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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia nitrogen emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 9.75 | 9.11 | 40 |
| Annual reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions from self-owned power plants compared to coal-fired plants | tonnes/year | 944.28 | 36 | |
| Annual reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions from self-owned power plants compared to coal-fired plants | tonnes/year | 589.29 | 36 | |
| COD emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.0004 | 0.0002 | 40 |
| COD emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 67.76 | 34.54 | 40 |
| Desulfurization gypsum emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 0.3584 | 0.3089 | 40 |
| Desulfurization gypsum emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 68568.58 | 61045.84 | 40 |
| Dust emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 0.0002 | 0.0002 | 40 |
| Dust emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 37.47 | 34.74 | 40 |
| Fly ash emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 1.1291 | 1.224 | 40 |
| Fly ash emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 215997.5 | 243309.9 | 40 |
| Hydrolyzate emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 1.1407 | 0.5637 | 40 |
| Hydrolyzate emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 218227.44 | 112045.95 | 40 |
| Laboratory waste emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 3.11 | 40 | |
| Lead batteries emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.0003 | 40 | |
| Lead batteries emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 54.59 | 40 | |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 0.0037 | 0.0028 | 40 |
| Nitrogen oxides emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 706.58 | 553.88 | 40 |
| Sulfur dioxide emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 0.0016 | 0.0011 | 40 |
| Sulfur dioxide emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 310.47 | 217.37 | 40 |
| Waste adsorbent emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.0003 | 40 | |
| Waste adsorbent emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 59.92 | 40 | |
| Waste denitration catalyst emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 0.0011 | 0.0015 | 40 |
| Waste denitration catalyst emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 210.25 | 294.16 | 40 |
| Waste oil barrel emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.0001 | 40 | |
| Waste oil barrel emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 25.56 | 6.1 | 40 |
| Waste oil emissions density from equipment lubrication | per tonne | 0.0015 | 0.001 | 40 |
| Waste oil emissions from equipment lubrication | tonne | 280 | 192.8 | 40 |
| Waste packaging emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 6.7 | 40 | |
| Waste paint drums emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.0003 | 40 | |
| Waste paint drums emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 68.29 | 40 | |
| Waste sulfuric acid emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.007 | 0.0053 | 40 |
| Waste sulfuric acid emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 1344.04 | 1050.47 | 40 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (Scope 1) emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 23.284 | 24.2564 | 40 |
| Carbon dioxide (Scope 1) emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 4454305.21 | 4822141.13 | 40 |
| Carbon dioxide (Scope 2) emissions density from purchased electricity | per tonne | 31.913 | 23.135 | 40 |
| Carbon dioxide (Scope 2) emissions from purchased electricity | tonne | 6105056.64 | 4599214.54 | 40 |
| Carbon dioxide (Scope 3) emissions density from upstream and downstream of the industrial chain | per tonne | 17.9157 | 40 | |
| Carbon dioxide (Scope 3) emissions from upstream and downstream of the industrial chain | tonne | 3561621.73 | 40 | |
| GHG (Scope 2) emissions in North China | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2025980.43 | 37 | |
| GHG (Scope 2) emissions in Northwest China | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2573234.11 | 37 | |
| GHG (Scope 2) emissions total | tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent | 4599214.54 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste acid barrel emissions from equipment lubrication | tonne | 8.14 | 9.27 | 40 |
| Waste activated carbon emissions density from polysilicon production | per tonne | 0.0018 | 40 | |
| Waste activated carbon emissions from polysilicon production | tonne | 353.42 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual domestic sewage recovery rate | % | 95.12 | 38 | |
| Furnace slag emissions density from self-owned power plants | per tonne | 1.0713 | 0.8814 | 40 |
| Furnace slag emissions from self-owned power plants | tonne | 204939.85 | 175215.3 | 40 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from self-owned power plants compared to coal-fired plants | tonnes/year | 5850000 | 36 |
| Annual reduction in dust emissions from self-owned power plants compared to coal-fired plants | tonnes/year | 120.7 | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic sewage reused after treatment | m3 | 421986 | 38 |
| Increase in waste slag recycling rate compared to previous year | percentage points | 11 | 38 |
| Waste slag recycling rate | % | 95 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric energy - Consumption in Office | ten thousand kWh | 1731.18 | 1969.08 | 35 |
| Electric energy - Consumption in Office Density | per tonne | 0.009 | 0.0099 | 35 |
| Electric energy - Consumption in Production | ten thousand kWh | 1482765.29 | 1175618.97 | 35 |
| Electric energy - Consumption in Production Density | per tonne | 7.7509 | 5.9136 | 35 |
| Fuel and others - Coal | tonne | 2543359 | 2341741.37 | 35 |
| Fuel and others - Coal Density | per tonne | 13.2949 | 11.7795 | 35 |
| Fuel and others - Diesel | tonne | 95.79 | 135.74 | 35 |
| Fuel and others - Diesel Density | per tonne | 0.0005 | 0.0007 | 35 |
| Installed capacity of PV and wind power projects recognized by the Group | GW | 3 | 36 | |
| Scale of wind energy and PV power station operation projects completed by the Group | GW | 3.5 | 36 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic sewage treated | m3 | 443653 | 38 | |
| Increase in annual domestic sewage recovery rate compared to previous year | percentage points | 9.54 | 38 | |
| Water extraction per unit of product | cubic metres/tonne | 40.22 | 38 | |
| Water resources - Consumption in Office | ten thousand m³ | 88.1 | 76.29 | 35 |
| Water resources - Consumption in Office Density | per tonne | 0.0005 | 0.0004 | 35 |
| Water resources - Consumption in Production | ten thousand m³ | 995.91 | 695.48 | 35 |
| Water resources - Consumption in Production Density | per tonne | 0.0052 | 0.0035 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water reuse rate | % | 99.12 | 38 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging materials - Paper materials | tonne | 4366.6 | 3142.16 | 35 |
| Packaging materials - Paper materials Density | per tonne | 0.0228 | 0.0158 | 35 |
| Packaging materials - Plastic materials | tonne | 1183.54 | 7120.88 | 35 |
| Packaging materials - Plastic materials Density | per tonne | 0.0062 | 0.0358 | 35 |
| Packaging materials - Wooden materials | tonne | 5132.8 | 4402.95 | 35 |
| Packaging materials - Wooden materials Density | per tonne | 0.0268 | 0.0221 | 35 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees above 50 | person | 117 | 49 |
| Number of employees between 30 and 49 | person | 4296 | 49 |
| Number of employees in North China | person | 1338 | 49 |
| Number of employees in Northwest China | person | 6739 | 49 |
| Number of employees under 30 | person | 3664 | 49 |
| Number of employees with doctor degree | person | 40 | 49 |
| Number of employees with other education levels | person | 2799 | 49 |
| Number of employees with postgraduate degree | person | 969 | 49 |
| Number of employees with undergraduate degree | person | 4269 | 49 |
| Number of female employees | person | 1527 | 49 |
| Number of financial personnel | person | 117 | 49 |
| Number of male employees | person | 6550 | 49 |
| Number of management personnel | person | 1431 | 49 |
| Number of other personnel | person | 77 | 49 |
| Number of production personnel | person | 4197 | 49 |
| Number of sales personnel | person | 743 | 49 |
| Number of science and technology R&D personnel | person | 1512 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees above 50 | % | 1.45 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees between 30 and 49 | % | 53.19 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees in North China | % | 16.57 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees in Northwest China | % | 83.43 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees under 30 | % | 45.36 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees with doctor degree | % | 0.5 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees with other education levels | % | 34.65 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees with postgraduate degree | % | 12 | 49 |
| Proportion of employees with undergraduate degree | % | 52.85 | 49 |
| Proportion of female employees | % | 18.91 | 49 |
| Proportion of financial personnel | % | 1.45 | 49 |
| Proportion of male employees | % | 81.09 | 49 |
| Proportion of management personnel | % | 17.72 | 49 |
| Proportion of other personnel | % | 0.95 | 49 |
| Proportion of production personnel | % | 51.96 | 49 |
| Proportion of sales personnel | % | 9.2 | 49 |
| Proportion of science and technology R&D personnel | % | 18.72 | 49 |
| Total number of employees | person | 8077 | 49 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees lost by age: Above 50 | person | 21 | 50 |
| Number of employees lost by age: Between 30 and 49 | person | 500 | 50 |
| Number of employees lost by age: Under 30 | person | 755 | 50 |
| Number of employees lost by gender: Female employee | person | 213 | 50 |
| Number of employees lost by gender: Male employee | person | 1063 | 50 |
| Number of employees lost by geographical region: North China | person | 320 | 50 |
| Number of employees lost by geographical region: Northwest China | person | 956 | 50 |
| Number of employees resigned from the Group | person | 1276 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by age: Above 50 | % | 1.65 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by age: Between 30 and 49 | % | 39.18 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by age: Under 30 | % | 59.17 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by gender: Female employee | % | 16.69 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by gender: Male employee | % | 83.31 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by geographical region: North China | % | 25.08 | 50 |
| Proportion of employees lost by geographical region: Northwest China | % | 74.92 | 50 |
| Staff turnover rate | % | 15.80 | 50 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 37.47 | 34.74 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonne | 706.58 | 553.88 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonne | 310.47 | 217.37 |
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) | tonne | 4454305.21 | 4822141.13 |
| GHG Emissions from Purchased Electricity | tonne | 6105056.64 | 4599214.54 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne | 6105056.64 | 4599214.54 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | per tonne | 23.284 | 24.2564 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | per tonne | 31.913 | 23.135 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | per tonne | 17.9157 | |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne | 12902977.4 | |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonne | 3561621.73 |
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 | tonne | 8.14 | 353.42 |
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) | per tonne | 1.0713 | 0.8814 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes/year | 5850000 |
| Dust Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonnes/year | 120.7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percentage points | 11 |
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 | tonne | 95.79 | 135.74 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | tonne | 2543359 | 135.74 |
| Purchased Electricity | ten thousand kWh | 1731.18 | 1175618.97 |
| Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Unit Product) | per tonne | 7.7509 | 0.0099 |
| Solar Energy | GW | 3.5 | |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | tonne | 95.79 | 2341741.37 |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | per tonne | 0.009 | 0.0099 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | ten thousand kWh | 1482765.29 | 1969.08 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | tonne | 2543359 | 2341741.37 |
| Wind Energy | GW | 3 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge of Domestic Wastewater | m3 | 443653 | |
| Water Consumption in Office | ten thousand m³ | 88.1 | 76.29 |
| Water Consumption in Production and Operation | ten thousand m³ | 995.91 | 695.48 |
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) | tonne | 4366.6 | 3142.16 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tonne | 1183.54 | 7120.88 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 10682.94 | 14665.99 |
| Usage of Packaging Materials (Wood) | tonne | 5132.8 | 4402.95 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bachelor's Degree Employees | person | 4269 |
| Number of Doctoral Degree Employees | person | 40 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 4296 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 117 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 3664 |
| Number of Employees in North China | person | 1338 |
| Number of Employees in Northwest China | person | 6739 |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 1527 |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 6550 |
| Number of Master's Degree Employees | person | 969 |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 8077 |
| Percentage of Bachelor's Degree Employees | % | 52.85 |
| Percentage of Doctoral Degree Employees | % | 0.5 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 53.19 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.45 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 45.36 |
| Percentage of Employees in North China | % | 16.57 |
| Percentage of Employees in Northwest China | % | 83.43 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 18.91 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 81.09 |
| Percentage of Master's Degree Employees | % | 12 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 39.18 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.65 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 59.17 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in North China | % | 25.08 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Northwest China | % | 74.92 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 16.69 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 83.31 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 15.8 |