2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Year: 2024
Published: 2025-04-29
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH₃-N) emissions Ton 0.25 143
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) emissions Ton 0.41 143
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) emissions Ton 4.05 143
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions kg 122.04 143
Particulate Matter (PM) emissions kg 12.78 143
Sulfur Oxides (SOx) emissions kg 9.58 143
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions kg 0.11 143

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
Intensity of GHG emission tCO2e/RMB million revenue 1.88 140
Intensity of Scope 1 GHG emission tCO2e/RMB million revenue 0.37 140
Intensity of Scope 2 GHG emission tCO2e/RMB million revenue 1.51 140
Scope 1 GHG emissions tCO2e 2410.05 140
Scope 2 GHG emissions tCO2e 9743.84 140
Total GHG emissions (Scope 1 & Scope 2) tCO2e 12153.89 140

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Hazardous waste density kg/RMB million revenue 0.51 143
Total volume of hazardous waste Ton 3.3 143

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Non-hazardous waste density Ton/RMB million revenue 0.28 143
Plastics (packaging material) Ton 2010.35 142
Total volume of non-hazardous waste Ton 1799.29 143

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2022 to 2032 Report Pages
Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction target % -5 106
Greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction target (description) Reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by 5% from 2022 to 2032 106

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 2032 Report Pages
Waste discharge intensity reduction target % 5 110

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
Direct energy consumption tce 1467.18 141
Indirect energy consumption tce 2233.27 141
Intensity of direct energy consumption tce/RMB million revenue 0.23 141
Intensity of energy consumption tce/RMB million revenue 0.57 141
Intensity of indirect energy consumption tce/RMB million revenue 0.34 141
Natural gas consumption 1084971.72 141
Petrol consumption Litre 22193.37 141
Purchased electricity consumption MWh 18158.47 141
Total energy consumption tce 3700.45 141

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Total volume of wastewater discharged 122576.61 143
Wastewater discharge Ton 122576.61 142
Water consumption Ton 195190.39 142
Water consumption intensity Ton/RMB million revenue 30.17 142
Water withdrawal Ton 317767 142

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2032 Report Pages
Energy-saving target (energy consumption intensity reduction compared to 2022 baseline) % -5 109

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 2032 Report Pages
Water use target (water consumption intensity reduction compared to 2022 baseline) % -5 109

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2024 2032 Report Pages
Others (packaging material) Ton 30.25 142
Packaging material usage density Ton/RMB million revenue 0.66 142
Packaging material use Ton 4279.65 142
Packaging material use intensity reduction target (non-recyclable materials) % 5 110
Paper (packaging material) Ton 2239.05 142

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
Total investment in environmental protection RMB 10000 71.77 140

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Attendance rate of all directors at Board meetings, committee meetings and general meetings attendance rate 100% 31
Number of Board members aged 30 to 45 years old persons 5 33
Number of Board members aged 46 to 50 years old persons 3 33
Number of Board members aged 51 to 55 years old persons 1 33
Number of Board of Directors Person 10 149
Number of Board of Directors meetings convened meetings 12 31
Number of Board of Supervisors meetings convened meetings 2 31
Number of Employees by Age - 31-50 years old Person 1575 122
Number of Employees by Age - Above 50 years old Person 32 122
Number of Employees by Age - Below 30 years old Person 512 122
Number of Employees by Gender - Female Person 817 122
Number of Employees by Gender - Male Person 1302 122
Number of Employees by Management Level - Executive Person 2114 122
Number of Employees by Management Level - Non-executive Person 5 122
Number of Employees by Region - Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Person 1 122
Number of Employees by Region - Mainland China Person 2118 122
Number of Executive Directors on Board persons 4 33
Number of Independent Non-Executive Directors on Board persons 4 33
Number of Non-Executive Directors on Board persons 1 33
Number of employees by age - 31 to 50 years old Person 1575 144
Number of employees by age - Above 50 years old Person 32 144
Number of employees by age - Below 30 years old Person 512 144
Number of employees by employment type - Full-time Person 2119 144
Number of employees by gender - Female Person 817 144
Number of employees by gender - Male Person 1302 144
Number of employees by region - Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Person 1 144
Number of employees by region - Mainland China Person 2118 144
Number of female Board members persons 2 33
Number of female directors Person 2 149
Number of independent non-executive director Person 4 149
Number of male Board members persons 7 33
Number of non-executive director Person 2 149
Percentage of female directors % 20 149
Total number of employees Person 2119 144

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Employee turnover rate by age - 31 to 50 years old % 32.38 145
Employee turnover rate by age - Above 50 years old % 31.25 145
Employee turnover rate by age - Below 30 years old % 48.05 145
Employee turnover rate by gender - Female % 30.48 145
Employee turnover rate by gender - Male % 39.71 145
Employee turnover rate by region - Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas % 200 145
Employee turnover rate by region - Mainland China % 36.17 145
Total turnover rate % 36.15 145

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Lost days due to work injury Day 7 145

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Chengming Plant food safety and quality training participants employees 35 56
Heyi Plant food safety training participants (Cross-contamination from Animal Sources) employees 40 56
Huanhuan Plant FSSC 22000 and HACCP food safety management systems training participants management personnel 13 56
Percentage of employees trained % 100 145
Percentage of employees trained by gender - Female % 38.56 146
Percentage of employees trained by gender - Male % 61.44 146
Percentage of employees trained by position - Executive % 0.24 146
Percentage of employees trained by position - Non-Executive % 99.76 146
Wanlai Plant food safety management training participants participants 4 56

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee on anti-corruption and anti-unfair competition Hour 37.05 149
Chengming Plant food safety and quality training duration hours 1.5 56
Huanhuan Plant FSSC 22000 and HACCP food safety management systems training duration hours 8 56
Number of training hours per employee Hour 76.58 146
Total expenditure on employee training RMB 10000 117.06 145
Total training hours of anti-corruption and anti-unfair competition for directors Hour 20 149
Training hours per employee by gender - Female Hour 71.91 146
Training hours per employee by gender - Male Hour 79.5 146
Training hours per employee by position - Executive Hour 96 146
Training hours per employee by position - Non-Executive Hour 76.53 146
Wanlai Plant food safety management training duration hours 3 56

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2024 2025 Report Pages
Number of suppliers by region - Mainland China No. of supplier 1188 147
Total number of suppliers No. of supplier 1188 147
Total share capital as of March 28, 2025 (excluding treasury shares) shares 2682783000 36

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
Materiality Matrix of Guoquan in 2024 - Number of issues with both financial materiality and impact materiality issues 8 28
Materiality Matrix of Guoquan in 2024 - Number of issues with financial materiality alone issues 2 28
Materiality Matrix of Guoquan in 2024 - Number of issues with impact materiality alone issues 12 28

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Complaint handling rate related to products and services % 100 147
Customer satisfaction % 94.04 147
Total number of complaints received related to products and services Case 222063 147

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Cumulative number of patents granted Case 64 148
Cumulative number of trademarks approved Case 731 148
New patent applications filed applications 24 63
New patents granted patents 30 63
New trademark applications filed applications 56 63
New trademarks granted trademarks 134 63
Number of patent applications during the reporting period Case 24 148
Number of patents granted during the reporting period Case 30 148
Number of software copyright registrations during the reporting period Case 3 148
Number of trademark applications during the reporting period Case 56 148
Number of trademarks approved during the reporting period Case 134 148
Number of valid patents during the reporting period Case 54 148

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification status - Chengming Plant certified 51
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System certification status - Chengming Plant certified 51
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System certification status - Heyi Plant certified 51
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System certification status - Huanhuan Plant certified 51
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System certification status - Wanlai Wanqu Plant certified 51
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System certification status - Chengming Plant certified 51
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System certification status - Guoquan certified 51
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System certification status - Huanhuan Plant in progress 51
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System certification status - Wanlai Wanqu Plant certified 51
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification status - Chengming Plant certified 51
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification status - Guoquan certified 51
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification status - Heyi Plant certified 51
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification status - Huanhuan Plant in progress 51
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification status - Wanlai Wanqu Plant certified 51
Product recall drill coverage (number of cities) cities 10 56
Product recall drill coverage (number of stores) stores 154 56
Product recall drill simulated product packaging weight kg per unit 19 56
Product recall drill simulated units units 164 56

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
Number of corruption litigation cases filed and concluded against the Group or its employees during the reporting period Case 1 149
Number of proposals reviewed at Board of Supervisors meetings proposals 4 31
Number of proposals reviewed at general meeting proposals 8 31

Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of specialised committee meetings of the Board of Directors meetings 7 31

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of directors received training of anti-corruption and anti-unfair competition Person 4 149
Number of employees received training of business ethics and anti-corruption Person 2013 149
Number of executive director Person 4 149
Percentage of employees trained on anti-corruption and anti-unfair competition % 95 149
Percentage of independent non-executive director % 40 149

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2024 Report Pages
Number of general meetings convened meeting 1 31
Proposed final dividend for the year 2024 (tax inclusive) RMB 200000000 36

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Indicator Unit 2023 2024 Report Pages
Final dividend for the year 2023 (tax inclusive) RMB 140000000 36
Total amount invested in social welfare RMB 10000 14.8 148

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions kg 12.78
NOₓ Emissions kg 122.04
SOₓ Emissions kg 9.58

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) tCO2e 2410.05
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) tCO2e 9743.84
Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/RMB million revenue 0.37
Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/RMB million revenue 1.51
Total GHG Emissions tCO2e 12153.89
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Revenue) tCO2e/RMB million revenue 1.88

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Total Hazardous Waste Ton 3.3
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) kg/RMB million revenue 0.51

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed Ton 1799.29
Plastic Waste Ton 2010.35
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Revenue) Ton/RMB million revenue 0.28

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2022 to 2032
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year % -5

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 2032
Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 5

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
Direct Energy Intensity (By Revenue) tce/RMB million revenue 0.23
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) tce/RMB million revenue 0.57
Gasoline Consumption Litre 22193.37
Indirect Energy Intensity (By Revenue) tce/RMB million revenue 0.34
Natural Gas Consumption 1084971.72
Purchased Electricity MWh 18158.47
Total Direct Energy Consumption tce 1467.18
Total Energy Consumption tce 3700.45
Total Indirect Energy Consumption tce 2233.27

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Total Wastewater Discharge 122576.61
Total Water Withdrawal Ton 317767
Water Consumption Ton 195190.39
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) Ton/RMB million revenue 30.17

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2032
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -5

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 2032
Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % -5

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) Ton 2239.05
Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) Ton/RMB million revenue 0.66
Packaging Materials Consumed Ton 4279.65

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 RMB 10000 71.77

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 Person 1575
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 Person 32
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 Person 512
Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China Person 2119
Number of Employees in Mainland China Person 2118
Number of Employees in Overseas Person 1
Number of Female Employees Person 817
Number of Full-time Employees Person 2119
Number of Male Employees Person 1302
Number of Total Employees Person 2119
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 74.3
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 1.5
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 24.2
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China % 100
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 99.95
Percentage of Employees in Overseas % 0.05
Percentage of Female Employees % 38.6
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 100
Percentage of Male Employees % 61.4

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 % 32.38
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 % 31.25
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 % 48.05
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China % 36.17
Turnover Rate of Female Employees % 30.48
Turnover Rate of Male Employees % 39.71
Turnover Rate of Total Employees % 36.15

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries Day 7

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 Executive Employees % 0.24
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 38.56
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 99.76
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 61.44

The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Average Training Hours (Executive Employees) Hour 96
Average Training Hours (Female) Hour 71.91
Average Training Hours (General Employees) Hour 76.53
Average Training Hours (Male) Hour 79.5
Average Training Hours per Employee Hour 76.58
Training Hours of Anti-corruption Hour 37.05

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Number of Suppliers in Mainland China No. of supplier 1188
Number of Total Suppliers No. of supplier 1188

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Complaints Handling Rate % 100
Number of Products and Service Related Complaints Case 222063
Satisfaction Rate of Customer Complaint Handling % 94.04

Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Accumulative Number of Patents Granted Case 64
Number of New Patent Applications applications 24
Number of Patents Applied applications 24
Number of Patents Granted patents 30
Number of Patents Held patents 54
Number of Trademark Applications applications 56
Number of Trademark Registrations trademarks 134

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Passing Rate of Third-party Accreditation Performed under the Quality Management System percent 83.33

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 2024
Number of Concluded Corruption Lawsuits Case 1
Number of Corruption Litigation Case 1

Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training % 95
Coverage of Anti-corruption Training for Employees % 95
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training Person 4
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training Person 2013
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training Person 2013

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Standard Indicator Unit 2024
Total Social Investment RMB 148000