2024 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen oxides air emissions | kg | 93.29 | 78.02 | 9 |
| Nitrogen oxides air emissions intensity | kg/number of vehicles | 4.91 | 4.88 | 9 |
| Particulate matter air emissions | kg | 6.75 | 5.87 | 9 |
| Particulate matter air emissions intensity | kg/number of vehicles | 0.36 | 0.37 | 9 |
| Sulphur oxides air emissions | kg | 0.43 | 0.58 | 9 |
| Sulphur oxides air emissions intensity | kg/number of vehicles | 0.02 | 0.04 | 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 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct greenhouse gas emissions | Tonne | 69.76 | 93.71 | 10 |
| Indirect greenhouse gas emissions | Tonne | 4061.75 | 4267.74 | 10 |
| Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions | kg/unit of production volume | 0.04 | 0.02 | 10 |
| Other indirect greenhouse gas emissions | Tonne | 28.31 | 26.87 | 10 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | Tonne | 4159.82 | 4388.32 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of hazardous waste | g/unit of production volume | 0.03 | 0.01 | 10 |
| Total hazardous waste produced | Tonne | 2.39 | 2.45 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of non-hazardous waste | g/unit of production volume | 0.25 | 0.09 | 10 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | Tonne | 24.06 | 18.93 | 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).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025–2027 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumption (kWh) | kWh | 6374101 | 6708005 | 13 | ||
| Electricity consumption intensity (kWh/unit of production volume) | kWh/unit of production volume | 0.07 | 0.03 | 13 | ||
| Expected increase in production volume | per year | 15–20% | 11 | |||
| Fuel consumption (L) | L | 28788 | 39110 | 13 | ||
| Maximum increase in electricity consumption per year (with expected production increase) | per year | 15% | 11 | |||
| Target for electricity consumption | kWh | 7000000 | 11 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target for water consumption | m³ | 70000 | 11 | ||
| Water consumption in total (m³) | m³ | 60583 | 53739 | 13 | |
| Water consumption intensity (m³/unit of production volume) | m³/unit of production volume | 0.00064 | 0.00026 | 13 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 to 2025 | 2021–2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target thermal efficiency using natural gas as heat source | 95% | 11 | ||
| Thermal efficiency using natural gas as heat source | % | 95 | 6 |
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 aluminium tube used for finished products | tonne | 55.24 | 56.91 | 13 |
| Packaging cardboard used for finished products | tonne | 241.81 | 513.91 | 13 |
| Packaging plastic used for finished products | tonne | 29.63 | 22.98 | 13 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar photovoltaic project installation area | square metres | 3000 | 11 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of R&D employees | 49 | 44 | 54 | 47 | 49 | 43 | |
| Number of employees by age group 18-29 | 279 | 246 | 20 | ||||
| Number of employees by age group 30-39 | 653 | 629 | 20 | ||||
| Number of employees by age group 40-49 | 463 | 480 | 20 | ||||
| Number of employees by age group Above 50 | 86 | 95 | 20 | ||||
| Number of employees by geographical region Hong Kong | 9 | 9 | 20 | ||||
| Number of employees by geographical region Overseas | 96 | 74 | 20 | ||||
| Number of employees by geographical region PRC | 1376 | 1367 | 20 | ||||
| Percentage of R&D employees | 4% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 43 | |
| Percentage of R&D expenditures to total turnover | 22% | 13% | 26% | 10% | 9% | 43 | |
| Total number of employees | 1481 | 1450 | 20 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate by age group 18-29 | % | 16% | 21% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group 30-39 | % | 13% | 12% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group 40-49 | % | 6% | 6% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by age group Above 50 | % | 37% | 27% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender Female | % | 12% | 11% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender Male | % | 14% | 16% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region Hong Kong | % | 31% | 25% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region Overseas | % | 22% | 37% | 20 |
| Employee turnover rate by geographical region PRC | % | 12% | 11% | 20 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of work-related fatalities occurred | – | – | 1 | 28 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury | days | 55 | 9 | 28 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of R&D programmes in pre-clinical to clinical stage | 16 | 44 | |||||
| Number of training attendees | attendees | 1310 | 28 | ||||
| Number of training sessions organised | sessions | 1555 | 6, 28 | ||||
| Percentage of employees trained (Female) | % | 53% | 53% | 30 | |||
| Percentage of employees trained (Male) | % | 47% | 47% | 30 | |||
| Percentage of employees trained (Middle management) | % | 8% | 10% | 30 | |||
| Percentage of employees trained (Production workers) | % | 91% | 89% | 30 | |||
| Percentage of employees trained (Senior management) | % | 1% | 1% | 30 | |||
| R&D expenditures | HKD million | 215 | 208 | 343 | 164 | 157 | 43 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training per employee | hours | 8 | 28 | |
| Average training hours completed per employee (Female) | hours | 16.1 | 7.7 | 30 |
| Average training hours completed per employee (Male) | hours | 17.1 | 7.4 | 30 |
| Average training hours completed per employee (Middle management) | hours | 21.1 | 11.1 | 30 |
| Average training hours completed per employee (Production workers) | hours | 16.3 | 7.2 | 30 |
| Average training hours completed per employee (Senior management) | hours | 6.6 | 5.4 | 30 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of ophthalmology programmes in clinical stage | 4 | 44 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of product quality complaints received on pharmaceutical products | 17 | 44 | |
| Patients served by Beifuji and Beifuxin series (core surgical products) | 5500000 | 6 | |
| Patients served by Beifushu series (core ophthalmic products) | 11000000 | 6 | |
| Patients served by Shilishun (Iodized Lecithin Capsules, flagship ophthalmic product) | 2000000 | 6 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of design patents included in total patents | 15 | 44 | |
| Number of invention patents included in total patents | 69 | 44 | |
| Number of utility model patents included in total patents | 15 | 44 | |
| Total number of patent certificates or authorisation letters obtained | 99 | 44 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kg | 6.75 | 5.87 |
| NOₓ Emission Intensity (By Logistics) | kg/number of vehicles | 4.91 | 4.88 |
| NOₓ Emissions | kg | 93.29 | 78.02 |
| PM Emission Intensity (By Logistics) | kg/number of vehicles | 0.36 | 0.37 |
| SOₓ Emission Intensity (By Logistics) | kg/number of vehicles | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| SOₓ Emissions | kg | 0.43 | 0.58 |
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) | Tonne | 69.76 | 93.71 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonne | 4061.75 | 4267.74 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonne | 4159.82 | 4388.32 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) | kg/unit of production volume | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | Tonne | 28.31 | 26.87 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Tonne | 2.39 | 2.45 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Volume) | g/unit of production volume | 0.03 | 0.01 |
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 | Tonne | 24.06 | 18.93 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | g/unit of production volume | 0.25 | 0.09 |
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 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 6374101 | 6708005 | 7000000 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | L | 28788 | 39110 | |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/unit of production volume | 0.07 | 0.03 | |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 6374101 | 6708005 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m³ | 60583 | 53739 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/unit of production volume | 0.00064 | 0.00026 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 95 |
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 (Metal) | tonne | 55.24 | 56.91 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | tonne | 241.81 | 513.91 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonne | 29.63 | 22.98 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 326.68 | 593.8 |
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 | 1116 | 1109 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 86 | 95 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 279 | 246 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 9 | 9 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 1376 | 1367 | |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | 96 | 74 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 1481 | 1450 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 75.38 | 76.48 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 5.81 | 6.55 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 18.85 | 16.97 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 0.61 | 0.62 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 92.89 | 94.28 |
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 6.48 | 5.1 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 53 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 13 | 12 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 37 | 27 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 16 | 21 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 31 | 25 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 12 | 11 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Overseas | % | 22 | 37 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 12 | 11 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 14 | 16 |
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 | |
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | 1 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 55 | 9 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 53 | 53 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 47 | 47 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 8 | 10 |
| Percentage of Trained Production Employees | % | 91 | 89 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 1 | 1 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 16.1 | 7.7 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 17.1 | 7.4 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 21.1 | 11.1 |
| Average Training Hours (Production Employees) | hours | 16.3 | 7.2 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 8 | 8 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Product Quality Complaints | 17 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents | 15 | |
| Number of Invention Patents | 69 | |
| Number of Patents Granted | 99 |