business Unit kg 3018 66

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 Emission Intensity - Group 10k tons CO2e / million RMB 0.006 0.002 66
GHG Emission Intensity - Lithium Battery Business Unit 10k tons CO2e / million RMB 0.003 66
GHG Emission Intensity - Lithium Chemical Business Unit 10k tons CO2e / million RMB 0.003 66
GHG Emissions Intensity, Group 10000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per hundred million RMB 0.003 42
GHG Emissions Intensity, Lithium Battery Business Unit 10000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per hundred million RMB 0.003 42
GHG Emissions Intensity, Lithium Chemical Business Unit and Overseas Business Unit 10000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per hundred million RMB 0.003 42
GHG Emissions Scope 1, Group tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 400791.57 42
GHG Emissions Scope 1, Lithium Battery Business Unit tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 797731 42
GHG Emissions Scope 1, Lithium Chemical Business Unit and Overseas Business Unit tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 392814.26 42
GHG Emissions Scope 2, Group tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 639221.79 42
GHG Emissions Scope 2, Lithium Battery Business Unit tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 235466.03 42
GHG Emissions Scope 2, Lithium Chemical Business Unit and Overseas Business Unit tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 403765.76 42
GHG emissions intensity of the Lithium Chemical Segment tons of CO2 equivalent / ton of LCE 0.85 0.81 4
Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Group 10k tons CO2e 30.98 38.93 66
Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Lithium Battery Business Unit 10k tons CO2e 0.8 66
Scope 1 GHG Emissions - Lithium Chemical Business Unit 10k tons CO2e 34.51 66
Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Group 10k tons CO2e 34.05 47.2 66
Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Lithium Battery Business Unit 10k tons CO2e 23.55 66
Scope 2 GHG Emissions - Lithium Chemical Business Unit 10k tons CO2e 40.37 66
Sulfur Dioxide Emissions (SOx) - Group kg 56700 175430 66
Sulfur Dioxide Emissions (SOx) - Lithium Battery Business Unit kg 0.05 66
Sulfur Dioxide Emissions (SOx) - Lithium Chemical Business Unit kg 13848769 66

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
Household Garbage (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 958.4 67
Household Garbage (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 3626.8 67
Intensity of Hazardous Waste (Group) tons / million RMB 0.05 0.01 67
Intensity of Hazardous Waste (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons / million RMB 0.01 67
Intensity of Hazardous Waste (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons / million RMB 0.02 67
Laboratory Waste Liquid (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 5.42 67
Other Hazardous Waste (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 5.42 67
Sludge (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 9.39 67
Thallium-Containing Waste (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 2.43 67
Total Quantity of Hazardous Waste (Group) tons 583.92 391.55 67
Total Quantity of Hazardous Waste (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 82.58 67
Total Quantity of Hazardous Waste (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 516.9 67
Waste Activated Carbon (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 0.9 67
Waste Activated Carbon (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 15.88 67
Waste Catalysts (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 17.44 67
Waste Electrolyte (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 65.09 67
Waste Extractant (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 8.64 67
Waste Mineral Oil (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 44.78 67
Waste Oil (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 1.77 67
Waste White Oil (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 12.36 67

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
Coal Slag (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 7027.92 67
Coal Tar (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 409.94 67
Household Garbage (Group) tons 950 1319 67
Intensity of Non-Hazardous Waste (Group) tons / million RMB 1.58 0.04 67
Intensity of Non-Hazardous Waste (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons / million RMB 0.27 67
Intensity of Non-Hazardous Waste (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons / million RMB 0.2 67
Office Waste (Group) tons 8 9 67
Office Waste (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 19.92 67
Office Waste (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 8.2 67
Other Non-hazardous Waste (Calcium Slag, Fluoride Slag) (Group) tons 590.93 421 67
Other Non-hazardous Waste (Calcium Slag, Fluoride Slag) (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 1083.16 67
Other Non-hazardous Waste (Calcium Slag, Fluoride Slag) (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 929.52 67
Slag (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 10073.45 67
Total Quantity of Non-hazardous Waste (Group) tons 17640.09 1749 67
Total Quantity of Non-hazardous Waste (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 2061.48 67
Total Quantity of Non-hazardous Waste (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 4556.32 67

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Annual carbon emissions reduction from rooftop distributed photovoltaic systems tons 25983.05 41

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
Solid waste segregated for storage 100% 42

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 2017 2021 2021 and 2023 2022 2023 Report Pages
Coal (Group) tons 144973.54 107688.99 67
Coal (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 122533.31 67
Diesel (Group) tons 586.75 761.47 68
Diesel (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 2.3 68
Diesel (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 547.58 68
Energy Consumption Intensity (Group) MWh / million RMB 164.29 57.4 68
Energy Consumption Intensity (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh / million RMB 67.25 68
Energy Consumption Intensity (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh / million RMB 93.64 68
Gasoline (Group) liters 96.55 1848.27 68
Gasoline (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) liters 44.32311 68
Green Power Purchase Amount (Group) MWh 100 68
Green Power Purchase Amount (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh 119.545 68
Green Power Purchase Amount (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh 254.811 68
Installed capacity of rooftop distributed photovoltaic systems MWp 15.57 41
Mahong Plant photovoltaic system construction MWp 4.08 41
Natural Gas (Group) 10k cubic meters 875.87 1615.87 68
Natural Gas (Lithium Battery Business Unit) 10k cubic meters 368.61 68
Natural Gas (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) 10k cubic meters 1553.04 68
Number of electric heavy-duty trucks put into operation 50 41
PV Power Generation (Group) MWh 4191.7 67
PV Power Generation (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh 2770 67
PV Power Generation (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh 4135.2 67
Power Plant photovoltaic system additional connection MWp 3.4 41
Power Plant photovoltaic system initial connection MWp 1.32 41
Proportion of electric forklifts in subsidiary factories % 60 41
Proportion of electric loaders in commercial vehicles % 40 41
Purchased Electricity (Group) MWh 443054.2 530004.6 68
Purchased Electricity (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh 389737.55 68
Purchased Electricity (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh 576725.28 68
Purchased Steam (Group) tons 431600 1337400 68
Purchased Steam (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 294700 68
Purchased Steam (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 797394.03 68
Recycling Technology photovoltaic system connection MWp 2.45 41
Total Direct Energy Consumption (Group) MWh 1089880.86 938107.32 68
Total Direct Energy Consumption (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh 42659.78 68
Total Direct Energy Consumption (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh 1413039.15 68
Total Energy Consumption (Group) MWh 1833861.67 2400476.92 68
Total Energy Consumption (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh 518323.72 68
Total Energy Consumption (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh 2290914.27 68
Total Indirect Energy Consumption (Group) MWh 743975.31 1462369.6 68
Total Indirect Energy Consumption (Lithium Battery Business Unit) MWh 475683.94 68
Total Indirect Energy Consumption (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) MWh 877875.12 68

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Municipal Water Use (Group) 10k tons 308.74 254.81 68
Municipal Water Use (Lithium Battery Business Unit) 10k tons 0.5 68
Municipal Water Use (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) 10k tons 222.57 68
Wastewater - Group tons 1233782 980866.51 66
Wastewater - Lithium Battery Business Unit tons 3587190 66
Wastewater - Lithium Chemical Business Unit tons 109506016 66
Water Consumption (Group) 10k tons 308.74 254.81 68
Water Consumption (Lithium Battery Business Unit) 10k tons 0.5 68
Water Consumption (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) 10k tons 222.57 68
Water Consumption Intensity (Group) 10k tons / million RMB 0.028 0.0006 68
Water Consumption Intensity (Lithium Battery Business Unit) 10k tons / million RMB 0.00006 68
Water Consumption Intensity (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) 10k tons / million RMB 0.0007 68

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Energy consumption density decrease in Lithium Chemical Business Unit compared to 2022 -10.29% 42
Total energy consumption decrease compared to 2022 -4.56% 42

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
Packaging Material Intensity (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons / million RMB 0.73 68
Packaging Material Intensity (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons / million RMB 8.96 68
Total Packaging Material Usage (Group) 79.27 (ten thousand units) 42.28 (ten thousand units) 68
Total Packaging Material Usage (Lithium Battery Business Unit) tons 5661.46 68
Total Packaging Material Usage (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) tons 219256.96 68

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 34 years old and below (Group) % 32.3 30.93 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 34 years old and below (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 73 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 34 years old and below (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 16.85 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 35-44 years old (Group) % 16.75 12.79 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 35-44 years old (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 40 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 35-44 years old (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 12.4 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 45-54 years old (Group) % 7.16 6.08 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 45-54 years old (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 28 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 45-54 years old (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 8.89 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 55 years old and above (Group) % 0.7 0.5 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 55 years old and above (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 15 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Age - 55 years old and above (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 19.49 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Below associate degree (Group) % 32.13 35.97 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Below associate degree (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 85 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Below associate degree (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 13.09 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Postgraduate degree (Group) % 16.46 0.56 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Postgraduate degree (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 24 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Postgraduate degree (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 10.48 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Undergraduate degree and associate degree (Group) % 26.28 13.77 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Undergraduate degree and associate degree (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 41 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Educational Background - Undergraduate degree and associate degree (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 13.46 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Female (Group) % 20.94 16.77 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Female (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 55 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Female (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 14.52 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Male (Group) % 35.98 33.53 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Male (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 73 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Gender - Male (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 12.73 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - General Workers (Group) % 48.82 41.54 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - General Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 56 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - General Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 15.27 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - Management (Group) % 6.96 8.07 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - Management (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 22 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - Management (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 10.07 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - Special Workers (Group) % 0.55 0.69 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - Special Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 8 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Job Level - Special Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 11.31 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Region - Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 67 70
Employee Turnover Rate by Region - Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 13.16 70
Total Turnover Rate (Group) % 30.36 50.3 70
Total Turnover Rate (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 67 70
Total Turnover Rate (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 13.16 70

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Lost Days due to Work-related Injuries (Lithium Battery Business Unit) day 1919 70
Lost Days due to Work-related Injuries (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) day 2283 70

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Female trained employees, Lithium Battery Business Unit people 4168 53
Female trained employees, Lithium Battery Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Female trained employees, Lithium Chemical Business Unit people 992 53
Female trained employees, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Male trained employees, Lithium Battery Business Unit people 7202 53
Male trained employees, Lithium Battery Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Male trained employees, Lithium Chemical Business Unit people 3288 53
Male trained employees, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Number of Trained General Workers (Group) person 5458 6323 71
Number of Trained General Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) person 7655 71
Number of Trained General Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) person 2344 71
Number of Trained Management Staff (Group) person 1968 3259 71
Number of Trained Management Staff (Lithium Battery Business Unit) person 3515 71
Number of Trained Management Staff (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) person 1291 71
Number of Trained Special Workers (Group) person 444 619 71
Number of Trained Special Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) person 200 71
Number of Trained Special Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) person 645 71
Number of female employees who participated in training person 2940 3469 992 70
Number of female employees who participated in training (Lithium Battery Business Unit) person 4168 70
Number of male employees who participated in training person 4930 6732 3288 70
Number of male employees who participated in training (Lithium Battery Business Unit) person 7202 70
Percentage of Female Trained Employees (Group) % 37.36 34 71
Percentage of Female Trained Employees (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 100 71
Percentage of Female Trained Employees (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 23.18 71
Percentage of Male Trained Employees (Group) % 62.64 65.99 71
Percentage of Male Trained Employees (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 100 71
Percentage of Male Trained Employees (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 76.82 71
Percentage of Trained General Workers (Group) % 69.35 61.98 71
Percentage of Trained General Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 100 71
Percentage of Trained General Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 54.77 71
Percentage of Trained Management Staff (Group) % 25.01 31.95 71
Percentage of Trained Management Staff (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 100 71
Percentage of Trained Management Staff (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 30.16 71
Percentage of Trained Special Workers (Group) % 5.64 6.07 71
Percentage of Trained Special Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) % 98.52 71
Percentage of Trained Special Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) % 15.07 71
Trained general workers, Lithium Battery Business Unit people 7655 53
Trained general workers, Lithium Battery Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Trained general workers, Lithium Chemical Business Unit people 2344 53
Trained general workers, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Trained management staff, Lithium Battery Business Unit people 3515 53
Trained management staff, Lithium Battery Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Trained management staff, Lithium Chemical Business Unit people 1291 53
Trained management staff, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, percentage 100% 53
Trained special workers, Lithium Battery Business Unit people 200 53
Trained special workers, Lithium Battery Business Unit, percentage 98.52% 53
Trained special workers, Lithium Chemical Business Unit people 645 53
Trained special workers, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, percentage 100% 53

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Average Training Hours for Female Employees (Lithium Battery Business Unit) hour 17.4 71
Average Training Hours for Female Employees (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) hour 12.2 71
Average Training Hours for General Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) hour 7.17 71
Average Training Hours for General Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) hour 13.12 71
Average Training Hours for Male Employees (Lithium Battery Business Unit) hour 26.69 71
Average Training Hours for Male Employees (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) hour 13.67 71
Average Training Hours for Management Staff (Lithium Battery Business Unit) hour 17.53 71
Average Training Hours for Management Staff (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) hour 12.79 71
Average Training Hours for Special Workers (Lithium Battery Business Unit) hour 30.09 71
Average Training Hours for Special Workers (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) hour 13.43 71
Female trained employees, Lithium Battery Business Unit, training hours hrs 17.4 53
Female trained employees, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, training hours hrs 12.2 53
Male trained employees, Lithium Battery Business Unit, training hours hrs 26.69 53
Male trained employees, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, training hours hrs 13.67 53
Trained general workers, Lithium Battery Business Unit, training hours hrs 7.17 53
Trained general workers, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, training hours hrs 13.12 53
Trained management staff, Lithium Battery Business Unit, training hours hrs 17.53 53
Trained management staff, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, training hours hrs 12.79 53
Trained special workers, Lithium Battery Business Unit, training hours hrs 30.09 53
Trained special workers, Lithium Chemical Business Unit, training hours hrs 13.43 53

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of suppliers Overseas (Group) Number of suppliers 9 8 72
Number of suppliers Overseas (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of suppliers 1 72
Number of suppliers Overseas (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of suppliers 15 72
Number of suppliers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions (Group) Number of suppliers 3512 1752 72
Number of suppliers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of suppliers 1174 72
Number of suppliers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of suppliers 2236 72
Overseas projects total investment CO2 equivalent credits, USD 6392000 4

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Total number of products sold (Group) Actual Unit 90718.41 97362.73 72
Total number of products sold (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Actual Unit 27942.76 72
Total number of products sold (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Actual Unit 10181617 72

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Total number of complaints received regarding products and services (Group) Number of complaints 78 41 72
Total number of complaints received regarding products and services (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of complaints 323 72
Total number of complaints received regarding products and services (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of complaints 51 72

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of patents applied for during the reporting period (Group) Number of patents 52 44 72
Number of patents applied for during the reporting period (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of patents 389 72
Number of patents applied for during the reporting period (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of patents 48 72
Number of patents granted during the reporting period (Group) Number of patents 23 15 72
Number of patents granted during the reporting period (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of patents 201 72
Number of patents granted during the reporting period (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of patents 19 72
Number of trademarks applied for during the reporting period (Group) Number of trademarks 2 72
Number of trademarks applied for during the reporting period (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of trademarks 15 72
Number of trademarks granted during the reporting period (Group) Number of trademarks 6 1 72
Number of trademarks granted during the reporting period (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of trademarks 1 72
Total number of patents obtained to date (Group) Number of patents 131 146 72
Total number of patents obtained to date (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of patents 563 72
Total number of patents obtained to date (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of patents 165 72
Total number of trademarks obtained to date (Group) Number of trademarks 110 111 72
Total number of trademarks obtained to date (Lithium Battery Business Unit) Number of trademarks 1 72
Total number of trademarks obtained to date (Lithium Chemical Business Unit) Number of trademarks 112 72

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Total social welfare projects contributed by the Company (RMB) million RMB 3.865 4

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 42620 57500 39690.87
NOâ‚“ Emissions kg 171520 172830 227214.573

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) kg CO2e 309800 389300 400791.57
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) kg CO2e 340500 472000 639221.79
Total GHG Emissions kg CO2e 650300 861300 1040013.36
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) 10k tons CO2e / million RMB 0.006 0.002 0.003
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) tons CO2e / ton LCE 0.85 0.81

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 583.92 391.55 599.48
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tons / million RMB 0.05 0.01 0.03

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 (Domestic Waste) tons 950 1319
Non-Hazardous Waste (Office Waste) tons 8 9 19.92
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tons / million RMB 1.58 0.04 0.2

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tons 25983.05

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 tons 586.75 761.47 549.88
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) MWh / million RMB 164.29 57.4 67.25
Gasoline Consumption liters 96.55 1848.27 44.32311
Natural Gas Consumption 10k cubic meters 875.87 1615.87 1921.65
Purchased Electricity MWh 443054.2 530004.6 966462.83
Purchased Steam tons 431600 1337400 1092094.03
Renewable Energy Consumption MWh 4191.7 6905.2
Solar Energy MWh 4191.7 6905.2
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 1089880.86 938107.32 1455698.93
Total Energy Consumption MWh 1833861.67 2400476.92 2809237.99
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 743975.31 1462369.6 1353559.06

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Municipal Water Consumption 10k tons 308.74 254.81 223.07
Total Wastewater Discharge tons 1233782 980866.51 112093206
Water Consumption 10k tons 308.74 254.81 223.07
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) 10k tons / million RMB 0.028 0.0006 0.00076

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -4.56

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 % 20

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 Intensity (By Revenue) tons / million RMB 0.73
Packaging Materials Consumed tons 792700 422800 224918.42

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 20.94 16.77 55
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 35.98 33.53 73
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 30.36 50.3 67

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries day 4202

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 % 37.36 34 23.18
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 69.35 61.98 54.77
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 62.64 65.99 76.82
Percentage of Trained Management Staff % 25.01 31.95 30.16
Percentage of Trained Special Workers % 5.64 6.07 15.07

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Average Training Hours (Female) hour 14.8
Average Training Hours (General Employees) hour 10.145
Average Training Hours (Male) hour 20.18

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Number of Suppliers in Overseas Number of suppliers 9 8 16
Number of Total Suppliers Number of suppliers 3521 1760 3426

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints Number of complaints 78 41 374
Total Number of Customer Complaints Number of complaints 78 41 374

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company Number 137 147 841
Number of Patents Applied Number of patents 52 44 437
Number of Patents Granted Number of patents 23 15 220
Number of Patents Held Number of patents 131 146 728
Number of Trademark Applications Number of trademarks 2 15
Number of Trademark Registrations Number of trademarks 6 1 1