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 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Equivalent to reducing NOx emissions | tonnes | 484 | 508 | 51 |
Equivalent to reducing SO2 emissions | tonnes | 301 | 317 | 51 |
Intensity of hazardous emissions | kilograms | 11.02 | 3 | |
Intensity of hazardous emissions year-on-year change | increase | 109.9% | 3 | |
Intensity of non-hazardous emissions | kilograms | 9.36 | 3 | |
Intensity of non-hazardous emissions year-on-year change | 0.0% | 3 | ||
Reducing NOx emissions | tonnes | 508 | 3 | |
Reducing SO2 emissions | tonnes | 317 | 3 | |
Total emissions of NOx (kilograms) | kilograms | 911.35 | 1186.65 | 53 |
Total emissions of SO2 (kilograms) | kilograms | 1.5 | 1.95 | 53 |
Total emissions of particles (smoke and dust) (kilograms) | kilograms | 84.55 | 110.06 | 53 |
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 | 2020-2030 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Carbon emissions per unit of GDP in China (average annual decrease, 2020-2030, Accelerated scenario) | % per year | 6 | 16 | ||
Carbon emissions per unit of GDP in China (average annual decrease, 2020-2030, Pledges scenario) | % per year | 4 | 16 | ||
Carbon emissions per unit of GDP in China (average annual decrease, 2020-2030, Stated policy scenario) | % per year | 3 | 16 | ||
Direct emissions (Scope 1) (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 263.18 | 345.01 | 52 | |
Emission intensity of greenhouse gas (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.23 | 4.86 | 52 | |
Equivalent to planting trees | plants | 11464121 | 13690715 | 51 | |
Equivalent to reducing CO2 emissions | tonnes | 2636770 | 3148741 | 51 | |
Indirect emissions (Scope 2) (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22475.51 | 18218.59 | 52 | |
Intensity of direct emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 0.08 | 0.09 | 52 | |
Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 4.86 | 3 | ||
Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year change | decrease | 32.8% | 3 | ||
Intensity of indirect emissions (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.15 | 4.77 | 52 | |
Reducing CO2 emissions | tonnes | 3148871 | 3 | ||
Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions - annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions | percent | 19.4 | 8 | ||
Total emissions of greenhouse gas (tonnes of CO2 equivalent) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22738.69 | 18563.6 | 52 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Intensity of hazardous wastes emissions (kilograms) | kilograms | 5.25 | 11.02 | 53 |
Total emissions of hazardous wastes (tonnes) | tonnes | 16.71 | 42.1 | 53 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Intensity of non-hazardous wastes emissions (kilograms) | kilograms | 9.36 | 9.36 | 53 |
Total emissions of non-hazardous wastes (tonnes) | tonnes | 29.82 | 35.8 | 53 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
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CO2 emissions reduced by electricity sales | million tonnes | 3.149 | 6 |
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 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025-2030 | 2030-2060 | 2050 | Report Pages |
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Average annual newly installed capacity additions of solar PV in China (2030-2060, Pledges scenario) | GW | 220 | 16 | ||||
Average annual newly installed capacity of wind power and solar PV in China (2025-2030, Accelerated scenario) | GW | 33% more than pledges scenario | 16 | ||||
Average annual newly installed capacity of wind power and solar PV in China (2025-2030, Pledges scenario) | GW | 120 | 16 | ||||
Average annual newly installed capacity of wind power and solar PV in China (2025-2030, Stated policy scenario) | GW | 60 | 16 | ||||
Equivalent to household annual electricity consumption | households | 1326876 | 1592269 | 51 | |||
Equivalent to saving standard coal | tonnes | 960128 | 1149108 | 51 | |||
Installed capacity addition of wind power and solar PV in China (Accelerated scenario) | 20% more than pledges scenario | 16 | |||||
Intensity of energy consumption | kWh | 8670 | 3 | ||||
Intensity of energy consumption (kWh) | kWh | 8.912 | 8.67 | 52 | |||
Investment in renewable energy assets during the Reporting Period (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 1530 | 2610 | 52 | |||
Number of utility-scale solar farms held, operated and managed | solar farms | 39 | 6 | ||||
Reduction in Energy Consumption - reduction in electricity sales (million kWh) | percent | 1.6 | 8 | ||||
Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions - total installed capacity | MW | 3695.2 | 8 | ||||
Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions - year-on-year increase in total installed capacity | percent | 22.6 | 8 | ||||
Saving standard coal | tonnes | 1149108 | 3 | ||||
Total approved capacity (including distributed projects) | MW | 3695.2 | 6 | ||||
Total direct energy consumption (kWh) | kWh | 916780 | 1187395 | 52 | |||
Total direct energy consumption proportion (%) | % | 3.3 | 3.6 | 52 | |||
Total energy consumption (kWh) | kWh | 28061116 | 33133021 | 52 | |||
Total indirect energy (electricity purchased externally) consumption (kWh) | kWh | 27144336 | 31945626 | 52 | |||
Total indirect energy consumption proportion (%) | % | 96.7 | 96.4 | 52 | |||
Total installed capacity | MW | 3014 | 3695 | 51 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Intensity of water consumption | cubic metres | 4.22 | 3 | |
Intensity of water consumption (cubic metres) | cubic metres | 5.29 | 4.22 | 52 |
Reduction in Energy Consumption - reduction in water consumption intensity | percent | 20.3 | 8 | |
Total water consumption (cubic metres) | cubic metres | 16858 | 16118 | 52 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
Indicator | Unit | 2020-2030 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Energy intensity of GDP in China (average annual decrease, 2020-2030, Accelerated scenario) | % per year | 4 | 16 | |
Energy intensity of GDP in China (average annual decrease, 2020-2030, Pledges scenario) | % per year | 3 | 16 | |
Energy intensity of GDP in China (average annual decrease, 2020-2030, Stated policy scenario) | % per year | 2 | 16 | |
Intensity of energy consumption year-on-year change | decrease | 1.6% | 3 | |
Leverage our Influence - agricultural-PV complementary projects as percent of newly acquired solar farms | percent | 70.7 | 8 | |
Leverage our Influence - fishery-PV complementary projects as percent of newly acquired solar farms | percent | 29.3 | 8 |
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 |
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Electricity Sales | GWh | 3821.4 | 3 | |
Electricity Sales year-on-year change | 20.0% | 3 | ||
Electricity sales | GWh | 3184.5 | 3821.4 | 51 |
Electricity sales attributable to renewable energy during the Reporting Period | % | 100 | 100 | 51 |
Intensity of water consumption year-on-year change | decrease | 20.3% | 3 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Investment attributable to renewable energy assets during the Reporting Period (%) | % | 100 | 100 | 52 |
O&M scale | GW | 5.9 | 6 |
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 | 2025 | 2030 | 2050 | Report Pages |
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Carbon price in China (Accelerated scenario) | US$/t CO2 | 45 | 90 | 200 | 16 |
Carbon price in China (Pledges scenario) | US$/t CO2 | 20 | 80 | almost 200 | 16 |
Carbon price in China (Stated policy scenario) | US$/t CO2 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 16 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Number of employees | 370 | 385 | 53 | |
Percentage of Board members who are females | 14.3% | 3 | ||
Percentage of employees aged 31-40 | % | 109(29.5%) | 124(32.2%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees aged 41-50 | % | 26(7.0%) | 30(7.8%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees aged ≤30 | % | 22(5.9%) | 21(5.6%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees aged ≥51 | % | 15(4.0%) | 12(3.1%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees in Anhui Province | % | 144(38.9%) | 147(38.2%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees in Hong Kong, China | % | 5(1.4%) | 5(1.3%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees in Hubei Province | % | 68(18.4%) | 67(17.4%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees in Mainland China | % | 365(98.6%) | 380(98.7%) | 53 |
Percentage of employees in other regions | % | 153(41.3%) | 166(43.1%) | 53 |
Percentage of female employees | % | 26(7.0%) | 31.8(19.1%) | 53 |
Percentage of male employees | % | 344(93.0%) | 354(91.9%) | 53 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Internal promotion rate for middle management | 100% | 3 | ||
Turnover of employees (turnover rate, %) | 27.2%, 34.3% | 127 | 106 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by age - 31-40 (%) | 18.5%, 25.7% | 28 | 23 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by age - 41-50 (%) | 19.2%, 23.3% | 5 | 7 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by age - ≤30 (%) | 32.9%, 42.3% | 93 | 72 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by age - ≥51 (%) | 33.3%, 6.7% | 1 | 4 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by gender - Female (%) | 15.6%, 7.7% | 21 | 16 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by gender - Male (%) | 25.4%, 36.3% | 125 | 90 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by region - Anhui Province (%) | 29.9%, 42.9% | 43 | 63 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by region - Hong Kong, China (%) | 20.0% | 1 | 54 | |
Turnover of employees by region - Hubei Province (%) | 23.5%, 23.9% | 16 | 16 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by region - Mainland China (%) | 27.6%, 34.3% | 127 | 105 | 54 |
Turnover of employees by region - Other regions (%) | 18.8%, 44.4% | 68 | 26 | 54 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | Report Pages |
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Safeguard of Health - work-related injury cases | case | 1 | 8 |
Lost days due to work injury.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Loss of working days | 188 | 61 | 54 | |
Ratio of lost working days | 16.5 | 48.8 | 54 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Ensuring Operational Safety - major fire accident (modules) | incident | 1 | 8 |
Ensuring Operational Safety - modules involved in major fire accident | pieces | 1188 | 8 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Harmonious and Inclusive - internal promotion rate for middle management | percent | 100 | 8 | |
Number of employees trained | 1166 | 1624 | 54 | |
Number of employees trained by category - General staff (%) | % | 96.6 | 96.2 | 54 |
Number of employees trained by category - Middle management (%) | % | 3.2 | 2.9 | 54 |
Number of employees trained by category - Senior management (%) | % | 0.2 | 0.9 | 54 |
Number of employees trained by gender - Female (%) | % | 1.7 | 1.2 | 54 |
Number of employees trained by gender - Male (%) | % | 98.3 | 98.8 | 54 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Average training hours by employee category - General staff | hours | 9.5 | 18.7 | 54 |
Average training hours by employee category - Middle management | hours | 7.5 | 19.6 | 54 |
Average training hours by employee category - Senior management | hours | 5.2 | 4.8 | 54 |
Average training hours by gender - Female | hours | 0.9 | 2.4 | 54 |
Average training hours by gender - Male | hours | 10.1 | 19.9 | 54 |
Average training hours completed per employee | hours | 9.4 | 18.5 | 3, 54 |
Total hours of training received by employees (hours) | hours | 3495 | 7112 | 54 |
Training hours by institution - External training (%) | % | 63.2 | 77.4 | 54 |
Training hours by institution - Internal training (%) | % | 36.8 | 22.6 | 54 |
Training hours by theme - Integrity training | hours | 64 | 110 | 54 |
Training hours by theme - Occupational skills | hours | 767 | 1166 | 54 |
Training hours by theme - Personal development | hours | 1846 | 5010 | 54 |
Training hours by theme - Safety training | hours | 818 | 826 | 54 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Gross profit | HK$ million | 1709.2 | 6 | |
Net assets value (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 11762 | 13307 | 52 |
Revenue attributable to renewable energy during the Reporting Period (%) | % | 100 | 100 | 52 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Number of registered patents (as of 31 December 2023) | patents | 16 | 57 |
Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Bank loans (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 4954 | 6270 | 52 |
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 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Current ratio | 1 | 1.2 | 52 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Anti-corruption training (hours) | hours | 64 | 110 | 51 |
Anti-corruption training (persons) | persons | 64 | 109 | 51 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
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Basic earnings per share | HK cents | 12.56 | 6 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
---|---|---|---|---|
Community donation | million HKD | 5.841 | 3 | |
Direct economic value distributed as percentage of total economic value generated | % | 51.2 | 6 | |
Education funds for children of employees | RMB | 28000 | 3 | |
Number of children of employees receiving education funds | children | 7 | 3 | |
Revenue | HK$ million | 2517.4 | 6 | |
Revenue (HK$ million) | HK$ million | 2315 | 2517 | 52 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kilograms | 84.55 | 110.06 |
NOâ‚“ Emissions | kilograms | 911.35 | 1186.65 |
SOâ‚“ Emissions | kilograms | 1.5 | 1.95 |
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 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 263.18 | 345.01 |
GHG Removals from Newly Planted Trees | plants | 11464121 | 13690715 |
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22475.51 | 18218.59 |
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 0.08 | 0.09 |
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.15 | 4.77 |
Total GHG Emissions | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 22738.69 | 18563.6 |
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.23 | 4.86 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 16.71 | 42.1 |
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | kilograms | 5.25 | 11.02 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 29.82 | 35.8 |
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | kilograms | 9.36 | 9.36 |
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 | 3.149 |
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 | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh | 8.912 | 8.67 |
Total Direct Energy Consumption | kWh | 916780 | 1187395 |
Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 28061116 | 33133021 |
Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 27144336 | 31945626 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Water Consumption | cubic metres | 16858 | 16118 |
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | cubic metres | 5.29 | 4.22 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
---|---|---|
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 1.6 |
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 Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 20.3 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Number of Total Employees | 370 | 385 | |
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 36.5 | 40 |
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 4 | 3.1 |
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 5.9 | 5.6 |
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 1.4 | 1.3 |
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 98.6 | 98.7 |
Percentage of Female Employees | % | 7 | |
Percentage of Male Employees | % | 93 | 91.9 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 25.7 | 18.5 |
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 6.7 | 33.3 |
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 42.3 | 32.9 |
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 20 | |
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 34.3 | 27.6 |
Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 7.7 | 15.6 |
Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 36.3 | 25.4 |
Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 34.3 | 27.2 |
Lost days due to work injury.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 188 | 61 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 1.7 | 1.2 |
Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 96.6 | 96.2 |
Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 98.3 | 98.8 |
Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 0.2 | 0.9 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 0.9 | 2.4 |
Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 9.5 | 18.7 |
Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 10.1 | 19.9 |
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 7.5 | 19.6 |
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 5.2 | 4.8 |
Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 9.4 | 18.5 |
Total Training Hours | hours | 3495 | 7112 |
Training Hours of Anti-corruption | hours | 64 | 110 |
Training Hours of Professional Skills Development | hours | 767 | 1166 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
---|---|---|
Number of Patents Held | patents | 16 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hours of Anti-corruption Training | hours/person | 1 | 1.009 |
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | persons | 64 | 109 |
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training | hours | 64 | 110 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
---|---|---|
Investment in Education Donation | RMB | 28000 |
Total Public Welfare Donations | million HKD | 5.841 |
Total Social Investment | million HKD | 5.841 |