ESG Report 2024

Year: 2024
Published: 2025-03-18
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Air emissions intensity m³/HK$ million 518403.31 609696.89 54
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) tonnes 106.03 2103.53 54
NH₃-N tonnes 78.01 131.60 54
NOₓ emission intensity kg/HK$ million 8.37 6.81 54
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) emissions tonnes 88.14 79.25 54
Particulate matter (PM) emission intensity kg/HK$ million 1.05 0.86 54
Particulate matter (PM) emissions tonnes 1.08 1.04 54
SOₓ emission intensity kg/HK$ million 4.29 4.71 54
Sulfur oxides (SOₓ) emissions tonnes 45.12 54.87 54
Total air emissions 5458574359.59 7099853208.82 54
VOC emissions intensity kg/HK$ million 1.71 1.98 54
Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions tonnes 17.98 23.08 54

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 2023 2024 Report Pages
Direct GHGs (Scope 1) tCO₂e 59245.45 64474.91 54
GHG emissions intensity tCO₂e/HK$ million 35.95 43.39 54
Indirect GHGs (Scope 2) tCO₂e 319288.94 440826.20 54
Total GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) tCO₂e 378534.39 505301.12 54

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Amount of hazardous waste recycled tonnes 14615.55 17170.57 54
Hazardous waste intensity tonnes/HK$ million 1.42 1.36 54
Total hazardous waste tonnes 14987.27 15882.98 54
Total wastewater discharge tonnes 2049078.42 3803851.17 54
Volume of hazardous waste landfilled tonnes 16.50 661.83 54

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Amount of non-hazardous waste recycled/reused tonnes 746.84 1185.67 54
Non-hazardous waste - amount of non-hazardous waste disposed (non-recyclable) tonnes 10540.68 3278.12 54
Non-hazardous waste intensity tonnes/HK$ million 1.07 0.38 54

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 2024 Report Pages
Amount of hazardous waste disposed with other means tonnes 312.10 329.21 54
Amount of hazardous waste incinerated tonnes 1451.95 1471.37 54
Compliant handling rate % 100 100 57

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 2023 2024 Report Pages
Coal consumption tonnes 19649.53 150990.50 54
Diesel consumption tonnes 0.19 46.63 54
Energy consumption (direct) tonnes of coal equivalent 27964.32 31219.09 54
Energy consumption (indirect) tonnes of coal equivalent 87825.74 122313.00 54
Gasoline consumption tonnes 84.90 142.86 54
Green electricity transaction and consumption by subsidiaries thousand kilowatt-hours 169 5
Natural gas consumption 6123743.77 8602208.00 54
Number of subsidiaries that have obtained ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification 6 5
Purchased electricity 10000 kWh 23546.49 28352.44 54
Purchased steam tonnes 624465.55 947528.77 54
Renewable energy consumption 10000 kWh 149.50 54
Total energy consumption tonnes of coal equivalent 115790.06 153533.09 54
Total energy consumption intensity tonnes of coal equivalent/HK$ million 11.00 13.18 54

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Domestic/municipal water consumption tonnes 3239608.77 4940439.00 54
Total water consumption tonnes 3239607.77 4940439.00 54
Wastewater discharge intensity tonnes/HK$ million 194.60 326.65 54
Water consumption intensity tonnes/HK$ million 316.21 424.26 54

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of energy-saving technological transformation projects 27 5

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Packaging material consumption - glass tonnes 1155.39 1341.49 54
Packaging material consumption - metals tonnes 318.22 380.50 54
Packaging material consumption - others tonnes 7.76 615.40 54
Packaging material consumption - paper tonnes 4526.69 4764.11 54
Packaging material consumption - plastics tonnes 3143.95 3472.45 54
Packaging material consumption intensity tonnes/HK$ million 0.87 0.91 54
Total packaging material consumption tonnes 9171.98 10567.23 54

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Completion rate of emergency plan drills for environmental incidents by each subsidiary % 100 5
ISO 14001 certification coverage rate of production-oriented subsidiaries % 46 5
Investment in environmental protection million RMB 14.25 5
Number of subsidiaries conducting annual environmental incident emergency drills 38 5

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 2100 Report Pages
Estimated warming value for 2100 under High Emission Pathway: RCP 8.5 (IPCC) °C 4.4 40
Estimated warming value for 2100 under High Emission Pathway: STEPS (IEA) °C (probability of 50%) 2.4 40
Estimated warming value for 2100 under Low Emission Pathway: NZE (IEA) °C (probability of 50%) 1.4 40
Estimated warming value for 2100 under Medium Emission Pathway: RCP 4.5 (IPCC) °C 2.7 40

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average female length of employment year 5.2 5.05 56
Average male length of employment year 6.4 6.03 56
Coverage of employees with collective bargaining agreements % 83.7 100 57
Number of disabled employees person 4 55
Number of employees by age - 30-50 person 7396 8592 55
Number of employees by age - <30 person 2080 2470 55
Number of employees by age - >50 person 1058 925 55
Number of employees by ethnicity - Hui person 47 64 55
Number of employees by ethnicity - Manchu person 34 68 55
Number of employees by ethnicity - Miao person 26 46 55
Number of employees by ethnicity - Other ethnicities person 360 418 55
Number of employees by ethnicity - Uyghurs person 2 1 55
Number of employees by ethnicity - Zhuang person 20 45 55
Number of employees by gender - Female person 4802 5544 55
Number of employees by gender - Male person 5732 6443 55
Number of employees by geographical location - Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, China person 6 16 55
Number of employees by geographical location - Mainland China person 10522 11968 55
Number of employees by rank - General staff person 8959 8822 55
Number of employees by rank - Junior management person 842 2340 55
Number of employees by rank - Middle management person 537 622 55
Number of employees by rank - Senior management person 196 203 55
Number of employees recruited through campus recruitment 958 5
Number of management trainees recruited 94 5
Number of minority employees person 489 642 55
Number of new employees 2654 5
Number of new employees aged 30-50 person 1681 1459 56
Number of new employees aged <30 person 1294 1165 56
Number of new employees aged >50 person 26 30 56
Number of new female employees person 1293 1234 56
Number of new male employees person 1708 1420 56
Number of overseas employees person 6 3 55
Number of projects under development 147 5
Operating revenue billion HK$ 11.64 5
Percentage of female employees % 45.59 46.25 56
Percentage of female employees in STEM-related positions % 51.40 51.90 5, 56
Percentage of female employees in junior management % 40.02 42.86 56
Percentage of female employees in management positions (including junior, middle and senior) % 36.00 40.38 56
Percentage of female employees in middle management % 32.96 35.69 56
Percentage of female employees in senior management % 28.06 26.11 56
Percentage of female management in revenue-generating functions % 31.52 32.47 56
Percentage of vacant positions filled by internal candidates % 12 12 56
Total number of employees person 10534 12455 55
Total number of full-time employees person 10534 11987 55
Total number of new employees person 3001 2654 56
Total number of part-time employees person 302 468 55

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Overall turnover rate % 15.40 17.57 56
Turnover rate by geographical location - Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, China % 0.00 0.00 56
Turnover rate by geographical location - Mainland China % 15.40 17.56 56
Turnover rate by geographical location - Overseas % 11.80 66.67 56
Turnover rate of employees aged 30-50 % 15.07 13.42 56
Turnover rate of employees aged <30 % 19.83 30.33 56
Turnover rate of employees aged >50 % 7.92 16.64 56
Turnover rate of female employees % 17.75 15.75 56
Turnover rate of male employees % 13.36 18.30 56

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Lost time injury rate (LTIR) case/200000 hours 0.21 0.15 56
Number of lost time injuries case 14 18 56
Number of working days lost due to work-related injuries day 879 1195 56

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of subsidiaries awarded the municipal-level health enterprise title 3 5
Number of subsidiaries that have completed safety risk identification 19 5
Number of subsidiaries that have completed the safety management rating inspection 17 5
Number of subsidiaries that have obtained ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Certification 14 5
Safety inspections undergone by all subsidiaries times 2760 5

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of participants in the Quality Month Events 6000 5
Percentage of employees trained % 100 100 56
Proportion of trained employees % 100 5
Total number of full-time employees trained person 220235 267920 56
Total number of participants of training reached 267920 5
Trained percentage by gender - Female % 46 46 56
Trained percentage by gender - Male % 54 54 56
Trained percentage by rank - General management % 8 19.52 56
Trained percentage by rank - General staff % 85 73.60 56
Trained percentage by rank - Middle management % 5 5.19 56
Trained percentage by rank - Senior management % 2 1.69 56

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average training hours by gender - Female hour 31.46 22.04 57
Average training hours by gender - Male hour 37.17 22.61 57
Average training hours by rank - General management hour 46.50 10.18 57
Average training hours by rank - General staff hour 30.48 21.69 57
Average training hours by rank - Middle management hour 50.81 28.36 57
Average training hours by rank - Senior management hour 68.79 42.94 57
Average training hours of employees hours 22.35 5
Average training hours per employee hour 34.57 22.35 57
Responsible marketing training hours hour 15077.5 1039 57

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of key suppliers by supplier rank - Key suppliers company 338 411 55
Number of key suppliers by supplier rank - Non-tier 1 key suppliers company 115 130 55
Number of local suppliers company 874 581 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Central China company 593 591 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - East China company 640 547 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, China company 1 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Mainland China company 1686 1537 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - North China company 204 172 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Northeast China company 20 19 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Northwest China company 77 36 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Overseas company 2 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - South China company 95 91 55
Number of suppliers by geographical location - Southwest China company 58 79 55
Number of suppliers by supplier rank - Non-tier 1 suppliers company 440 475 55
Percentage of local suppliers % 52 38 55
Share of total spend % 76 89 55
Total number of suppliers company 1687 1537 55

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 2024 Report Pages
Number of suppliers covered by training on the code of business conduct company 1687 1537 55
Number of suppliers who have implemented corrective measures/improvement plans company 46 23 55

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of suppliers assessed to have actual/potential negative impacts to a significant extent company 6 13 55

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of customer complaints case 100 241 57
Number of products included in the National Reimbursement Drug List >260 5

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Investment in R&D work and projects billion HK$ 2.27 5
Number of active patents owned case 722 741 57
Number of registered trademarks owned case 1185 1355 57

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of Quality Month events held 27 5
Number of approvals for commercialization 34 5

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 2024 Report Pages
Number of internal non-compliances related to corruption or bribery case 16 6 57

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Audits related to business ethics for subsidiaries times Over 20 5
Coverage of code of business ethics audit across all operating locations % 75 100 57
Proportion of operational sites covered by business ethics audits % 100 5

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Coverage of employee ethical standards training % 100 100 57
Number of directors attended anti-corruption training person 9 9 57
Number of employees attended anti-corruption training person 3617 895 57
Number of managements attended anti-corruption training person 9 9 57
Participation rate of training on employee code of business conduct and anti-corruption policy % 100 5
Total hours of anti-corruption training attended by directors hour 7 9 57
Total hours of anti-corruption training attended by employees hour 4157 947 57
Total hours of anti-corruption training attended by management hour 13.5 13.5 57

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Charitable donations RMB million 6.43 21.43 57
Proportion of innovative projects % 32 5
Total amount invested in public welfare activities million RMB 21.43 5
Year-on-year operating revenue increase % 12.8 5

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes 1.08 1.04
NOₓ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/HK$ million 8.37 6.81
NOₓ Emissions tonnes 88.14 79.25
PM Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/HK$ million 1.05 0.86
SOₓ Emission Intensity (By Revenue) kg/HK$ million 4.29 4.71
SOₓ Emissions tonnes 45.12 54.87

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 2023 2024
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tCO₂e 59245.45 64474.91
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO₂e 319288.94 440826.2
Total GHG Emissions tCO₂e 378534.39 505301.12
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO₂e/HK$ million 35.95 43.39

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Hazardous Waste Landfilling tonnes 16.5 661.83
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 14987.27 15882.98

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tonnes 10540.68 3278.12
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tonnes 746.84 1185.67
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes/HK$ million 1.07 0.38

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2030
PM Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 10
SO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 10

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 2023 2024
Diesel Fuel Consumption tonnes 0.19 46.63
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes of coal equivalent/HK$ million 11 13.18
Gasoline Consumption tonnes 84.9 142.86
Natural Gas Consumption 6123743.77 8602208
Purchased Electricity 10000 kWh 23546.49 28352.44
Purchased Steam tonnes 624465.55 947528.77
Renewable Energy Consumption 10000 kWh 149.5
Total Direct Energy Consumption tonnes of coal equivalent 27964.32 31219.09
Total Energy Consumption tonnes of coal equivalent 115790.06 153533.09
Total Indirect Energy Consumption tonnes of coal equivalent 87825.74 122313

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Municipal Water Consumption tonnes 3239608.77 4940439
Total Wastewater Discharge tonnes 2049078.42 3803851.17
Wastewater Discharge Intensity tonnes/HK$ million 194.6 326.65
Water Consumption tonnes 3239607.77 4940439
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes/HK$ million 316.21 424.26

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 20.3
Number of Energy-saving and Carbon Reduction Demonstration Projects Achieved 27

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Packaging Material Consumption (Glass) tonnes 1155.39 1341.49
Packaging Material Consumption (Metal) tonnes 318.22 380.5
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) tonnes 4526.69 4764.11
Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) tonnes 3143.95 3472.45
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes/HK$ million 0.87 0.91
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 9171.98 10567.23

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Total Investment in Ecological Restoration million RMB 14.25

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 7396 8592
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 person 1058 925
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 person 2080 2470
Number of Employees in Mainland China person 10522 11968
Number of Employees in Overseas person 6 3
Number of Female Employees person 4802 5544
Number of Full-time Employees person 10534 11987
Number of General Employees person 8959 8822
Number of Junior Management Employees person 842 2340
Number of Male Employees person 5732 6443
Number of Middle Management Employees person 537 622
Number of New Employees person 3001 2654
Number of New Employees (Above 50) person 26 30
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) person 1681 1459
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) person 1294 1165
Number of New Employees (Female) person 1293 1234
Number of New Employees (Male) person 1708 1420
Number of New Employees (On-campus Recruitment) person 958
Number of Part-time Employees person 302 468
Number of Senior Management Employees person 196 203
Number of Total Employees person 10534 12455
Percentage of Female Employees % 45.59 46.25

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 15.07 13.42
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 7.92 16.64
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 19.83 30.33
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 15.4 17.56
Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas % 11.8 66.67
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 17.75 15.75
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 13.36 18.3
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 15.4 17.57

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries day 879 1195
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR/LTIR) case/200000 hours 0.21 0.15
Number of Work-related Injuries case 14 18

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 % 100 100
Percentage of Trained Executive Employees % 8 19.52
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 46 46
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 85 73.6
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 54 54
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 5 5.19
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 2 1.69

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Average Training Hours (Female) hour 31.46 22.04
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hour 30.48 21.69
Average Training Hours (Male) hour 37.17 22.61
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hour 50.81 28.36
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hour 68.79 42.94
Average Training Hours per Employee hour 34.57 22.35

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Number of Local Suppliers company 874 581
Number of Suppliers in Central China company 593 591
Number of Suppliers in East China company 640 547
Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong company 1
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China company 1686 1537
Number of Suppliers in North China company 204 172
Number of Suppliers in Northeast China company 20 19
Number of Suppliers in Northwest China company 77 36
Number of Suppliers in Overseas company 2
Number of Suppliers in South China company 95 91
Number of Suppliers in Southwest China company 58 79
Number of Total Suppliers company 1687 1537
Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers % 76 89

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 2024
Number of Suppliers Participated in CSR Training company 1687 1537

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Complaint Growth Rate percent 141
Total Number of Customer Complaints case 100 241

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Number of Intellectual Property Rights Obtained by the Company case 1907 2096
Number of Patents Held case 722 741
Number of Trademark Registrations case 1185 1355

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.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Number of Confirmed Incidents of Corruption case 16 6

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Percentage of Employees Anti-corruption Policies have been Communicated to % 75 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training % 100 100
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training person 18 18
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training person 3617 895
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training person 3635 913
Total Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management hour 20.5 22.5
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training hour 4177.5 969.5
Total Hours of Anti-corruption Training for Employees hour 4157 947

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Total Public Welfare Donations million RMB 21.43
Total Social Investment million RMB 21.43