Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2024

Year: 2024
Published: 2025-04-14
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Annual SO2 emissions (Group-wide) tonnes 50 60
Annual smoke emissions (Group-wide) tonnes 20 60
COD emissions (Papermaking sector) tonnes 155 239.3 289.5 157
Dust particles emissions (Papermaking sector) tonnes 21 22 22 157
Intensity of COD emissions (Papermaking sector) mg/L 43 59.5 69.3 157
Intensity of N-NH₃ emissions (Papermaking sector) mg/L 2.5 1.5 2.2 157
N-NH₃ emissions (Papermaking sector) tonnes 9.1 6.1 9 157
NOₓ emissions (Papermaking sector) tonnes 153 175 137 157
SO₂ emissions (Papermaking sector) tonnes 55 63 41 157
Smoke and Dust emissions (Papermaking sector) tonnes 16 15 15 157

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 2023 2024 Report Pages
Annual NOx emissions (Group-wide) tonnes 150 60
Centrifugal air compressor renovation project annual carbon dioxide emissions reduced at Hunan Base and Hengan China Paper tonnes 2239.8 48
Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) tCO2e 581532 585056 557885 158
GHG emission intensity tCO2e/RMB10000 of revenue 0.67 0.66 0.63 158
GHG emission intensity (Papermaking sector) tCO2e/tonnes of paper 0.99 1.09 1.01 158
GHG emissions (Papermaking sector) tCO2e 1076237 1310121 1226500 158
GHG emissions density of papermaking sector per ton of paper tCO2e 1.01 8
GHG emissions density per RMB10000 of revenue tCO2e 0.63 8
Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 934270 987536 869516 158
Low-energy efficiency motor elimination project annual carbon dioxide emissions reduced at Hengan (Wuhu) Paper Co., Ltd. and Hengan (China) Paper Co., Ltd. tonnes 148.3 48
Total GHG emissions tCO2e 1515802 1572592 1427401 158

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Hazardous waste emission intensity kg/RMB10000 of revenue 0.04 0.05 0.03 158
Hazardous waste emissions tonnes 81 123 79 158

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste emission intensity kg/RMB10000 of revenue 47.1 50 48.7 158
Non-hazardous waste emissions tonnes 106515 118739 110495 158
Paper packaging materials that are recyclable (Hengan International) percent 100 66
Recycled material content of packaging used by the Group tonnes 24 66
Reduction in plastic consumption by replacing PE material in cotton tissue packaging bag with OPP+crinkle paper+PE % 28–50 65

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Carbon dioxide emissions reduced through turnover box and automation project tonnes 237.7 65
Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions reduced by photovoltaic power generation projects tCO2e 21000 48

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 2024 Report Pages
Cartons saved through turnover box and automation project cartons 1050000 65
Plastic packaging materials that are recyclable (Hengan International) percent 57 66

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 2024 Report Pages
Anthracite tonnes 178672 166884 168241 159
Centrifugal air compressor renovation project annual electricity saved at Hunan Base and Hengan China Paper kWh 4174000 48
Diesel fuel tonnes 28.05 16.95 159
Direct energy consumption MWh 2109050 2205561 2058305 159
Energy consumption density of papermaking sector per ton of paper tons of standard coal 0.34 8
Energy consumption intensity MWh/RMB10000 of revenue 1.7 1.6 1.7 159
Energy consumption intensity (Papermaking sector) tce/tonnes of paper 0.31 0.35 0.34 159
Increase in number of new energy vehicles compared to previous year percent >100 51
Indirect energy consumption MWh 1651601 1713607 1823445 159
Liquefied natural gas tonnes 3651 7023 159
Liquefied petroleum gas tonnes 9 3.1 159
Low-energy efficiency motor elimination project annual electricity saved at Hengan (Wuhu) Paper Co., Ltd. and Hengan (China) Paper Co., Ltd. kWh 273000 48
Natural gas 89474684 109032108 90868860 159
Number of new energy vehicles deployed in vehicle operation 348 51
Photovoltaic power generation projects installed capacity in eleven production companies MW 28.75 48
Purchased electricity 10000kWh 100747 115571 122916 159
Purchased steam and heat GJ 2318874 2008440 2139442 159
Total electricity generated by photovoltaic power generation projects kWh 31000000 48
Total energy consumption MWh 3760651 3919168 3881749 159
Total energy consumption (Papermaking sector) tce 341472 416206 414818 159

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Intensity of waste water discharge (Papermaking sector) tonnes/tonnes of paper 3.1 3.3 3.4 157
Reduction in water consumption intensity compared to national standard upper limit for water intake per ton of product % lower 51 63
Total waste water discharge tonnes 5042726 5635644 5436416 157
Total water consumption tonnes 8536171 9022578 11497005 160
Wastewater intensity in the papermaking sector tonnes/tonne of paper 3.1 3.3 3.4 59
Water consumption (Papermaking sector) tonnes 6138848 6940143 8291427 160
Water consumption (Reservoir water) tonnes 3585926 3852474 4054605 160
Water consumption (Tap water) tonnes 4950245 5170104 7442401 160
Water consumption density of papermaking sector per ton of paper tons 6.8 8
Water consumption intensity tonnes/RMB10000 of revenue 3.8 3.8 5.1 160
Water consumption intensity (Papermaking sector) tonnes/tonnes of paper 5.6 5.8 6.8 160
Water consumption intensity of papermaking sector compared to national standard upper limit for water withdrawal per tonne of product % 51% lower 161
Water consumption intensity of the papermaking sector tonnes/tonne of paper 6.8 63
recycled wastewater as percentage of total wastewater volume % 33 64

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Carton weight saved by replacing traditional cartons with honeycomb cartons tonnes 3 65
Carton weight saved through turnover box and automation project tons 231 65
Number of employees participating in water and electricity saving training at Jinjiang Hengan Family Household Paper Co., Ltd. employees 300 43
Number of water and electricity saving training sessions held by Jinjiang Hengan Family Household Paper Co., Ltd. sessions 4 43

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 2024 Report Pages
white water reuse rate in papermaking process % over 99 64

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Intensity of packaging material used tonnes/RMB10000 of revenue 0.05 0.06 0.07 160
Total amount of packaging materials that are recyclable (Hengan International) percent 82 66
Total packaging material used tonnes 113457 135552 162806 160

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Proportion by region: East region of China % 13.5% 12.3% 11.9% 163
Proportion by region: Fujian region of China % 28.4% 29.0% 29.4% 163
Proportion by region: Hongkong and overseas % 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 163
Proportion by region: Huguang region of China % 19.6% 21.2% 22.1% 163
Proportion by region: Luyu region of China % 11.4% 11.0% 10.8% 163
Proportion by region: North region of China % 5.0% 4.8% 4.7% 163
Proportion by region: Northeast region of China % 5.0% 4.4% 4.2% 163
Proportion by region: Northwest region of China % 5.1% 5.1% 4.7% 163
Proportion by region: Southwest region of China % 11.9% 12.1% 12.1% 163
Proportion of female by job title: Functional staff % 40% 39% 37% 163
Proportion of female by job title: General manager and above % 12% 14% 13% 163
Proportion of female by job title: Junior staff % 92% 91% 89% 163
Proportion of female by job title: Manager % 30% 31% 32% 163
Total assets RMB billion 398 8

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate by age group: 30–49 % 21% 25% 20% 164
Employee turnover rate by age group: Aged 50 and above % 28% 37% 32% 164
Employee turnover rate by age group: Under 30 % 63% 62% 62% 164
Employee turnover rate by gender: Female % 29% 32% 26% 164
Employee turnover rate by gender: Male % 33% 38% 35% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: East region of China % 35% 41% 33% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Fujiang region of China % 34% 36% 33% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Hong Kong and overseas % 8% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Hugugang region of China % 31% 39% 33% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Luyu region of China % 22% 26% 20% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: North region of China % 26% 29% 21% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Northeast region of China % 20% 24% 14% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Northwest region of China % 37% 33% 36% 164
Employee turnover rate by region: Southwest region of China % 32% 33% 34% 164

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 injuries Occurrence 69 67 65 166

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of days lost due to work injury Day 2883 2817 2782 166

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Certification rate for ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System among all production companies within the Group certification rate 100% 128

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Ratio of employees trained by gender: Female 77% 67% 90% 165
Ratio of employees trained by gender: Male 92% 86% 100% 165
Ratio of employees trained by job title: Functional staff 94% 83% 100% 165
Ratio of employees trained by job title: General manager and above 52% 54% 42% 165
Ratio of employees trained by job title: Junior staff 66% 61% 86% 165
Ratio of employees trained by job title: Manager 85% 75% 86% 165

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average training hours of employees Hour 12 11 20 165
Average training hours of employees by gender: Female Hour 10 8 16 165
Average training hours of employees by gender: Male Hour 14 14 25 165
Average training hours of employees by job title: Functional staff Hour 13 12 24 165
Average training hours of employees by job title: General manager and above Hour 6 6 6 165
Average training hours of employees by job title: Junior staff Hour 9 7 13 165
Average training hours of employees by job title: Manager Hour 13 17 19 165
Total hours of safety training completed by employees hours 30433 134

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers in America Supplier 5 3 4 166
Number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers in China Supplier 592 581 557 166
Number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers in India Supplier 3 2 2 166
Number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers in Others Supplier 24 26 33 166
Total number of raw and auxiliary materials suppliers Supplier 624 612 596 166

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of complaints or reports received reports 11 20
Resolution rate of complaints or reports 100% 20

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of appearance design patent applications filed by the Group applications 8 81
Number of appearance design patents granted patents 8 81
Number of invention patent applications filed by the Group applications 32 81
Number of invention patents granted patents 16 81
Number of utility model patent applications filed by the Group applications 16 81
Number of utility model patents granted patents 13 81
Total number of patent applications filed by the Group applications 56 81
Total number of patents granted patents 37 81

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 2024 Report Pages
Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the Group’s employees during the Reporting Period Case 4 3 166

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Cumulative page views of risk control policy posts views 78000 20
Number of posts published on risk control policies and cases posts 16 20

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Cumulative donation in 2024 RMB 230000000 146
Cumulative donations by Hengan and main shareholders billion RMB 2 26
Hengan International’s charitable and other donations RMB10000 6600 1114 1331 167
Number of girls and families benefitting from cumulative donation in 2024 girls and families 300000 146
Revenue RMB billion 226.7 8
Volunteer hours Hour 2782 2862 3029 167

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonnes 21 22 22
NOₓ Emissions tonnes 153 175 137
SOₓ Emissions tonnes 55 63 50

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 2024
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tCO2e 581532 585056 557885
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 934270 987536 869516
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 1515802 1572592 1427401
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) tCO2e/tonnes of paper 0.99 1.09 1.01
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/RMB10000 of revenue 0.67 0.66 0.63

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Total Hazardous Waste tonnes 81 123 79
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB10000 of revenue 0.04 0.05 0.03

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 2024
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tonnes 106515 118739 110495
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB10000 of revenue 47.1 50 48.7

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonnes 237.7
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tCO2e 21000

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 2024
Anthracite tonnes 178672 166884 168241
Diesel Fuel Consumption tonnes 28.05 16.95
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) MWh/RMB10000 of revenue 1.7 1.6 1.7
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) tce/tonnes of paper 0.31 0.35 0.34
LNG Consumption tonnes 3651 7023
LPG Consumption tonnes 9 3.1
Natural Gas Consumption 89474684 109032108 90868860
Purchased Electricity kWh 1007470000 1155710000 1229160000
Purchased Heating GJ 2318874 2008440 2139442
Solar Energy kWh 31000000
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 2109050 2205561 2058305
Total Energy Consumption MWh 3760651 3919168 3881749
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 1651601 1713607 1823445

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Municipal Water Consumption tonnes 4950245 5170104 7442401
Recycled Water Percentage % 33
Surface Water Consumption tonnes 3585926 3852474 4054605
Total Wastewater Discharge tonnes 5042726 5635644 5436416
Wastewater Discharge Intensity tonnes/tonnes of paper 3.1 3.3 3.4
Water Consumption tonnes 8536171 9022578 11497005
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes/RMB10000 of revenue 3.8 3.8 5.1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) tonnes/RMB10000 of revenue 0.05 0.06 0.07
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 113457 135552 162806

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Percentage of Employees in Central China % 19.6 21.2 22.1
Percentage of Employees in East China % 13.5 12.3 11.9
Percentage of Employees in Fujian % 28.4 29 29.4
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Overseas % 0.1 0.1 0.1
Percentage of Employees in North China % 5 4.8 4.7
Percentage of Employees in Northeast China % 5 4.4 4.2
Percentage of Employees in Northwest China % 5.1 5.1 4.7
Percentage of Employees in Southwest China % 11.9 12.1 12.1
Percentage of Female Employees %

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 21 25 20
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 28 37 32
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 63 62 62
Turnover Rate of Employees in East China % 35 41 33
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong and Overseas % 8
Turnover Rate of Employees in North China % 26 29 21
Turnover Rate of Employees in Northeast China % 20 24 14
Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China % 37 33 36
Turnover Rate of Employees in Southwest China % 32 33 34
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 29 32 26
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 33 38 35

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Day 2883 2817 2782

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 77 67 90
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 92 86 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Average Training Hours (Female) Hour 10 8 16
Average Training Hours (General Staff) Hour 9 7 13
Average Training Hours (Male) Hour 14 14 25
Average Training Hours (Manager) Hour 17
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) Hour 13 12 24
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) Hour 6 6 6
Average Training Hours per Employee Hour 12 11 20
Total Training Hours hours 479916 30433

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China Supplier 592 581 557
Number of Total Suppliers Supplier 624 612 596

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Complaints Handling Rate % 100
Total Number of Customer Complaints reports 11

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents patents 13
Number of Invention Patents patents 16
Number of New Patent Applications applications 56
Number of Patents Applied applications 56
Number of Patents Granted patents 37
Number of Patents Held patents 436

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 2022 2024
Number of Concluded Corruption Lawsuits Case 4 3

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Registered Volunteers volunteers 395
Total Public Welfare Donations RMB 66000000 11140000 13310000
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hour 2782 2862 3029