2024 ENVIRONMENTAL,SOCIAL ANDGOVERNANCE REPORT

Year: 2024
Published: 2025-04-24
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
Ammonia nitrogen emissions per ton of steel kg 0.0013 0.0008 0.0006 110
Emissions of nitric oxides per ton of steel kg 0.92 0.56 0.66 108
Emissions of sulphur dioxide per ton of steel kg 0.35 0.27 0.28 108
Particulate emissions per ton of steel kg 0.62 0.53 0.57 108
Total ammonia nitrogen emissions ton 11.68 8.3 4.67 110
Total chemical oxygen demand (COD) emissions ton 155 109.6 79.34 110
Total emissions of nitric oxides ton 7817 5792 5211 108
Total emissions of sulphur dioxide ton 2948 2759 2182 108
Total particulate emissions ton 5250 5600 4512 108

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
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) emissions per ton of steel kg 0.02 0.01 0.01 110
Emissions of carbon dioxide (Scope 1) ton 12901331 15460987 11813841 63, 108
Emissions of carbon dioxide (Scope 2) ton 533256 179253 -208646 63, 108
Emissions of carbon dioxide per ton of steel ton/ton 1.578 1.487 1.476 63, 108
Emissions of carbon dioxide per ton of steel (Scope 1) ton/ton 1.516 1.469 1.502 108
Emissions of carbon dioxide per ton of steel (Scope 2) ton/ton 0.063 0.017 -0.027 108
Total emissions of carbon dioxide ton 13434587 15640240 11605195 63, 108

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
Aggregate hazardous waste density kg/ton 16.88 13.8 16.34 109
Aggregate hazardous waste generation ton 141841.83 145440.06 128776.94 109
Aggregate solid waste generation 10000 tons 501.86 622.37 511.25 109
Aggregate solid waste usage 10000 tons 501.46 622.37 511.25 109
Aggregate solid waste usage rate % 99.92 100 100 109
Hazardous waste generation ton 141841.83 145440.06 128776.94 109
Hazardous waste generation density kg/ton 16.88 13.8 16.34 109
Total wastewater discharge 10000 tons 767.75 735 652.8 109
Usage and disposal amount of hazardous waste ton 141971.34 144171.83 129334.61 109

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
Aggregate non-recyclable waste generation 10000 tons 0.39 109
Aggregate recyclable waste generation 10000 tons 501.34 622.37 511.25 109
Non-hazardous waste generation ton 5018622.48 6223691.17 5112479.55 109
Non-hazardous waste generation density kg/ton 589 590.52 648.79 109
Total solid waste generated million tonnes 5.1125 6

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
Aggregate hazardous waste standardised management qualified rate % 100 100 100 109
Industrial water reuse rate % 98.1 97.38 98.73 56, 110
Safety disposal rate of hazardous waste % 100 100 100 109
Solid waste recycling rate 100% 6

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
Aggregate natural gas consumption 10000 cubic meters 1435.42 1258.82 542.4 108
Comprehensive energy consumption Ten thousand tons of standard coal (equivalent unit value) 529.05 608.68 471.39 109
Comprehensive energy consumption per ton of steel kg standard coal/ton 533.1 512.95 499.24 109
Renewable energy consumption (clean energy consumption) 100 million kWh 9.63 17.08 15.34 109
Total cleaned coal consumption 10000 tons 412.95 441.78 384.46 108
Total coke consumption 10000 tons 312.9 337.15 293.43 108
Total power consumption 100 million kWh 21.4 37.95 29.55 108
Total raw coal consumption 10000 tons 152.37 178.9 117.63 108

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Amount of industrial water reuse 10000 tons 157101.63 170402.73 166645.07 56
New water consumption per ton of steel cubic meter/ton, m³/ton 2.83 2.66 2.74 56, 109
Total amount of industrial water reuse (recycled water) 10000 cubic meters 157101.63 170402.73 166645.07 109
Total annual new water consumption 10000 tons 3523.45 4584.02 3713.72 56
Total annual new water consumption (fresh water consumption) 10000 tons 3523.45 4584.02 3713.72 109
Total drainage volume 10000 tons 767.75 735 664.75 109
Total water intake volume 10000 tons 3523.45 4584.02 3713.72 109

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 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Total water conservation 10000 tons 152 1197 148 109

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
Aggregate packaging material consumption generation ton 732.42 776.57 847.18 109
Packaging material consumption generation density kg/ton 0.09 0.08 0.11 109
Steel production 10000 tons 787.35 711.55 758.29 104

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Certification of environmental management systems (ISO14001) coverage rate % 100 100 100 110
Duration of ESG special training Hour 30 96 20 105
Environmental impact assessment rate % 100 100 100 108
Greening rate of the plant area % 35.2 35.5 35.5 108
Number of environmental penalties Times 1 108
Total investment in environmental protection RMB'0000 156082 149788 88720 108

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average number of paid leave days per person per year Day 10.78 11.5 11.6 106
Certified employment rate of special operation % 100 100 100 108
Employee social insurance coverage rate % 100 100 100 106
Employment contract signing rate % 100 100 100 106
H-share market value RMB100 million 4.52 3.93 4.79 104
Management compensation/total employee compensation % 0.97 0.64 0.63 106
Number of Board members Person 9 9 9 104
Number of employees aged 36 to 40 Person 1036 1219 1421 106
Number of employees aged 41 to 50 Person 1643 1461 1289 106
Number of employees aged 51 to 60 Person 1204 1212 1140 106
Number of employees at or below 35 Person 2332 2023 1656 106
Number of independent directors Person 3 3 3 104
Number of newly employed individuals during the Reporting Period Person 25 32 106
Number of registered employees outside the province Person 647 261 245 106
Number of registered employees within the province Person 5568 5654 5261 106
Proportion of R&D personnel % 13.23 17.33 16.73 105
Proportion of employees with disabilities % 0.69 0.86 0.96 106
Proportion of female directors % 11 104
Proportion of female managers % 10.7 11.1 11.11 106
Total amount of paid social insurance RMB'0000 27731.27 25955.3 22965.67 106
Total number of employees Person 6215 5915 5506 106
Total number of female employees Person 1027 951 898 106
Total number of full-time employees Person 6215 5915 5506 106
Total number of male employees Person 5188 4964 4608 106

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate % 0.93 0.88 0.68 107
Operating income RMB100 million 365.62 393.18 272.44 104
Operating profit margin (operating profit/net revenue) % -3.19 -4.49 -12.19 104
Turnover rate of employees aged 30 to 40 % 0.2 0.37 0.27 107
Turnover rate of employees aged 41 to 50 % 0.1 0.08 0.07 107
Turnover rate of employees aged below 30 % 0.4 0.37 0.32 107
Turnover rate of employees aged over 50 % 0.05 0.06 0.02 107
Turnover rate of female employees % 0.27 0.27 0.12 107
Turnover rate of male employees % 1.07 0.61 0.56 107
Turnover rate of registered employees outside the province % 1.82 0.26 0.22 107
Turnover rate of registered employees within the province % 0.06 0.63 0.46 107

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
Injury rate per thousand people ‰ 0.46 0.08 108
Number of accidents with third-party occupational fatalities Case 1 1 108
Number of employees with minor injuries Person 2 1 108
Number of employees with severe injuries Person 1 108
Number of severe accidents involving employees Case 1 107
Number of third-party occupational fatalities Person 1 1 108

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Lost days due to work injury Day 6780 6000 80 108

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Employee checkup coverage rate % 100 100 100 106
ISO45001 certification coverage rate % 100 100 100 108
Investment in production safety RMB100 million 0.64 0.63 0.42 107
Number of participants of production safety training Person-time 382196 731899 680000 107
Number of production safety training Session 27632 34188 31122 107
Total training hours of production safety Hour 16532 32546 30187 107

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
ESG professional training sessions Times 1 3 2 105
Environment training participants Person-time 6215 5915 5506 110
Number of female employees participating in training Person 1027 951 898 106
Number of male employees participating in training Person 5188 4964 4608 106
Number of management employees participating in training Person 271 261 225 107
Number of participants in ESG professional training Person-time 15 16 6 105
Production safety training coverage rate % 100 100 100 107
Proportion of employees participating in training % 100 100 100 106
Proportion of female employees participating in training % 100 100 100 106
Proportion of male employees participating in training % 100 100 100 106
Proportion of management employees participating in training % 100 100 100 107
Proportion of operation and maintenance employees participating in training % 100 100 100 107
Proportion of technical business employees participating in training % 100 100 100 107
R&D investment RMB100 million, billion RMB 13.56 14.54 10.45 6, 105
Total R&D investment as a percentage of operating income % 3.72 3.7 3.84 105
Total number of employees participating in training Person-time 49814 41083 84393 106

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Average training hours per female employee Hour 95.2 155 108 106
Average training hours per male employee Hour 102 153 109 106
Average training hours per management employee Hour 125 192.3 115 107
Average training hours per operation and maintenance employee Hour 99 115.5 135 107
Average training hours per technical business employee Hour 104 163.7 109 107
Environment training hours Hour 31075 35490 27530 110
Number of operation and maintenance employees participating in training Person 5040 4773 4395 107
Number of technical business employees participating in training Person 904 881 886 107
Total expenditure on employee training RMB'0000 414.8 1351.55 772.95 106

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of domestic suppliers 259 487 412 105
Number of foreign suppliers 3 7 19 105
Number of new corporate-level research projects 22 6
Proportion of procurement from local suppliers % 42.1 40.37 105
Total number of suppliers 262 494 431 105

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 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Number of suppliers reviewed by the Company during the Reporting Period 14 23 17 105
Proportion of suppliers participating in ESG training % 95.14 95.59 105

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Customer complaint resolution rate % 100 100 100 105
Customer satisfaction rate % 86.12 91.39 91.46 105
Number of customer complaints Case 622 382 154 105
Revenue growth rate % -8.25 7.54 -30.71 104
Total number of customers 242 298 527 105
Total number of customers in Eastern China 55 63 62 105
Total number of customers in Northern China 8 8 10 105
Total number of customers in Southern China 14 18 12 105
Total number of customers in Southwest China 165 206 384 105
Total number of customers in other regions 55 105
Total number of overseas customers 3 4 105
YoY growth rate of R&D expenses % 109.81 29.01 30.78 105

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Annual number of invention patents applied Item 270 439 205 105
Annual number of new authorised invention patents Item 17 38 36 105
Annual total number of new authorised patents Item 222 109 58 105
Annual total number of patents applied Item 392 517 260 105
Number of invention patents granted 36 6

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Product factory inspection pass rate % 100 100 100 105

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 2023 2024 Report Pages
Cost of fines, penalties, or settlements related to corruption RMB'0000 8.69 168.82 160.54 104
Current ratio (current assets/current liabilities) % 65.18 43.65 37.14 104
Number of employees punished or dismissed for violating anti-corruption policy Person 5 7 10 104
Total taxes RMB100 million 5.47 4.27 2.51 104

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Interval days between the notice date and the convening date of the annual general meeting of shareholders Day 29 29 29 104
Investor relations communication activities Times 3 9 7 104
Number of key problem-solving initiatives launched 28 6

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Compliance training sessions Times 18 25 15 104
Coverage rate of anti-corruption training for directors % 100 100 100 104
Number of employees participating in anti-corruption training Person 280 710 755 104
Number of participants in compliance training Person-time 86 5733 125 105

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

Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024 Report Pages
Amount spent on purchasing agricultural products from poverty-stricken areas RMB'0000 258.5 264.4 338.45 110
Number of employee volunteers Person 232 623 376 110
Participants in volunteer activities Person-time 1275 486 813 110
Total duration of annual volunteer activities Hour 11000 1928 2345 110
Total external donations RMB'0000 18 60 52 110

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions ton 5250 5600 4512
NOâ‚“ Emissions ton 7817 5792 5211
SOâ‚“ Emissions ton 2948 2759 2182

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 12901331 15460987 11813841
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) ton 533256 179253 -208646
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) ton/ton 1.516 1.469 1.502
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) ton/ton 0.063 0.017 -0.027
Total GHG Emissions ton 13434587 15640240 11605195
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) ton/ton 1.578 1.487 1.476

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 ton 141841.83 145440.06 128776.94
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) kg/ton 16.88 13.8 16.34

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 ton 3900
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled ton 5013400 6223700 5112500
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) kg/ton 589 590.52 648.79

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
Natural Gas Consumption ten thousand cubic meters 1435.42 1258.82 542.4
Renewable Energy Consumption hundred million kWh 9.63 17.08 15.34
Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Product Weight) kg standard coal/ton 533.1 512.95 499.24
Total Energy Consumption ten thousand tons of standard coal equivalent 529.05 608.68 471.39

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Recycled Water Usage 10000 tons 157101.63 170402.73 166645.07
Total Wastewater Discharge 10000 tons 767.75 735 664.75
Total Water Withdrawal 10000 tons 3523.45 4584.02 3713.72
Water Consumption 10000 tons 3523.45 4584.02 3713.72

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 2023 2024
Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year 10000 tons 1045 -1049
Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 687.5 -87.6

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 Product Weight) kg/ton 0.09 0.08 0.11
Packaging Materials Consumed ton 732.42 776.57 847.18

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Total Investment in Ecological Restoration RMB'0000 156082 149788 88720

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 Person 2679 2680 2710
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 Person 1204 1212 1140
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 Person 2332 2023 1656
Number of Female Employees Person 1027 951 898
Number of Full-time Employees Person 6215 5915 5506
Number of Male Employees Person 5188 4964 4608
Number of New Employees Person 25 32
Number of Total Employees Person 6215 5915 5506
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 43.12 45.32 49.23
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 19.38 20.5 20.7
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 37.52 34.2 30.08
Percentage of Female Employees % 16.53 16.08 16.31
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100 100 100
Percentage of Male Employees % 83.47 83.95 83.69
Percentage of New Employees % 0.4 0.54

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 0.3 0.45 0.34
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 0.05 0.06 0.02
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 0.4 0.37 0.32
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 0.27 0.27 0.12
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 1.07 0.61 0.56
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 0.93 0.88 0.68

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries Person 1 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities Person 1 1
Number of Work-related Fatalities of the Last 3 Years Person 2 2 1

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Day 6780 6000 80

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Health Check Coverage for Employees % 100 100 100
Investment in Work Safety RMB100 million 0.64 0.63 0.42
Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety Person-time 382196 731899 680000
Number of Safety knowledge lectures Session 27632 34188 31122
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees Hour 16532 32546 30187

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 Male Employees % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Operational Employees % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 100 100 100
Percentage of Trained Technical Employees % 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 95.2 155 108
Average Training Hours (Male) Hour 102 153 109
Average Training Hours (Operational Employees) Hour 99 115.5 135
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) Hour 125 192.3 115
Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) Hour 104 163.7 109
Training Hours of ESG Hour 31075 35490 27530

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Total Suppliers 262 494 431
Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers % 42.1 40.37

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2023 2024
Number of Suppliers Participating in ESG Training 22 16
Percentage of Suppliers Participated in ESG Training % 95.14 95.59

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Complaints Handling Rate % 100 100 100
Total Number of Customer Complaints Case 622 382 154

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Number of Invention Patents Item 17 38 36
Number of New Patent Applications Item 392 517 260
Number of Patents Applied Item 392 517 260
Number of Patents Granted Item 222 109 58

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System % 100 100 100

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Anti-corruption Training Coverage among Directors and Management % 100 100 100
Number of Anti-corruption Training Session Times 18 25 15
Number of Attendance for Anti-corruption Training Person-time 86 5733 125
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training Person 280 710 755

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 2023 2024
Investment in Targeted Poverty Alleviation RMB'0000 258.5 264.4 338.45
Number of Participations in Volunteer Activities Person-time 1275 486 813
Number of Volunteers among Employees Person 232 623 376
Total Public Welfare Donations RMB'0000 18 60 52
Total Volunteer Service Hours Hour 11000 1928 2345