ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2023

Year: 2023
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 2020 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Average particulate matter emission density over the past three years kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.05 86
Concentration of sulfuric acid from desulfurization waste liquid no less than 92.5% 15
Decrease of particulate matter emissions at Dingzhou Base tonnes 355 15
Lowered VOCs emissions at Dingzhou Base tonnes 73.91 15
NOx emission concentration mg/m3 25 87
NOx emission density kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.32 0.29 0.3 85
NOx emission density increase/decrease Percentage 3.25 85
Particle emission density kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.05 0.05 0.05 86
Pollutant emission concentration (SO2, NOx, particulate matter and other pollutants) compared to ultra-low emission standard percent lower than 20 81
SO2 emission concentration mg/m3 15 87
SO2 emission density increase/decrease Percentage 21.99 85
Total COD discharge Ton 402.7 343.67 545.78 86
Total NOx emissions Ton 1173.69 1136.84 1256.29 85
Total SO2 emissions Ton 296.6 380.71 497.06 85
Total ammonia nitrogen discharge Ton 9.41 9.51 17.03 86
Total particle emission Ton 166.26 184.87 191.1 86
particulate matter emission concentration mg/m3 10 87

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 emissions of greenhouse gases tons of CO2e 3824537.41 4386131.17 7789855.81 70
Greenhouse gas emission density Ton of CO2e/RMB 10 thousand 1.22 1.28 2.03 70
Indirect emissions of greenhouse gases tons of CO2e 597590.37 661571.43 787487.53 70
Reduction in carbon emissions due to hydrogen sales tons 9700 71
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen sales tonnes 9700 21
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through energy-saving technological reforms million tons 3.78 49
Reduction of carbon dioxide emission at Tangshan Risun Chemical’s Hydrogen Production Plant tonnes/year 3251 15
SO2 emission density kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.08 0.1 0.12 85
Total emission of greenhouse gas tons of CO2e 4422127.78 5047702.61 8577343.34 70
Whole process GHG emission for hydrogen COâ‚‚/kgHâ‚‚ 0.49 21

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
Amount of hazardous waste Ton 245550.13 308742.74 332969.52 86
Production density of hazardous wastes Ton/RMB 10 thousand 0.07 0.08 0.08 86
Treatment rate of hazardous waste % 100 100 100 86

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste production Ton 320266.02 343112.98 555385.12 86
Production density of non-hazardous wastes Ton/RMB 10 thousand 0.09 0.09 0.13 86
Solid waste disposal in accordance with relevant provisions Completed 81
Treatment rate of non-hazardous waste % 100 100 100 86

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Annual carbon dioxide emission reduction million tonnes 3.78 21
Carbon dioxide emission reduction million tonnes 3.78 9
NOx emissions reduction for Dingzhou Base tons 188 82
NOx emissions reduction target for Dingzhou Base percent decrease 30 82
Particulate matter emission density increase/decrease Percentage -3.41 86

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
Chemical industry sector zero discharge technology utilization Completed 81

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 2023-2024 Report Pages
Annual target achievement rate for hydrogen sales % 122 21
Annual target for hydrogen sales million Nm³ 7.65 71
Coal consumption Ton 7961688.16 7882441.98 11660898.69 80
Comprehensive energy consumption Ton of standard coal 10475170.75 9337280.81 9179882.01 80
Comprehensive energy consumption density Ton of standard coal/ RMB ten thousand 2.88 2.36 2.17 80
Decrease in energy consumption per unit of revenue % 8.14 49
Diesel consumption Ton 1533.57 1982.01 3180.31 80
Energy consumption per unit of revenue tons of standard coal per million yuan 2.17 49
Gasoline consumption Ton 49.25 47.48 45.41 80
Hydrogen sales million Nm³ 9.3 48, 71
Net purchased electricity MWh 801258.21 933756.03 1465659.66 80
Net purchased heat GJ 1267254.05 1173185.15 -442735.25 80
Process energy consumption, Coke sector kg standard coal/ton 110 108.49 76
Process energy consumption, Coke sector, industry standard admission level kg standard coal/ton 140 76
Reduction of energy consumption at Tangshan Risun Chemical’s Hydrogen Production Plant tonnes of standard coal/year 1530 15
Self-generated electricity MWh 1765468.05 80
Urban centralized heating supply by Risun Dingzhou Base in 2023-2024 heating season GJ 620000 139

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

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 2021-2025 2022 2023 Report Pages
Average waste water discharge density over the past three years Ton/RMB 10 thousand 1.49 86
Coke sector wastewater recovery rate percent more than 80 81
Fresh water consumption density Ton/RMB 10 thousand 7.1 6.46 9.88 89
Fresh water consumption density (excluding new metrics) Ton/RMB 10 thousand 8.24 89
Fresh water utilization rate of all plants 98% 49
Highest fresh water utilization rate among plants 98.7% 49
Recycling of wastewater at Dingzhou Base million tonnes 1.752 15
Sewage discharge density Ton/RMB 10 thousand 1.47 1.4 1.58 86
Total fresh water consumption Ten thousand tons 2579.73 2552.96 4178.71 89
Total fresh water consumption (excluding new metrics) Ten thousand tons 3487.48 89
Total sewage discharge Ton 5354834.96 5550279.45 6697847.94 86
Waste water discharge density increase/decrease Percentage 12.76 86
Water recycling rate (five-year goal) % greater than 98 88

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

Indicator Unit 2021-2025 2023 Report Pages
Automatic commissioning rate of chemical devices % 100 23
Automatic control rate for all chemical equipment and devices 100% 19
Automatic control rate for all equipment and devices 98% 19
Automatic control rate of all devices % over 98 23
Automation level of coking equipment leading position in the industry 23
Number of educational training sessions on energy conservation and environmental protection sessions 60 21, 48, 52
Process energy consumption, Coke sector, five-year goal kg standard coal/ton < 115 76

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 2022 2023 Report Pages
Proportion of regions subject to extremely high baseline water pressure Percentage 87.5 89
Proportion of regions subject to high baseline water pressure Percentage 12.5 89
Water recycling rate % 98.5 98.7 88

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of provincial-level scientific and technological progress awards 6 9, 110
Number of trainees in educational training sessions on energy conservation and environmental protection persons, trainees 8414 21, 48, 52
Provincial key laboratory laboratory 1 22
Provincial new R&D institutions institutions 7 22
Provincial technology innovation centers centers 3 22
Total investment in sustainable development practices million US dollars 700 49

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 2023 Report Pages
Annual investment in environmental protection billion RMB, billion yuan 2.51 9, 21

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

Indicator Unit 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Employees with doctor’s degree persons 38 22
Employees with master’s degree persons 298 22
Labor contract signing rate of full-time employees % 100 23
Number of employees 7601 23
Proportion of R&D personnel % 2.31 3.52 16
Proportion of digital personnel % 0.79 0.88 16
Proportion of doctoral talents % 0.07 0.37 16
Proportion of international talents % 0.94 4.11 16
Total assets 367.8 461 538.4 7
Total employees of Risun Group 3836 4407 7678 7434 7601 16
Total number of contract labors Person 7601 123
Total number of employees Person 7601 123
Total number of employees above 50 years old Person 468 123
Total number of employees from 31 to 40 years old Person 3351 123
Total number of employees from 41 to 50 years old Person 1307 123
Total number of employees in Hebei Province Person 4780 123
Total number of employees in regions outside Hebei Province Person 2821 123
Total number of employees of ethnic minorities Person 194 123
Total number of employees under 30 years old Person 2475 123
Total number of employees with junior titles Person 1792 123
Total number of employees with medium titles Person 582 123
Total number of employees with senior titles Person 95 123
Total number of female employees Person 1326 123
Total number of male employees Person 6275 123
Total operating revenue 100 million RMB 393.7 431.4 460.7 6

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Annual turnover rate of regular employees % 19.67 124
Turnover percentage of employees above 51 years old % 0.65 124
Turnover percentage of employees from 31 to 40 years old % 5.37 124
Turnover percentage of employees from 41 to 50 years old % 1.6 124
Turnover percentage of employees in Hebei Province % 8.85 124
Turnover percentage of employees outside Hebei Province % 10.83 124
Turnover percentage of employees under 30 years old (inclusive) % 12.05 124
Turnover percentage of female employees % 2.99 124
Turnover percentage of male employees % 16.68 124

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Death rate due to work-related injuries % 0.03 125
Number of deaths due to work-related injuries Person 2 125

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Frequency of safety education and training Times 1346 262 102
Frequency of safety emergency drills Times 4307 1354 102
Number of persons participating in the safety education and training Person 105932 74939 102
Number of persons participating in the safety emergency drill Person 76144 11782 102
Occupational disease physical examination coverage rate % 100 23
Physical examination rate of employees % 100 23

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of bases and subsidiaries developing courses independently bases and subsidiaries 22 130
Number of courses developed independently by Risun University courses 95 130
Number of employees trained Person 370977 131
Number of institutes set up by Risun University (Leadership, General Management, Professional Skill) institutes 3 130
Number of offline training sessions conducted by Risun University sessions 18228 130
Number of participants in offline training sessions by Risun University participants 351000 130
Number of skill training and appraisal centers set up by Risun University centers 12 130
Percentage of employees trained % 100 131
Percentage of employees with junior titles trained % 100 131
Percentage of employees with medium titles trained % 100 131
Percentage of employees with senior titles trained % 100 131
Percentage of female employees trained % 100 131
Percentage of male employees trained % 100 131
Provincial engineering technology R&D centers centers 3 22
Provincial enterprise technology centers centers 8 22
Researchers and developers as percentage of total employees % 3.52 22
Researchers and developers with doctor’s degree persons 25 22
Researchers and developers with doctor’s degree as percentage of researchers and developers % 6.96 22
Researchers and developers with master’s degree persons 112 22
Researchers and developers with master’s degree as percentage of researchers and developers % 31.2 22
Total researchers and developers persons 359 22

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Average training hours of senior employees and above hour/person 51.78 131
Average training time per employee hour/person 56.56 131
Average training time per female employee hour/person 55.85 131
Average training time per junior employee hour/person 57.01 131
Average training time per male employee hour/person 57.27 131
Average training time per middle-level employee hour/person 52.41 131
Number of employee training sessions 16712 23
Total hours of offline courses by Risun University hours 33921.1 130
Total hours of online courses by Risun University hours 389865.28 130
Total length of employee training hours 429891.41 23
Total number of trainings Times 16712 131
Total training hours of employees Hour 429891.41 131
Total training hours of junior employees Hour 102165.05 131
Total training hours of middle-level employees Hour 30501.2 131
Total training hours of senior employees and above Hour 4919.31 131
Training expense RMB10000 66.44 131

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of suppliers in Central China 340 115
Number of suppliers in East China 591 115
Number of suppliers in North China 995 115
Number of suppliers in Northeast China 283 115
Number of suppliers in Northwest China 157 115
Number of suppliers in South China 302 115
Number of suppliers in Southwest China 146 115
Percentage of suppliers in Central China % 12% 115
Percentage of suppliers in East China % 21% 115
Percentage of suppliers in North China % 35% 115
Percentage of suppliers in Northeast China % 10% 115
Percentage of suppliers in Northwest China % 6% 115
Percentage of suppliers in South China % 11% 115
Percentage of suppliers in Southwest China % 5% 115
Total number of suppliers 2814 115

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of producers covered in the review 2397 115
Number of producers having passed the ESG review 2157 115
Percentage of producers covered in the review % 85% 115
Percentage of producers having passed the ESG review % 77% 115

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Annual output of concentrated sulfuric acid from desulfurization waste liquid tonnes 36000 15
Increase in efficiency of daily financial accounting % more than 50 23
Increase in efficiency of in-plant logistics % over 50 23
Increase in efficiency of weighing % 450 23
Net income attributable to the parent company 100 million RMB 26.1 18.6 8.6 6
Sales of hydrogen million Nm³ 9.3 21
Total production capacity of high-purity hydrogen (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region) cubic meters per year 56000000 13

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of digital projects completed 98 23
Number of national, provincial, and municipal-level technological innovation achievements 40 9, 110
Number of patents 277 9
Number of property technologies granted 529 9
Total patents granted 277 22
Total propriety technologies granted 529 22

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
National testing centers centers 3 22
Reduction in manufacturing cost per tonne of major products due to automation and information % over 10 23

Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Total investment in digital projects billion RMB 10.6 19, 23

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Total number of labor-related appeals filed through formal appeal mechanism case 2 124

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of anti-corruption training sessions conducted by position: Directors Times 18 45
Number of anti-corruption training sessions conducted by position: Employees Times 47 45
Number of anti-corruption training sessions conducted by position: Management Times 151 45
Number of persons participating in anti-corruption training sessions by position: Directors Person 321 45
Number of persons participating in anti-corruption training sessions by position: Employees Person 7552 45
Number of persons participating in anti-corruption training sessions by position: Management Person 5230 45
Total hours of anti-corruption training Hour 15.3 45
Total number of anti-corruption training sessions Times 261 45

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of municipal-level scientific and technological progress awards 11 9, 110
Number of provincial and municipal-level honors 216 9

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Sustainable development credit approved million US dollars 700 21

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions Ton 166.26 184.87 191.1
NOâ‚“ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.32 0.29 0.3
NOâ‚“ Emissions Ton 1173.69 1136.84 1256.29
PM Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.05 0.05 0.05
SOâ‚“ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB 10 thousand 0.08 0.1 0.12
SOâ‚“ Emissions Ton 296.6 380.71 497.06

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) tons of CO2e 3824537.41 4386131.17 7789855.81
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tons of CO2e 597590.37 661571.43 787487.53
Total GHG Emissions tons of CO2e 4422127.78 5047702.61 8577343.34
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) Ton of CO2e/RMB 10 thousand 1.22 1.28 2.03

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
Disposal Rate of Hazardous Waste % 100 100 100
Total Hazardous Waste Ton 245550.13 308742.74 332969.52
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Ton/RMB 10 thousand 0.07 0.08 0.08

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 Ton 320266.02 343112.98 555385.12
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Ton/RMB 10 thousand 0.09 0.09 0.13

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year million tonnes 3.78
NOx Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tons 188
NOx Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 30
PM Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year percent 3.41

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
Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Ton of standard coal/ RMB ten thousand 2.88 2.36 2.17
Diesel Fuel Consumption Ton 1533.57 1982.01 3180.31
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Ton of standard coal/ RMB ten thousand 2.88 2.36 2.17
Fossil Fuel Consumption Ton 7961688.16 7882441.98 11660898.69
Gasoline Consumption Ton 49.25 47.48 45.41
Purchased Electricity MWh 801258.21 933756.03 1465659.66
Purchased Heating GJ 1267254.05 1173185.15 -442735.25
Total Energy Consumption Ton of standard coal 10475170.75 9337280.81 9179882.01

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Recycled Water Percentage % 98.5 98.7
Total Water Withdrawal Ten thousand tons 2579.73 2552.96 3487.48
Wastewater Discharge Intensity Ton/RMB 10 thousand 1.47 1.4 1.58
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Ton/RMB 10 thousand 7.1 6.46 8.24

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 kWh 12960000
Energy Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year metric tons standard coal equivalent 84600

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Total Investment in Ecological Restoration million US dollars 700

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Investment in Climate Change Management billion RMB 2.51

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Doctoral Degree Employees person 38
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 person 4658
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 person 468
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 person 2475
Number of Female Employees person 1326
Number of Full-time Employees person 7601
Number of Male Employees person 6275
Number of Master's Degree Employees person 298
Number of Total Employees person 7601
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 61.27
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 6.16
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 32.56
Percentage of Female Employees % 17.46
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100
Percentage of Male Employees % 82.54

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 6.97
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 0.65
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 12.05
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 2.99
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 16.68
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 19.67

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022
Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries Person 2
Number of Work-related Fatalities Person 2

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Health Check Coverage for Employees % 100
Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety Person 105932 74939
Number of Production Safety Emergency Drills Times 4307 1354

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
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 100
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Average Training Hours (Female) hour/person 55.85
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hour/person 57.01
Average Training Hours (Male) hour/person 57.27
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hour/person 52.41
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hour/person 51.78
Average Training Hours per Employee hour/person 56.56
Total Training Hours hours 429891.41

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Suppliers in Central China 340
Number of Suppliers in East China 591
Number of Suppliers in North China 995
Number of Suppliers in Northeast China 283
Number of Suppliers in Northwest China 157
Number of Suppliers in South China 302
Number of Suppliers in Southwest China 146
Number of Total Suppliers 2814

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Suppliers Participated in Sustainability Risk Assessment 2397

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Accumulative Number of Patents Granted Number of patents 529
Number of Patents Granted Number of patents 277

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System % 100

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Anti-corruption Training Session Times 261
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training Person 5551
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training Person 7552
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training Person 13103
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training Hour 15.3

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

Standard Indicator Unit
Total Public Welfare Donations RMB