Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2024
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon emissions reduction in brewery wastewater value sharing project | tCO2e | 196 | 47 | ||
| Cumulative Carbon Neutral Factories | 2 | 7 | |||
| Decrease of greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1+2) in 2024 from 2023 | % | 11.8 | 7 | ||
| Decrease of greenhouse gas emission intensity (Scope 1+2+3) in 2024 from 2023 | % | 4.9 | 7 | ||
| Decrease of total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2) in 2024 from 2023 | % | 13.9 | 7 | ||
| Decrease of total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2+3) in 2024 from 2023 | % | 7.2 | 7 | ||
| Greenhouse gas emission density (Scope 1+2+3) from beer brewing | Kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kiloliter of production | 771.7 | 732.6 | 696.6 | 40 |
| Number of factories and products covered by full value chain carbon inventory | factories and products | more than 30 | 88 | ||
| Reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2+3) | % | 7.2 | 88 | ||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 188948 | 211748 | 190388 | 40 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2+3) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 6033376 | 5427063 | 5036933 | 40 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 555148 | 241848 | 200093 | 40 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) from beer brewing | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 5289260 | 4973467 | 4646452 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative waste-free factories | 14 | 7 | |||
| Density of hazardous waste | Gram/Kilolitre output | 13.71 | 14.94 | 14.85 | 52 |
| Number of contracted factories in brewery wastewater value sharing project | 36 | 47 | |||
| Total Hazardous Waste | Kg | 111064 | 110724 | 107387 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density of non-hazardous waste | Ton/Kilolitre output | 0.0384 | 0.0363 | 0.0350 | 52 |
| Spent lees (Non-Hazardous Waste) | Ton | 137689 | 127484 | 125523 | 52 |
| Spent yeast (Non-Hazardous Waste) | Ton | 11726 | 11113 | 10846 | 52 |
| Total non-hazardous waste | Ton | 300173 | 269025 | 252727 | 52 |
| Used beer bottles consumption | Kilotons | 3139 | 2769 | 2412 | 50 |
| Waste glass bottles and ring-pull cans (Non-Hazardous Waste) | Ton | 53529 | 36982 | 34206 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge reduction in brewery wastewater value sharing project | tons | 2649 | 47 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual self-built photovoltaic power generation capacity | million KWH | 9.235 | 48 |
| Average fuel consumption of intelligent driving | L/100 KM | 2 | 22 |
| Decrease of comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of beer production in 2024 from 2023 | % | 2.5 | 7 |
| Distributed photovoltaic power panels installed (number of factories) | 12 | 48 | |
| Distributed photovoltaic power panels installed (total capacity) | megawatts | 16 | 48 |
| Factories using renewable electricity | 53 | 7 | |
| Number of deliveries by new energy vehicles | 5555 | 41 | |
| Number of factories using 100% renewable electricity in 2024 | 32 | 7 | |
| Number of factories using 100% renewable energy | factories | 32 | 88 |
| Ratio of electricity use from renewable sources in 2024 | % | 80 | 7 |
| Year-on-year decrease in comprehensive energy consumption per 1000 liters of beer | % | 2.5 | 48 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease of water consumption per unit product of beer production in 2024 from 2023 | % | 2.3 | 7 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumption reduction in brewery wastewater value sharing project | kWh | 365000 | 47 |
| Steam saved by efficient heat recovery in boiling process | tons | 4095 | 48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of wastewater treatment saved in brewery wastewater value sharing project | million RMB | 1.55 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle caps consumption | Kilotons | 23.00 | 25.35 | 21.81 | 50 |
| Carton consumption | Kilotons | 254 | 245 | 198 | 50 |
| New beer bottles consumption | Kilotons | 1171 | 1380 | 1236 | 50 |
| Packaging quantity per unit product of beer production | Kilotons/Kilolitre output | 0.0005999 | 0.0006091 | 0.0005488 | 50 |
| Plastic films consumption | Kilotons | 10.203 | 10.720 | 10.665 | 50 |
| Ring-pull cans consumption | Kilotons | 83 | 73 | 75 | 50 |
| Total packaging quantity | Kilotons | 4690 | 4513 | 3969 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Number of National Green Factories | 23 | 7 | |
| New National Green Factories | 3 | 7 | |
| Number of National Green Factories built | factories | 23 | 88 |
| Ranking in Number of National Green Factories in the Beer Industry | First | 1 | 7 |
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 material issues sorted out for ESG disclosure | material issues | 29 | 88 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Happiness Index | % | 95.35 | 62 |
| Employee labor contract signing rate | % | 100 | 62 |
| Employee social insurance participation rate | % | 100 | 62 |
| Expenditure for support to employees suffering from major diseases in 2024 | RMB | 650500 | 7 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retention rate of employees returning to work after parental leave | % | 100 | 62 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lost working day injuries | 4 | 58 | |
| Number of lost working days due to injuries | days | 187 | 58 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees suffering from major diseases supported in 2024 | employees | 20 | 7 |
| Safety related investment made | RMB million | 50 | 58 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee training coverage rate | % | 100 | 68, 88 |
| Employee training coverage rate in 2024 | % | 100 | 7 |
| Number of employees trained - General staff members | 28491 | 68 | |
| Number of employees trained - Middle and senior management members | 1379 | 68 | |
| Total number of employees trained | 29870 | 68 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of hours of career development training - General staff members | hours | 51.6 | 68 |
| Average number of hours of career development training - Middle and senior management members | hours | 105.43 | 68 |
| Average training hours per employee | class hours, hours | 54.1 | 7, 68 |
| Number of digital skills certifications completed | certifications | 210000 | 88 |
| Person-times completing digital courses in 2024 | person-times | 301900 | 7 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of non-productive material suppliers | 813 | 76 | |
| Number of productive material suppliers (including raw materials, packaging, additives, etc.) | 773 | 76 | |
| Number of suppliers included into the List of Cooperative Suppliers | 1586 | 76 |
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 suppliers audited on site and found compliant | 167 | 76 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratio of online sales increase compared to 2020 | % | 83 | 41 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark consumption | Kilotons | 9.89 | 9.92 | 9.03 | 50 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of government inspections accepted (all units) | 126 | 58 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of government commendations received (all units) | 63 | 58 | |
| Number of municipal commendations received (all units) | 19 | 58 | |
| Number of provincial and municipal government inspections accepted (all units) | 28 | 58 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative students receiving Tsingtao Brewery Scholarship | 2048 | 7 | |
| Number of provincial commendations received (all units) | 1 | 58 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative donations made by Tsingtao Brewery Scholarship | RMB Million | 6.2 | 7 |
| Cumulative donations to the cause of the physically challenged | RMB Million | 2.46 | 7 |
| Donations and public welfare investments in 2024 | RMB Million | 1.2872 | 7 |
| Donations by the Employee Care Foundation in 2024 | RMB | 618900 | 7 |
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) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 188948 | 211748 | 190388 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 555148 | 241848 | 200093 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 6033376 | 5427063 | 5036933 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kiloliter of production | 771.7 | 732.6 | 696.6 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | Ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (ton) | 5289260 | 4973467 | 4646452 |
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 | Kg | 111064 | 110724 | 107387 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Volume) | Gram/Kilolitre output | 13.71 | 14.94 | 14.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Ton/Kilolitre output | 0.0384 | 0.0363 | 0.035 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NOx Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % decrease | 73 |
| Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2019 | % decrease | 56 |
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | % decrease | 2.5 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 80 |
| Solar Energy | million KWH | 9.235 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | % decrease from previous year | 2.3 |
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 | 365000 |
| Steam Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 4095 |
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 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % decrease | 23 |
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 Unit Product) | Kilotons/Kilolitre output | 0.0005999 | 0.0006091 | 0.0005488 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Kilotons | 4690 | 4513 | 3969 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees with Social Insurance | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work | % | 100 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 187 |
| Number of Work-related Injuries | 4 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Work Safety | RMB million | 50 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 51.6 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 105.43 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 54.1 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Total Suppliers | 1586 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Education Donation | RMB Million | 6.2 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB Million | 1.2872 |
| Total Social Investment | RMB Million | 1.2872 |