Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2024

Year: 2024
Published: 2025-04-17
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
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Tonnes 0.37 0.21 0.1 55
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in wastewater discharge Tonnes 0.37 0.21 0.1 23
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Tonnes 0.38 0.416 0.121 55
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) air emissions Tonnes 0.38 0.416 0.121 23
Particulate Matter (PM) air emissions Tonnes 1.104 0.352 0.293 23
Particulate Matters (PM) Tonnes 1.104 0.352 0.293 55
Sulfur Oxides (SOx) Tonnes 0.019 0.019 0.01 55
Sulphur Oxides (SOx) air emissions Tonnes 0.019 0.019 0.01 23
Total Nitrogen (TN) Tonnes 0.021 0.003 0.006 55
Total Nitrogen in wastewater discharge Tonnes 0.021 0.003 0.006 23
Total Phosphorus (TP) Tonnes 0.002 0.001 0.0001 55
Total Phosphorus (TP) in wastewater discharge Tonnes 0.002 0.001 0.0001 23
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Tonnes 0.428 0.216 0.39 55
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) air emissions Tonnes 0.428 0.216 0.39 23

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
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) tCO2e 2543 2723 6160 29, 57
Energy Indirect GHG Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 34534 31696 29329 29, 57
GHG Emissions Intensity tCO2e/Million Revenue (HK$) 4.48 4.34 4.05 29, 57
Total GHG Emissions (Scope 1&2) tCO2e 37777 34419 35489 29, 57

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
Dismantled components Tonnes 79 24
Hazardous Waste Tonnes 304 311 392 24
Intensity of Total Hazardous Waste Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 0.04 0.05 0.04 24, 55
Total hazardous waste disposal Tonnes 304 392 311 55

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
Intensity of Total Non-hazardous Waste Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 0.21 0.17 0.25 55
Intensity of Total Non-hazardous Waste Recycled Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 0.39 0.33 0.31 24
Intensity of non-hazardous waste Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 0.21 0.17 0.25 24
Metals recycled Tonnes 879 545 646 24
Metals waste Tonnes 363 24
Non-hazardous Waste Tonnes 1781 1344 2195 24
Other Ancillary Materials recycled Tonnes 271 245 160 24
Packaging waste Tonnes 487 24
Plastic waste Tonnes 1042 24
Total Non-hazardous waste generation Tonnes 5011 3951 4942 55
Total Volume of Non-hazardous Waste Recycled Tonnes 3230 2607 2746 24, 55
Waste auxiliary materials (spray, adhesive, cotton) Tonnes 16 24
Wood waste Tonnes 188 24

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

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity reduced compared with 2023 % 6.68 7
Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity reduction percent -6.68 8
Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity reduction compared with 2020 baseline percent -37.17 8

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 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Plastics recycled Tonnes 1097 914 1127 24
Total Non-hazardous waste disposal Tonnes 1781 1344 2195 55

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
Diesel MWh 664 825 4361* 55
Diesel Consumption MWh 4361 29
Distributed Photovoltaics (DPV) installed in Kunshan Plant MW, MWp 3.22 3.22 7, 8
Energy Consumption Intensity MWh/Million Revenue (HK$) 8.48 8.33 8.27 29, 55
Liquefied Petroleum Gas MWh 59 57 55
Natural Gas MWh 9508 10027 11052 55
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 11052 29
Purchased Energy MWh 59.713 54.648 56.071 55
Purchased Energy Consumption MWh 56071 29
Solar power generated by DPV in Kunshan Plant kWh 3000000 8
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 16440 29
Total Energy Consumption MWh 70.357 66.03 72511 29, 55
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 56071 29
Unleaded Gasoline MWh 413 474 1026* 55
Unleaded Petrol Consumption MWh 1026 29

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
CYBEX Bayreuth office supplied by renewable energy % 100% 100 7, 8
Water Consumption Intensity Cubic Meters/Million Revenue (HK$) 98.47 92.86 65.79 24, 56
Water Consumption by Volume Cubic Meters 816516 736122 576698 24, 55
Water saved through Wastewater Recovery Project (China production bases) cubic metres of water annually 30000 23

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
Water intensity reduced compared with 2023 % 29 7

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
Packaging Materials/Cardboard recycled Tonnes 983 903 797 24
Product Packaging Consumption Intensity Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 1.78 1.87 2.14 56
Reduction in packaging material intensity compared with 2021 baseline through sustainable design and circular economy percent -11 8
Total Product Packaging Consumption Tonnes 14725 14817 18755 56
Total packaging material used for finished products - Cardboards Tonnes 13798 14032 17335 56
Total packaging material used for finished products - Plastics Tonnes 927 785 1422 56

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
Production sites in China certified by ISO 14001/ISO 50001 % 100 7

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of employees by age - 29 and under 979 962 862 40
Number of employees by age - 30-49 1024 750 838 40
Number of employees by age - 50 and above 5390 4569 4531 40
Number of employees by category - General staff 6319 5225 5186 40
Number of employees by category - Middle management 149 143 129 40
Number of employees by category - Senior management 275 278 293 40
Number of employees by category - Supervisory management 650 635 600 40
Number of employees by category: General staff 4762 4641 4755 42
Number of employees by category: Middle management 146 290 260 42
Number of employees by category: Senior management 52 142 111 42
Number of employees by category: Supervisory management 305 637 552 42
Number of employees by gender - Female 4273 3565 3432 40
Number of employees by gender - Male 3120 2716 2799 40
Number of employees by gender: Female 2374 3140 3140 42
Number of employees by gender: Male 1891 2538 2538 42
Number of employees by geographical region - Europe 712 784 933 40
Number of employees by geographical region - The Americas 5971 4910 4709 40
Number of employees by geographical region - The PRC 710 587 589 40
Percentage of employees by category: General staff 88.21% 81.28% 83.74% 42
Percentage of employees by category: Middle management 3.42% 5.08% 4.58% 42
Percentage of employees by category: Senior management 1.22% 2.49% 1.95% 42
Percentage of employees by category: Supervisory management 7.15% 11.15% 9.72% 42
Percentage of employees by gender: Female 55.62% 50.21% 55.30% 42
Percentage of employees by gender: Male 44.38% 49.79% 44.70% 42
Percentage of female co-workers among total workforce % 55 7
Total number of employees 6231 40
Total workforce - 29 and under No. of employees 979 750 838 56
Total workforce - 30–49 No. of employees 5390 4569 4531 56
Total workforce - 50 and above No. of employees 1024 962 862 56
Total workforce - Europe No. of employees 710 784 933 56
Total workforce - Female No. of employees 4273 3565 3432 56
Total workforce - General staff No. of employees 6319 5225 5186 56
Total workforce - Male No. of employees 3120 2716 2799 56
Total workforce - Middle management No. of employees 275 278 293 56
Total workforce - Senior management No. of employees 149 143 129 56
Total workforce - Supervisory staff No. of employees 650 635 623 56
Total workforce - The Americas No. of employees 712 587 589 56
Total workforce - The PRC No. of employees 5971 4910 4709 56
Total workforce - full-time employee No. of employees 7393 6281 6231 56
Total workforce - part-time employee No. of employees N/A 66 N/A 56

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate % 7.79 7
Employee turnover rate - Total % 45.6 38.9 31.62 40
Employee turnover rate by age - 29 and under % 100.65 83.96 61.69 40
Employee turnover rate by age - 30-49 % 36.18 32.16 25.23 40
Employee turnover rate by age - 50 and above % 36.13 0.34 35.96 40
Employee turnover rate by age group - 29 and under % 100.65 83.96 61.69 56
Employee turnover rate by age group - 30–49 % 36.18 32.16 25.23 56
Employee turnover rate by age group - 50 and above % 36.13 0.34 35.96 56
Employee turnover rate by employee category - General staff % 33.74 40
Employee turnover rate by employee category - Middle management % 14.68 40
Employee turnover rate by employee category - Senior management % 20.16 40
Employee turnover rate by employee category - Supervisory management % 24.24 40
Employee turnover rate by gender - Female % 44.99 38.79 33.57 40, 56
Employee turnover rate by gender - Male % 44.46 38.96 29.22 40, 56
Employee turnover rate by geographical region - Europe % 28.23 21.85 15.76 40, 56
Employee turnover rate by geographical region - The Americas % 62.07 13.79 38.03 40, 56
Employee turnover rate by geographical region - The PRC % 45.68 44.28 35.74 40, 56
Total turnover rate % 45.6 38.9 31.62 56

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of lost working days due to work injury No. of days 94 23 13 56
Total loss of working hours due to work-related injuries reduced compared with 2022 baseline percent -86 8

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Employee training coverage rate % 82.75 7
Percentage of employees trained by employee category - General staff % 84.72 81.28 83.74 56
Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Middle management % 4.05 5.08 4.58 56
Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Senior management % 1.43 2.49 1.95 56
Percentage of employees trained by employee category - Supervisory staff % 9.81 11.15 9.72 56
Percentage of employees trained by gender - Female employees % 54.35 50.21 55.3 56
Percentage of employees trained by gender - Male employees % 45.65 49.79 44.7 56

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Female employees Hours 16.02 10.7 11.49 56
Average training hours completed per employee by gender - General staff Hours 17.17 9.72 11.84 57
Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Male employees Hours 15.56 8.57 12.09 56
Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Middle management Hours 5.19 5.96 9.59 57
Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Senior management Hours 3.64 7.77 2.79 57
Average training hours completed per employee by gender - Supervisory staff Hours 9.8 11.16 13.86 57
Average training hours per employee by category: General staff hours 17.17 9.72 11.84 42
Average training hours per employee by category: Middle management hours 5.19 5.96 9.59 42
Average training hours per employee by category: Senior management hours 3.64 7.77 2.79 42
Average training hours per employee by category: Supervisory management hours 9.8 11.16 13.86 42
Average training hours per employee by gender: Female hours 16.02 10.7 11.49 42
Average training hours per employee by gender: Male hours 15.56 8.57 12.09 42
Total hours of training provided for the Group's employees hours 66758 42

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of domestic standards for children's products 33 7
Number of suppliers by geographical region - America No. of suppliers 22 33 29 57
Number of suppliers by geographical region - Germany No. of suppliers 1 2 3 57
Number of suppliers by geographical region - Mexico No. of suppliers 19 3 3 57
Number of suppliers by geographical region - Others No. of suppliers 34 35 29 57
Number of suppliers by geographical region - The PRC No. of suppliers 832 788 700 57
Number of suppliers by geographical region - Total No. of suppliers 908 861 764 57
Number of suppliers in Australia Number 1 30
Number of suppliers in Bulgaria Number 1 30
Number of suppliers in China-Taiwan Number 1 30
Number of suppliers in Germany Number 3 30
Number of suppliers in Hong Kong, China Number 2 30
Number of suppliers in Mainland China Number 698 30
Number of suppliers in Mexico Number 1 30
Number of suppliers in Other Asian countries/areas Number 44 30
Number of suppliers in Other European countries Number 9 30
Number of suppliers in Romania Number 1 30
Number of suppliers in United States of America Number 3 30
Total number of key non-tier 1 suppliers Number 88 30
Total number of key tier-1 suppliers Number 15 30
Total number of suppliers Number Unit 764 30
Total number of tier-1 vendors Number 454 30

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 2024 Report Pages
Number of national standards for baby products developed by Group's experts in China standards 7 17

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of CYBEX products won ADAC 'Test Winners' 3 7

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Inbound satisfaction with gb-branded telephone services % 98.98 7
Number of German Design Awards won 4 7
Number of customer complaints Pcs 332 560 496 57

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

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Cumulative total of patent applications 14515 7
Number of Red Dot Design Awards won 4 7
Number of iF Design Awards won 2 7
Number of international standards formulated or revised for children's products 15 7
Number of international standards released for children's products 7 7
Number of patents applied for 1462 7

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.) Certified products 2 7
Number of Japan G-Mark Awards 1 7
Number of group standards for baby products developed by Group's experts in China standards 2 17

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions Tonnes 1.104 0.352 0.293
NOâ‚“ Emissions Tonnes 0.38 0.416 0.121
SOâ‚“ Emissions Tonnes 0.019 0.019 0.01

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 2543 2723 6160
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 34534 31696 29529
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 37777 34419 35489
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/Million Revenue (HK$) 4.48 4.34 4.05

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 304 311 392
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 0.04 0.05 0.04

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 Recycled Tonnes 3250 2607 2747
Plastic Waste Tonnes 1042
Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 64.85 66.01 55.6
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 0.21 0.17 0.25

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year percent -6.68 6.68

Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 24.51 -63.36
Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year Tonnes -183 213
Plastic Waste Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -16.68 23.32

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
Diesel Fuel Consumption MWh 664 825 4361
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) MWh/Million Revenue (HK$) 8.48 8.33 8.27
Gasoline Consumption MWh 413 474 1026
LPG Consumption MWh 59 57
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 9508 10027 11052
Solar Energy MWh 3000
Total Direct Energy Consumption MWh 16440
Total Energy Consumption MWh 70.357 66.03 72511
Total Indirect Energy Consumption MWh 56071
Total Purchased Energy MWh 59.713 54.648 56071

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Water Consumption Cubic Meters 816516 736122 576698
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Cubic Meters/Million Revenue (HK$) 98.47 92.86 65.79

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.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 29

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 Consumption (Paper) Tonnes 13798 14032 17335
Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) Tonnes 927 785 1422
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) Tonnes/Million Revenue (HK$) 1.78 1.87 2.14
Packaging Materials Consumed Tonnes 14725 14817 18755
Packaging Materials Waste Recycled Tonnes 983 903 797

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 No. of employees 1024 4569 4531
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 No. of employees 5390 962 862
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 No. of employees 979 750 838
Number of Employees in Americas No. of employees 5971 4910 4709
Number of Employees in Europe No. of employees 712 784 933
Number of Employees in Mainland China No. of employees 710 587 589
Number of Female Employees No. of employees 4273 3565 3432
Number of Full-time Employees No. of employees 7393 6281 6231
Number of General Employees No. of employees 6319 5225 5186
Number of Junior Management Employees No. of employees 650 635 623
Number of Male Employees No. of employees 3120 2716 2799
Number of Middle Management Employees No. of employees 275 278 293
Number of Part-time Employees No. of employees 66
Number of Senior Management Employees No. of employees 149 143 129
Number of Total Employees No. of employees 7393 6281 6231
Percentage of Female Employees % 55.62 50.21 55.3
Percentage of Male Employees % 44.38 49.79 44.7

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 36.18 32.16 25.23
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 36.13 0.34 35.96
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 100.65 83.96 61.69
Turnover Rate of Employees in Americas % 62.07 13.79 38.03
Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe % 28.23 21.85 15.76
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 45.68 44.28 35.74
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 44.99 38.79 33.57
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 44.46 38.96 29.22
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 45.6 38.9 31.62

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries No. of days 94 23 13

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 82.75
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 54.35 50.21 55.3
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 84.72 81.28 83.74
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 45.65 49.79 44.7
Percentage of Trained Middle Management % 4.05 5.08 4.58
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 1.43 2.49 1.95

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 16.02 10.7 11.49
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 17.17 9.72 11.84
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 15.56 8.57 12.09
Average Training Hours (Middle Management) hours 5.19 5.96 9.59
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 3.64 7.77 2.79
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 17.17 9.72 11.84
Total Training Hours hours 66758

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Suppliers in Australia Number 1
Number of Suppliers in Europe Number 9
Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong Number 2
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China Number 698
Number of Suppliers in United States Number 3
Number of Total Suppliers Number 908 861 764
Total Number of Suppliers in Taiwan Number 1

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Complaint Growth Rate % 68.67 -11.43
Total Number of Customer Complaints Pcs 332 560 496

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Accumulative Number of Patent Applications 14515
Number of Patents Applied 1462