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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-low emission compliance rate of GDH Energy units | % | 99 | 75 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity (GDH Energy) | Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income | 17.64 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Hotel Business) | Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income | 0.13 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Teem Group) | Tonnes CO2e/Square meter operating area | 0.06 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity (Water Resources) | Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income | 0.28 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity - GDH Highway | Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income | 0.02 | 77 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) - GDH Highway | Tonnes CO2e | 123.07 | 77 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, GDH Energy) | Tonnes CO2e | 2829592.29 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, GDI Headquarters) | Tonnes CO2e | 23.45 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, Hotel Business) | Tonnes CO2e | 296.16 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, Teem Group) | Tonnes CO2e | 1730.75 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, Water Resources) | Tonnes CO2e | 1705.39 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) - GDH Highway | Tonnes CO2e | 935.52 | 77 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2, GDH Energy) | Tonnes CO2e | 44.92 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2, GDI Headquarters) | Tonnes CO2e | 68.62 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2, Hotel Business) | Tonnes CO2e | 8222.74 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2, Teem Group) | Tonnes CO2e | 60011.99 | 76 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2, Water Resources) | Tonnes CO2e | 371080.88 | 76 |
| Total greenhouse gas emission (The Group) | Tonnes CO2e | 3273835.78 | 76 |
| Total greenhouse gas emission intensity (The Group) | Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income | 1.73 | 76 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon intensity (tons of CO2e/HK$ million of revenue) reduction target for water resources business | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 36 | 75 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (tons of CO2e/m2) reduction target for property investment and department store operation business | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 36 | 75 |
| Scope 1 carbon emissions intensity (tons of CO2e/HK$ million of revenue) reduction target for energy project | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 36 | 75 |
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 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual coal consumption of GDH Energy for each unit of power supply | g/kWh | 304.8 | 75 |
| Annual target for coal consumption of GDH Energy for each unit of power supply | g/kWh | 306.5 | 75 |
| Direct energy consumption - The Group | Thousand kWh | 8671861.37 | 77 |
| Direct energy intensity - The Group | Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income | 4.58 | 77 |
| Indirect energy consumption - The Group | Thousand kWh | 772163.18 | 77 |
| Indirect energy intensity - The Group | Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income | 0.41 | 77 |
| Natural gas consumption - GDH Energy | Thousand kWh | 16.93 | 77 |
| Natural gas consumption - Water Resources | Thousand kWh | 10.12 | 77 |
| Total coal consumption - GDH Energy | Thousand kWh | 8655158.71 | 77 |
| Total diesel consumption - GDH Energy | Thousand kWh | 247.68 | 77 |
| Total diesel consumption - Water Resources | Thousand kWh | 1554.67 | 77 |
| Total electricity consumption - GDH Energy | Thousand kWh | 78.76 | 77 |
| Total electricity consumption - GDI Headquarters | Thousand kWh | 120.32 | 77 |
| Total electricity consumption - Water Resources | Thousand kWh | 650676.62 | 77 |
| Total petrol consumption - GDH Energy | Thousand kWh | 110.6 | 77 |
| Total petrol consumption - GDI Headquarters | Thousand kWh | 79.84 | 77 |
| Total petrol consumption - Water Resources | Thousand kWh | 4422.92 | 77 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual target for total volume of water withdrawal of GDH Energy | million m3 | 8.53 | 75 |
| Total volume of water withdrawal of GDH Energy | million m3 | 7.237 | 75 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal consumption for power supply (g standard coal/kWh) reduction target of energy projects | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 2 | 75 | |
| Overall energy consumption intensity (tons of standard coal/m2) reduction target for property investment and department store operation business | % reduction against FY2019 baseline | 27 | 75 | |
| Proportion of renewable energy consumption in non-production areas of GDH Energy target | % | 60 | 75 | |
| Proportion of renewable energy of Water Holdings target | % | 25 | 75 | |
| Water withdrawal for power generation reduction target (ton/MWh) of energy projects | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 11 | 75 |
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 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption intensity (tons/m2) reduction target for property investment and department store operation business | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 5 | 75 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of employees | Persons | 9897 | 10757 | 10988 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by age group: 30 or below | Persons | 2269 | 2190 | 1889 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by age group: 31-40 | Persons | 2954 | 3248 | 3469 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by age group: 41-50 | Persons | 3065 | 3395 | 3522 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by age group: Above 50 | Persons | 1609 | 1924 | 2108 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by employee category: Intermediate | Persons | 899 | 1155 | 1019 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by employee category: Junior | Persons | 8708 | 9271 | 9659 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by employee category: Senior | Persons | 290 | 331 | 310 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by employment type: Formal contract | Persons | 9721 | 10640 | 10964 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by employment type: Outsourced contract | Persons | 162 | 103 | 15 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by employment type: Temporary and short-term contracts | Persons | 14 | 14 | 9 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by gender: Female | Persons | 3670 | 3686 | 3740 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by gender: Male | Persons | 6227 | 7071 | 7248 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by geographical region: Chinese Mainland | Persons | 9734 | 10548 | 10802 | 160 |
| Total number of employees by geographical region: Hongkong SAR | Persons | 163 | 209 | 186 | 160 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of resigned employees - Age 30 or below | Persons | 198 | 199 | 182 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Age 31-40 | Persons | 141 | 183 | 103 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Age 41-50 | Persons | 78 | 158 | 57 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Age above 50 | Persons | 57 | 126 | 31 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Female | Persons | 208 | 268 | 158 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Hong Kong SAR | Persons | 51 | 56 | 60 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Intermediate | Persons | 42 | 47 | 34 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Junior | Persons | 420 | 602 | 337 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Mainland China | Persons | 423 | 610 | 313 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Male | Persons | 266 | 398 | 215 | 161 |
| Total number of resigned employees - Senior | Persons | 12 | 17 | 2 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by age group: 30 or below | % | 8.73 | 9.09 | 9.63 | 162 |
| Turnover rate by age group: 31-40 | % | 4.77 | 5.63 | 2.97 | 162 |
| Turnover rate by age group: 41-50 | % | 2.54 | 4.65 | 1.62 | 162 |
| Turnover rate by age group: Above 50 | % | 3.54 | 6.55 | 1.47 | 162 |
| Turnover rate by employee category - Intermediate | % | 4.67 | 4.07 | 3.34 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by employee category - Junior | % | 4.82 | 6.49 | 3.49 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by employee category - Senior | % | 4.14 | 5.14 | 0.65 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by gender - Female | % | 5.67 | 7.27 | 4.22 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by gender - Male | % | 4.27 | 5.63 | 2.97 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by geographical region - Hong Kong SAR | % | 31.29 | 26.79 | 32.26 | 161 |
| Turnover rate by geographical region - Mainland China | % | 4.35 | 5.78 | 2.9 | 161 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of work-related injuries | Case | 13 | 5 | 25 | 163 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury | Day | 793 | 233 | 483 | 163 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category: Intermediate | % | 95.55 | 97.75 | 100.00 | 162 |
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category: Junior | % | 97.15 | 96.49 | 99.48 | 162 |
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category: Senior | % | 99.66 | 96.98 | 100.00 | 162 |
| Percentage of trained employees by gender: Female | % | 96.19 | 97.31 | 99.52 | 162 |
| Percentage of trained employees by gender: Male | % | 97.61 | 96.29 | 99.56 | 162 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours by employee category: Intermediate | Hour | 34.75 | 34.57 | 36.55 | 162 |
| Average training hours by employee category: Junior | Hour | 30.53 | 32.32 | 28.91 | 162 |
| Average training hours by employee category: Senior | Hour | 36.34 | 40.24 | 35.17 | 162 |
| Average training hours by gender: Female | Hour | 33.34 | 34.51 | 31.90 | 162 |
| Average training hours by gender: Male | Hour | 29.75 | 31.92 | 28.71 | 162 |
| Average training hours per employee | Hour | 32.01 | 32.80 | 29.79 | 162 |
| Total training hours | Hour | 307591.68 | 352873.95 | 327363.32 | 162 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers - Central China | Company | 158 | 152 | 216 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - East China | Company | 601 | 661 | 745 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan | Company | 176 | 179 | 175 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - North China | Company | 387 | 415 | 663 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - Northeast China | Company | 42 | 41 | 45 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - Northwest China | Company | 19 | 13 | 15 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - South China | Company | 3960 | 4673 | 5658 | 163 |
| Number of suppliers - Southwest China | Company | 60 | 68 | 88 | 163 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of service-related complaints | Case | 4563 | 6904 | 6423 | 163 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of people participated in volunteer activities | Persons | 1784.00 | 2430.00 | 3326.00 | 163 |
| Time spent on volunteer activities | Hour | 4810.42 | 336.20 | 1491.50 | 163 |
| Total of time spent on volunteer activities | Hour | 94977.80 | 428172.20 | 838640.00 | 163 |
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 CO2e | 2833358.04 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes CO2e | 440364.67 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonnes CO2e | 3273835.78 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) | Tonnes CO2e/Square meter operating area | 0.06 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) | Tonnes CO2e/Ten thousand HKD income | 1.73 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 | % | 36 |
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | Thousand kWh | 247.68 |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income | 4.58 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income | 4.58 |
| Gasoline Consumption | Thousand kWh | 4422.92 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) | Thousand kWh/Ten thousand HKD income | 0.41 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | Thousand kWh | 10.12 |
| Purchased Electricity | Thousand kWh | 650676.62 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | Thousand kWh | 8671861.37 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | Thousand kWh | 772163.18 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | Thousand kWh | 8655158.71 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Water Withdrawal | million m3 | 7.237 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 2 | 27 |
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 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % reduction against FY2020 baseline | 5 |
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 Contractors | Persons | 162 | 103 | 15 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | Persons | 6019 | 6643 | 6991 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | Persons | 1609 | 1924 | 2108 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | Persons | 2269 | 2190 | 1889 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | Persons | 163 | 209 | 186 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | Persons | 9897 | 10757 | 10988 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | Persons | 9734 | 10548 | 10802 |
| Number of Female Employees | Persons | 3670 | 3686 | 3740 |
| Number of Male Employees | Persons | 6227 | 7071 | 7248 |
| Number of Temporary Workers | Persons | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Number of Total Employees | Persons | 9897 | 10757 | 10988 |
| Percentage of Contractors | % | 1.64 | 0.96 | 0.14 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 60.82 | 61.77 | 63.64 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 16.25 | 17.89 | 19.18 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 22.93 | 20.36 | 17.19 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 1.65 | 1.94 | 1.69 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 98.35 | 98.06 | 98.31 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 37.04 | 34.24 | 34.03 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 62.96 | 65.76 | 65.97 |
| Percentage of Temporary Workers | % | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 4.77 | 5.63 | 2.97 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 3.54 | 6.55 | 1.47 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 8.73 | 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 31.29 | 26.79 | 32.26 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 4.35 | 5.78 | 2.9 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 5.67 | 7.27 | 4.22 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 4.27 | 5.63 | 2.97 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | Day | 793 | 233 | 483 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 96.19 | 97.31 | 99.52 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 97.15 | 96.49 | 99.48 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 97.61 | 96.29 | 99.56 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 95.55 | 97.75 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 99.66 | 96.98 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hour | 33.34 | 34.51 | 31.9 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | Hour | 30.53 | 32.32 | 28.91 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hour | 29.75 | 31.92 | 28.71 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | Hour | 34.75 | 34.57 | 36.55 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hour | 36.34 | 40.24 | 35.17 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hour | 32.01 | 32.8 | 29.79 |
| Total Training Hours | Hour | 307591.68 | 352873.95 | 327363.32 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | Company | 158 | 152 | 216 |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | Company | 601 | 661 | 745 |
| Number of Suppliers in Hong Kong | Company | 176 | 179 | 175 |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | Company | 387 | 415 | 663 |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | Company | 42 | 41 | 45 |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | Company | 19 | 13 | 15 |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | Company | 3960 | 4673 | 5658 |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | Company | 60 | 68 | 88 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | Company | 5403 | 6202 | 7605 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | Case | 4563 | 6904 | 6423 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities | Persons | 1784 | 2430 | 3326 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | Hour | 94977.8 | 428172.2 | 838640 |