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 | 2024 | FY2023 | FY2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical oxygen demand (COD) | tonne | 78 | 95.4 | 19 | |
| Concentration of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in exhaust gas at Group's plants | mg/m3 | 176 | 17 | ||
| Cost savings from CEM-1 Incinerator with Conductive Oil Heat Exchanger Reverse Compressor (Jiangmen Kingboard Electronics Development Company Limited) | RMB | 729000 | 27 | ||
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | tonne | 299.5 | 216.8 | 19 | |
| Particles | tonne | 25.2 | 25 | 19 | |
| Reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions as percentage of FY2023 | % | 27.6 | 17 | ||
| Reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions at Kingboard Electronic Raw Material (Jiangyin) Co., Ltd., Kingboard Laminates (Shenzhen) Limited, and Kingboard Laminates (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. compared with FY2023 | tonnes | 82.7 | 17 | ||
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) | tonne | 39 | 34.2 | 19 | |
| Sulphuric acid mist | tonne | 2.5 | 8.5 | 19 |
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 | FY2023 | FY2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon emission (CO2-e) | tonnes | 891935.1 | 878489 | 29 |
| GHG emissions (Direct, scope 1) | tonne | 224766.3 | 228549.3 | 19 |
| GHG emissions (Indirect, scope 2) | tonne | 664443.2 | 647548.2 | 19 |
| GHG emissions per capita intensity (Direct, scope 1) | tonne | 22 | 23.2 | 19 |
| GHG emissions per capita intensity (Indirect, scope 2) | tonne | 64.9 | 65.8 | 19 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2023 | FY2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita intensity of major hazardous waste | 0.3 | 0.3 | 24 | |
| Total discharge of major hazardous waste | tonne | 1681.8 | 3266.3 | 24 |
| Waste mineral oil and mineral oil containing waste | tonne | 70.1 | 68.8 | 24 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2023 | FY2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card board waste | tonne | 254.5 | 590 | 24 |
| Carton waste | tonne | 509 | 603.5 | 24 |
| Domestic waste | tonne | 590.8 | 619.9 | 24 |
| Kraft paper waste | tonne | 2402.2 | 1851.7 | 24 |
| PE film waste | tonne | 107.7 | 195.4 | 24 |
| Paper waste | tonne | 656.9 | 853.2 | 24 |
| Per capita intensity of major non-hazardous waste | 0.4 | 0.5 | 24 | |
| Subplate waste | tonne | 58 | 58 | 24 |
| Total discharge of major non-hazardous waste | tonne | 4579.1 | 4771.6 | 24 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal usage reduction at Kingboard Lianzhou Copper Foil Limited | tonnes per year | 453 | 28 |
| Coal usage reduction at Strong East (Lianzhou) Copper Foil Limited | tonnes per year | 334 | 28 |
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 | FY2023 | FY2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal consumption | tonne | 14216.6 | 13994.3 | 29 | |||
| Coal consumption intensity | tonne/tonne of finished products | 0.01 | 0.01 | 30 | |||
| Diesel consumption intensity | tonne/tonne of finished products | 0.002 | 0.001 | 30 | |||
| Diesel oil consumption | tonne | 1497.9 | 960.2 | 29 | |||
| Natural gas consumption | cubic metre | 91198804.5 | 93167065 | 29 | |||
| Natural gas consumption increase at Kingboard Laminates (Shaoguan) | cubic metres per year | 1180333 | 28 | ||||
| Natural gas consumption intensity | Cubic metre/tonne of finished products | 92.9 | 94.4 | 30 | |||
| Number of plants to implement distributed photovoltaic power station project in FY2025 | plants | 11 | 8 | ||||
| Percentage reduction in diesel fuel usage compared to previous year | % | 35.9 | 17 | ||||
| Utility power consumption | kWh | 1374535133 | 1330660106.3 | 29 | |||
| Utility power consumption intensity | kWh/tonne of finished products | 1399.6 | 1339.5 | 30 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | FY2023 | FY2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processed wastewater | tonne | 2772674 | 2956535.1 | 19 | ||
| Water consumption | cubic metre | 7210585 | 7057688.4 | 29 | ||
| Water consumption intensity | Cubic metre/tonne of finished products | 7.3 | 7.1 | 30 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost savings from heat recovery-steam environmental protection project (Kingboard (Foshan) Laminates Co., Ltd.) | RMB | 766800 | 27 |
| Cost savings from incinerator heat recovery system and heating system installation project (Chung Shun Century Electronic Material (Shixing) Co., Ltd) | RMB | 766400 | 27 |
| Cumulative reduction of diesel fuel usage by using natural gas in subsidiaries (Kingboard Laminates (Shaoguan) Co., Ltd. and Kunshan Kingboard) | tonnes | 537.7 | 17 |
| Diesel consumption reduction at Kingboard Laminates (Shaoguan) | tonnes per year | 42.39 | 28 |
| Diesel consumption reduction at Kunshan Kingboard | tonnes per year | 542.93 | 28 |
| Electricity savings from adjusting chiller cooling water and chilled water pump frequency | kWh per day | 1100 | 27 |
| Electricity savings from use of high-efficiency chillers and air compressors | kWh | 2600000 | 27 |
| Natural gas saved by CEM-1 Incinerator with Conductive Oil Heat Exchanger Reverse Compressor (Jiangmen Kingboard Electronics Development Company Limited) | cubic meters | 180000 | 27 |
| Natural gas saved by incinerator heat recovery system and heating system installation project (Chung Shun Century Electronic Material (Shixing) Co., Ltd) | cubic meters | 190000 | 27 |
| Steam cost reduction from changing central air conditioning from steam heating to heat pump heating | million RMB | 249.6 | 17 |
| Steam cost savings from converting central air-conditioning from steam heating to heat pump heating | RMB | 2500000 | 27 |
| Steam saved by heat recovery-steam environmental protection project (Kingboard (Foshan) Laminates Co., Ltd.) | tonnes | 2664 | 27 |
| Total cost savings by heat recovery-natural gas environmental protection project | RMB | 53250000 | 27 |
| Total cost savings by heat recovery-steam environmental protection project | RMB | 20340000 | 27 |
| Total natural gas saved by heat recovery-natural gas environmental protection project | cubic meters | 14140000 | 27 |
| Total steam saved by heat recovery-steam environmental protection project | tonnes | 72000 | 27 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card board packaging material consumption | tonne | 4691.8 | 8122.7 | 30 |
| Carton packaging material consumption | tonne | 2034.2 | 2524.3 | 30 |
| Drench membrane paper packaging material consumption | tonne | 1659.4 | 1437.6 | 30 |
| Plastic wrap packaging material consumption | tonne | 599.7 | 723.6 | 30 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees aged below 30 | persons | 1643 | 1600 | 36 |
| Employees aged between 30 and 50 | persons | 7145 | 6599 | 36 |
| Employees aged over 50 | persons | 1448 | 1648 | 36 |
| Number of female employees | persons | 3352 | 3363 | 36 |
| Number of full-time employees | persons | 10236 | 9834 | 36 |
| Number of male employees | persons | 6884 | 6484 | 36 |
| Number of part-time employees | persons | 13 | 36 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover rate of employees aged below 30 | % | 50% | 49% | 37 |
| Turnover rate of employees aged between 30 to 50 | % | 26% | 24% | 37 |
| Turnover rate of employees aged over 50 | % | 17% | 16% | 37 |
| Turnover rate of employees in China | % | 31% | 29% | 37 |
| Turnover rate of employees in Thailand | % | 25% | 20% | 37 |
| Turnover rate of female employees | % | 30% | 27% | 37 |
| Turnover rate of male employees | % | 30% | 29% | 37 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatality rate due to work injury (per 100 workforce) | 0.006 | 0.01 | 48 | |
| Number of fatalities due to work injury | person | 1 | 1 | 48 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lost days due to work injury | days | 5253 | 2029 | 1710 | 48 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total suppliers in China | 5148 | 5216 | 49 | |
| Total suppliers in Thailand | 163 | 167 | 49 | |
| Total suppliers in other regions | 20 | 35 | 49 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of 'Vibrant Youth Undergraduate Internship Programme' offered | years | 14 | 56 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books donated to 4 schools in Fengkai County, Zhaoqing | books | 14000 | 56 |
| Bookshelves donated to 4 schools in Fengkai County, Zhaoqing | sets | 12 | 56 |
| Donation by Kingboard (Guangzhou) Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. to Nansha District Charity Association of Guangzhou | RMB | 143200 | 56 |
| Donation by Kingboard to Guangdong Provincial Education Foundation for 'Love Library' construction in 10 rural schools | RMB | 350000 | 56 |
| Total community donations by Kingboard Laminates | million HKD | 9.81 | 56 |
| Total donation to 'Love for Mountain Areas, Sending Books to Aid Students' charity event (cumulative) | million RMB | 3.85 | 56 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 25.2 | 25 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 299.5 | 216.8 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 39 | 34.2 |
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 | 224766.3 | 228549.3 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne | 664443.2 | 647548.2 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Employee) | tonne | 22 | 23.2 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Employee) | tonne | 64.9 | 65.8 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes | 891935.1 | 878489 |
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 | 4320.3 | 5599.3 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Employee) | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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 (Domestic Waste) | tonne | 590.8 | 619.9 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonne | 4579.1 | 4771.6 |
| Paper Waste | tonne | 656.9 | 853.2 |
| Plastic Waste | tonne | 107.7 | 195.4 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Employee) | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | |
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes per year | 787 |
| Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year (By Unit Product) | percent |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Consumption | tonne | 14216.6 | 13994.3 |
| Coal Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/tonne of finished products | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | tonne | 1497.9 | 960.2 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/tonne of finished products | 0.002 | 0.001 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | cubic metre | 91198804.5 | 93167065 |
| Natural Gas Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | Cubic metre/tonne of finished products | 92.9 | 94.4 |
| Percentage Reduction in Diesel Fuel Usage Compared to Previous Year | % | 35.9 | |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 1374535133 | 1330660106.3 |
| Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/tonne of finished products | 1399.6 | 1339.5 |
| Solar Energy | kWh per year |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | tonne | 2772674 | 2956535.1 |
| Water Consumption | cubic metre | 7210585 | 7057688.4 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Cubic metre/tonne of finished products | 7.3 | 7.1 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | kWh | 2600000 |
| Steam Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes | 72000 |
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 (Paper) | tonne | 8485.4 | 12084.6 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonne | 599.7 | 723.6 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 9085.1 | 12808.2 |
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 | persons | 7145 | 6599 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 1448 | 1648 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 1643 | 1600 |
| Number of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) | persons | 318 | 318 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | persons | 9529 | 9529 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 3352 | 3363 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | persons | 10236 | 9834 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 6884 | 6484 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | persons | 13 | |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 10236 | 9847 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 69.83 | 67.04 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 14.15 | 16.74 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 16.06 | 16.25 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 32.76 | 34.15 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | percent | 100 | 99.87 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 67.24 | 65.85 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | percent | 0.13 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 26 | 24 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 17 | 16 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 50 | 49 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 31 | 29 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 30 | 27 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 30 | 29 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities Rate as a Result of Work-related Injuries | per 100 workforce | 0.006 | 0.01 |
| Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries | person | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | person | 1 | 1 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 5253 | 2029 | 1710 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 5148 | 5216 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 5331 | 5418 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers in Thailand | 163 | 167 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Education Donation | RMB | 350000 |
| Total In-kind Donations | sets | 14000 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | million HKD | 143200 |