Sustainability Report 2017
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions per kWh of on-grid green electricity supplied | g/kWh | 0.66 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 48 |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (tonne) | tonne | 598 | 1320 | 89 | |
| Particulate Matter (PM) emissions per kWh of on-grid green electricity supplied | g/kWh | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.38 | 48 |
| Particulate matter (PM) (tonne) | tonne | 37 | 86 | 89 | |
| Reduction in chemical oxygen demand (COD) discharge | tonnes | 685 | 9 | ||
| Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions per kWh of on-grid green electricity supplied | g/kWh | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 48 |
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) (tonne) | tonne | 217 | 630 | 89 |
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 | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2e (Scope 1) (tonne) | tonne | 6839.04 | 169047.17 | 89 |
| CO2e (Scope 2) (tonne) | tonne | 1006.25 | 8657.4 | 89 |
| CO2e (Scope 3) (tonne) | tonne | 5114.1 | 3944.12 | 89 |
| GHG intensity (CO2e/kWh) | CO2e/kWh | 0.01 | 0.11 | 89 |
| Reduction of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions | tonnes | 1317327 | 9 | |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions (Direct Emissions) | tonne CO2 equivalent | 169047.17 | 47 | |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions (Energy Indirect Emissions) | tonne CO2 equivalent | 8657.4 | 47 | |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Other Indirect Emissions) | tonne CO2 equivalent | 3944.12 | 47 | |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2 equivalent | 181648.69 | 47 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth of processed agricultural and forestry residues | 131% | 9 | |||
| Annual growth of processed hazardous waste | 13% | 9 | |||
| Hazardous waste processed | tonne, tonnes | 51938 | 99639 | 113031 | 53, 88 |
| Processed hazardous waste | tonnes | 113000 | 9 | ||
| Treated leachate | m3 | 57555 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth of processed household waste | 239% | 9 | ||
| Bottom ash processed (tonne) | tonne | 92922.52 | 263100.44 | 89 |
| Household waste processed | tonne | 73526 | 249212 | 88 |
| Percentage of recycled materials used (biomass raw materials) in operation | % | 29.28 | 95 | |
| Processed agricultural and forestry residues | tonnes | 1685000 | 9 | |
| Processed household waste | tonnes | 249000 | 9 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Emissions Avoided | tonne | 403949 | 562343 | 1317327 | 46 | |
| Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions avoided during the Reporting Period | tonnes | 1317327 | 45 | |||
| Increase in total carbon dioxide emissions avoided by environmental protection projects per annum | % | 5 | 84 | |||
| Number of trees preserved equivalent to carbon dioxide emissions avoided | trees | 216532857 | 45 |
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 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly ash processed (tonne) | tonne | 40188.45 | 104155.33 | 89 |
| Hazardous waste safely handled | tonnes | 113031 | 52 | |
| Increase in hazardous waste safely handled compared with last year | % | 13 | 52 | |
| Leachate with COD discharge reduction treated | m3 | 57555 | 53 |
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 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate biomass processing designed capacity per annum | tonnes per annum | 8449800 | 45 | ||
| Aggregate power generation capacity of renewable energy projects (solar and wind) | MW | 125.88 | 45 | ||
| Aggregate power generation designed capacity of integrated biomass utilisation projects | MW | 992 | 45 | ||
| Annual electricity consumption equivalent (households) | households | 1389419 | 45 | ||
| Annual electricity consumption equivalent households | households | 1389419 | 9 | ||
| Annual growth of aggregate biomass processing designed capacity | % | 36 | 45 | ||
| Annual growth of aggregate power generation designed capacity | % | 33 | 45 | ||
| Biomass raw materials processed | tonne | 728142 | 1684691 | 88 | |
| Energy intensity (kJ/kWh) | kJ/kWh | 246.24 | 266.85 | 89 | |
| Increase in green electricity supply compared with 2016 | % | 87 | 45 | ||
| Natural gas consumed (GJ) | GJ | 7996.97 | 89 | ||
| Non-renewable electricity consumed (GJ) | GJ | 26038.87 | 43250.66 | 89 | |
| On-Grid Green Electricity Supplied | kWh | 511852000 | 891407000 | 1667503000 | 46 |
| On-grid green electricity supplied | kWh | 891408000 | 1667503000 | 9, 45, 88 | |
| Reduction in standard coal consumption | tonnes | 666921 | 45 | ||
| Reduction of standard coal consumption | tonnes | 666921 | 9 | ||
| Renewable electricity consumed (GJ) | GJ | 193465.64 | 401720.85 | 89 | |
| Steam generated | tonne | 171027 | 88 | ||
| Total energy consumed (GJ) | GJ | 219504.51 | 452968.48 | 89 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in on-grid green electricity supplied compared with 2016 | 87% | 9 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of ISO 14001 certificates | 7 | 10 | 89 | |
| Number of ISO 9001 certificates | 7 | 10 | 88 | |
| Preservation of trees | trees | 216532857 | 9 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employee turnover by location: Hong Kong | 2 | 61 | ||
| Number of employees by age: 30 and below | persons | 980 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by age: 31–40 | persons | 575 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by age: 41–50 | persons | 197 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by age: 51 and above | persons | 29 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by gender: Female | persons | 361 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by gender: Male | persons | 1420 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by location: Hires from local province | persons | 1247 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by location: Hires from other provinces | persons | 521 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by location: Hong Kong | persons | 13 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by location: Mainland China | persons | 1768 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by ranking: General and technical staff | persons | 1466 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by ranking: Middle-level management | persons | 249 | 57 | |
| Number of employees by ranking: Senior management | persons | 66 | 57 | |
| Number of female employees who took parental leave | 20 | 66 | ||
| Number of male employees who took parental leave | 65 | 66 | ||
| Number of new hires - Age 30 and below | 540 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Age 31–40 | 229 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Age 41–50 | 67 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Female | 153 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Hires from local province | 572 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Hires from other province | 261 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Hong Kong | 3 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Mainland China | 833 | 59 | ||
| Number of new hires - Male | 683 | 59 | ||
| Percentage of employee by category (new hires) | % | 46.94 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Age 30 and below | % | 55.1 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Age 31–40 | % | 39.83 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Age 41–50 | % | 34.01 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Female | % | 42.38 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Hires from local province | % | 45.87 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Hires from other province | % | 50.1 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Hong Kong | % | 23.08 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Mainland China | % | 47.12 | 59 | |
| Percentage of new hires - Male | % | 48.1 | 59 | |
| Proportion of new hires to total workforce | 46.94% | 57 | ||
| Staff costs (Economic Value Distributed) | HK$'000 | 104659 | 167400 | 88 |
| Total number of female employees who returned to work after parental leave | 20 | 66 | ||
| Total number of female employees who returned to work after parental leave that were still employed 12 months after return to work | 8 | 66 | ||
| Total number of new hires | 836 | 59 | ||
| Total working hours | hour | 3570240 | 68 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employee turnover by age: 30 and below | 86 | 61 | |
| Number of employee turnover by age: 31–40 | 42 | 61 | |
| Number of employee turnover by age: 41–50 | 14 | 61 | |
| Number of employee turnover by gender: Female | 28 | 61 | |
| Number of employee turnover by gender: Male | 114 | 61 | |
| Number of employee turnover by location: Mainland China | 140 | 61 | |
| Percentage of employee turnover (resigned / retired) | % | 7.97 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by age: 30 and below | % | 8.76 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by age: 31–40 | % | 7.3 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by age: 41–50 | % | 7.11 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by gender: Female | % | 7.76 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by gender: Male | % | 8.03 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by location: Hong Kong | % | 13.38 | 61 |
| Percentage of employee turnover by location: Mainland China | % | 7.92 | 61 |
| Retention rate of female employees who returned to work after parental leave that were still employed 12 months after return to work | 100% | 66 | |
| Retention rate of male employees who returned to work after parental leave that were still employed 12 months after return to work | 93.75% | 66 | |
| Return to work rate of female employees who returned to work after parental leave | 100% | 66 | |
| Return to work rate of male employees who returned to work after parental leave | 95.38% | 66 | |
| Staff turnover rate (including resignation and retirement) | 7.97% | 57 | |
| Total number of employee turnover (resigned / retired) | 142 | 61 | |
| Total number of male employees who returned to work after parental leave | 62 | 66 | |
| Total number of male employees who returned to work after parental leave that were still employed 12 months after return to work | 15 | 66 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury rate (IR) – employees | 0.22 | 68, 89 | ||
| Injury rate (IR) – independent contractors working onsite | 0.35 | 0.15 | 68, 89 | |
| Number of work-related injuries – employees | 4 | 68, 89 | ||
| Number of work-related injuries – independent contractors working onsite | 1 | 2 | 68, 89 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absentee days due to work-related injury | day | 199 | 68 | |
| Absentee days due to work-related injury (day) | day | 203 | 199 | 89 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of OHSAS 18001 certificates | 7 | 10 | 89 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per person | hours | 87.44 | 63 | |
| Average training hours per person by employee ranking: General and technical staff | hours | 101 | 63 | |
| Average training hours per person by employee ranking: Middle-level management | hours | 22 | 63 | |
| Average training hours per person by employee ranking: Senior management | hours | 28 | 63 | |
| Average training hours per person by gender: Female | hours | 74 | 63 | |
| Average training hours per person by gender: Male | hours | 91 | 63 | |
| Increase in average training hours of each employee per annum | % | 5 | 84 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with | We did not receive any products and service related complaints in 2017. | 101 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Value Retained | HK$'000 | 869400 | 1153012 | 88 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash donation | HKD | 1183000 | 90 | |
| Charitable donations (Economic Value Distributed) | HK$'000 | 1668 | 88 | |
| Other costs (Economic Value Distributed) | HK$'000 | 1980752 | 3012872 | 88 |
| Other revenue (Direct Economic Value Generated) | HK$'000 | 67897 | 118376 | 88 |
| Revenue (Direct Economic Value Generated) | HK$'000 | 3000131 | 4581352 | 88 |
| Taxes (Economic Value Distributed) | HK$'000 | 45202 | 49788 | 88 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 37 | 86 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 598 | 1320 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 217 | 630 |
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 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonne CO2 equivalent | 6839.04 | 169047.17 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne CO2 equivalent | 1006.25 | 8657.4 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2 equivalent | 12959.39 | 181648.69 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | CO2e/kWh | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tonne CO2 equivalent | 5114.1 | 3944.12 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Disposed | tonnes | 51938 | 99639 | 113031 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | |||
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/tonnes of biomass treated | 0.06 |
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 (Domestic Waste) | tonnes | 73526 | 249000 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration | tonne | 263100.44 | |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | tonne | 257265.79 | |
| Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 98 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration | tonne | 263100.44 | |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne/tonnes of biomass treated | 0.16 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tonne | 158394 | 754984 | |
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage 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 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kJ/kWh | 246.24 | 266.85 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | GJ | 7996.97 | |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | GJ | 193465.64 | 401720.85 |
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 219504.51 | 452968.48 |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | GJ | 26038.87 | 43250.66 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Water Consumption | tonnes |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | tonne/tonnes of biomass treated |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Investment in Ecological Restoration | RMB |
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 | persons | 772 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | persons | 29 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | persons | 980 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | persons | 13 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong (Female) | persons | 11 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong (Male) | persons | 2 |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | persons | 1781 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | persons | 1768 |
| Number of Female Employees | persons | 361 |
| Number of General Employees | persons | 1466 |
| Number of Male Employees | persons | 1420 |
| Number of Middle Management Employees | persons | 249 |
| Number of New Employees | persons | 836 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | persons | 296 |
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | persons | 540 |
| Number of New Employees (Female) | persons | 153 |
| Number of New Employees (Hong Kong) | persons | 3 |
| Number of New Employees (Mainland China) | persons | 833 |
| Number of New Employees (Male) | persons | 683 |
| Number of Senior Management Employees | persons | 66 |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 1781 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 43.34 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1.63 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 55.01 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 0.73 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong and Mainland China | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 99.27 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 20.25 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 82.31 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 79.75 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 13.98 |
| Percentage of New Employees | % | 46.94 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 3.71 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) | 15 | |
| Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) | % | 93.75 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 7.3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 8.76 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 13.38 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 7.92 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 7.76 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 8.03 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 7.97 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | day | 203 | 199 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 74 | |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 101 | |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 91 | |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 22 | |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 28 | |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 87.44 | 5 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cash Donations | HKD | 1183000 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | HKD | 1668000 |