ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2023
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denitrification efficiency | % | 92.6 | 43 | ||
| Denitrification efficiency of exhaust gas | % | 92.6 | 84 | ||
| Desulphurisation efficiency | % | 83.2 | 43 | ||
| Desulphurisation efficiency of exhaust gas | % | 83.2 | 84 | ||
| Dust removal efficiency | % | 95.7 | 43 | ||
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission reduction (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 84.1 | 90.3 | 92.6 | 149 |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 3568 | 3455 | 4285 | 149 |
| Particulates (smoke and dust) emissions - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 133 | 141 | 186 | 149 |
| Reduction in NOx emissions | % | 92.6 | 13 | ||
| Reduction in SO2 emissions | % | 83.2 | 13 | ||
| Reduction in particulate emissions | % | 95.7 | 13 | ||
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 1386 | 1518 | 1593 | 149 |
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 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual carbon dioxide emissions reduction from grid-connected capacity | % increase compared with 2022 | 14.0 | 42 | |||
| Annual power generation of solar modules - carbon dioxide emissions reduction | million tonnes | 108 | 61 | |||
| Annual reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from Group's sales of solar glass in 2023 (156 GW of photovoltaic modules) | million tonnes CO2 | 108 | 100 | |||
| CO2 emissions reduction over 25-year life cycle from green electricity generated by module | tonnes | 14.5 | 42 | |||
| Direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 2417539 | 3003130 | 4490174 | 149 | |
| Direct greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Solar Glass Business | 3.91 | 149 | ||||
| Expected share of emission reductions from solar PV power generation and electric vehicles (2030 projection) | % | 33.3 | 80 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction of solar glass products (compared with base year 2022) | % decrease | 12.3 | 61 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emission of a single piece of solar glass used in 182 series 590W monofacial module | kg | 13.5 | 42 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (kg CO2 equivalent/m² of finished product) - Solar Glass Business | kg CO2 equivalent/m² | 6.56 | 5.69 | 4.99 | 149 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product of the Group (excluding impact of differences in thin glass output in different years) | % year-on-year | -8.9 | 42 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product of the Group (excluding impact of differences in thin glass output) | % year-on-year | -12.3 | 42 | |||
| Indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 832090 | 926803 | 1220056 | 149 | |
| Indirect greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Solar Glass Business | 1.08 | 149 | ||||
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx), smoke and dust, and Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions at Tianjin production base | % year-on-year change | -6.9 | 87 | |||
| Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation by Group's solar farm project as % of greenhouse gas emissions from solar glass production | % | 72.7 | 61 | |||
| Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions per unit of finished goods (in square metres) | % year-on-year change | -10.1 | 87 | |||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 3249629 | 3929933 | 5710230 | 149 | |
| Year-on-year decrease in carbon intensity of solar glass products (in terms of square metres) | % | 12.3 | 71 | |||
| Year-on-year decrease in carbon intensity of solar glass products (in terms of tonnes) | % | 8.9 | 71 | |||
| Year-on-year increase in global energy-related emissions | % | 1.1 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant disposal rate of hazardous waste (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 151 |
| Hazardous waste intensity (g/m² of finished product) - Solar Glass Business | g/m² | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.17 | 151 |
| Total amount of hazardous wastes generated (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 112.9 | 248.6 | 188.4 | 151 |
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 intensity (g/m² of finished product) - Solar Glass Business | g/m² | 77.9 | 89.6 | 115.4 | 151 |
| Total amount of non-hazardous wastes generated (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 38557 | 61611 | 129629 | 151 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2027 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emission reduction | thousand tonnes | 3074.7 | 3639.8 | 4149.8 | 152 | |
| CO2 emission reduction from Group's solar farm projects | tonnes | 4150000 | 15 | |||
| CO2 emission reduction from annual power generation of Group's solar farms as % of CO2 emissions from solar glass production | % | 72.7 | 42 | |||
| CO2 emissions reduction equivalent from green electricity generated by sold modules | million tonnes | 108 | 13 | |||
| CO2 emissions reduction equivalent from solar farm electricity generation | million tonnes | 4.15 | 13 | |||
| CO2 emissions reduction from power generation of solar farms | % | 14.0 | 13 | |||
| CO2 emissions reduction from solar farm project electricity generation | million tonnes | 4.15 | 42 | |||
| Carbon dioxide emissions reduction from annual power generation of solar farm projects (compared with base year) | % increase | 14.04 | 61 | |||
| Estimated increase in carbon emission compliance costs for the Group if free carbon emission quota is cancelled (China production bases, average trading price of carbon emission quota) | RMB million | 360 | 71 | |||
| Five-year quantitative goal to reduce carbon emission intensity of solar glass products (reduction from base year 2022) | % | 15 | 71 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emission generated from solar glass production as % of CO2 emissions reduction by PV module | % | 0.11 | 0.09 | 42 | ||
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction for solar glass production (compared to 2022) | % | -12.3 | 84 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction for solar glass products | % | 12.3 | 17 | |||
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction target for solar glass production (compared to 2022) | % | -15 | 84 | |||
| Group's capital expenditure invested in climate change mitigation activities | HKD | HK$895.9 million | 17 | |||
| Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions decrease per unit of solar glass production | % | 12.3 | 13 | |||
| Particulates (smoke and dust) emission reduction (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 91.7 | 94.4 | 95.7 | 149 | |
| Percentage of Group's solar glass production greenhouse gas emissions offset by solar farm projects | % | 72.7 | 15 | |||
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission reduction (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 66.6 | 74.4 | 83.2 | 149 | |
| Target: Increase in carbon dioxide emissions reduction from annual power generation by Group's solar farm projects by 2027 | % increase | 50 | 61 | |||
| Target: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity of solar glass products by 2027 (compared with 2022) | % reduction | 15 | 61 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2028 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust removal efficiency of exhaust gas | % | 95.7 | 84 | |
| Target: Reduce production volume of glass powder per square metre of finished solar glass products by 2028 compared to 2023 | % reduction | 35 | 83 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addition in grid-connected capacity of solar farms (MW) | MW | 603 | 806 | 1094 | 143 |
| Annual electricity generation capacity of solar farms (million kWh) | million kWh | 3695.5 | 4395.9 | 5036.2 | 143 |
| Annual power generation of solar farms | million kWh | 3695.5 | 4395.9 | 5036.2 | 152 |
| Annual total electricity generation of solar farm projects | billion kWh | 0.4 | 13 | ||
| Capital expenditure in PV industry with positive impact on global carbon neutrality | HK$ million | 9895 | 61 | ||
| Clean energy and renewable energy as percentage of total energy consumption in solar glass production | % | 99.94 | 88 | ||
| Cumulate grid-connected capacity of solar farms (MW) (as at 31 December) | MW | 4073 | 4879 | 5944 | 143 |
| Diesel consumption at Beihai production base | % year-on-year change | -5.5 | 87 | ||
| Diesel consumption at Malaysia production base | % year-on-year change | -17.4 | 87 | ||
| Diesel consumption at Tianjin production base | % year-on-year change | -18.6 | 87 | ||
| Direct energy consumption - Solar Glass Business | MWh | 8533205 | 10186141 | 13.40 | 149, 150 |
| Effective production capacity enhancement | % | 45.9 | 83 | ||
| Electricity demand of households to be met | thousand households | 1539.8 | 1831.6 | 2098.4 | 152 |
| Electricity generated by Group's solar farm projects | million kWh | 5036 | 15 | ||
| Energy consumption intensity of solar glass products | kWh/m² | 15.31 | 88 | ||
| Equivalent to standard coal savings | thousand tonnes | 1126.8 | 1325.4 | 1514.4 | 152 |
| Estimated annual supply of green electricity from newly added utility-scale projects | GWh | 1129 | 83 | ||
| Grid-connected capacity (annual) | MW | 1094 | 42 | ||
| Group ground-mounted solar farm projects held at end of 2023 | GW | 5.5 | 17 | ||
| Increase in effective annual melting capacity of solar glass production | % | 45.9 | 42 | ||
| Increase in global newly installed capacity of renewable energy | % | 50 | 80 | ||
| Indirect energy consumption - Solar Glass Business | MWh | 1235419 | 1375820 | 2144597 | 149, 150 |
| Installed capacity of distributed solar farm projects | MW | 403 | 15 | ||
| Installed capacity of solar farm projects held through Xinyi Energy | MW | 3695 | 15 | ||
| Installed capacity of utility-scale ground-mounted solar farm projects | MW | 5541 | 15 | ||
| Newly added solar farm projects | MW | 1094 | 83 | ||
| Newly installed PV capacity in China | GW | 216 | 80 | ||
| Newly installed solar farm capacity | MW | 1049MW | 13 | ||
| Number of new solar glass production lines added | lines | 6 | 83 | ||
| Percentage of newly-added utility-scale projects that are agricultural-PV/fishery-PV complementary | % | 80 | 83 | ||
| Percentage of solar farms that are agricultural-PV and fishery-PV | % | 67 | 13 | ||
| Proportion of newly added solar farm projects that are fishery-PV/agricultural-PV complementary | % | 80 | 44 | ||
| Purchased electricity as percentage of total energy consumption in solar glass production | % | 12.2 | 88 | ||
| Share of energy consumption from grid-supplied electricity (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 12.23 | 149 | ||
| Share of energy consumption from renewable energy sources (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 1.24 | 149 | ||
| Share of new renewable energy capacity from solar PV and wind | % | 95 | 80 | ||
| Share of non-renewable energy (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 95.43 | 94.51 | 95.18 | 149 |
| Share of non-renewable energy from gasoline/diesel (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 149 |
| Share of non-renewable energy from natural gas (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 95.37 | 94.43 | 95.12 | 149 |
| Share of renewable energy (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 1.41 | 1.64 | 1.41 | 149 |
| Share of self-produced energy (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 3.16 | 3.85 | 3.41 | 149 |
| Share of total electricity consumption for solar glass production from residual heat | % | 18.2 | 87 | ||
| Share of total power consumption for solar glass production from distributed PV power | % | 7.5 | 87 | ||
| Solar farm project electricity generation | billion kWh | 5.04 | 42 | ||
| Total energy consumption - Solar Glass Business | MWh | 9768624 | 11561961 | 17540379 | 149 |
| Total energy consumption intensity (kWh/m² of finished product) - Solar Glass Business | kWh/m² | 19.73 | 16.74 | 15.31 | 150 |
| Total fixed asset investment in grid-connected and under-construction solar farm projects (as at 31 December) (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 18300 | 18800 | 21884 | 143 |
| Total installed capacity of solar farms held by the Group | MW | 5944 | 15 | ||
| Total installed solar farm capacity | GW | 5.9GW | 13 | ||
| Total power generation from distributed PV power | % year-on-year change | 30.4 | 87 | ||
| Total power generation from residual heat | % year-on-year change | 34.0 | 87 | ||
| Utility-scale solar farm projects newly added (total capacity) | MW | 975 | 44 | ||
| Year-on-year decrease in energy consumption intensity of solar glass products | % | 8.6 | 88 | ||
| Year-on-year decrease in intensity of energy consumption | % | 8.6 | 83 | ||
| Year-on-year increase in global PV installed capacity | % | 85 | 80 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity ratio in areas with high/extremely high baseline water pressure (%) | % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 143 |
| Domestic water consumption (million m³) - Solar Glass Business | million m³ | 0.243 | 0.396 | 0.512 | 150 |
| Municipal water supply (third-party water supply) consumption (million m³) - Solar Glass Business | million m³ | 2.943 | 150 | ||
| Natural water resources consumption (million m³) - Solar Glass Business | million m³ | 9.210 | 150 | ||
| Production water consumption (million m³) - Solar Glass Business | million m³ | 7.959 | 10.094 | 11.641 | 150 |
| Total amount of sewage discharge (million m³) - Solar Glass Business | million m³ | 6.240 | 150 | ||
| Total water consumption (million m³) - Solar Glass Business | million m³ | 8.202 | 10.490 | 12.153 | 150 |
| Utilisation rate of recycled water | % | 96 | 10, 43, 84 | ||
| Utilisation rate of recycled water (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 95.6 | 94.6 | 96.0 | 150 |
| Utilisation rate of recycled water in production | % | 96.0 | 88 | ||
| Water consumption intensity (m³/m² of finished product) - Solar Glass Business | m³/m² | 0.017 | 0.015 | 0.011 | 150 |
| Water consumption reduction for finished solar glass product (compared to 2022) | % | -29.1 | 84 | ||
| Year-on-year decrease in water consumption intensity of solar glass products | % | 29.1 | 83, 89 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2027 | 2028 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual electricity savings from energy efficiency measures (all production bases) | kWh | 13 million | 88 | ||
| Annual natural gas savings from energy efficiency measures (all production bases) | m³ | 12 million | 88 | ||
| Energy consumption intensity reduction for solar glass products | % | 8.6 | 17 | ||
| Energy consumption reduction for finished solar glass product (compared to 2022) | % | -8.6 | 84 | ||
| Energy consumption reduction target for finished solar glass product (compared to 2022) | % | -13 | 84 | ||
| Intensity of energy consumption decrease per unit of solar glass production | % | 8.4 | 13 | ||
| Intensity of energy consumption reduction year-on-year | % | 8.6 | 43 | ||
| Loss of electricity due to natural risk factors (as percentage of total power generation) | % | <0.01 | 44 | ||
| Target: Reduce energy consumption intensity of solar glass product by 2027 compared to 2022 | % reduction | 15 | 83 | ||
| Target: Reduce water consumption per square metre of finished solar glass products by 2028 compared to 2023 | % reduction | 28 | 83 | ||
| Water consumption intensity reduction for solar glass products | % | 29.1 | 17 | ||
| Year-on-year increase in newly installed PV capacity in China | % | 147 | 80 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2027 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in utilisation rate of recycled water in production | percentage points | 1.4 | 88 | |
| Increase in utilisation rate of recycled water year-on-year | percentage points | 1.4 | 43 | |
| Intensity of water consumption decrease per unit of solar glass production | % | 29.1 | 13 | |
| Intensity of water consumption reduction year-on-year | % | 29.1 | 43 | |
| Water consumption reduction target for finished solar glass product (compared to 2022) | % | -10 | 84 | |
| Water recycling rate | % | 96.0 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in utilisation rate of paperless packaging year-on-year | percentage points | 18.2 | 43 | ||
| Other packaging materials used (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 83 | 81 | 104 | 150 |
| Packaging materials consumption intensity (g/m² of finished products) - Solar Glass Business | g/m² | 108 | 99 | 66 | 150 |
| Packaging materials per unit of product decrease | % | 35.0 | 13 | ||
| Paper and paper boxes used (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 18857 | 24508 | 32066 | 150 |
| Paperless packaging utilisation rate | % | 64.3 | 13, 83 | ||
| Plastic, plastic stripes and plastic tapes used (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 7193 | 10275 | 12401 | 150 |
| Proportion of products adopting paperless packaging | % | 64.3 | 84 | ||
| Reduction in packaging consumption per square metre of finished solar glass product year-on-year | % | 33 | 43 | ||
| Target for products adopting paperless packaging | % | 50 | 84 | ||
| Total amount of packaging materials used (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 53608 | 67864 | 74317 | 150 |
| Utilisation rate of paperless packaging | % | 64.3 | 10, 43 | ||
| Utilisation rate of paperless packing (%) - Solar Glass Business | % | 34.4 | 46.1 | 64.3 | 150 |
| Wood, wood slats and wood pallets used (tonnes) - Solar Glass Business | tonnes | 27475 | 33000 | 29746 | 150 |
| Year-on-year decrease in consumption of packaging materials per square metre of finished solar glass product | % | -33.0 | 84 | ||
| Year-on-year decrease in packaging materials consumption intensity | % | 33.0 | 83 | ||
| Year-on-year increase in paperless packaging utilisation rate | percentage points | 18.2 | 83 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addition in production capacity of solar glass (tonnes per day) | tonnes per day | 4000 | 6000 | 6000 | 143 |
| Equivalent to the amount of trees planted | thousand trees | 133680.4 | 158254.2 | 180426.5 | 152 |
| Production capacity of solar glass (tonnes per day) (as at 31 December) | tonnes per day | 13800 | 19800 | 25800 | 143 |
| Proportion of fishery-PV/agricultural-PV complementary projects in ground-mounted solar farm projects | % | 67 | 17 | ||
| Solar glass production capacity increase | tonnes/day | 6000 | 13 | ||
| Solar glass sold (modules met) | modules | 156GW | 13 | ||
| Solar glass supplied by the Group meeting global demand | GW modules | 154 | 61 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage ratio by employee category - General employees | % | 82.9 | 100.1 | 155 | |
| Coverage ratio by employee category - Middle management | % | 63.3 | 70.7 | 155 | |
| Coverage ratio by employee category - Senior management | % | 51.5 | 25.6 | 155 | |
| Coverage ratio by gender - Female | % | 74.3 | 119.4 | 155 | |
| Coverage ratio by gender - Male | % | 84.7 | 94.2 | 155 | |
| Employees aged 31-40 (%) | % | 33.4 | 35.6 | 35.4 | 153 |
| Employees aged 41-50 (%) | % | 20.5 | 20.6 | 19.4 | 153 |
| Employees aged ≤30 (%) | % | 40.8 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 153 |
| Employees aged ≥51 (%) | % | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 153 |
| Employees in Chinese Mainland (%) | % | 87.4 | 89.4 | 89.8 | 153 |
| Employees in Malaysia (%) | % | 12.4 | 10.2 | 9.9 | 153 |
| Employees in other regions (%) | % | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 153 |
| Female employees (%) | % | 19.9 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 153 |
| Full-time employees (%) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 153 |
| General employees (%) | % | 98.4 | 98.5 | 98.6 | 153 |
| Male employees (%) | % | 80.1 | 78.9 | 78.9 | 153 |
| Middle management employees (%) | % | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 153 |
| Number of employees | 7072 | 8459 | 11063 | 153 | |
| Number of full-time employees | employees | 11063 | 121 | ||
| Number of full-time employees (Group total) | employees | 11063 | 40 | ||
| Number of new employees added during the year | employees | 2604 | 121 | ||
| Part-time employees (%) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 153 | |
| Senior management employees (%) | % | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 153 |
| Total number of employees (China, Malaysia, Canada) | 11063 | 17 | |||
| Year-on-year increase in employee expenses | percent | 9 | 40 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover rate of employees | % | 27.5 | 30.4 | 28.4 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by age group: 31-40 | % | 22.6 | 22.8 | 26.2 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by age group: 41-50 | % | 19.9 | 19.2 | 19.7 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by age group: ≤30 | % | 37.6 | 46.7 | 37.1 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by age group: ≥51 | % | 9.7 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by gender: Female | % | 27.7 | 50.2 | 28.2 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by gender: Male | % | 27.5 | 25.1 | 28.5 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by geographical region: Chinese Mainland | % | 26.7 | 28.8 | 29.1 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by geographical region: Malaysia | % | 33.4 | 45.1 | 22.6 | 154 |
| Turnover rate of employees by geographical region: Other regions | % | 6.3 | 9.1 | 20.0 | 154 |
| Year-on-year decrease in employee turnover rate | percentage points | 2.0 | 40 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case of occupational disease | N/A | N/A | 156 | ||
| Case of work-related fatalities | 2 | 156 | |||
| Number of work-related accidents | accidents | 78 | 133 | ||
| Number of work-related injuries | 46 | 57 | 78 | 156 | |
| Work injury rate (reported work-related injuries per 100 full-time employees equivalent) | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 156 | |
| Work-related fatal accident rate | 0.028 | N/A | N/A | 156 | |
| Work-related injury rate | 0.71 | 13, 43, 133 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in number of days lost due to work-related injuries per 100 full-time equivalent employees compared to previous year | percent | -4.5% | 121 | ||
| Lost workdays ratio | 21.1 | 43 | |||
| Number of days lost due to work-related injuries per 100 full-time equivalent employees | days | 21.1 | 121 | ||
| Number of workdays lost due to work-related injuries | 1657 | 1953 | 2331 | 156 | |
| Number of workdays lost due to work-related injuries per 100 full-time employees equivalent | 23.4 | 22.0 | 21.1 | 156 | |
| Number of working days lost due to work-related accidents | days | 2331 | 133 | ||
| Ratio of work-related days lost | 21.1 | 133 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees provided with decent, fair and safe working environment | employees | 11063 | 13 | ||
| Number of participants in safety training | participants | 29595 | 133 | ||
| Total hours of safety training | hours | 13990 | 32896 | 31525 | 156 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average revenue per employee | million | HK$2.41 | 121 | ||
| Number of employees trained | 39645 | 98524 | 75349 | 155 | |
| Number of employees trained (coverage ratio) | 6983 (82.6) | 11014 (99.6) | 155 | ||
| Percentage of employees covered by training | percent | 99.4 | 121 | ||
| Percentage of employees trained - Female | % | 20.5 | 18.5 | 24.9 | 155 |
| Percentage of employees trained - General employees | % | 99.58 | 96.71 | 99.41 | 155 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Male | % | 79.5 | 81.5 | 75.1 | 155 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Middle management | % | 0.39 | 3.12 | 0.53 | 155 |
| Percentage of employees trained - Senior management | % | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 155 |
| Percentage of full-time employees receiving occupational and personal skills training | % | 99.6 | 13 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training received by employees | hours | 6.8 | 12.1 | 8.0 | 155 |
| Average hours of training received by employees - Female | hours | 6.2 | 10.7 | 8.0 | 155 |
| Average hours of training received by employees - General employees | hours | 6.8 | 11.9 | 8.0 | 155 |
| Average hours of training received by employees - Male | hours | 6.9 | 12.5 | 8.0 | 155 |
| Average hours of training received by employees - Middle management | hours | 3.7 | 35.1 | 5.1 | 155 |
| Average hours of training received by employees - Senior management | hours | 0.5 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 155 |
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 8 | 121 | ||
| Number of employee trained | 12848 | 32001 | 29595 | 156 | |
| Total hours of new employee safety training, special safety training and routine safety training | hours | 31525 | 133 | ||
| Total hours of training received by employees | hours | 47994 | 102643 | 88138 | 155 |
| Total training hours provided to employees | hours | 88138 | 121 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of qualified suppliers purchased from | 3136 | 43 | |||
| Number of suppliers | 2389 | 2841 | 3136 | 146 | |
| Number of suppliers - Chinese Mainland (%) | 2168 (90.7%) | 2600 (91.5%) | 2878 (91.8%) | 146 | |
| Number of suppliers - Overseas (including Hong Kong) (%) | 221 (9.3%) | 241 (8.5%) | 258 (8.2%) | 146 | |
| Number of suppliers purchased from (Group total) | suppliers | 3136 | 40 |
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 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of qualified suppliers meeting Group's supplier development and management practices | percent | 100 | 40 | ||
| Percentage of suppliers meeting regular assessment | % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 146 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2028 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target: Use iron pallets to replace wooden pallets for domestic sales products by 2028 | % | 92 | 83 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint cases related to products and services | 109 | 164 | 192 | 146 | |
| Complaint handling rate | % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 146 |
| Customer satisfaction (score) | 95 | 95 | 146 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product recyclable ratio (estimate, based on national standard for recycling and treatment of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules) | % | 76-100 | 98-100 | 98-100 | 145 |
| Product reusability ratio (estimate, based on glass reuse rate in crystalline silicon modules) | % | 95 | 95 | 95 | 145 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of anti-corruption training | hours | 1.34 | 1.08 | 144 |
| Number of anti-corruption training sessions | 44 | 33 | 144 | |
| Number of employees receiving anti-corruption training | 3632 | 508 | 144 | |
| Percentage of employees in key departments and positions receiving anti-corruption training | % | 100 | 100 | 144 |
| Percentage of employees receiving anti-corruption training | % | 43 | 4.6 | 144 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic value contributed to community and upstream value chain | billion HKD | 1.21 | 43 |
| Green revenue percentage | % | 99.5 | 83 |
| Number of students supported by charity foundation | students | 181 | 13 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual economic benefits from energy efficiency measures (all production bases) | RMB40 million | 88 | |
| Charitable donations | million HKD | 18.3 | 43 |
| Charity foundation disbursement for students | RMB 990000 | 13 | |
| Direct economic value generated | billion HKD | 26.8 | 43 |
| Education fund provided for employees' children | RMB$4000 | 13 | |
| Group charity donations | HKD | HK$18.8 million | 17 |
| Group income tax contributions | HKD | HK$871.8 million | 17 |
| Tax contribution of solar glass business | HK$ billion | 5 | 44 |
| Value of community donations (money and materials) | million | HK$18.3 | 13 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 133 | 141 | 186 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 3568 | 3455 | 4285 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 1386 | 1518 | 1593 |
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) | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 2417539 | 3003130 | 4490174 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 832090 | 926803 | 1220056 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes CO2 equivalent | 3249629 | 3929933 | 5710230 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) | kg CO2 equivalent/m² | 6.56 | 5.69 | 4.99 |
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 | tonnes | 112.9 | 248.6 | 188.4 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | g/m² | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.17 |
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 | tonnes | 38557 | 61611 | 129629 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | g/m² | 77.9 | 89.6 | 115.4 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | thousand tonnes | 3074.7 | 3639.8 | 4.15 | |
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 14 | 14 | ||
| PM Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 91.7 | 94.4 | 95.7 | |
| Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year | % | 12.3 | |||
| Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year (By Unit Product) | % | 12.3 | 15 | ||
| SO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 66.6 | 74.4 | 83.2 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % reduction | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/m² | 19.73 | 16.74 | 15.31 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 1.41 | 1.64 | 1.41 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | MWh | 8533205 | 10186141 | 15395782 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 9768624 | 11561961 | 17540379 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 1235419 | 1375820 | 2144597 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Water Consumption | million m³ | 0.243 | 0.396 | 2.943 |
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 95.6 | 94.6 | 96 |
| Surface Water Consumption | million m³ | 9.21 | ||
| Third Party Water Consumption | million m³ | 2.943 | ||
| Total Wastewater Discharge | million m³ | 6.24 | ||
| Total Water Withdrawal | million m³ | 8.202 | 10.49 | 12.153 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/m² | 0.017 | 0.015 | 0.011 |
| Water Consumption in Production and Operation | million m³ | 7.959 | 10.094 | 11.641 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | million kWh | 13 | |
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 8.6 | |
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 13 |
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 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 | |
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 29.1 |
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) | tonnes | 18857 | 24508 | 32066 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonnes | 7193 | 10275 | 12401 |
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Area) | g/m² | 108 | 99 | 66 |
| Packaging Material Savings | % | 33 | ||
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 53608 | 67864 | 74317 |
| Usage of Packaging Materials (Wood) | tonnes | 27475 | 33000 | 29746 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 3812 | 4756 | 6062 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 375 | 466 | 576 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 2886 | 3240 | 4425 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 1408 | 1781 | 2338 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 11063 | ||
| Number of General Employees | employees | 6950 | 8332 | 10909 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 5664 | 6678 | 8725 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | employees | 85 | 93 | 111 |
| Number of New Employees | employees | 2604 | ||
| Number of Senior Management Employees | employees | 28 | 34 | 44 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 7072 | 8459 | 11063 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 53.9 | 56.2 | 54.8 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 40.8 | 38.3 | 40 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 87.4 | 89.4 | 89.8 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 12.6 | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 19.9 | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 98.4 | 98.5 | 98.6 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 80.1 | 78.9 | 78.9 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 22.6 | 22.8 | 26.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 9.7 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 37.6 | 46.7 | 37.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 26.7 | 28.8 | 29.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 27.7 | 50.2 | 28.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 27.5 | 25.1 | 28.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 27.5 | 30.4 | 28.4 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries | 2 | |
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | 2 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 1657 | 1953 | 2331 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | participants | 29595 |
| Participation Rate of Safety Training | ratio | 2.677 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 99.58 | 96.71 | 99.4 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 20.5 | 18.5 | 24.9 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 99.58 | 96.71 | 99.41 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 79.5 | 81.5 | 75.1 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 0.39 | 3.12 | 0.53 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.06 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 6.2 | 10.7 | 8 |
| Average Training Hours (General Employees) | hours | 6.8 | 11.9 | 8 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 6.9 | 12.5 | 8 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 3.7 | 35.1 | 5.1 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 0.5 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 6.8 | 12.1 | 8 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 47994 | 102643 | 88138 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | suppliers | 2168 | 2600 | 2878 |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | suppliers | 221 | 241 | 258 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | suppliers | 2389 | 2841 | 3136 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Suppliers Using Green Materials and Recycling Packaging | % | 92 |
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 | 109 | 164 | 192 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hours of Anti-corruption Training | hours | 1.34 | 1.08 |
| Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training | % | 43 | 4.6 |
| Number of Anti-corruption Training Session | 44 | 33 | |
| Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | 3632 | 508 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Education Donation | million RMB | 0.994 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | million HKD | 18.8 |
| Total Social Investment | million HKD | 18.3 |