ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 2024
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust emissions | tonnes | 37 | 18 | 12.6 | 16.63 | 24.38 | 11 |
| Emissions (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 5) | score | 5 | 7 | ||||
| NOx emissions | tonnes | 139 | 190 | 106 | 161 | 210 | 11 |
| Sulfuric acid conversion rate of acid production system | % | 99.6–99.85 | 14 | ||||
| Total sulfur dioxide emissions of smelters, change vs 2021 | % | -31.7 | 14 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | tonnes | 522399 | 484264 | 412573 | 529073 | 587802 | 11 |
| SO2 emissions | tonnes | 1709 | 294 | 191 | 157 | 238.96 | 11 |
| Scope 1 direct emissions | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 117722.99 | 12 | ||||
| Scope 2 indirect emissions (electricity purchased and other energies) | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 470078.94 | 12 | ||||
| Total carbon emissions | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 587801.93 | 12 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentration of arsenic in arsenic sulfide residue, change | % | >35 | 14 | ||||
| Disposal rate of hazardous waste | 100% | 99.80% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 11 | |
| Production of hazardous waste | tonnes | 82056 | 73740 | 71880 | 42562 | 86303 | 11 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper cathode production (Yangxin Hongsheng) | tonnes | 322044 | 30 | ||||
| Copper cathode production (smelting plant) | tonnes | 378285 | 30 | ||||
| Disposal rate of non-hazardous waste | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 11 | |
| Production of non-hazardous waste | tonnes | 7143418 | 4440534 | 3795657 | 4977062 | 5029134 | 11 |
| Total copper cathode production | tonnes | 700329 | 30 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | 2027 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual carbon dioxide emissions (long-term goal) | tons | 845000 | 13 | |
| Annual carbon dioxide emissions (mid-term goal) | tons | 830300 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste residue produced by whole waste acid system, reduction | % | >70 | 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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of Yangxin Hongsheng in copper smelting | kgce/t | 198.86 | 13 | ||||
| Comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of smelter in copper smelting | kgce/t | 229.79 | 13 | ||||
| Electricity consumption | kWh | 715660448 | 668967300 | 609066061 | 692504200 | 894196 | 15 |
| Electrolytic comprehensive energy consumption (Yangxin Hongsheng) | kgce/t-Cu | 90 | 14 | ||||
| Energy consumption of electrolytic process (Yangxin Hongsheng) | kgce/t-Cu | 80 | 14 | ||||
| Natural gas consumption | m³ | 16240942 | 15816200 | 14703104 | 44653300 | 44391100 | 15 |
| Production capacity of acid production system | kt/a | 1000 | 14 | ||||
| Saved steam for power generation (Yangxin Hongsheng) | tons | 72000 | 14 | ||||
| Total raw coal | tonnes | 56200 | 48800 | 31400 | 11000 | 39800 | 15 |
| Unit consumption of acid production electricity | kWh/t | 90 | 14 | ||||
| Unit consumption of electrolytic steam (Yangxin Hongsheng) | t/t-Cu | 0.25 | 14 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New water consumption per tonne of copper | tonnes of water/tonne of copper cathodes | 8.28 | 8.93 | 9.09 | 4.54 | 25.34 | 15 |
| Total quantity of new water | tonnes | 5479414 | 5967800 | 6174232 | 4393300 | 8593800 | 15 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual power consumption reduction in acid production | million kWh | 34 | 14 | |
| Annual power output increase from saved steam (Yangxin Hongsheng) | million kWh | 9.43 | 14 | |
| Renewable energy share of total energy structure (target) | % | more than 10 | 13 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished copper cathode products packaged | bundles | 280132 | 30 |
| Packaging material per unit of production | kg per tonne of production | 0.8–1 | 30 |
| Packaging material per unit of production (Yangxin Hongsheng) | kg per tonne | 1 | 30 |
| Packaging material per unit of production (finished goods) | kg per tonne of production | 0.8–1 | 30 |
| Packaging material per unit of production (smelters) | kg per tonne | 0.88 | 30 |
| Total amount of packaging material used for finished goods | tonnes | 563 | 30 |
| Total amount of packaging material used for finished products | tonnes | 655 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 5) | score | 5 | 7 |
| Total investment in closure of tailings pond of Fengshan Copper Mine | million RMB | 107.21 | 9 |
| Use of Resources (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 5) | score | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 4) | score | 4 | 7 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Relationship and Labor Standards (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 5) | score | 5 | 7 |
| Number of employees aged 18 to 29 | 671 | 26 | |
| Number of employees aged 30 to 39 | 887 | 26 | |
| Number of employees aged 40 to 49 | 2380 | 26 | |
| Number of employees aged 50 or above | 1272 | 26 | |
| Number of female employees | 711 | 26 | |
| Number of male employees | 4499 | 26 | |
| Total number of employees | 5210 | 26 | |
| Type of employment permanent basis | 100% | 26 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of voluntary turnovers | 10 | 26 | |
| Voluntary turnover rate | 0.19% | 26 | |
| Voluntary turnover rate for employees aged 18 to 29 | 0.02% | 26 | |
| Voluntary turnover rate for employees aged 30 to 39 | 0.06% | 26 | |
| Voluntary turnover rate for employees aged 40 to 49 | 0.08% | 26 | |
| Voluntary turnover rate for female employees | 0.11% | 26 | |
| Voluntary turnover rate for male employees | 0.02% | 26 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 5) | score | 5 | 7 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development and Training (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 4.5) | score | 4.5 | 7 |
| Number of female employees trained | 707 | 26 | |
| Number of male employees trained | 4503 | 26 | |
| Training rate for female employees | 100% | 26 | |
| Training rate for male employees | 100% | 26 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of training hours per employee | hours | 43 | 26 |
Description of measures to review employment practices to avoid child and forced labour.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Standards (Materiality Matrix score: internal 4.5, external 4.5) | score | 4.5 | 7 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers by region - Blister copper, anode plate - Jiangxi | 9 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Blister copper, anode plate - Within the province | 2 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Domestic mines - Guangxi | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Domestic mines - Hainan | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Domestic mines - Jiangxi | 6 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Domestic mines - Sichuan | 2 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Domestic mines - Within the province | 13 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Domestic mines - Zhejiang | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Armenia | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Australia | 4 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Botswana | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Brazil | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Canada | 2 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Chile | 12 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Democratic Republic of the Congo | 7 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Eritrea | 2 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Kazakhstan | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Laos | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Mexico | 9 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Papua New Guinea | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Peru | 11 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Philippines | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Saudi Arabia | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Serbia | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - South Africa | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - South Korea | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Spain | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Taiwan | 1 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Turkey | 2 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - USA | 4 | 27 | |
| Number of suppliers by region - Imported raw materials - Vietnam | 1 | 27 | |
| Supply Chain Management (Materiality Matrix score: internal 4, external 4) | score | 4 | 7 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Responsibility (Materiality Matrix score: internal 4.5, external 4.5) | score | 4.5 | 7 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer satisfaction with the Group | % | 99.4 | 30 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-corruption (Materiality Matrix score: internal 5, external 5) | score | 5 | 7 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonnes | 37 | 18 | 12.6 | 16.63 | 24.38 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonnes | 139 | 190 | 106 | 161 | 210 |
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 117722.99 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 470078.94 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 587801.93 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposal Rate of Hazardous Waste | % | 100 | 99.8 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 82056 | 73740 | 71880 | 42562 | 86303 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 7143418 | 4440534 | 3795657 | 4977062 | 5029134 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes/tonne copper cathode | 7.182 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | None | None |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | >70 |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kgce/t | 198.86 | ||||
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 16240942 | 15816200 | 14703104 | 44653300 | 44391100 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 715660448 | 668967300 | 609066061 | 692504200 | 894196 |
| Purchased Steam | tons | 72000 | ||||
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/t | 90 | ||||
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | tonnes | 56200 | 48800 | 31400 | 11000 | 39800 |
| Total Raw Coal | tonnes | 56200 | 48800 | 31400 | 11000 | 39800 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | tonnes | 5479414 | 5967800 | 6174232 | 4393300 | 8593800 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes of water/tonne of copper cathodes | 8.28 | 8.93 | 9.09 | 4.54 | 25.34 |
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 | million kWh | 34 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Product Weight) | kg per tonne | 0.8–1 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 655 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Investment in Ecological Restoration | million RMB | 107.21 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | 3267 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 1272 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 671 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 711 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 4499 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 5210 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 62.7 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 24.4 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 12.9 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 13.6 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 86.4 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 0.14 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 0.02 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 0.11 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 0.02 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 0.19 |
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 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 13.58 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 86.42 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 43 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Australia | 4 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Canada | 2 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 35 | |
| Number of Suppliers in United States | 4 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 100 | |
| Total Number of Suppliers in Korea | 1 | |
| Total Number of Suppliers in Taiwan | 1 | |
| Total Number of Suppliers in Vietnam | 1 |