Sustainable Development Report 2023

Year: 2023
Published: 2024-04-29
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
NOx emissions kg 421.2 399 753.3 45
SOx emissions kg 2.12 1.99 3.68 45

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 2025 Report Pages
Direct emissions (Scope 1) CO2e tCO2e 240114.12 182261.31 334636.78 61
Enhanced emissions reporting obligations (Brown space scenario) Mandatory carbon disclosure has been implemented. Additionally, enterprises are required to manage the data of Scopes 1 and 2. 51
Enhanced emissions reporting obligations (Clean cities scenario) Mandatory carbon disclosure has been implemented. Additionally, enterprises are required to manage the data of Scopes 1 and 2. 51
Enhanced emissions reporting obligations (Low-carbon space scenario) Mandatory carbon disclosure has been implemented. Additionally, enterprises are required to disclose and manage Scope 3 from 2025. 51
Enhanced emissions reporting obligations (Urban heat islands scenario) Mandatory carbon disclosure has been implemented. Additionally, enterprises are required to manage the data of Scopes 1 and 2. 51
Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) in tCO2e/10 million RMB tCO2e/10 million RMB 26.69 61
Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1) in tCO2e/10 million RMB tCO2e/10 million RMB 1.08 61
Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 2) in tCO2e/10 million RMB tCO2e/10 million RMB 25.61 61
Indirect emissions (Scope 2) CO2e tCO2e 698168.07 677263.03 790163.69 61
Pore the piping sector by 5% in 2025, Scope 2 GHG Emissions intensity per unit of production will decrease by 5% compared with 2021 (823.159 kg CO2e/tonne) % 5 56
Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensity per unit of production 30% lower than 2021 (253.49 kgCO2e/tonne) 38
Scope 3 GHG emissions Category 11: Use of sold products tCO2e 246580.4 61
Scope 3 GHG emissions Category 5: Purchased goods and services tCO2e 543047.45 61
Scope 3 GHG emissions Category 6: Purchased capital goods tCO2e 843828.29 61
Scope 3 GHG emissions Category 7: Waste generated in operations tCO2e 101025.3 61
Scope 3 GHG emissions Category 8: Employee commuting tCO2e 103 61
Scope 3 GHG emissions Total tCO2e 3961254.02 61
Total emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) CO2e tCO2e 722112.19 693432.41 824800.58 61

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2025 Report Pages
Annual disposal scale of waste acid and sludge resources tonnes/year 650000 41
Complian disposal of hazardous waste tonnes 7179 5114 45
Hazardous waste generated (per unit of production, piping sector) kg/tonne 1 59
Hazardous waste intensity tonnes / revenue per million RMB 0.19 45
Hazardous waste produced tonnes 7203 5813 45
Number of years of experience in hazardous waste resource utilization years 65 41

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 2025 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste generated (per unit of production, piping sector) tonne/tonne 1 59
Non-hazardous waste generated per unit of production tonne/tonne below 1.0 38
Plastic recycled tonnes 156896 160401 8
Plastic recycled volume tonnes 176008 156896 160441 46
Tonnes of plastic recycled tonnes 156896 160441 37

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 2022 2023 Report Pages
Number of waste acid and sludge resource utilization projects in operation projects 4 41
Number of waste disposal and utilization service customers in Changzhou and surrounding areas customers 2000 41
Waste recycled million tonnes 5.6605 5.7416 8

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 2025 Report Pages
Diesel consumption tonne 4071.16 2809.19 3775.96 61
Electricity consumption 10000 kWh 1181437.92 1185582.64 1185437.92 61
Energy consumption percent increase in electricity consumption from renewable sources compared with 2021 35 57
Energy consumption intensity per unit of production 30% lower than 2021 (254.47 kWh/tonne) 38
Equivalent to standard coal saved tonne 3.176 3.963 61
Gasoline consumption tonne 964.57 1194.96 1047.57 61
Lubricating oil consumption tonne 86.38 82.14 92.15 61
Natural gas consumption 1000 m³ 3030.56 3030.84 5570.66 61
PV power consumption per 10000 kWh 2.759 3.421 61
PV power generation per 10000 kWh 2.995 3.567 61
Photovoltaic power generated million kWh 27.33 3567 8, 37
Total investment in internal photovoltaic facilities million RMB 418 60

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2025 Report Pages
Total volume of water consumed million tonnes 370.78 438.08 62
Total volume of water resources recycled million tonnes 566.05 574.16 62
Water consumption (per unit of production, piping sector) tonne/tonne 1.6 59
Water consumption intensity per unit of production tonne/tonne below 1.60 38
Water intensity tonnes / million RMB revenue 1.4 62

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

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023 Report Pages
Electricity bills saved RMB 1000 3.146 4.268 61
Number of cooling towers installed 233 62

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
Estimated annual water saved by water recycling measures m³ 105000 62
Volume of water recycled million tonnes 566.05 574.16 37
Water recycled thousand tonnes 566.05 574.16 8

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Packaging materials intensity tonnes / million RMB revenue 1.22 62
Total tonnes of packaging materials used tonnes 37653.57 62
Total volume of paper consumables tonnes 17819 62

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2050 Report Pages
Number of Guangdong Lesso piping products that have obtained the green building material product certificate items 15 39
Popularity of electric trucks in brown space (3°C, scattered urban scenarios) most trucks still use gasoline or diesel 52
Popularity of electric trucks in green cities (2°C, centralized urban scenarios) of trucks use electricity or hydrogen approximately 50% 52
Popularity of electric trucks in low-carbon space (1.5°C, scattered urban scenarios) of trucks use electricity or hydrogen approximately 90% 52
Popularity of electric trucks in urban heat islands (3°C, centralized urban scenarios) most trucks still use gasoline or diesel 52

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 2015 and onwards 2022 2050 2100 Report Pages
Carbon prices in brown space (3°C, scattered urban scenarios) USD/tonne of carbon dioxide 40 52
Carbon prices in green cities (2°C, centralized urban scenarios) USD/tonne of carbon dioxide 50 52
Carbon prices in low-carbon space (1.5°C, scattered urban scenarios) USD/tonne of carbon dioxide 60 52
Carbon prices in urban heat islands (3°C, centralized urban scenarios) USD/tonne of carbon dioxide 40 52
Direct loss caused by floods (Brown space scenario) increase by 81%–102% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by floods (Clean cities scenario) increase by 26.1%–31.1% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by floods (Low-carbon space scenario) increase by 15.5% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by floods (Urban heat islands scenario) increase by 81%–102% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by typhoons (Brown space scenario) increase by 16.7%–19.3% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by typhoons (Clean cities scenario) increase by 6.7%–7.6% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by typhoons (Low-carbon space scenario) increase by around 2.25% from 2015 51
Direct loss caused by typhoons (Urban heat islands scenario) increase by 16.7%–19.3% from 2015 51
Number of key climate-related opportunities identified 4 49
Number of potential climate-related physical risks identified 2 49
Number of potential climate-related transition risks identified 7 49
Temperature increased by 2100 (Brown space scenario) °C 2–2.6 51
Temperature increased by 2100 (Clean cities scenario) °C 1.6–1.7 51
Temperature increased by 2100 (Low-carbon space scenario) °C 1.3–1.4 51
Temperature increased by 2100 (Urban heat islands scenario) °C 2.6–2.7 51

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

Indicator Unit 2015 and onwards 2022 2023 Report Pages
Actual recruitment headcount (Group) persons 5249 67
Employees' production efficiency (Brown space scenario) decreases by 2.1%–3.1% from 2015 51
Employees' production efficiency (Clean cities scenario) decreases by 1.0%–1.1% from 2015 51
Employees' production efficiency (Low-carbon space scenario) decreases by around 0.6% from 2015 51
Employees' production efficiency (Urban heat islands scenario) decreases by 2.1%–3.1% from 2015 51
Employment contracts signing rate 100% 65
Number of campus recruitment fairs held fairs 19 67
Number of followers on 'Lesso Recruitment' official account followers 27200 67
Number of fresh graduates recruited persons 229 67
Number of internal talents promoted via competitions persons 50 67
Number of recruitment articles published on official account of 'Lesso Recruitment' articles 32 67
Planned recruitment headcount (Group) persons 5634 67
Recruitment completion rate (Group) 93% 67
Recruitment rate of Thousand-Hundred-Ten program graduates 80% 67
Social insurance coverage rate % 99.28 99.26 8
Total number of staff person 20372 64
Year-on-year increase in fresh graduates recruited 99% 67

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Incidence rate of work-related injuries 5% and below 72

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Exceeding-standard rate for occupational hazard factors % 5.04 72
Number of detections of occupational hazard factors in workplaces 28 72
Number of employees who failed occupational health examination 1 72
Number of employees who passed occupational health examination 3168 72
Number of positions detected for occupational hazard factors 1229 72
Number of positions exceeding the standard for occupational hazard factors 62 72
Number of positions meeting the standard for occupational hazard factors 1167 72
Rate of positions meeting the standard for occupational hazard factors % 94.96 72

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Accumulated number of courses developed courses 308 348 70
Average score of course satisfaction points (out of 10) 9.3 9.51 70
Certified '122 electricians' persons 122 71
Certified '203 lifting and loading machinery operators' persons 203 71
Certified '441 plastic extruders' persons 441 71
Certified '591 plastics injection workers' persons 591 71
Certified '90 steel workers' persons 90 71
Employee training coverage rate - Female 100% 70
Employee training coverage rate - Junior management 100% 70
Employee training coverage rate - Male 100% 70
Employee training coverage rate - Middle management 100% 70
Employee training coverage rate - Ordinary employees 100% 70
Employee training coverage rate - Senior management 100% 70
Employees meeting 'Everyone should Work with a Certificate' requirement 95.61% 71
Internal occupational recognition and certified professional qualification trainings carried out 629 71
Investment in scientific research and technological innovation billion RMB 1.219 1.238 8
Number of Thousand-Hundred-Ten cooperation colleges colleges 10 67
Number of Thousand-Hundred-Ten program graduates recruited persons 1226 67
Number of employees participated in training persons 194672 238045 70
Number of employees participating in job skills competitions employees 4873 70
Number of internal trainer trainees certified trainees 209 70
Number of job skills competition projects launched projects 362 70
Number of new internal trainer trainees certified trainees 103 70
Number of participants in quality training sessions persons 10276 33
Number of quality training sessions covering multiple departments and production workshops sessions 279 33
Skilled workers holding relevant professional qualifications 64.94% 71
Training courses developed during the period courses 91 80 8

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Average employee training duration (hours) - Female hours 1.61 70
Average employee training duration (hours) - Junior management hours 1.7 70
Average employee training duration (hours) - Male hours 1.61 70
Average employee training duration (hours) - Middle management hours 2.17 70
Average employee training duration (hours) - Ordinary employees hours 1.57 70
Average employee training duration (hours) - Senior management hours 2.47 70
Employee training (person-times) - Female person-times 76605 70
Employee training (person-times) - Junior management person-times 10305 70
Employee training (person-times) - Male person-times 161440 70
Employee training (person-times) - Middle management person-times 11081 70
Employee training (person-times) - Ordinary employees person-times 215471 70
Employee training (person-times) - Senior management person-times 1188 70
Goal: Minimum training hours per employee per year hours 12 70
Number of employee training sessions times 7578 9914 70
Total employee training duration hours 346519 374631 70
Total hours of quality training sessions hours 538.17 33
Total training time for employees hours 346519 374631 8

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Supplier trainings conducted trainings 2311 8
Suppliers examined suppliers 6864 8
Suppliers executed the Procurement Process Manual % 88.79 8
Suppliers participated in trainings suppliers 2770 8

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 Report Pages
Annual preparation of water purification agent products tonnes/year 600000 41
Customer satisfaction rate % 97.93 98.04 8

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of appearance design patents accepted 346 30
Number of appearance design patents granted 107 30
Number of invention patents accepted 1224 30
Number of invention patents granted 356 30
Number of new appearance design patents accepted 17 30
Number of new appearance design patents granted 4 30
Number of new invention patents accepted 56 30
Number of new invention patents granted 16 30
Number of new utility model patents accepted 216 30
Number of new utility model patents granted 24 30
Number of utility model patents accepted 3445 30
Number of utility model patents granted 1322 30
Total number of granted patents 2285 30
Total number of new patents accepted 351 30
Total number of new patents granted 44 30
Total number of patents accepted 5015 30

Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Completion rate for rectification plans (internal audit) % 77 8

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Internal audit reports issued reports 78 8

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Anti-corruption training coverage (employees) % 23 8
Anti-corruption training participants (Board and senior management) persons 25 8
Anti-corruption training participants (employees) persons 1808 8

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of external competitions conducted 27 67

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

Indicator Unit 2023 Report Pages
Number of campus presentations held presentations 4 67
Staff volunteering activities participated activities 68 8
Total donation amount million RMB 3.828 8

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes
NOâ‚“ Emissions kg 421.2 399 753.3
SOâ‚“ Emissions kg 2.12 1.99 3.68

Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022 2023
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tCO2e 240114.12 182261.31 334636.78
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 698168.07 677263.03 790163.69
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/10 million RMB 1.08
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/10 million RMB 25.61
Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Capital Goods) tCO2e 843828.29
Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Employee Commuting) tCO2e 103
Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Purchased Goods/Services) tCO2e 543047.45
Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Use of Sold Products) tCO2e 246580.4
Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Waste Generated in Operations) tCO2e 101025.3
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 722112.19 693432.41 824800.58
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/10 million RMB 26.69
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tCO2e 3961254.02

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2025
Hazardous Waste Disposed tonnes 7179 5114
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 7203 5813
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) kg/tonne 1
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes / revenue per million RMB 0.19

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 2025
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tonnes 176008 156896 160441
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes / revenue per million RMB
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) tonne/tonne below 1.0

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 tonne 4071.16 2809.19 3775.96
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) MWh/revenue per million RMB 51.27
Gasoline Consumption tonne 964.57 1194.96 1047.57
Natural Gas Consumption 1000 m³ 3030.56 3030.84 5570.66
Total Energy Consumption MWh 1582576.76

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Recycled Water Percentage % 152.7 131.1
Recycled Water Usage million tonnes 566.05 574.16
Water Consumption million tonnes 370.78 438.08
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes / million RMB revenue 1.4

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2021 2022
Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year RMB 1000 3.146 4.268

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 2023
Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year million tonnes 8.11
Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 1.43

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonnes 17819
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes / million RMB revenue 1.22
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 37653.57

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees person 2911
Number of Below Junior College Employees person 12818
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 person 14042
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 person 1427
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 person 4903
Number of Employees in Overseas person 1009
Number of Employees in South China person 8644
Number of Female Employees person 6224
Number of Full-time Employees person 20371
Number of General Employees person 17828
Number of General Employees (Female) person 5177
Number of General Employees (Male) person 12651
Number of Junior Management Employees person 963
Number of Junior Management Employees (Female) person 292
Number of Junior Management Employees (Male) person 671
Number of Male Employees person 14148
Number of Master's Degree Employees person 196
Number of Middle Management Employees person 761
Number of Middle Management Employees (Female) person 137
Number of Middle Management Employees (Male) person 624
Number of New Employees person 5249
Number of Part-time Employees person 1
Number of Senior Management Employees person 220
Number of Senior Management Employees (Female) person 20
Number of Senior Management Employees (Male) person 200
Number of Total Employees person 20372
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 68.94
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 7
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 24.07
Percentage of Employees in Overseas % 4.95
Percentage of Employees in South China % 42.43
Percentage of Female Employees % 30.52
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 99.99
Percentage of Male Employees % 69.48
Percentage of Part-time Employees % 0.01

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

Standard Indicator Unit
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 %
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 %
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 %
Turnover Rate of Employees in South China %
Turnover Rate of Female Employees %
Turnover Rate of General Employees %
Turnover Rate of Junior Management Employees %
Turnover Rate of Male Employees %
Turnover Rate of Middle Management Employees %
Turnover Rate of Senior Management Employees %
Turnover Rate of Total Employees %

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Rate of Work-related Injuries 5% and below

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Health Check Coverage for Employees % 99.97

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 General Employees % 100
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 100
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 100
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 1.61
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 1.57
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 1.61
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 2.17
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 2.47
Total Training Hours hours 346519 374631

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Supplier Social Responsibility Training Sessions trainings 2311
Number of Suppliers Participating in ESG Training suppliers 2770

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023
Satisfaction Rate of Customer Complaint Handling % 97.93 98.04

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Accumulative Number of Patent Applications 5015
Accumulative Number of Patents Granted 2285
Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents 1322
Number of Invention Patents 356
Number of New Patent Applications 351
Number of Patents Applied 5015
Number of Patents Granted 2285

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training % 23
Coverage of Anti-corruption Training for Employees % 23
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training persons 25
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training persons 1808
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training persons 1833

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023
Number of Volunteer Activities Sessions activities 68
Total Public Welfare Donations RMB 3828000
Total Social Investment RMB 3828000