Sustainable Development Report 2016

Year: 2016
Published: 2017-04-10
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) - Total Litres 41048 118

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 2015 2016 Report Pages
Carbon intensity (Hong Kong Portfolio) Tonnes of CO2e/sqm/year 0.12 0.116 119
Carbon intensity (Hotels) Tonnes of CO2e/guest night/year 0.062 0.093 119
Carbon intensity (Mainland China Portfolio) Tonnes of CO2e/sqm/year 0.087 0.089 119
Carbon intensity of Hong Kong portfolio tonnes of CO2e/sqm/year 0.12 0.116 64
Carbon intensity of Hotels tonnes of CO2e/sqm/year 0.07 0.06 64
Carbon intensity of Mainland China portfolio tonnes of CO2e/sqm/year 0.1 0.102 64
Direct carbon emissions (Scope 1) - Total Tonnes of CO2e 13465 118
Indirect carbon emissions (Scope 2) - Total Tonnes of CO2e 216484 118
Refrigerants containing HCFCs refilled - Total Kilograms 997 118
Scope 1 emissions, Hong Kong Portfolio Tonnes of CO2e 749 4694 65
Scope 1 emissions, Hotels Tonnes of CO2e 2424 3497 65
Scope 1 emissions, Mainland China Portfolio Tonnes of CO2e 2805 5074 65
Scope 2 emissions, Hong Kong Portfolio Tonnes of CO2e 147571 139385 65
Scope 2 emissions, Hotels Tonnes of CO2e 18518 21039 65
Scope 2 emissions, Mainland China Portfolio Tonnes of CO2e 45818 55658 65
Total carbon emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) - Total Tonnes of CO2e 229949 118

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

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 Report Pages
Battery electrolyte - Total Litres 200 118
Metal recycled - Total Tonnes 1406 118
Oils and lubricants (Hazardous) - Total Litres 750 118
Total hazardous waste disposal (Swire Properties) Litres 1826 292 119
Total hazardous waste recycling (Swire Properties) Litres 200 750 119

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

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2020 Report Pages
Commercial and industrial waste - Total Tonnes 31631 118
Construction and demolition waste - Total Tonnes 5534 118
Construction and demolition waste recycled - Total Tonnes 441 118
Diversion rate for commercial waste for Hong Kong portfolio (including hotels) % 25% 75
Diversion rate of construction waste from landfills for Hong Kong projects under development % 60% 75
Diversion rate of demolition waste from landfills for Hong Kong projects under development % 80% 75
Garden waste - Total Tonnes 975 118
Glass recycled - Total Tonnes 32 118
Grease trap waste - Total Tonnes 3678 118
Oils and lubricants - Total Litres 292 118
Paper products - Total Kilograms 61104 118
Paper recycled - Total Tonnes 3093 118
Plastic recycled - Total Tonnes 29 118
Residential / domestic waste - Total Tonnes 1104 118
Total non-hazardous waste disposal (Swire Properties) Tonnes 39988 45186 119
Total non-hazardous waste recycling (Swire Properties) Tonnes 124674 278123 119
Wastewater discharged - Total m3 49865 118

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Carbon intensity reduction (tonnes of CO2e/m2) for Hong Kong portfolio % 27 61
Carbon intensity reduction target for Hong Kong portfolio (compared with 2008) 27% 66

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 2016 2020 Report Pages
Food waste recycled - Total kg 269141 118
Waste Diversion (Hong Kong portfolio including hotels) - Commercial waste diversion rate 25% 62
Waste Diversion (Hong Kong projects under development) - Construction waste diversion rate from landfills 60% 62
Waste Diversion (Hong Kong projects under development) - Demolition waste diversion rate from landfills 80% 62

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 2001 2010 2015 2016 2020 Report Pages
Direct energy consumption (industrial diesel + petrol + ULSD + town gas + natural gas + liquefied petroleum gas) - Total GJ 153644 118
Direct energy intensity (Hong Kong Portfolio) GJ/sqm/year 0.003 0.002 119
Direct energy intensity (Hotels) GJ/guest night/year 0.134 0.131 119
Direct energy intensity (Mainland China Portfolio) GJ/sqm/year 0.096 0.131 119
Energy use intensity in Hong Kong portfolio kWh/sqm per year 218 152 70
Energy use intensity in Mainland China portfolio kWh/sqm per year 156 108 70
Indirect energy intensity (Hong Kong Portfolio) kWh/sqm/year 153 147 119
Indirect energy intensity (Hotels) kWh/guest night/year 70 60 119
Indirect energy intensity (Mainland China Portfolio) kWh/sqm/year 101 108 119
Industrial diesel - Total Litres 22993 118
Liquefied petroleum gas - Total Kilograms 6524 118
Natural gas - Total kWh 13652956 118
Petrol - Total Litres 140812 118
Purchased electricity - Total MWh 284253 118
Reduction in annual energy consumption (Hong Kong Portfolio) % 26% 72
Reduction in annual energy consumption (Mainland China Portfolio) million kWh 23 72
Reduction in annual energy consumption in Hong Kong portfolio (compared to 2001) % -18.9 67
Reduction in annual energy consumption in Hong Kong portfolio (compared to 2008) million kWh per year 49 67
Target reduction in annual energy consumption in Hong Kong portfolio (compared to 2008) million kWh per year 64 67
Total energy consumption - Total GJ 1176591 118
Town gas - Total m3 210808 118

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

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 Report Pages
Total water consumption - municipal - Total 000 m3 1527 118
Total water use, Hong Kong Portfolio m³ 500000 540000 75
Total water use, Hotels m³ 200000 250000 75
Total water use, Mainland China Portfolio m³ 750000 800000 75
Waste potable water reused for flushing - Total Litres 119644 118
Wastewater for flushing - Total m3 34957 118
Water intensity (Hong Kong Portfolio) m3/sqm/year 0.276 0.298 119
Water intensity (Hotels) m3/guest night/year 0.695 0.819 119
Water intensity (Mainland China Portfolio) m3/sqm/year 1.074 1.122 119
Water use intensity, Hong Kong Portfolio m³/m²/year 0.7 0.75 75
Water use intensity, Hotels m³/guest night/year 0.5 0.6 75
Water use intensity, Mainland China Portfolio m³/m²/year 1 1.1 75

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

Indicator Unit 2001 2020 Report Pages
Annual energy reduction target in Mainland China portfolio kWh per year 23000000 70
Energy Reduction (Hong Kong) - Annual energy reduction million kWh/year 64 62
Energy Reduction (Hong Kong) - Annual energy reduction percentage 26% 62
Energy Reduction (Hong Kong) - Energy audits frequency for investment portfolios years 5 62
Energy Reduction (Hong Kong) - Energy intensity reduction kWh/m²/year 29% 62
Energy Reduction (Mainland China) - Annual energy consumption reduction million kWh/year 23 62
Reduction in energy intensity (Hong Kong Portfolio) % 29% 72
Year energy management plan implemented in Hong Kong 2001 66

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 2016 Report Pages
Wastewater reuse and discharge - Total 000 m3 349 118

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

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Total amount of packaging materials used in 2016 by Swire Properties (mainly by our restaurants for food packaging) tonnes 24 136

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Increase in gross floor area in Hong Kong portfolio (compared to 2001) % 16.1 67
Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms No grievances about substantial impacts on the environment were recorded 128

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

Indicator Unit 2016 2020 Report Pages
Diversity - Females in management positions (% of total management workforce) 45.9% 120
Increase employee participation in Mainland China % 20 33
New Hires - By age group - 30–50 years old 614 120
New Hires - By age group - Over 50 years old 30 120
New Hires - By age group - Under 30 years old 646 120
New Hires - By gender - Female 546 120
New Hires - By gender - Male 744 120
New Hires - By geographical region - Hong Kong 503 120
New Hires - By geographical region - Hotels 496 120
New Hires - By geographical region - Mainland China 291 120
New Hires - Total number of new hires 1290 120
Parental Leave - Total number of employees entitled to parental leave 5271 120
Parental Leave - Total number of employees took parental leave 2017 120
Total number of Directors - By age group - 50 to 59 years old 21.4% 3 121
Total number of Directors - By age group - 60 years old or above 71.4% 10 121
Total number of Directors - By age group - Under 50 years old 7.1% 1 121
Total number of Directors - By gender - Female 21.4% 3 121
Total number of Directors - By gender - Male 78.6% 11 121
Total number of Directors - By local/non-local - Local 58.3% 8 121
Total number of Directors - By local/non-local - Non-local 41.7% 5 121
Total workforce 5414 120
Total workforce - By age group - 30–50 years old 3705 120
Total workforce - By age group - Over 50 years old 161 120
Total workforce - By age group - Under 30 years old 1548 120
Total workforce - By employment contract - Employment temporary 349 120
Total workforce - By employment contract - Permanent 5065 120
Total workforce - By employment type - Full-time 5065 120
Total workforce - By employment type - Part-time 349 120
Total workforce - By gender - Female 2108 120
Total workforce - By gender - Male 3306 120
Total workforce - By geographical region - Hong Kong 2382 120
Total workforce - By geographical region - Hotels 1758 120
Total workforce - By geographical region - Mainland China 1274 120

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

Indicator Unit 2015 2016 Report Pages
New Hires - Rate of new hires 23.8% 120
Parental Leave - Return to work rate (%) 100% 120
Total employee turnover percent 20% 21% 36
Turnover - By age group - 30–50 years old 585 120
Turnover - By age group - Over 50 years old 31 120
Turnover - By age group - Under 30 years old 454 120
Turnover - By gender - Female 434 120
Turnover - By gender - Male 636 120
Turnover - By geographical region - Hong Kong 357 120
Turnover - By geographical region - Hotels 505 120
Turnover - By geographical region - Mainland China 208 120
Turnover - Rate of voluntary turnover 21.0% 120
Turnover - Total number of voluntary turnover 1070 120

Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Number of reportable injuries (sick leave > 3 days) 69 121

Lost days due to work injury.

Indicator Unit 2014 2015 2016 Report Pages
Absentee rate % 1.3 121
Lost Day Rate (LDR) lost days per 100 employees per year 53.77 61.08 36.18 40
Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) 1.95 1.88 1.8 40
Lost day rate (LDR) 36.14 121
Lost time injury rate (LTIR) 2.18 121
Number of lost time injuries (sick leave > 0 days) 105 121

Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2016 2020 Report Pages
Increase in total number of health and safety training hours for employees compared with baseline year of 2015 increase 5% 39
Percentage of the organization operating in verified compliance with an internationally-recognized occupational health and safety management system (OHSAS 18001) 0% 121
Provision of compulsory health and safety training for all employees via e-learning platform planned 39

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

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Human rights related training - Number and percentage of employees received human rights related training 47.2% 2631 121
Performance Review - By gender - Female 1968 120
Performance Review - By gender - Male 3307 120
Performance Review - By management - Management 1205 120
Performance Review - By management - Non-management 4070 120
Performance Review - Percentage of employees receiving regular performance review 99.8% 120
Performance Review - Total number of employees receiving regular performance review 5275 120
Total number and percentage of employees received training - Female 94.1% 1965 121
Total number and percentage of employees received training - Male 97.9% 3207 121
Total number and percentage of employees received training - Management 97.9% 1178 121
Total number and percentage of employees received training - Non-management 96.0% 3994 121
Total number and percentage of employees received training - Total 96.6% 5372 121
Training spend (million HK$) million HK$ 11.9 121

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

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Average training hours per employee - Female 12.4 121
Average training hours per employee - Male 12.1 121
Average training hours per employee - Management 16.9 121
Average training hours per employee - Non-management 10.8 121
Average training hours per employee - Total 12.2 121
Corporate social responsibility related training - Total training hours for employees 3798.8 121
Health and safety related training - Average training hours on health and safety per employee 2.9 121
Health and safety related training - Total training hours on health and safety 16162.2 121
Human rights related training - Total training hours on human rights related topics 4084 121
Total training hours - Total 56055 121
Total training hours for new hires (SDG training in induction programme) 718.1 121

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons not aware of any recall 139

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 2016 Report Pages
Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations No significant fines and non-monetary sanctions 127

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

Indicator Unit 2016 Report Pages
Anti-corruption related training - Management 80.7% 951 121
Anti-corruption related training - Non-management 80.4% 3522 121
Anti-corruption related training - Number and percentage of employees received anti-corruption training 80.5% 4473 121
Total number of Directors 14 121

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Increase the number of community ambassador activities in Mainland China % 50 33
Increase the number of nominated programmes from employees by Community Caring Fund % 20 33

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

Indicator Unit 2020 Report Pages
Increase participation by Hong Kong employees, their families and friends % 20 33
Increase participation by Hong Kong tenants & other Swire group companies % 20 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).

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) Tonnes of CO2e 5978 13465
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) Tonnes of CO2e 211907 216484
Total GHG Emissions Tonnes of CO2e 229949

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016
Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) Litres 200
Hazardous Waste Disposed Litres 1826 292
Hazardous Waste Recycled Litres 200 750
Total Hazardous Waste Litres 1242

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016 2020
Diversion Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste % 25
Glass Waste Tonnes 32
Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction Waste) Tonnes 5534
Non-Hazardous Waste (Domestic Waste) Tonnes 1104
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed Tonnes 39988 45186
Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled Tonnes 124674 278123
Paper Waste Tonnes 3093
Plastic Waste Tonnes 29

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year % 27

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 2001 2010 2015 2016
Diesel Fuel Consumption Litres 22993
Direct Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area per Year) GJ/sqm/year 0.003 0.002
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area per Year) kWh/sqm per year 218 156 108
Gasoline Consumption Litres 140812
Indirect Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area per Year) kWh/sqm/year 153 147
LPG Consumption Kilograms 6524
Natural Gas Consumption kWh 13652956
Purchased Electricity MWh 284253
Total Direct Energy Consumption GJ 153644
Total Energy Consumption GJ 1176591

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016
Municipal Water Consumption m³ 1527000
Recycled Water Usage m³ 119.644
Total Wastewater Discharge m³ 49865
Total Water Withdrawal m³ 1450000 1590000
Water Consumption m³ 1450000 1590000

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Energy Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year million kWh/year 64
Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 26
Target Energy Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 26

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2016
Packaging Materials Consumed tonnes 24

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2016
Number of Employees Aged 30-50 3705
Number of Employees Aged Above 50 161
Number of Employees Aged Below 30 1548
Number of Employees in Hong Kong 2382
Number of Employees in Mainland China 1274
Number of Female Employees 2108
Number of Full-time Employees 5065
Number of Male Employees 3306
Number of New Employees 1290
Number of New Employees (Above 50) 30
Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) 614
Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) 646
Number of New Employees (Female) 546
Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) 503
Number of New Employees (Mainland China) 291
Number of New Employees (Male) 744
Number of Part-time Employees 349
Number of Temporary Workers 349
Number of Total Employees 5414
Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 % 68.42
Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 % 2.97
Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 % 28.6
Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong % 44.01
Percentage of Employees in Mainland China % 23.54
Percentage of Female Employees % 38.95
Percentage of Full-time Employees % 93.56
Percentage of Male Employees % 61.05
Percentage of New Employees % 23.83
Percentage of Part-time Employees % 6.44
Percentage of Temporary Workers % 6.44

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2015 2016
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 585
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 31
Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 454
Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong 357
Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China 208
Turnover Rate of Female Employees 434
Turnover Rate of Male Employees 636
Turnover Rate of Total Employees percent 20 21

Lost days due to work injury.

Standard Indicator Unit 2014 2015 2016
Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries lost days per 100 employees per year 53.77 61.08 36.14
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR/LTIR) 1.95 1.88 1.8
Number of Work-related Injuries 105

Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2020
Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees % increase 5

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2016
Percentage of Employees Trained % 96.6
Percentage of Trained Female Employees % 94.1
Percentage of Trained General Employees % 96
Percentage of Trained Male Employees % 97.9
Percentage of Trained Senior Management % 97.9
Total Cost of Training million HK$ 11.9

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2016
Average Training Hours (Female) hours 12.4
Average Training Hours (General Staff) hours 10.8
Average Training Hours (Male) hours 12.1
Average Training Hours (Senior Management) hours 16.9
Average Training Hours per Employee hours 12.2
Total Training Hours hours 56055
Training Hours of ESG hours 3798.8

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

Standard Indicator Unit 2016
Anti-corruption Training Coverage among Directors and Management % 80.7
Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training % 80.5
Coverage of Anti-corruption Training for Employees % 80.4
Number of Directors and Management Attendance for Anti-corruption Training persons 951
Number of General Employees Attendance for Anti-corruption Training persons 3522
Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training persons 4473