ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2024
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon monoxide emission during cremation | kg/m³ | 0.64 | 0.55 | 10 |
| Dust emission during cremation | kg/m³ | 0.21 | 0.18 | 10 |
| Nitrogen oxides emission during cremation | kg/m³ | 0.53 | 0.45 | 10 |
| Nitrogen oxides emission from gas fuel consumption | g | 271.98 | 331.77 | 9 |
| Nitrogen oxides emission from vehicles | g | 297642.83 | 299698.84 | 9 |
| Particulate matter emission from vehicles | g | 23032.78 | 25655 | 9 |
| Private cars | 8 | 3 | 8 | |
| Sulphur oxides emission from gas fuel consumption | g | 1.36 | 1.66 | 9 |
| Sulphur oxides emission from vehicles | g | 542.62 | 476.26 | 9 |
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 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide emission during cremation | kg/m³ | 0.17 | 0.15 | 10 |
| Indirect greenhouse gas emission from energy consumption - Electricity | kWh | 2167984 | 1960217 | 12 |
| Indirect greenhouse gas emission from energy consumption - Electricity (CO₂e) | kg CO₂e | 1237058 | 1118449 | 12 |
| Intensity of total greenhouse gas emissions (excluding counteraction of greenhouse gas by newly planted trees) | kg CO2e/square meter | 1.53 | 1.17 | 13 |
| Intensity of total greenhouse gas emissions (including counteraction of greenhouse gas by newly planted trees) | kg CO2e/square meter | -0.62 | -0.44 | 13 |
| Mobile source of greenhouse gas emission - Vehicles - Diesel | litres | 4812 | 4236 | 12 |
| Mobile source of greenhouse gas emission - Vehicles - Gasoline | litres | 31642 | 27759 | 12 |
| Stationary sources of greenhouse gas emission - Cooking stoves, cremators and power generators - Coal | kg | 115510 | 12 | |
| Stationary sources of greenhouse gas emission - Cooking stoves, cremators and power generators - Coal gas | kg | 2320 | 2830 | 12 |
| Stationary sources of greenhouse gas emission - Cooking stoves, cremators and power generators - Diesel | litres | 49030 | 57624 | 12 |
| Stationary sources of greenhouse gas emission - Cooking stoves, cremators and power generators - Gasoline | litres | 1114 | 1435 | 12 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (excluding counteraction of greenhouse gas by newly planted trees) | 1776518 | 1367816 | 13 | |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (including counteraction of greenhouse gas by newly planted trees) | -718890 | -516045 | 13 | |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions intensity | kg CO2e/square meter | 0.62 | 0.44 | 11 |
| Total mobile source of greenhouse gas emissions | kg CO₂e | 97351 | 85707 | 12 |
| Total stationary sources of greenhouse gas emissions | kg CO₂e | 442109 | 163420 | 12 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper waste disposed of at landfills | kg | 240 | 50 | 13 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counteraction of CO₂e greenhouse gas by newly planted trees | trees | 108496 | 81907 | 12 |
| Counteraction of CO₂e greenhouse gas by newly planted trees (CO₂e) | kg CO₂e | -2495408 | -1883861 | 12 |
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 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal gas consumed | MJ | 68000 | 82942 | 8 |
| Coal gas consumption | MJ | 67995 | 82942 | 9 |
| Diesel consumed | litres | 4812 | 4236 | 8 |
| Diesel consumption by vehicles | litres | 4812 | 4236 | 9 |
| Direct energy consumption - Coal | kWh | 840015 | 16 | |
| Direct energy consumption - Coal gas | kWh | 18887 | 23039 | 16 |
| Direct energy consumption - Diesel | kWh | 576284 | 662098 | 16 |
| Direct energy consumption - Gasoline | kWh | 317453 | 282931 | 16 |
| Distance ran by vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel | km | 362152 | 274905 | 9 |
| Energy consumption intensity | kWh/square meter | 3.37 | 2.51 | 16 |
| Gasoline consumed | litres | 31642 | 27759 | 8 |
| Gasoline consumption by vehicles | litres | 31642 | 27759 | 9 |
| Indirect energy consumption - Electricity | kWh | 2167984 | 1960217 | 16 |
| Light vehicles (2.5-3.5 tons) | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
| Light vehicles (3.5-5.5 tons) | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
| Light vehicles (<=2.5 tons) | 6 | 5 | 8 | |
| Mid-sized vehicles (5.5-15 tons) | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| Number of vehicles | 23 | 18 | 8 | |
| Total distance ran by vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel | km | 362152 | 274905 | 8 |
| Total energy consumption | kWh | 3920623 | 2928285 | 16 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption | cubic meter | 28885 | 24624 | 16 |
| Water consumption intensity | cubic meter/square meter | 0.0248 | 0.0211 | 16 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trees planted | 108496 | 81907 | 10 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023 | 2023/24 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of employees | person | 265 | 280 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by age group - 25-29 years old | person | 8 | 8 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by age group - 30-39 years old | person | 61 | 63 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by age group - 40-49 years old | person | 67 | 68 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by age group - < 25 years old | person | 4 | 4 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by age group - ≥50 years old | person | 125 | 137 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by employment type - Full-time | person | 223 | 229 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by employment type - Part-time | person | 42 | 51 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by gender - Female | person | 115 | 118 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by gender - Male | person | 150 | 162 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by region - Hong Kong | person | 12 | 11 | 22 | ||
| Total number of employees by region - The PRC | person | 253 | 269 | 22 | ||
| Vehicles powered by diesel | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Vehicles powered by electricity | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Vehicles powered by gasoline | 19 | 13 | 8 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate by age group (25-29 years old) | % | 50 | 38 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group (30-39 years old) | % | 7 | 19 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group (40-49 years old) | % | 3 | 25 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group (< 25 years old) | % | 50 | 23 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age group (≥50 years old) | % | 36 | 31 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender (Female) | % | 24 | 22 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender (Male) | % | 19 | 30 | 23 |
| Employee turnover rate by region (The PRC) | % | 23 | 28 | 23 |
| Total employee turnover rate | % | 22 | 27 | 23 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workplace accidents (case) | case | 1 | 29 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of working days lost due to work-related injuries | days | 136 | 29 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employees trained by gender to the total number of employees trained - Female | % | 46 | 47 | 24 |
| Percentage of employees trained by gender to the total number of employees trained - Male | % | 54 | 53 | 24 |
| Percentage of employees trained to the total number of employees | % | 59 | 53 | 24 |
| Percentage of general employees trained to the total number of employees trained | % | 89 | 81 | 25 |
| Percentage of middle management trained to the total number of employees trained | % | 6 | 13 | 25 |
| Percentage of senior management trained to the total number of employees trained | % | 5 | 6 | 25 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours (hour/number of employees trained) | hours | 3.4 | 5.3 | 25 |
| Average training hours of employees by gender (female) | hours | 3.6 | 10.8 | 25 |
| Average training hours of employees by gender (male) | hours | 3.2 | 9.4 | 25 |
| Average training hours of employees by rank (general employees) | hours | 3.9 | 10.1 | 25 |
| Average training hours of employees by rank (middle management) | hours | 1.7 | 9 | 25 |
| Average training hours of employees by rank (senior management) | hours | 1.2 | 11.6 | 25 |
| Total training hours for employees | hours | 892 | 1486 | 24 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers purchased from throughout the PRC | suppliers | 8 | 29 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cremation projects | 3971 | 3402 | 10 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | g | 23032.78 | 25655 |
| NOₓ Emissions | g | 298214.81 | 300030.61 |
| SOₓ Emissions | g | 543.98 | 477.92 |
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 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions from Purchased Electricity | kg CO₂e | 1237058 | 1118449 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | kg CO₂e | 1237058 | 1118449 |
| Mobile Combustion Emissions | kg CO₂e | 97351 | 85707 |
| Stationary Combustion Emissions | kg CO₂e | 442109 | 163420 |
| Total GHG Emissions | kg CO₂e | 1776518 | 1367816 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | kg CO2e/square meter | 0.62 | 0.44 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Waste | kg | 240 | 50 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | kg CO2e | 2495408 | 1883861 |
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 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | litres | 4812 | 4236 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) | kWh/square meter | 3.37 | 2.51 |
| Gasoline Consumption | litres | 31642 | 27759 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 2167984 | 1960217 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | kWh | 1453639 | 968068 |
| Total Energy Consumption | kWh | 3920623 | 2928285 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 2167984 | 1960217 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022/23 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | cubic meter | 28885 | 24624 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 128 | 131 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 125 | 137 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 12 | 12 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | person | 12 | 11 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | person | 265 | 280 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | person | 253 | 269 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 115 | 118 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | person | 223 | 229 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 150 | 162 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | person | 42 | 51 |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 265 | 280 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 48.3 | 46.8 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 47.2 | 48.9 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 95.5 | 96.1 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 43.4 | 42.1 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 84.2 | 81.8 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 56.6 | 57.9 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 15.8 | 18.2 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 7 | 19 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 36 | 31 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 50 | 38 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 23 | 28 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 24 | 22 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 19 | 30 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 22 | 27 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Fatalities of the Last 3 Years | 1 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 136 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 59 | 53 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 46 | 47 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 89 | 81 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 54 | 53 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 6 | 13 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 5 | 6 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 3.6 | 10.8 |
| Average Training Hours (General Employees) | hours | 3.9 | 10.1 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 3.2 | 9.4 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 1.7 | 9 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 1.2 | 11.6 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 892 | 1486 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | suppliers | 8 |