Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2017
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
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 | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions avoided | tonnes CO2e | 1520864 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Generated | MWh | 1328594 | 1564675 | 5 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee distribution by age group - 20 or below | % | 2 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by age group - 21–30 | % | 57 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by age group - 31–40 | % | 34 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by age group - 41–50 | % | 6 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by age group - 51–60 | % | 1 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by employment type - General Staff | % | 96.81 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by employment type - Middle Management | % | 2.63 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by employment type - Senior Management | % | 0.56 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by gender - Female | % | 36 | 20 |
| Employee distribution by gender - Male | % | 64 | 20 |
| Total staff members (entire Group) | 6397 | 20 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of talents selected for Wuxi Suntech 2017 Talent Training Camp | persons | 27 | 25 |
| Percentage of bachelor degree graduates in Wuxi Suntech 2017 Talent Training Camp | percent | 7 | 25 |
| Percentage of master degree graduates in Wuxi Suntech 2017 Talent Training Camp | percent | 93 | 25 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design patents obtained as of December 2017 | patents | 10 | 12 |
| Invention patents obtained as of December 2017 | patents | 86 | 12 |
| Total patents obtained as of December 2017 | patents | 489 | 12 |
| Utility model patents obtained as of December 2017 | patents | 393 | 12 |
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 concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases | There is no occurred or on-going case of legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against us or our employees during 2017 | 51 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of universities represented in Wuxi Suntech 2017 Talent Training Camp | universities | 15 | 25 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | kg |
| NOₓ Emissions | kg |
| SOₓ Emissions | kg |
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 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | Tonnes of CO2e | |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes of CO2e | |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonnes of CO2e | 1520864 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Tonnes of CO2e/MW |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Tonnes |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonnes/MW |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Tonnes |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonnes/MW |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | MWh | ||
| Electricity Generated | MWh | 1328594 | 1564675 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh/MW | ||
| Gasoline Consumption | MWh | ||
| Natural Gas Consumption | MWh | ||
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | ||
| Solar Energy | MWh | ||
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Water Consumption | m3 |
| Water Consumption Intensity | m3/MW |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | kWh |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Tonnes |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Total Employees | 6397 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 40 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 1 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 59 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 36 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 96.81 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 64 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 2.63 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 0.56 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulative Number of Patents Granted | patents | 489 |
| Number of Authorised Utility Model Patents | patents | 393 |
| Number of Invention Patents | patents | 86 |
| Number of Patents Held | patents | 489 |