2023 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant nitrogen oxides emissions from concession operations | Tons | 22394.1 | 20672.64 | 22189.67 | 45 |
| Compliant sulfur dioxide emissions from concession operations | Tons | 15022.67 | 14228.25 | 14532.17 | 45 |
| Nitrogen oxide emissions reduction amount | Ten thousand tons | 20.44 | 21.08 | 21.7 | 45 |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions from production | Tons | 2.34 | 4.14 | 3.94 | 45 |
| Of which, COD in wastewater | Tons | 0.724 | 47 | ||
| Of which, ammonia nitrogen in wastewater | Tons | 0.009 | 47 | ||
| Of which, total nitrogen in wastewater | Tons | 0.425 | 47 | ||
| Of which, total phosphorus in wastewater | Tons | 0.013 | 47 | ||
| Production of desulfurization wastewater | m³/h | 25 | 31 | ||
| Production of desulfurization wastewater (previous) | m³/h | 36 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 Emission intensity | Tons CO2e /RMB '000 | 8.31x10^4 | 7.66x10^4 | 6.74x10^4 | 46 |
| Scope 1: Direct emissions (excluding emission reductions due to planted trees) | Tons CO₂e | 4394.63 | 4078.75 | 3855.96 | 45 |
| Scope 1: GHG emission reductions due to planted tree | Tons CO2e | 12.24 | 12.42 | 12.47 | 46 |
| Scope 2 Indirect emissions | Tons CO2e | 1847434.32 | 1859474.76 | 1840953.14 | 46 |
| Scope 2 emission intensity | Tons CO2e /RMB '000 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 46 |
| Sulfur dioxide emissions from production | Tons | 0.76 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 45 |
| Total GHG emissions | Tons CO₂e | 1851816.71 | 1863541.1 | 1844796.63 | 45 |
| Total GHG emissions intensity | Tons CO₂e /RMB '000 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desulfurization gypsum | Tons | 5567463.39 | 6001251.6 | 46 | |
| Dust containing hazardous waste | Tons | 291 | 529.76 | 637 | 46 |
| Intensity of total amount of spent catalysts generated | Tons/RMB '000 | 2.73 x 10^4 | 2.83 x 10^4 | 6.65 x 10^4 | 46 |
| Intensity of total hazardous waste generated excluding spent catalysts | Tons/RMB '000 | 1.06 | 1.13 | 0.0011 | 47 |
| Recovered waste catalysts | Tons | 2854 | 3999.83 | 6051 | 46 |
| Sludge from wastewater treatment | Tons | 34783.59 | 32827.89 | 5466 | 46 |
| Spent catalysts | Tons | 1444.65 | 1506.1 | 3802.45 | 46 |
| Spent lubricating oil | Tons | 2.78 | 1.82 | 0.39 | 46 |
| Total amount of hazardous waste generated excluding spent catalysts | Tons | 5602540.76 | 6034611.08 | 6103.39 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic waste | Tons | 145 | 138.5 | 128 | 47 |
| Intensity of total amount of non-hazardous waste generated | Tons/RMB '000 | 5.32 x 10⁻⁴ | 2.37 x 10⁻⁴ | 3.71 x 10⁻⁵ | 47 |
| Other non-hazardous waste | Tons | 2666 | 1120 | 82 | 47 |
| Total amount of non-hazardous waste generated | Tons | 2814.02 | 1261.03 | 212.3 | 47 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual direct economic benefits from zero-discharge project | million RMB | 13.5 | 31 | ||
| Average annual savings in cleaning costs from zero-discharge project | million RMB | 0.9 | 31 | ||
| Reduction in fine treatment of high-salt waste water | % | 50 | 31 | ||
| Sulfur dioxide emissions reduction amount | Ten thousand tons | 176.3 | 182.01 | 175.65 | 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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel consumption | Tons | 3.9 | 3.93 | 4.18 | 48 |
| Electricity consumption (excluding non-fossil energy) | kWh | 3.18 x 10⁹ | 3.26 x 10⁹ | 3.23 x 10⁹ | 48 |
| Gasoline consumption | Tons | 135.88 | 139.89 | 127.43 | 48 |
| Intensity of diesel consumption | Tons/ RMB '000 | 7.37 x 10⁷ | 7.39 x 10⁷ | 7.31 x 10⁷ | 48 |
| Intensity of electricity consumption (excluding non-fossil energy) | kWh/RMB '000 | 601.27 | 612.57 | 564.33 | 48 |
| Intensity of energy consumption (excluding non-fossil energy) | kWh/RMB'000 | 567.77 | 48 | ||
| Intensity of gasoline consumption | Tons/ RMB '000 | 2.57 x 10⁵ | 2.63 x 10⁵ | 2.23 x 10⁵ | 48 |
| Intensity of natural gas consumption | Ten thousand m³/RMB '000 | 3.52 x 10⁵ | 3.21 x 10⁵ | 2.81 x 10⁵ | 48 |
| Natural gas consumption | Ten thousand m³ | 186.28 | 171.32 | 160.93 | 48 |
| Non-fossil energy consumption | kWh | 3.67 x 10⁶ | 48 | ||
| Production volume of denitrification catalysts | m³ | 26406 | 25561 | 25381.79 | 45 |
| Proportion of non-fossil energy use | % | 0.11 | 48 | ||
| Reduction in coal consumption by average condenser end difference reduction | % | 0.3 | 31 | ||
| Total energy consumption (excluding non-fossil energy) | kWh | 3.25 x 10⁹ | 48 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of wastewater discharged | m³ | 65958 | 98720 | 70981 | 47 |
| Clean water saved by zero-discharge project | thousand tons/year | 70 | 31 | ||
| Intensity of water consumption | Ten thousand m³/RMB '000 | 6.50 x 10⁴ | 6.41 x 10⁴ | 5.74 x 10⁴ | 48 |
| Reduction in terminal waste water | thousand tons/year | 37.5 | 31 | ||
| Water consumption | Ten thousand m³ | 3437.96 | 3409.45 | 3281.43 | 48 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual reduction in coal consumption from zero-discharge project | million RMB | 3 | 31 |
| Annual reduction in cooling tower filler replacement costs from zero-discharge project | million RMB | 1.2 | 31 |
| Annual reduction in operating costs from zero-discharge project | million RMB | 8 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module frame consumption | Pieces | 12861 | 12317 | 12721 | 49 |
| Module frame used per cubic meter of denitrification catalysts manufactured | Piece/m³ | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.5 | 49 |
| Packaging film consumption | Tons | 35.38 | 30.02 | 30.06 | 49 |
| Packaging film used per cubic meter of denitrification catalysts manufactured | Tons/m³ | 1.34 x 10^3 | 1.17 x 10^3 | 1.18 x 10^3 | 49 |
| Paper | Tons | 3.02 | 2.53 | 2.3 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual labor cost savings from automation of condensate fine treatment | RMB/year | 200000 | 31 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and management personnel | Persons | 53 | 49 |
| Engineering and technical personnel | Persons | 189 | 49 |
| Female workforce | Persons | 268 | 49 |
| Male workforce | Persons | 717 | 49 |
| Manufacture personnel | Persons | 17 | 49 |
| Other personnel | Persons | 16 | 49 |
| Research and development personnel | Persons | 317 | 49 |
| Sales personnel | Persons | 69 | 49 |
| Total workforce | Persons | 985 | 49 |
| Workforce age 30-39 | Persons | 341 | 49 |
| Workforce age 40-49 | Persons | 279 | 49 |
| Workforce age 50 and above | Persons | 231 | 49 |
| Workforce age below 30 | Persons | 134 | 49 |
| Workforce in China | Persons | 985 | 49 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employee turnover - Age 30-39 | Persons | 14 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - Age 40-49 | Persons | 8 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - Age 50 and above | Persons | 24 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - Age below 30 | Persons | 9 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - China | Persons | 55 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - Female | Persons | 10 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - Male | Persons | 45 | 50 |
| Number of employee turnover - Total | Persons | 55 | 50 |
| Rate of employee turnover - Age 30-39 | 4.01% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - Age 40-49 | 2.85% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - Age 50 and above | 10.34% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - Age below 30 | 5.06% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - China | 5.29% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - Female | 3.60% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - Male | 5.91% | 50 | |
| Rate of employee turnover - Total | 5.29% | 50 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees trained - Administrative and management personnel | Persons | 53 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Concession operation management personnel | Persons | 324 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Engineering and technical personnel | Persons | 189 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Female | Persons | 268 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Male | Persons | 717 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Manufacture personnel | Persons | 17 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Others | Persons | 16 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Research and development personnel | Persons | 317 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Sales personnel | Persons | 69 | 50 |
| Number of employees trained - Total | Persons | 985 | 50 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Administrative and management personnel | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Beijing | 15.79% | 51 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Concession operation management personnel | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Engineering and technical personnel | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Female | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Hebei Province | 6.65% | 51 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Male | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Manufacture personnel | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Others | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Research and development personnel | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Sales personnel | 100% | 50 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Shanghai | 6.37% | 51 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Tianjin | 1.94% | 51 | |
| Percentage of employees trained - Total | 100% | 50, 51 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Anhui Province | 5.82% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Fujian Province | 0.28% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Gansu Province | 0.55% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Guangdong Province | 2.49% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Guizhou Province | 0.28% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Henan Province | 10.25% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0.55% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Hubei Province | 1.94% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Hunan Province | 1.39% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | 0.83% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Jiangsu Province | 21.88% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Jiangxi Province | 0.83% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Jilin Province | 0.28% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Liaoning Province | 3.05% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | 0.55% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Shaanxi Province | 3.60% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Shandong Province | 8.59% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Shanxi Province | 1.94% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Sichuan Province | 0.55% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | 1.66% | 52 | |
| Percentage of employees trained in Zhejiang Province | 1.94% | 52 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per employee - Administrative and management personnel | Hours | 235.42 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Concession operation management personnel | Hours | 57.93 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Engineering and technical personnel | Hours | 103.98 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Female | Hours | 110.96 | 50 |
| Average training hours per employee - Male | Hours | 105.07 | 50 |
| Average training hours per employee - Manufacture personnel | Hours | 400 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Others | Hours | 47.25 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Research and development personnel | Hours | 113.12 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Sales personnel | Hours | 155.96 | 51 |
| Average training hours per employee - Total | Hours | 106.68 | 50 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concession operation management personnel | Persons | 324 | 49 |
| Number of suppliers - Beijing | Number | 57 | 51 |
| Number of suppliers - Hebei Province | Number | 24 | 51 |
| Number of suppliers - Shanghai | Number | 23 | 51 |
| Number of suppliers - Tianjin | Number | 7 | 51 |
| Number of suppliers - Total | Number | 361 | 51 |
| Number of suppliers in Anhui Province | Number | 21 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Fujian Province | Number | 1 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Gansu Province | Number | 2 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Guangdong Province | Number | 9 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Guizhou Province | Number | 1 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Henan Province | Number | 37 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | Number | 2 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Hubei Province | Number | 7 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Hunan Province | Number | 5 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | Number | 3 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Jiangsu Province | Number | 79 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Jiangxi Province | Number | 3 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Jilin Province | Number | 1 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Liaoning Province | Number | 11 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | Number | 2 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Shaanxi Province | Number | 13 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Shandong Province | Number | 31 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Shanxi Province | Number | 7 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Sichuan Province | Number | 2 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | Number | 6 | 52 |
| Number of suppliers in Zhejiang Province | Number | 7 | 52 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOₓ Emissions | Tons | 22394.1 | 20672.64 | 22189.67 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tons | 15022.67 | 14228.25 | 14532.17 |
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 CO₂e | 4394.63 | 4078.75 | 3855.96 |
| GHG Removals from Newly Planted Trees | Tons CO2e | 12.24 | 12.42 | 12.47 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tons CO2e | 1847434.32 | 1859474.76 | 1840953.14 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons CO2e /RMB '000 | 83100 | 76600 | 67400 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons CO2e /RMB '000 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.32 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tons CO₂e | 1851816.71 | 1863541.1 | 1844796.63 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons CO₂e /RMB '000 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.32 |
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 Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons/RMB '000 | 1.06 | 1.13 | 66500 |
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 | 145 | 138.5 | 128 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) | Tons/RMB '000 | 0.000532 | 0.000237 | 0.0000371 |
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 | 3.9 | 3.93 | 4.18 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kWh/RMB '000 | 601.27 | 612.57 | 564.33 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Tons | 135.88 | 139.89 | 127.43 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | Ten thousand m³ | 186.28 | 171.32 | 160.93 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 0.11 | ||
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 3180000000 | 3260000000 | 3230000000 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | kWh | 3670000 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | m³ | 65958 | 98720 | 70981 |
| Water Consumption | m³ | 34379600 | 34094500 | 32814300 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/RMB '000 | 65000 | 64100 | 57400 |
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) | Tons | 3.02 | 2.53 | 2.3 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | Tons | 35.38 | 30.02 | 30.06 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tons | 38.4 | 32.55 | 32.36 |
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 | Persons | 620 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | Persons | 231 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | Persons | 134 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | Persons | 985 |
| Number of Female Employees | Persons | 268 |
| Number of Male Employees | Persons | 717 |
| Number of Total Employees | Persons | 985 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | Percent | 62.94 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | Percent | 23.45 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | Percent | 13.61 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | Percent | 100 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | Percent | 27.21 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | Percent | 72.79 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 6.86 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 10.34 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 5.06 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 5.29 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 3.6 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 5.91 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 5.29 |
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 Hong Kong Employees | % | 0.55 |
| 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 (Administrative Employees) | Hours | 235.42 |
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hours | 110.96 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hours | 105.07 |
| Average Training Hours (Marketing & Customer Service) | Hours | 155.96 |
| Average Training Hours (Operational Employees) | Hours | 57.93 |
| Average Training Hours (Production Employees) | Hours | 400 |
| Average Training Hours (R&D Personnel Employees) | Hours | 113.12 |
| Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) | Hours | 103.98 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hours | 106.68 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong | Number | 2 |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | Number | 359 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | Number | 361 |