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 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argon recovery achieved (Wafer, Xuzhou Photovoltaic) | tonnes | 6.875 | 37 | ||
| Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) | tonne | 21.68 | 499.65 | 463.76 | 59 |
| Emissions of particulate matter (PM) | tonne | 16.25 | 203.38 | 157.31 | 59 |
| Emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx) | tonne | 0.59 | 346.36 | 434.7 | 59 |
| Polysilicon discharge intensity | tonne/ten thousand tonnes | 6.65 | 5.65 | 33 | |
| Polysilicon discharge volume | ten thousand tonnes | 155 | 152 | 33 | |
| Reduction in PAC consumption from dynamic dosing model (Ningxia Photovoltaic) | % | 9.5 | 33 | ||
| Wafer discharge intensity | tonne/MW of Wafers | 143.78 | 151.03 | 33 | |
| Wafer discharge volume | ten thousand tonnes | 734 | 487 | 33 |
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 emissions Scope 1 emissions | tCO₂e | 2161981 | 3041801 | 3423445 | 59 |
| GHG emissions Scope 2 emissions | tCO₂e | 3098435 | 5891181 | 5208754 | 59 |
| Scope 1 Emissions (Polysilicon) | tCO2e | 2355961 | 2526329 | 41 | |
| Scope 1 Emissions (Wafer) | tCO2e | 846 | 7234 | 41 | |
| Scope 2 Emissions (Polysilicon) | tCO2e | 2671477 | 2549105 | 41 | |
| Scope 2 Emissions (Wafer) | tCO2e | 984293 | 589594 | 41 | |
| Scope 3 Emissions (Total) | tCO2e | 5689867.45 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Auxiliary Material Use | tCO2e | 1874372.4 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Business Travel | tCO2e | 814.99 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Employee Commuting | tCO2e | 4762.53 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Product Transport | tCO2e | 120261.08 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Raw Material Transport | tCO2e | 322656.93 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Raw Material Use | tCO2e | 3357863.67 | 41 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions (Scope 1 and 2, Polysilicon) | tCO2e | 5030437 | 5075454 | 41 | |
| Total GHG Emissions (Scope 1 and 2, Wafer) | tCO2e | 985139 | 596878 | 41 | |
| Total GHG Intensity (Scope 1 and 2, Polysilicon) | tCO2e/tonne of polysilicon | 21.66 | 18.85 | 41 | |
| Total GHG Intensity (Scope 1 and 2, Wafer) | tCO2e/MW of wafers | 19.29 | 18.51 | 41 | |
| Total GHG emission intensity (Scope 1 and 2) | tCO₂e/MW of wafers | 59.41 | 50.45 | 39.82 | 59 |
| Total GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) | tCO₂e | 5260416 | 8933132 | 8623199 | 59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual hazardous waste generation per MW | tonnes | 0.01 | 9 | ||
| Annual reduction in waste oil sludge (Other Business, Xuzhou High Tech) | tonnes per year | 50 | 37 | ||
| Disposal of hazardous waste | tonne | 1233 | 2218 | 1405 | 59 |
| Hazardous waste generation intensity | tonne/MW of wafers | 0.014 | 0.013 | 0.006 | 59 |
| Monthly average saving of chemicals from dynamic dosing model (Ningxia Photovoltaic) | tonnes | 1.55 | 33 | ||
| Polysilicon - Hazardous waste | tonne | 1505 | 772 | 34 | |
| Polysilicon - Hazardous waste generation intensity | tonne/tonne of polysilicon | 0.006 | 0.003 | 34 | |
| Rotary drum filter cake processed (Inner Mongolia Xinyuan) | tonnes | 1399 | 33 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Waste Disposal | tCO2e | 3280.82 | 41 | ||
| Scope 3 Emissions from Waste Transport | tCO2e | 6255.03 | 41 | ||
| Total wastewater discharge | ten thousand tonnes | 837 | 933 | 674 | 59 |
| Wafer - Hazardous waste | tonne | 469 | 544 | 34 | |
| Wafer - Hazardous waste generation intensity | tonne/MW of wafers | 0.009 | 0.017 | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual reduction in sludge volume (Jiangsu Zhongneng Plate and Frame Filter Upgrading Project) | tonnes | 13000 | 33 | ||
| Disposal of non-hazardous waste | tonne | 79679 | 159374 | 187910 | 59 |
| Non-hazardous waste generation intensity | tonne/MW of wafers | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.867 | 59 |
| Polysilicon - Non-hazardous waste | tonne | 75431 | 94103 | 34 | |
| Polysilicon - Non-hazardous waste generation intensity | tonne/tonne of polysilicon | 0.32 | 0.35 | 34 | |
| Recycled industrial silicon (Inner Mongolia Xinyuan) | tonnes | 1027 | 33 | ||
| Wafer - Non-hazardous waste | tonne | 57301 | 50684 | 34 | |
| Wafer - Non-hazardous waste generation intensity | tonne/MW of wafers | 1.12 | 1.57 | 34 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Intensity Reduction Progress (Polysilicon) | 12.97% reduction compared to 2023 (baseline year) | 41 | ||
| GHG Intensity Reduction Progress (Wafer) | 4.04% reduction compared to 2023 (baseline year) | 41 | ||
| GHG emission intensity of polysilicon reduction compared to 2023 levels | % | 31.78 | 9 | |
| GHG emission intensity of polysilicon reduction compared to 2023 levels (Responses to Climate Change) | % | 11.7 | 9 | |
| GHG emission intensity of wafers reduction compared to 2023 levels | % | 9.31 | 9 | |
| GHG emission intensity of wafers reduction compared to 2023 levels (Responses to Climate Change) | % | 16.1 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual saving in transportation and disposal costs (Jiangsu Zhongneng Plate and Frame Filter Upgrading Project) | million RMB | 1.971 | 33 |
| Annual savings from sewage treatment project (Polysilicon) | tonnes of water | 45900 | 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).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual electricity savings from switching to energy-efficient air compressors (Wafer, Xuzhou Photovoltaic) | million kWh | 5.769 | 37 | ||
| Coal consumption | tonne | 1033122 | 1129944 | 658794 | 59 |
| Comprehensive energy consumption | MWh | 11856553 | 17985903 | 19268363 | 59 |
| Comprehensive energy intensity | MWh/MW of wafers | 136 | 102 | 88.88 | 59 |
| Diesel consumption | tonne | 264 | 1064 | 1122 | 59 |
| Gasoline consumption | tonne | 80 | 115 | 83 | 59 |
| Green electricity usage | % of total electricity | 25% | 7, 37 | ||
| Increase in green electricity usage compared to 2023 | times | 90 | 37 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | ten thousand m³ | 5634 | 16238 | 21477 | 59 |
| Power consumption of polysilicon segment | MWh/tonne of polysilicon | 14.31 | 37 | ||
| Purchased electricity | MWh | 4060148 | 7803177 | 7950370 | 59 |
| Purchased thermal power | GJ | 4294027 | 6471463 | 4492684 | 59 |
| Reduced electricity consumption per unit of production compared to 2023 levels | % | 8 | 9 | ||
| Reduction in electricity unit consumption in polysilicon segment (using 2023 as base year) | % | 8% | 37 | ||
| Reduction in power consumption of polysilicon segment compared to 2023 | % | 14% | 37 | ||
| Total annual hydrogen recovery (Polysilicon) | million m³ | 7.62 | 37 | ||
| Total comprehensive energy consumption - Polysilicon | MWh | 12161982 | 13497318 | 37 | |
| Total comprehensive energy consumption - Wafer | MWh | 1426199 | 1397002 | 37 | |
| Total comprehensive energy intensity - Polysilicon | MWh/tonne of polysilicon | 52.36 | 59.14 | 37 | |
| Total comprehensive energy intensity - Wafer | MWh/MW of wafers | 27.92 | 43.33 | 37 | |
| Total renewable energy consumption | MWh | 2741143.13 | 37 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Externally supplied reclaimed water usage | ten thousand tonnes | 1739.34 | 36 | ||
| Freshwater withdrawal | ten thousand tonnes | 553.12 | 36 | ||
| On-site reclaimed water usage | ten thousand tonnes | 145.47 | 36 | ||
| Other water sources usage | ten thousand tonnes | 8.65 | 36 | ||
| Proportion of alternative water sources used for polysilicon | 89.40% | 36 | |||
| Proportion of alternative water sources used for wafers | 69.40% | 36 | |||
| Proportion of total alternative water sources used | % | 81.96% | 7, 36 | ||
| Rainwater harvesting usage | ten thousand tonnes | 17.58 | 36 | ||
| Recycled water usage rate (Wafer) | 83.03% | 36 | |||
| Total water consumption | ten thousand tonnes | N/A | N/A | 1760.54 | 36, 59 |
| Total water consumption intensity | tonnes/MW of wafers | N/A | N/A | 8.21 | 59 |
| Total water usage | ten thousand tonnes | 2730 | 2823 | 2673 | 36, 59 |
| Total water usage intensity | tonnes/MW of wafers | 30.8 | 15.98 | 13.23 | 59 |
| Total water withdrawal | ten thousand tonnes | N/A | 606 | 563 | 36, 59 |
| Total water withdrawal intensity | tonnes/MW of wafers | N/A | 39.32 | 5.26 | 59 |
| Ultra-pure water usage | ten thousand tonnes | 75.58 | 36 | ||
| Wastewater discharge intensity | ten thousand tonnes/MW of wafers | 0.009 | 0.005 | 0.003 | 59 |
| Water consumption of polysilicon segment | tonne/tonne of polysilicon | 57.36 | 36 | ||
| Water consumption of wafer segment | tonne/MW of wafers | 285.7 | 36 | ||
| Water saved per slicing machine (Wafer) | tonnes | 1.6 | 36 | ||
| Water savings from mechanical seal water conservation project (Inner Mongolia Xinhauan) | m³ per month | 2920 | 36 | ||
| Water savings from sewage treatment device renovation (Inner Mongolia Xinhauan) | tonnes per month | 3825 | 36 | ||
| Water savings from steam condensate recovery (Inner Mongolia Xinhauan) | m³ of secondary desalinated water per month | 54 | 36 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual electricity consumption per unit decrease (Industrial Silicon) | % | 5.5% | 37 |
| Annual electricity savings from cooling tower control (Wafer, Ningxia Photovoltaic) | million kWh | 1.0512 | 37 |
| Annual electricity savings from reduced consumption per unit (Industrial Silicon) | million kWh | 169 | 37 |
| Annual savings from condensate water (Perovskite) | tonnes | 30240 | 36 |
| Annual savings from mechanical seal water energy-saving project (Polysilicon) | tonnes of water | 35040 | 36 |
| Annual savings from steam condensate recovery project (Polysilicon) | m³ of secondary desalinated water | 648 | 36 |
| Annual steam savings from pump conversion (Wafer, Ningxia GCL Monocrystalline) | tonnes | 17520 | 37 |
| Cutting annual costs by over (Ningxia Photovoltaic) | RMB | 40000 | 33 |
| Number of energy-saving technological upgrades conducted | 8 | 37 | |
| Projected annual electricity savings | million kWh | 223.74 | 37 |
| Projected energy savings from hydrogen recovery system (Industrial Silicon) | tonnes of standard coal | 1022 | 37 |
| Projected energy savings from recycling dust filter residues (Industrial Silicon) | tonnes of standard coal | 4620 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual savings from fresh water for irrigation (Wafer) | tonnes | 8327 | 36 |
| Annual water saving from cooling water recovery (Wafer) | million tonnes | 1067.8 | 36 |
| Annual water savings from leakage reduction (Other Business, Xuzhou High Tech) | million kWh | 2.012 | 37 |
| Annual water savings from optimized circulation water devices (Industrial Silicon) | thousand tonnes | 77.1 | 36 |
| Annual water savings from polysilicon segment | tonnes | 199104 | 36 |
| Annual water savings from silicon washing (Industrial Silicon) | tonnes | 17099 | 36 |
| Annual water savings from slicing machines (Wafer) | tonnes | 5040 | 36 |
| Cooling water recovery (Wafer) | tonnes | 632800 | 36 |
| Projected water savings from process modification projects | million tonnes | 1.41 | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging material intensity | tonnes/MW of wafers | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 59 |
| Total use of packaging materials | tonne | 13525 | 25058 | 24052 | 59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of climate opportunities identified | 6 | 39 | |
| Number of physical climate risks identified | 7 | 39 | |
| Number of transition climate risks identified | 10 | 39 | |
| Total number of climate risks and opportunities identified | 23 | 39 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board meeting attendance rate | % | N/A | N/A | 100 | 60 | |
| Number of board committee meetings | / | N/A | 3 | 17 | 60 | |
| Number of directors by education level (Bachelor's degree or below) | / | 5 | 60 | |||
| Number of directors by education level (Doctoral degree) | / | 3 | 60 | |||
| Number of directors by education level (Master's degree) | / | 2 | 60 | |||
| Number of directors by gender (Female) | / | 1 | 60 | |||
| Number of directors by gender (Male) | / | 9 | 60 | |||
| Number of employees | person | 11527 | 15022 | 10844 | 59 | |
| Number of employees aged 30 and below | person | 3563 | 4346 | 2697 | 59 | |
| Number of employees aged 31-50 | person | 7362 | 7287 | 6103 | 59 | |
| Number of employees aged above 50 | person | 312 | 273 | 305 | 59 | |
| Number of employees in Chinese mainland | person | 11492 | 12414 | 9273 | 59 | |
| Number of employees in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan | person | 23 | 25 | 28 | 59 | |
| Number of employees overseas | person | 12 | 7 | 4 | 59 | |
| Number of female employees | person | 2490 | 2593 | 1972 | 59 | |
| Number of frontline employees | person | 11148 | 12103 | 9867 | 59 | |
| Number of male employees | person | 9037 | 9953 | 7333 | 59 | |
| Number of middle and senior management roles by age 30 and below | person | 1 | 59 | |||
| Number of middle and senior management roles by age 31-50 | person | 258 | 59 | |||
| Number of middle and senior management roles by age above 50 | person | 9 | 59 | |||
| Number of middle and senior management roles by gender female | person | 45 | 59 | |||
| Number of middle and senior management roles by gender male | person | 223 | 59 | |||
| Number of middle management | person | 299 | 281 | 268 | 59 | |
| Number of new hires aged 30 and below | person | 408 | 59 | |||
| Number of new hires aged 31-50 | person | 583 | 59 | |||
| Number of new hires aged above 50 | person | 16 | 59 | |||
| Number of new hires in frontline employees | person | 1000 | 59 | |||
| Number of new hires in middle management | person | 4 | 59 | |||
| Number of new hires in senior management | person | 3 | 59 | |||
| Number of non-regular employees | person | 508 | 2556 | 1539 | 59 | |
| Number of regular employees | person | 11019 | 12446 | 9305 | 59 | |
| Number of senior management | person | 80 | 62 | 70 | 59 | |
| Percentage of employees aged 30 and below | % | 25.9 | 32.4 | 23.6 | 60 | |
| Percentage of employees aged 31-50 | % | 15.8 | 17.9 | 73.8 | 60 | |
| Percentage of employees aged above 50 | % | 6.9 | 16.5 | 2.6 | 60 | |
| Percentage of employees in Chinese mainland | % | 19.2 | 23 | 16.9 | 60 | |
| Percentage of employees in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan | % | 11.5 | 7.7 | 60 | ||
| Proportion of female employees | % | 22 | 9 | |||
| Proportion of female senior management | % | 18 | 9 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate by gender female | % | 17.7 | 22 | 16.2 | 59 |
| Employee turnover rate by gender male | % | 18.7 | 23.2 | 17.1 | 59 |
| Overall employee turnover rate | % | 18.5 | 22.9 | 16.9 | 59 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours lost due to employee injuries | hour | 21414 | 11832 | 9068 | 60 |
| Lost-time injury frequency rate per 200000 working hours (employees and contractors) | 1.5 | 9 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure rate for corrective actions on all accidents and incidents | % | 100 | 9 | ||
| Compliance rate in occupational hazard assessments | % | 100 | 9 | ||
| Employee lost time injury frequency rate per 200000 hours | / | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 60 |
| Number of employee injury incidents | / | 29 | 38 | 36 | 60 |
| Rectification rate of safety hazards | % | 100 | 9 | ||
| Signing rate of supplier safety responsibility letters | % | 100 | 60 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual investment in clean technology R&D as percentage of total annual revenue | % | 5 | 9 | ||
| Annual number of training participants | person | 15329 | 12446 | 9305 | 60 |
| Employee training coverage | % | 100 | 100 | 60 | |
| R&D investment | RMB billion | 1.666 | 1.873 | 1.102 | 60 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of training per employee | hour | 77.12 | 78.75 | 83.8 | 60 |
| R&D investment accounting for the annual revenue | % | 4.69 | 5.56 | 7.3 | 60 |
| Total hours of training | hour | 1183399 | 980137 | 779738 | 60 |
| Total training hours for suppliers | hour | 582 | 448 | 60 | |
| Total training sessions for business ethics | / | 18 | 67 | 60 | |
| Training for Board members (hours) | hour | N/A | 13.5 | 506.73 | 60 |
| Training for employees (hours) | hour | N/A | 5000 | 13367 | 60 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of overseas suppliers | / | 3 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| Number of suppliers in China | / | 1761 | 2954 | 2529 | 60 |
| Total number of suppliers | / | 1764 | 2957 | 2532 | 60 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-corruption training coverage for suppliers | % | 100 | 60 | |
| Number of anti-corruption training sessions for suppliers | / | 322 | 60 | |
| Number of participating suppliers in training | / | 1348 | 1019 | 60 |
| Signing rate of the Conflict Minerals Declaration among core suppliers | % | 100 | 60 | |
| Supplier integrity agreement sign-off rate | % | 100 | 60 | |
| Supplier training sessions | / | 371 | 343 | 60 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System | / | 127 | 60 |
| Number of suppliers certified with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety System | / | 124 | 60 |
| Number of suppliers certified with ISO 9001 Quality Management System | / | 100 | 60 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual customer satisfaction rate | % | 91 | 9 | ||
| Average customer satisfaction rate | % | 91 | 96.85 | 96.8 | 60 |
| Customer complaint resolution rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 60 |
| Number of customer complaints | / | N/A | 289 | 136 | 60 |
| Total process modification projects | 7 | 36 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patents applied | / | 139 | 219 | 259 | 60 |
| Number of patents granted | / | 108 | 110 | 207 | 60 |
| Total number of patents granted | / | N/A | 1067 | 1282 | 60 |
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 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of conducted legal cases regarding corrupt practices | / | N/A | 1 | 60 | |
| Number of resolutions approved | / | 46 | 60 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board committee meeting attendance rate | % | N/A | N/A | 100 | 60 | |
| Number of board meetings | / | N/A | 28 | 19 | 60 | |
| Number of major operating sites certified with ISO 37001 anti-bribery management system | 2 | 9 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board training coverage | % | 100 | 100 | 60 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shareholders' meetings | / | N/A | 1 | 1 | 60 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual total expenditure on community investment and volunteer activities | RMB 10000 | 1320.7 | 240 | 1348.47 | 60 |
| Hours of employee participation in philanthropic/volunteer activities | hour | 13788 | 583 | 406 | 60 |
| Times that employees participating in philanthropic/volunteer activities | person-time | 4800 | 93 | 517 | 60 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 16.25 | 203.38 | 157.31 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonne | 21.68 | 499.65 | 463.76 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonne | 0.59 | 346.36 | 434.7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tCO₂e | 2161981 | 3041801 | 3423445 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO₂e | 3098435 | 5891181 | 5208754 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Business Travel) | tCO2e | 814.99 | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Downstream Transportation and Distribution) | tCO2e | 120261.08 | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Employee Commuting) | tCO2e | 4762.53 | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Purchased Goods/Services) | tCO2e | 3357863.67 | ||
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Upstream Transportation and Distribution) | tCO2e | 322656.93 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO₂e | 5260416 | 8933132 | 8623199 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) | tCO₂e/MW of wafers | 59.41 | 50.45 | 39.82 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tCO2e | 5689867.45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonne | 1233 | 2218 | 1405 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/MW of wafers | 0.014 | 0.013 | 0.006 |
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 | tonne | 79679 | 159374 | 187910 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) | tonne/tonne of polysilicon | 0.32 | 0.35 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/MW of wafers | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.867 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year | % | 4.04 | 9.31 |
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 | % | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh/tonne of polysilicon | 136 | 102 | 43.33 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | tonne | 264 | 1064 | 1122 |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | tonne coal equivalent | 1033122 | 1129944 | 658794 |
| Gasoline Consumption | tonne | 80 | 115 | 83 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | ten thousand m³ | 5634 | 16238 | 21477 |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 25 | 25 | |
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 4060148 | 7803177 | 7950370 |
| Purchased Heating | GJ | 4294027 | 6471463 | 4492684 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | MWh | 2741143.13 | 2741143.13 | |
| Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh/tonne of polysilicon | 14.31 | ||
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 11856553 | 17985903 | 19268363 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | MWh | 4060148 | 7803177 | 7950370 |
| Total Purchased Energy | MWh | 4060148 | 7803177 | 7950370 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 83.03 | ||
| Recycled Water Usage | ten thousand tonnes | 1739.34 | ||
| Total Wastewater Discharge | ten thousand tonnes | 837 | 933 | 674 |
| Total Water Usage | ten thousand tonnes | 2730 | 2823 | 2673 |
| Total Water Usage Intensity | tonnes/MW of wafers | 30.8 | 15.98 | 13.23 |
| Total Water Withdrawal | ten thousand tonnes | 606 | 563.12 | |
| Total Water Withdrawal Intensity | tonnes/MW of wafers | 39.32 | 5.26 | |
| Wastewater Discharge Intensity | ten thousand tonnes/MW of wafers | 0.009 | 0.005 | 0.003 |
| Water Consumption | ten thousand tonnes | 1761 | ||
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonnes/MW of wafers | 8.21 |
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 | 223.74 |
| Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 5.5 |
| Number of Energy-saving and Carbon Reduction Demonstration Projects Achieved | 8 |
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year | million tonnes | 1.41 |
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 Unit Product) | tonnes/MW of wafers | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonne | 13525 | 25058 | 24052 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | person | 7362 | 7287 | 6103 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | person | 312 | 273 | 305 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | person | 3563 | 4346 | 2697 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | person | 23 | 25 | 28 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | person | 11492 | 12414 | 9273 | |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | person | 12 | 7 | 4 | |
| Number of Female Employees | person | 2490 | 2593 | 1972 | |
| Number of Male Employees | person | 9037 | 9953 | 7333 | |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | person | 299 | 281 | 268 | |
| Number of New Employees (Above 50) | person | 16 | |||
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | person | 583 | |||
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | person | 408 | |||
| Number of New Employees (Middle Management) | person | 4 | |||
| Number of New Employees (Senior Management) | person | 3 | |||
| Number of Non-regular Employees | person | 508 | 2556 | 1539 | |
| Number of Regular Employees | person | 11019 | 12446 | 9305 | |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | person | 80 | 62 | 70 | |
| Number of Total Employees | person | 11527 | 15022 | 10844 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 15.8 | 17.9 | 73.8 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 6.9 | 16.5 | 2.6 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 25.9 | 32.4 | 23.6 | |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 11.5 | 7.7 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 19.2 | 23 | 16.9 | |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 22 | |||
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees (Female) | % | 18 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 17.7 | 22 | 16.2 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 18.7 | 23.2 | 17.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 18.5 | 22.9 | 16.9 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | hour | 21414 | 11832 | 9068 |
| Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR/LTIR) | 1.5 | |||
| Number of Work-related Injuries | 29 | 38 | 36 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Check Coverage for Employees | % | 100 |
| Investment in Work Safety | million RMB | 19.84 |
| Number of Production Safety Emergency Drills | sessions | 1943 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hour | 77.12 | 78.75 | 83.8 |
| Total Training Hours | hour | 1183399 | 980137 | 779738 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | / | 1761 | 2954 | 2529 |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | / | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | / | 1764 | 2957 | 2532 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Supplier Social Responsibility Training Sessions | / | 322 | |
| Number of Suppliers Participating in ESG Training | / | 1348 | 1019 |
| Percentage of Suppliers Participated in Anti-corruption Training | % | 100 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Growth Rate | % | -52.94 | ||
| Complaints Handling Rate | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | 289 | 136 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulative Number of Patent Applications | applications | 1657 | ||
| Accumulative Number of Patents Granted | patents | 1067 | 1282 | |
| Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents | patents | 781 | ||
| Number of Invention Patents | patents | 497 | ||
| Number of Patents Applied | applications | 139 | 219 | 259 |
| Number of Patents Granted | patents | 108 | 110 | 207 |
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.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Corruption Litigation | / | 1 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-corruption Training Coverage among Directors and Management | % | 100 | 100 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Participations in Volunteer Activities | person-time | 4800 | 93 | 517 |
| Total Social Investment | RMB | 13207000 | 2400000 | 13484700 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hour | 13788 | 583 | 406 |