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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG intensity (per area) | tonnes of CO₂ equivalent/m² | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 44 |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions | tonnes CO2 equivalent, tonnes of CO₂ equivalent | 2868.2 | 2764.5 | 2809.4 | 35, 44 |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions | tonnes CO2 equivalent, tonnes of CO₂ equivalent | 61.5 | 173.4 | 155.5 | 35, 44 |
| Total GHG emissions | tonnes of CO₂ equivalent | 2929.7 | 2937.9 | 2964.9 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of hazardous waste (per area) | tonnes/m² | 0.0019 | 0.002 | 0.002 | 44 |
| Restated hazardous waste - activated carbon | tonnes | 0.3 | 38 | ||
| Restated hazardous waste - liquid waste from chemical reagents | tonnes | 9.2 | 38 | ||
| Restated hazardous waste - medical waste and used fluorescent light fixtures | tonnes | 0.2 | 38 | ||
| Restated hazardous waste - packaging and containers | tonnes | 2.4 | 38 | ||
| Restated hazardous waste - pharmaceutical drug waste | tonnes | 5 | 38 | ||
| Restated hazardous waste - used gloves and masks | tonnes | 2.1 | 38 | ||
| Restated total amount of hazardous waste produced by the Group | tonnes | 19.1 | 38 | ||
| Total hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 20.3 | 19.1 | 19.7 | 44 |
| Total wastewater discharged | m³ | 3995 | 40 |
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 non-hazardous waste (per area) | tonnes/m² | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 44 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced | tonnes | 7.7 | 12 | 13.2 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy intensity (per area) | MWh/m² | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 45 |
| Indirect energy consumption | MWh | 5666.4 | 5333.8 | 5364.2 | 45 |
| Total energy consumption | MWh | 5666.4 | 5333.8 | 5364.2 | 45 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of paper used in daily office operation | tonnes | 0.62 | 40 | ||
| Total water consumption | m³ | 22670 | 19770 | 19023 | 45 |
| Water consumption intensity (per area) | m³/m² | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of packaging material used (per area) | tonnes/m² | 0.003 | 0.004 | 0.003 | 45 |
| Intensity of packaging materials used | tonne/m² | 0.004 | 0.003 | 40 | |
| Reduction in packaging materials used compared with last year | % | -8.3 | 40 | ||
| Total amount of packaging materials used | tonnes | 37.3 | 34.2 | 40 | |
| Total packaging material used | tonnes | 34.8 | 37.3 | 34.2 | 45 |
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 General Staff | persons | 172 | 180 | 160 | 52 |
| Number of Middle Management | persons | 83 | 100 | 100 | 52 |
| Number of Senior Management | persons | 32 | 33 | 34 | 52 |
| Number of employees above 50 | 1 | 50 | |||
| Number of employees aged 30–50 | 32 | 40 | 25 | 50 | |
| Number of employees below 30 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 50 | |
| Number of new recruits above 50 years old | persons | 1 | 1 | 48 | |
| Number of new recruits aged 30–50 | persons | 51 | 36 | 15 | 48 |
| Number of new recruits below 30 years old | persons | 43 | 32 | 16 | 48 |
| Number of new recruits by gender - Female | persons | 62 | 31 | 17 | 47 |
| Number of new recruits by gender - Male | persons | 32 | 38 | 15 | 47 |
| Number of new recruits by geographical region - Hong Kong and Macau | persons | 91 | 65 | 32 | 47 |
| Number of new recruits by geographical region - Mainland China | persons | 3 | 4 | 47 | |
| Percentage of new recruits | percent | 32% | 22% | 11% | 48 |
| Percentage of new recruits by gender - Female | percent | 38% | 19% | 13% | 47 |
| Percentage of new recruits by gender - Male | percent | 25% | 25% | 9% | 47 |
| Percentage of new recruits by geographical region - Hong Kong and Macau | percent | 17% | 21% | 9% | 47 |
| Percentage of new recruits by geographical region - Mainland China | percent | 33% | 22% | 11% | 47 |
| Total number of employees | 293 | 313 | 294 | 46 | |
| Total number of new recruits | persons | 94 | 69 | 32 | 48 |
| Total workforce - 30–50 years | 173 | 205 | 190 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Above 50 years | 9 | 6 | 8 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Below 30 years | 114 | 100 | 96 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Female | 162 | 163 | 135 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - General Staff | 178 | 180 | 160 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Hong Kong and Macau | 275 | 294 | 280 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Mainland China | 18 | 19 | 14 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Male | 130 | 151 | 159 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Middle Management | 83 | 100 | 100 | 46 | |
| Total workforce - Senior Management | 32 | 33 | 34 | 46 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover number by gender - Female | persons | 28 | 32 | 20 | 49 |
| Employee turnover number by gender - Male | persons | 25 | 29 | 28 | 49 |
| Employee turnover number by geographical region - Hong Kong and Macau | persons | 5 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Employee turnover number by geographical region - Mainland China | persons | 48 | 58 | 45 | 49 |
| Total turnover | 53 | 61 | 48 | 50 | |
| Turnover rate | 18% | 19% | 16% | 50 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees trained, Female | 158 | 162 | 135 | 51 | |
| Number of employees trained, Male | 129 | 151 | 159 | 51 | |
| Percentage of General Staff trained | percent | 97% | 100% | 100% | 52 |
| Percentage of Middle Management trained | percent | 100% | 100% | 100% | 52 |
| Percentage of Senior Management trained | percent | 100% | 100% | 100% | 52 |
| Percentage of employees trained, Female | percent | 97% | 100% | 100% | 51 |
| Percentage of employees trained, Male | percent | 99% | 100% | 100% | 51 |
| Total number of employees trained | persons | 287 | 313 | 294 | 52 |
| Total percentage of employees trained | percent | 98% | 100% | 100% | 52 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours in total | hours | 33.3 | 36 | 32 | 53 |
| Average training hours by gender - Female | hours | 33 | 36.1 | 38 | 53 |
| Average training hours by gender - Male | hours | 33.7 | 35.9 | 26.9 | 53 |
| Average training hours by rank - General Staff | hours | 36.5 | 36.4 | 38 | 53 |
| Average training hours by rank - Middle Management | hours | 35.3 | 36.3 | 35.7 | 53 |
| Average training hours by rank - Senior Management | hours | 14 | 21.4 | 26 | 53 |
| Average training hours for General Staff attended anti-corruption training | hours | 10 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 55 |
| Average training hours for Middle Management attended anti-corruption training | hours | 10 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 55 |
| Total training hours by gender - Female | hours | 5415 | 5852 | 5130 | 53 |
| Total training hours by gender - Male | hours | 4386 | 5372 | 4278 | 53 |
| Total training hours by rank - General Staff | hours | 6280 | 6433 | 6080 | 53 |
| Total training hours by rank - Middle Management | hours | 3030 | 3635 | 2600 | 53 |
| Total training hours by rank - Senior Management | hours | 448 | 1199 | 728 | 53 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Europe | 2 | 3 | 8 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by geographical region - Mainland China | 471 | 423 | 362 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by supplier category - Auxiliary Materials | 5 | 12 | 28 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by supplier category - Consumables and Reagents | 103 | 103 | 116 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by supplier category - Engineering and Services | 18 | 18 | 11 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by supplier category - Instruments and Equipment | 28 | 28 | 15 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by supplier category - Packaging Materials | 23 | 19 | 23 | 54 | |
| Number of suppliers by supplier category - Raw Materials | 219 | 245 | 195 | 54 | |
| Total number of suppliers | 479 | 426 | 364 | 54 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours for Senior Management attended anti-corruption training | hours | 10 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 55 |
| Average training hours for board members attended anti-corruption training | hours | 10 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 55 |
| Number and percentage of General Staff attended anti-corruption training | 172 97% | 165 92% | 65 41% | 55 | |
| Number and percentage of Middle Management attended anti-corruption training | 83 100% | 85 85% | 76 76% | 55 | |
| Number and percentage of Senior Management attended anti-corruption training | 32 100% | 33 100% | 34 100% | 55 | |
| Number of board members attended anti-corruption training | 1 | 7 | 8 | 55 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes of CO₂ equivalent | 2868.2 | 2764.5 | 2809.4 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes of CO₂ equivalent | 2929.7 | 2937.9 | 2964.9 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | tonnes of CO₂ equivalent/m² | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonnes of CO₂ equivalent | 61.5 | 173.4 | 155.5 |
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 | 20.3 | 19.1 | 19.7 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Area) | tonnes/m² | 0.0019 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
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 | tonnes | 7.7 | 12 | 13.2 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Area) | tonnes/m² | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) | MWh/m² | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Area) | MWh/m² | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 5666.4 | 5333.8 | 5364.2 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 5666.4 | 5333.8 | 5364.2 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m³ | 22670 | 19770 | 19023 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³/m² | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
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 Area) | tonnes/m² | 0.003 | 0.004 | 0.003 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 37.3 | 34.2 | 34.2 |
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 | persons | 173 | 205 | 190 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 114 | 100 | 96 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | persons | 275 | 294 | 280 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | persons | 293 | 313 | 294 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | persons | 18 | 19 | 14 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 162 | 163 | 135 |
| Number of General Employees | persons | 178 | 180 | 160 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 130 | 151 | 159 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | persons | 83 | 100 | 100 |
| Number of New Employees | persons | 94 | 69 | 32 |
| Number of New Employees (Above 50) | persons | 1 | 1 | |
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | persons | 51 | 36 | 15 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | persons | 43 | 32 | 16 |
| Number of New Employees (Female) | persons | 62 | 31 | 17 |
| Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) | persons | 91 | 65 | 32 |
| Number of New Employees (Mainland China) | persons | 3 | 4 | |
| Number of New Employees (Male) | persons | 32 | 38 | 15 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | persons | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 293 | 313 | 294 |
| Percentage of New Employees | percent | 32 | 22 | 11 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 18 | 19 | 16 |
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 | percent | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | percent | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | percent | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | percent | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | percent | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | percent | 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) | hours | 33 | 36.1 | 38 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 36.5 | 36.4 | 38 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 33.7 | 35.9 | 26.9 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 35.3 | 36.3 | 35.7 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 14 | 21.4 | 26 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 33.3 | 36 | 32 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 9801 | 11224 | 9408 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Europe | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 471 | 423 | 362 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 479 | 426 | 364 |
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 |
| Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for Directors and Management | hours | 10 | 0.8500000000000001 | 1.1 |
| Average Anti-corruption Training Hours for General Employees | hours | None | None | None |
| Board Anti-corruption Training Duration | hours | 10 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training | % | 97 | 92 | 41 |
| Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training | persons | 116 | 125 | 118 |
| Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training | persons | 172 | 165 | 65 |
| Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | persons | 288 | 290 | 183 |