2017 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust emissions reduced per year by 200MW PV Power Generation Project in Longji Hanjiaoshui, Zhongning County Ningxia | tons | 76000 | 33 | |
| Exhaust gas: Dust | ton | 107 | 116.89 | 34 |
| Exhaust gas: Nitrogen oxides | ton | 802.6 | 1114.08 | 34 |
| Exhaust gas: Sulfur dioxide | ton | 289.8 | 273.99 | 34 |
| Greenhouse gas: Ammonia nitrogen | ton | 0.9 | 0.53 | 34 |
| Greenhouse gas: COD | ton | 25.9 | 16.58 | 34 |
| Nitrogen oxide emissions reduced annually by 20MW Solar-fishery complementary project in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province | tons | 56.63 | 33 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste: Waste denitration catalyst | ton | 95.1 | 200 | 34 |
| Hazardous waste: Waste oil | ton | 21.3 | 37.91 | 34 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous waste: Solid waste produced by landfills | ton | 323.9 | 6581 | 34 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduced annually by 20MW Solar-fishery complementary project in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province | tons | 20049.63 | 33 |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduced per year by 17.4MW PV Power Generation Project in Turkey | tons | 19400 | 33 |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduced per year by 200MW PV Power Generation Project in Longji Hanjiaoshui, Zhongning County Ningxia | tons | 242000 | 33 |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions reduced per year by 17.4MW PV Power Generation Project in Turkey | tons | 89.47 | 33 |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions reduced per year by 200MW PV Power Generation Project in Longji Hanjiaoshui, Zhongning County Ningxia | tons | 4183.5 | 33 |
| Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reduced annually by 20MW Solar-fishery complementary project in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province | tons | 65.04 | 33 |
| Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reduced per year by 17.4MW PV Power Generation Project in Turkey | tons | 157.5 | 33 |
| Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reduced per year by 200MW PV Power Generation Project in Longji Hanjiaoshui, Zhongning County Ningxia | tons | 8366.9 | 33 |
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 | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual green power provided by 17.4MW PV Power Generation Project in Turkey | kWh | 26970000 | 33 | |
| Average annual green power provided by 200MW PV Power Generation Project in Longji Hanjiaoshui, Zhongning County Ningxia | kWh | 304000000 | 33 | |
| Average annual power transferred to grid by 20MW Solar-fishery complementary project in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province | kWh | 21919800 | 33 | |
| Coal Consumption | ton | 2460000 | 2320891 | 30 |
| Cumulative installed PV capacity in China | GW | 130 | 32 | |
| Diesel Consumption | ton | 100 | 198 | 30 |
| Installed capacity for PV and wind power EPC and BT projects (Company) | MW | 1529 | 32 | |
| Power Consumption in Office (Electricity) | ten thousand kWh | 588 | 703 | 30 |
| Power Consumption in Production (Electricity) | ten thousand kWh | 207164 | 257983 | 30 |
| Standard coal saved annually by 20MW Solar-fishery complementary project in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province | tons | 7652.64 | 33 | |
| Total installed capacity of advanced projects in the pipeline (Company) | GW | over 2 | 32 | |
| Year-on-year increase in newly-added PV generation capacity | % | 53.6 | 32 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption in Office | 10000 m³ | 228567 | 223250 | 30 |
| Water Consumption in Production | 10000 m³ | 954268 | 1366786 | 30 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's additional wind power capacity | GW | 15 | 32 |
| China's newly-added PV generation capacity | GW | 53 | 32 |
| Increase in proportion of first-grade polysilicon solar products or above over 2016 | % | 0.55 | 7 |
| Standard coal saved per year by 17.4MW PV Power Generation Project in Turkey | tons | 8200 | 33 |
| Standard coal saved per year by 200MW PV Power Generation Project in Longji Hanjiaoshui, Zhongning County Ningxia | tons | 97000 | 33 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Packaging Materials | ton | 1018 | 1073 | 30 |
| Plastic Packaging Materials | ton | 486 | 586 | 30 |
| Wooden Packaging Materials | ton | 554 | 712 | 30 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT projects under construction and completed for transfer (Company) | MW | 589.5 | 32 |
| Wind power project acquired in Wuqiang, Hebei | MW | 200 | 32 |
| Wind power project acquired in Ximeng | MW | 500 | 32 |
| Wind power project acquired in Zhengxiangbaiqi, Inner Mongolia | MW | 575 | 32 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees aged 30–50 (female) | employees | 409 | 18 |
| Number of employees aged 30–50 (male) | employees | 1559 | 18 |
| Number of employees below 30 years old (female) | employees | 298 | 18 |
| Number of employees below 30 years old (male) | employees | 1274 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Administration | employees | 296 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Engineering | employees | 432 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Overseas region | employees | 113 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Production | employees | 1178 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Sales and Marketing | employees | 395 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Shaanxi region | employees | 494 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Support | employees | 137 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Technical | employees | 471 | 18 |
| Number of employees in Xinjiang region | employees | 3023 | 18 |
| Number of employees over 50 (female) | employees | 14 | 18 |
| Number of employees over 50 (male) | employees | 76 | 18 |
| Number of employees with Non-degree Tertiary and Others education | employees | 1570 | 18 |
| Number of employees with Postgraduate and Above education | employees | 354 | 18 |
| Number of employees with Undergraduate education | employees | 1706 | 18 |
| Number of new employees recruited | employees | 556 | 18 |
| Number of new experienced talents recruited | employees | 250 | 18 |
| Number of new fresh graduates recruited | employees | 306 | 18 |
| Total number of employees | employees | 3630 | 18 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees resigned | 598 | 19 | |
| Staff turnover rate (overall) | % | 14.14% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by age: 30–50 | % | 10.87% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by age: Above 50 | % | 7.22% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by age: Below 30 | % | 18.25% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by gender: Female | % | 12.50% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by gender: Male | % | 14.54% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by region: Shaanxi | % | 24.23% | 19 |
| Staff turnover rate by region: Xinjiang | % | 12.71% | 19 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency drill plan execution rate | 100% | 17 | |
| Number of emergency drills carried out | drills | 541 | 17 |
| Number of employees arranged for annual occupational health examinations | employees | 1040 | 17 |
| Number of major hazard source drills carried out | drills | 267 | 17 |
| Number of occupational disease test data sets obtained | sets | 388 | 17 |
| Number of safety training sessions conducted | sessions | 941 | 17 |
| Safety training plan implementation rate | 100% | 17 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean management examination pass rate | percent | 92% | 13 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in number of customised product contracts compared with 2016 | % | 28.24 | 7 |
| Number of cooperative relationships with suppliers terminated | suppliers | 21 | 13 |
| Number of suppliers Overseas | 98 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers and construction units sent the 'Letter on Enhancement of the Control of Integrity of Suppliers and Construction Units' | suppliers and construction units | 1768 | 13 |
| Number of suppliers in Central China | 211 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers in Eastern China | 390 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers in North-eastern China | 133 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers in North-western China | 303 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers in Northern China | 279 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers in South-western China | 204 | 15 | |
| Number of suppliers in Southern China | 150 | 15 | |
| Supplier information level | % | 82.5 | 15 |
| Total number of suppliers | 1768 | 15 |
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 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of penalty notifications issued to gift-giving suppliers | notifications | 8 | 13 |
| Number of return visits paid to suppliers | visits | 2 | 13 |
| Number of supplier registrations completed | 403 | 15 | |
| Number of supplier satisfaction questionnaires collected | 313 | 15 | |
| Number of supplier satisfaction questionnaires distributed | 313 | 15 | |
| Supplier satisfaction questionnaire response rate | % | 100 | 15 |
| Supplier satisfaction rate | % | 93 | 15 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of suppliers signed with clean management contracts | percent | 100% | 13 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual product quality complaint rate drop compared with 2016 | % | -22.22 | 7 |
| Proportion of first-grade polysilicon solar products or above | % | 97.68 | 7 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time commission passing rate for SVG products | % | 100 | 7 |
| Increase in first-time commission passing rate for SVG products year-on-year | % | 6.5 | 7 |
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 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of integrity warning cases formed | cases | 24 | 13 |
| Number of reports and notifications regarding corrupt management received | reports | 154 | 13 |
| Number of violations of bidding requirements discovered | violations | 7 | 13 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of clean management interviews with leaders | people | 250 | 13 |
| Number of rectification measures for non-compliance issues | measures | 5 | 13 |
| Number of signed 'Letter of Accountability for Clean Management' copies | copies | 694 | 13 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of anti-corruption education activities | activities | 52 | 13 |
| Number of people benefited from anti-corruption education | people | 2000 | 13 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of clean management magazine issues published | issues | 7 | 13 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | ton | 107 | 116.89 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | ton | 802.6 | 1114.08 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | ton | 289.8 | 273.99 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | ton | 116.4 | 237.91 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Landfilling | ton | 323.9 | 6581 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 281449.63 |
| NOx Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 4272.97 |
| SO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 8589.44 |
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 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Consumption | ton | 2460000 | 2320891 |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | ton | 100 | 198 |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 2077520 | 2586860 |
| Solar Energy | kWh | 352889800 | |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 2077520 | 2586860 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption in Office | 10000 m³ | 228567 | 223250 |
| Water Consumption in Production and Operation | 10000 m³ | 954268 | 1366786 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | ton | 1018 | 1073 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | ton | 486 | 586 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | ton | 2058 | 2371 |
| Usage of Packaging Materials (Wood) | ton | 554 | 712 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 1968 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 (Female) | employees | 409 |
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 (Male) | employees | 1559 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 90 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 (Female) | employees | 14 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 (Male) | employees | 76 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 1572 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 (Female) | employees | 298 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 (Male) | employees | 1274 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 721 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 2909 |
| Number of New Employees | employees | 556 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 3630 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 54.22 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 2.48 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 43.31 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 19.87 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 80.18 |
| Percentage of New Employees | percent | 15.32 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 10.87 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 7.22 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 18.25 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 12.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 14.54 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 14.14 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | employees | 1040 |
| Number of Production Safety Emergency Drills | drills | 541 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | percent | 92 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Central China | 211 | |
| Number of Suppliers in East China | 390 | |
| Number of Suppliers in North China | 279 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northeast China | 133 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Northwest China | 303 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | 98 | |
| Number of Suppliers in South China | 150 | |
| Number of Suppliers in Southwest China | 204 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 1768 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint Growth Rate | % | -22.22 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Anti-corruption Training Session | activities | 52 |
| Number of People Participated in Ethical Standards and Anti-corruption Training | people | 2000 |