2024 Sustainability Report

Year: 2024
Published: 2025-04-15
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
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) emissions tonne 3842 4176 4195 125
Particulate matter emissions tonne 235 215 193 125
Sulphur oxides (SOₓ) emissions tonne 1283 1422 1474 125

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
GHG emission intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) - General Industrial Solid Waste Treatment tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne, tonne CO₂ equivalent/tonne 0.87 0.92 38, 127
GHG emission intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) - Hazardous and Solid Waste Treatment tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne, tonne CO₂ equivalent/tonne 0.47 0.37 38, 127
GHG emission intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) - Integrated Biomass Utilisation tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne, tonne CO₂ equivalent/tonne 0.09 0.1 38, 127
GHG emission intensity (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) - General Industrial Solid Waste Treatment tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne, tonne CO₂ equivalent/tonne 0.89 0.93 38, 127
GHG emission intensity (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) - Hazardous and Solid Waste Treatment tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne, tonne CO₂ equivalent/tonne 0.48 0.38 38, 127
GHG emission intensity (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) - Integrated Biomass Utilisation tonne CO2 equivalent/tonne, tonne CO₂ equivalent/tonne 0.1 0.11 38, 127
GHG intensity (based on operating revenue) tonne CO₂ equivalent/HK$ million 229.56 263.27 275.96 125
Scope 1 - direct GHG emissions tonne CO₂ equivalent 1329625 1557308 1643271 125
Scope 2 - energy indirect GHG emissions tonne CO₂ equivalent 69368 66887 53683 125
Scope 3 - Other indirect GHG emissions tonne CO₂ equivalent 66623 64061 73998 125
Total GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) tonne CO₂ equivalent 1398993 1624195 1696954 125
Total GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) tonne CO₂ equivalent 1465616 1688256 1770952 125

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 generated tonne 166717 215299 287553 125
Hazardous waste intensity (based on operating revenue) tonne/HK$ million 26.11 33.57 44.81 125

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
General industrial solid waste (biocarbon) consumption MWh Not commissioned 1012384 1057653 126
General industrial solid waste (fossil carbon) consumption MWh Not commissioned 872745 911770 126
Household waste (biocarbon) consumption MWh 8789379 6429885 6703302 126
Household waste (fossil carbon) consumption MWh 7577050 5543005 5778708 126
Non-hazardous waste generated tonne 2801768 3257193 3376768 125
Non-hazardous waste intensity (based on operating revenue) tonne/HK$ million 438.85 507.93 526.19 125

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
GHG emission reduction tonne CO₂ equivalent 3779287 3903538 3399723 125

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
Biomass (biocarbon) consumption MWh 15304958 21357054 19493766 126
Diesel consumption MWh 56610 91755 74058 126
Direct energy consumption MWh 28920189 27023148 28774589 126
Energy intensity (based on operating revenue) MWh/HK$'000 4.59 4.28 4.5 126
Fuel oil consumption MWh 7998 126
Gasoline consumption MWh 1855 4302 5669 126
Heavy oil consumption MWh 7527 25451 126
Indirect energy consumption MWh 101201 116137 98737 126
Installed capacity of rooftop solar energy facilities at Everbright Suzheng Development Zone MW 40 57
Installed capacity of rooftop solar energy facilities at South Seas Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon kW 194 57
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) consumption MWh 145 99 126
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption MWh 722 519 126
Natural gas consumption MWh 62311 90229 57697 126
Number of factory sites with solar energy projects commenced operation by end of 2024 factory sites 5 57
Purchased electricity MWh 101201 110338 90613 126
Purchased steam (heat) MWh 5799 8124 126
Self-generated and self-consumed electricity MWh 722996 792556 859184 126
Self-generated and self-consumed steam MWh 4827565 55756 3501448 126
Sold electricity MWh -6291582 -6498329 -6665537 126
Sold hot water (heat) MWh N/A -28532 -47239 126
Sold steam (heat) MWh -2138625 -2726384 -2964407 126
Total energy consumption MWh 29021390 27139825 28873326 126
Total installed capacity of solar energy projects MW 196.853 57
Total number of solar energy generation projects projects 30 57
Total number of zero-carbon industrial park projects (including solar project construction) projects 4 57

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Total water consumption 22486634 25545940 26984525 126
Water consumption intensity (based on operating revenue) m³/HK$'000 3.52 3.98 4.2 126

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
Area that incorporates flood retention & sponge city design 807755 38

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 2024 Report Pages
Number of forced outage days due to extreme weather Day 8 38
Total hours of emergency drills on climate change topics Hour 88 38

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (female) HK$ 85671 100001 84826 132
Basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (male) HK$ 95804 114486 93778 132
Basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (female) HK$ 207183 236094 196384 132
Basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (male) HK$ 214551 242502 186349 132
Basic salary and bonus of senior management (female) HK$ 216572 348340 377141 132
Basic salary and bonus of senior management (male) HK$ 347161 344009 294363 132
Basic salary of general and technical staff (female) HK$ 73565 87369 71062 132
Basic salary of general and technical staff (male) HK$ 82968 101073 79038 132
Basic salary of middle-level management (female) HK$ 165916 192201 157256 132
Basic salary of middle-level management (male) HK$ 176495 202409 149934 132
Basic salary of senior management (female) HK$ 157458 258861 265762 132
Basic salary of senior management (male) HK$ 289709 245840 235617 132
Employee Diversity Percentage of female employees by position All management positions % 11.74 130
Employee Diversity Percentage of female employees by position Management in revenue-generating functions % 29.17 130
Employee Diversity Percentage of female employees by position Middle-level and junior management % 11.99 130
Employee Diversity Percentage of female employees by position STEM-related positions % 2.07 130
Employee Diversity Percentage of female employees by position Senior management % 10.38 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio person (%) 285 (8.54%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by age 30 or below person (%) 201 (6.02%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by age 31-40 person (%) 68 (2.04%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by age 41-50 person (%) 15 (0.45%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by age 51 or above person (%) 1 (0.03%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by gender Female person (%) 39 (1.17%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by gender Male person (%) 246 (7.37%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by geographical region Hong Kong person (%) 2 (0.06%) 130
New Employee Headcount and Ratio by geographical region Mainland China person (%) 283 (8.48%) 130
New Employees by Age: 30 or below (%) % 71 96
New Employees by Age: 31-40 (%) % 24 96
New Employees by Age: 41-50 (%) % 5 96
New Employees by Gender: Female (%) % 14 96
New Employees by Gender: Male (%) % 86 96
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees applying for parental leave during the year Female person 52 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees applying for parental leave during the year Male person 81 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees eligible for parental leave during the year Female person 116 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees eligible for parental leave during the year Male person 363 130
Ratio of the annual percentage change in total remuneration of the highest-paid individual to the median percentage change in annual total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) -0.01:1 1.46:1 -16.79:1 132
Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (female) to the basic salary and bonus of general and technical staff (male) 0.89 0.87 0.9 132
Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (female) to the basic salary and bonus of middle-level management (male) 0.97 0.97 1.05 132
Ratio of the basic salary and bonus of senior management (female) to the basic salary and bonus of senior management (male) 0.62 1.01 1.28 132
Ratio of the basic salary of general and technical staff (female) to the basic salary of general and technical staff (male) 0.89 0.86 0.9 132
Ratio of the basic salary of middle-level management (female) to the basic salary of middle-level management (male) 0.94 0.95 1.05 132
Ratio of the basic salary of senior management (female) to the basic salary of senior management (male) 0.54 1.05 1.13 132
Ratio of the total remuneration of the highest-paid individual to the median of the total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) 33.03:1 26.99:1 18.62:1 132
The median of the total remuneration of all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) HK$ 111380 104896 106711 132
Total Employee Headcount by age 30 or below person 1121 130
Total Employee Headcount by age 31-40 person 1615 130
Total Employee Headcount by age 41-50 person 487 130
Total Employee Headcount by age 51 or above person 114 130
Total Employee Headcount by employment category Full-time person 3337 130
Total Employee Headcount by employment contract Permanent person 1750 130
Total Employee Headcount by employment contract Term person 1587 130
Total Employee Headcount by gender Female person 687 130
Total Employee Headcount by gender Male person 2650 130
Total Employee Headcount by geographical region Hong Kong person 12 130
Total Employee Headcount by geographical region Mainland China person 3325 130
Total Number of New Employees 285 96
Total remuneration of the highest-paid individual HK$ 3060000 2800000 1986510 132
Working hours (Other workers) Hour 8704000 8266000 7160000 131

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio person (%) 488 (14.62%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by age 30 or below person (%) 211 (6.32%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by age 31-40 person (%) 200 (5.99%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by age 41-50 person (%) 58 (1.74%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by age 51 or above person (%) 19 (0.57%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by gender Female person (%) 88 (2.64%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by gender Male person (%) 400 (11.99%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by geographical region Hong Kong person (%) 7 (0.21%) 130
Employee Turnover Headcount and Ratio by geographical region Mainland China person (%) 481 (14.41%) 130
Employee Turnover by Age: 30 or below (%) % 43 96
Employee Turnover by Age: 31-40 (%) % 41 96
Employee Turnover by Age: 41-50 (%) % 12 96
Employee Turnover by Age: 51 and above (%) % 4 96
Employee Turnover by Gender: Female (%) % 18 96
Employee Turnover by Gender: Male (%) % 82 96
Employee Turnover by Type: Dismissal (%) % 29 96
Employee Turnover by Type: Resigned (%) % 70 96
Employee Turnover by Type: Retired (%) % 1 96
Employee Voluntary Turnover Ratio % 280 130
Employee Voluntary Turnover Ratio by gender Female % 52 130
Employee Voluntary Turnover Ratio by gender Male % 228 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees returning to work after parental leave and remaining in service after 12 months and retention rate during the year Female person (%) 27 (51.92%) 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees returning to work after parental leave and remaining in service after 12 months and retention rate during the year Male person (%) 45 (55.56%) 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees returning to work after parental leave and return to work rate during the year Female person (%) 38 (73.08%) 130
Parental Leave Statistics Total number of employees returning to work after parental leave and return to work rate during the year Male person (%) 74 (91.36%) 130
Total Number of Employee Turnover 488 96

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number and rate of recordable work-related injuries (Employees) Case (case/per 200000 hours) 5 (0.15) 131
Number and rate of recordable work-related injuries (Other workers) Case (case/per 200000 hours) 2 (0.06) 131

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Lost days due to work-related injuries (Employees) Day 286 131
Lost days due to work-related injuries (Other workers) Day 163 131

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number and ratio of workers covered by externally certified management systems person (45.13%), person (51.86%) 3580 3569 3337 131
Number and ratio of workers covered by internally audited management systems person (100%), person (99.66%) 7932 7702 6438 131
Number and ratio of workers covered by occupational health and safety management system person (100%), person (99.66%) 7932 7702 6438 131
Working hours (Employees) Hour 7160000 7138000 6674000 131

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Employees Training Ratio (Female) % 100% 100% 100% 131
Employees Training Ratio (General and technical staff) % 100% 100% 100% 131
Employees Training Ratio (Male) % 100% 100% 100% 131
Employees Training Ratio (Middle-level management) % 100% 100% 100% 131
Employees Training Ratio (Senior management) % 100% 100% 100% 131

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average Training Hours per Employee Hour 19.31 17.34 27.84 131
Average Training Hours per Employee (Female) Hour 14.61 15.06 16.51 131
Average Training Hours per Employee (General and technical staff) Hour 19.21 17.68 29.81 131
Average Training Hours per Employee (Male) Hour 20.64 17.96 30.77 131
Average Training Hours per Employee (Middle-level management) Hour 19.99 14.21 17.24 131
Average Training Hours per Employee (Senior management) Hour 18.93 24.05 35.02 131
Average training expenses per full-time employee HK$/person 186 187 248 131
Research and development expenses for low-carbon/sustainable technology issues RMB (million) 67.7 38
Total Training Expenses HK$ 665145 666059 826026 131

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of Suppliers unit 2308 2686 3007 131
Number of Suppliers (Engineering work) unit 161 171 266 131
Number of Suppliers (Hong Kong) unit 68 68 73 131
Number of Suppliers (Mainland China) unit 2239 2617 2948 131
Number of Suppliers (Other services) unit 730 957 1345 131
Number of Suppliers (Overseas) unit 1 1 131
Number of Suppliers (Raw materials and equipment) unit 1417 1558 1410 131

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions tonne 235 215 193
NOₓ Emissions tonne 3842 4176 4195
SOₓ Emissions tonne 1283 1422 1474

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) tonne CO₂ equivalent 1329625 1557308 1643271
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tonne CO₂ equivalent 69368 66887 53683
Total GHG Emissions tonne CO₂ equivalent 1465616 1688256 1770952
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tonne CO₂ equivalent/HK$ million 229.56 263.27 275.96
Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) tonne CO₂ equivalent 66623 64061 73998

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
Hazardous Waste Incineration tonne
Hazardous Waste Landfilling tonne
Hazardous Waste Recycled tonne
Total Hazardous Waste tonne 166717 215299 287553
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tonne/HK$ million 26.11 33.57 44.81

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 (Domestic Waste) MWh 7577050 5543005 6703302
Non-Hazardous Waste (Kitchen Waste) tonne 363 363 363
Non-Hazardous Waste (Office Waste) tonne 15 15 15
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed tonne 2801768 3257193 3376768
Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration tonne 31111 31111 31111
Non-Hazardous Waste Landfilling tonne 152539 152539 152539
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled tonne 117 117 117
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) tonne/HK$ million 438.85 507.93 526.19

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year tonne CO₂ equivalent 3779287 3903538 3399723

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
Biomass Energy MWh 15304958 21357054 19493766
Diesel Fuel Consumption MWh 56610 91755 74058
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) MWh/HK$'000 4.59 4.28 4.5
Gasoline Consumption MWh 1855 4302 5669
Heating Oil Consumption MWh 7527 25451 7998
LNG Consumption MWh 145 99
LPG Consumption MWh 722 519
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 62311 90229 57697
Purchased Electricity MWh 101201 110338 90613
Purchased Steam MWh 5799 8124
Sold Electricity MWh -6291582 -6498329 -6665537
Sold Heating MWh -28532 -47239
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 28920189 27023148 28774589
Total Energy Consumption MWh 29021390 27139825 28873326
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 101201 116137 98737
Total Purchased Energy MWh 101201 116137 98737

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Water Consumption 22486634 25545940 26984525
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) m³/HK$'000 3.52 3.98 4.2

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 person 2102
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 person 114
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 person 1121
Number of Employees in Hong Kong person 12
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China person 3337
Number of Employees in Mainland China person 3325
Number of Female Employees person 687
Number of Full-time Employees person 3337
Number of Full-time Employees (Female) person 687
Number of Full-time Employees (Male) person 2650
Number of Male Employees person 2650
Number of New Employees person 285
Number of New Employees (Above 50) person 1
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) person 83
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) person 201
Number of New Employees (Female) person 39
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) person 2
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) person 283
Number of New Employees (Male) person 246
Number of Total Employees person 3337
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 62.99
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 3.42
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 33.59
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 0.36
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China % 100
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 99.64
Percentage of Female Employees % 20.58
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100
Percentage of Male Employees % 79.42
Percentage of New Employees % 8.54

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) person 27
Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) person 45
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) % 51.92
Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) % 55.56
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 7.73
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 0.57
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 6.32
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong % 0.21
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 14.41
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 2.64
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 11.99
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 14.62

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Day 449
Lost Working Days Due to Work-related Injuries (Employees) Day 286

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees Hour 7160000 7138000 6674000

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Percentage of Employees Trained % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 100 100 100

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Average Training Hours (Female) Hour 14.61 15.06 16.51
Average Training Hours (General Staff) Hour 19.21 17.68 29.81
Average Training Hours (Male) Hour 20.64 17.96 30.77
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) Hour 19.99 14.21 17.24
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) Hour 18.93 24.05 35.02
Average Training Hours per Employee Hour 19.31 17.34 27.84

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong unit 68 68 73
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China unit 2239 2617 2948
Number of Suppliers in Overseas unit 1 1
Number of Total Suppliers unit 2308 2686 3007