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 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical oxygen demand (COD) | Tonnes | 1.05 | 0.95 | 23 |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | Tonnes | 2.84 | 0.89 | 23 |
| Particulates | Tonnes | 2.46 | 4.3 | 23 |
| Sulphur oxides (SOx) | Tonnes | 1.07 | 0.22 | 23 |
| Volatile organic compounds (VOC) | Tonnes | 9.86 | 11.53 | 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 | 2023 | 2023 and 2024 comparison | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity Scope 1 (per tonne of products) | % | -15 | 4 | ||
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity Scope 2 (per tonne of products) | % | -26 | 4 | ||
| Greenhouse gases – Scope 1 | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1269 | 980 | 23 | |
| Greenhouse gases – Scope 1 and 2 intensity | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/tonne of products | 0.138 | 0.104 | 23 | |
| Greenhouse gases – Scope 1 intensity | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/tonne of products | 0.015 | 0.012 | 23 | |
| Greenhouse gases – Scope 2 | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 10712 | 7164 | 23 | |
| Greenhouse gases – Scope 2 intensity | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/tonne of products | 0.124 | 0.091 | 23 | |
| Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions change compared to 2023 | decrease | -23% | 14 | ||
| Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions change compared to 2023 | decrease | -33% | 14 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste | Tonnes | 1329 | 1488 | 23 |
| Hazardous waste intensity | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.015 | 0.019 | 23 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron barrels used | Tonnes | 5073 | 5150 | 24 |
| Non-hazardous waste | Tonnes | 605 | 497 | 23 |
| Non-hazardous waste intensity | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.00698 | 0.00633 | 23 |
| Plastic films used | Tonnes | 22 | 14 | 24 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese State Council national target for VOC emission reduction by 2025 compared to 2020 level | % | 10 | 22 | |
| VOC emission change compared to 2022 | decrease | -41% | 14 | |
| VOC emission change compared to 2023 | increase | 17% | 14 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel consumption | Litres | 47467 | 36658 | 24 |
| Electricity consumption | Kilowatt hour | 13843918 | 14635768 | 24 |
| Electricity consumption intensity per total production volume at Shanghai coatings plant and Zhongshan inks plant (reduction compared to 2022 baseline) | % | -5.6 | 20 | |
| Natural gas consumption | m³ | 246211 | 323477 | 24 |
| Petrol consumption | Litres | 32117 | 30856 | 24 |
| Total energy consumption | Gigajoules, Megawatt hours | 17326 | 18825 | 24 |
| Total energy consumption intensity | Gigajoules/tonne of products, Megawatt hours/tonne of products | 0.2 | 0.24 | 24 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total water discharge | Tonnes | 42372 | 39593 | 23 | |
| Total water discharge intensity | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.49 | 0.5 | 23 | |
| Water consumption | Tonnes | 94758 | 82868 | 24 | |
| Water consumption intensity | Tonnes/tonne of products | 1.09 | 1.06 | 24 | |
| Water consumption intensity per total production volume at Shanghai coatings plant and Zhongshan inks plant (reduction compared to 2022 baseline) | % | -7.7 | -8 | 20 | |
| Water discharge from living zone | Tonnes | 40442 | 38031 | 23 | |
| Water discharge from production | Tonnes | 1930 | 1292 | 23 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper cartons used | Tonnes | 223 | 213 | 24 |
| Plastic barrels used | Tonnes | 445 | 287 | 24 |
| Total packaging materials intensity | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.066 | 0.072 | 24 |
| Total packaging materials used | Tonnes | 5763 | 5664 | 24 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of contract employees | employees | 28 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged 21–30 | employees | 228 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged 31–40 | employees | 843 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged 41–50 | employees | 835 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged 51–60 | employees | 265 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged ≤20 | employees | 3 | 37 |
| Number of employees aged ≥61 | employees | 15 | 37 |
| Number of employees in Chinese Mainland | employees | 2122 | 37 |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong | employees | 59 | 37 |
| Number of employees in Other Region | employees | 8 | 37 |
| Number of female employees | employees | 464 | 37 |
| Number of long-term employees | employees | 2161 | 37 |
| Number of male employees | employees | 1725 | 37 |
| Total number of employees (including executive directors) | employees | 2189 | 37 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate - Age group 21–30 | % | 40.35 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Age group 31–40 | % | 18.74 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Age group 41–50 | % | 7.9 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Age group 51–60 | % | 5.28 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Age group ≤20 | % | 66.67 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Age group ≥61 | % | 6.67 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Chinese Mainland | % | 15.36 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Female | % | 10.78 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Hong Kong | % | 11.86 | 38 |
| Employee turnover rate - Male | % | 16.41 | 38 |
| Overall employee turnover rate | % | 15.21 | 38 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | 86% | 35 | |
| Percentage of Employees Trained - Female | % | 90 | 36 |
| Percentage of Employees Trained - General Grade | % | 93 | 36 |
| Percentage of Employees Trained - Male | % | 85 | 36 |
| Percentage of Employees Trained - Middle Management | % | 82 | 36 |
| Percentage of Employees Trained - Officer Grade | % | 78 | 36 |
| Percentage of Employees Trained - Senior Management | % | 82 | 36 |
| Proportion of Employees Trained - Female | % | 22 | 36 |
| Proportion of Employees Trained - General Grade | % | 56 | 36 |
| Proportion of Employees Trained - Male | % | 78 | 36 |
| Proportion of Employees Trained - Middle Management | % | 6 | 36 |
| Proportion of Employees Trained - Officer Grade | % | 37 | 36 |
| Proportion of Employees Trained - Senior Management | % | 1 | 36 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 33 | 35 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Female | hours | 27 | 36 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - General Grade | hours | 41 | 36 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Male | hours | 35 | 36 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Middle Management | hours | 24 | 36 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Officer Grade | hours | 26 | 36 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee - Senior Management | hours | 16 | 36 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 72945 | 35 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | Tonnes | 2.46 | 4.3 |
| NOₓ Emissions | Tonnes | 2.84 | 0.89 |
| SOₓ Emissions | Tonnes | 1.07 | 0.22 |
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) | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1269 | 980 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 10712 | 7164 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/tonne of products | 0.015 | 0.012 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/tonne of products | 0.124 | 0.091 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 11981 | 8144 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/tonne of products | 0.138 | 0.104 |
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 | Tonnes | 1329 | 1488 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.015 | 0.019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.00698 | 0.00633 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Litres | 47467 | 36658 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | Gigajoules/tonne of products | 0.2 | 0.24 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Litres | 32117 | 30856 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 246211 | 323477 |
| Purchased Electricity | Kilowatt hour | 13843918 | 14635768 |
| Total Energy Consumption | Megawatt hours | 17326 | 18825 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge of Domestic Wastewater | Tonnes | 40442 | 38031 |
| Discharge of Industrial Wastewater | Tonnes | 1930 | 1292 |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Tonnes | 42372 | 39593 |
| Water Consumption | Tonnes | 94758 | 82868 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % |
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) | Tonnes | 223 | 213 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | Tonnes | 445 | 287 |
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Product Weight) | Tonnes/tonne of products | 0.066 | 0.072 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tonnes | 5763 | 5664 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Contractors | employees | 28 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 1678 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 280 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 231 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | employees | 59 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | employees | 2181 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 2122 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 464 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 1725 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 2189 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 76.6 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 12.8 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 10.6 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | percent | 2.7 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | percent | 99.6 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | percent | 96.9 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 21.2 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 78.8 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 26.64 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 5.98 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 53.51 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 11.86 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 15.36 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 10.78 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 16.41 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 15.21 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees | hours |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 86 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 90 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 93 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 85 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 82 |
| Percentage of Trained Operational Employees | % | 78 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 82 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 27 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 41 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 35 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 24 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 16 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 33 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 72945 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers | % |