2017/18 Sustainability Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO2 emissions | Tonne | 172.14 | 68 |
| Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) air emissions | tonne | 172.14 | 51 |
| Odorant consumption | tonne | 15 | 51 |
| Odorant use | Tonne | 15 | 68 |
| PM emissions | Tonne | 24.59 | 68 |
| Particulate Matter (PM) air emissions | tonne | 24.59 | 51 |
| Pipeline network pressure and leakage detection tests and user safety checks performed | 100% | 40 | |
| Pipeline networks and gas facilities inspected | 100% | 40 | |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) air emissions | tonne | 258.22 | 51 |
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 | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Intensity | kgCO2e/GJ of energy sold | 1.13 | 50, 68 |
| SO2 emissions | Tonne | 258.22 | 68 |
| Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) | tCO2e | 678877.64 | 50 |
| Scope 1 (direct emissions) | tCO2e | 678877.64 | 68 |
| Scope 2 (Energy Indirect Emissions) | tCO2e | 82494.55 | 50 |
| Scope 2 (energy indirect emissions) | tCO2e | 82494.55 | 68 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 761372.19 | 50 |
| Total GHG emissions | tCO2e | 761372.19 | 68 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total wastewater discharged | Tonne | 665859.76 (all wastewater was discharged to designated wastewater treatment plants in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations) | 68 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of non-hazardous waste produced | Tonne/employee | 0.28 | 68 |
| Non-hazardous waste produced | Tonne | 11944 | 68 |
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 | 2017/18 | 2018 | FY2016/17 | FY2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of natural gas vehicles served per day by CNG/LNG refilling stations | vehicles per day | 200000 | 11 | |||
| Coal consumption | Tonne, tonne | 210.9 | 52, 68 | |||
| Comprehensive energy supply projects commenced operation | projects | 19 | 8 | |||
| Connectable households living in cities covered by gas projects | households | 41000000 | 8 | |||
| Connectable population living in cities covered by gas projects | people | 124000000 | 8 | |||
| Diesel consumption | m3, m³ | 5216.49 | 52, 68 | |||
| Electricity consumption | kWh | 123864771.8 | 52 | |||
| Electricity consumption (non-renewable energy) | kWh | 123864670.8 | 68 | |||
| Electricity consumption (renewable energy) | kWh | 101 | 68 | |||
| Energy consumption intensity | GJ/GJ of energy sold | 0.013 | 68 | |||
| Heavy oil consumption | Tonne, tonne | 4799.72 | 52, 68 | |||
| LPG consumption | Tonne, tonne | 60 | 52, 68 | |||
| Length of gas transmission pipeline network built in FY2017/18 | km | 77085 | 9 | |||
| Lubricating oil consumption | tonne | 5 | 51 | |||
| Lubricating oil use | Tonne | 5 | 68 | |||
| Natural gas consumption | m3, m³ | 17764637.84 | 52, 68 | |||
| Number of CNG/LNG refilling stations | No. | 580 | 580 | 67 | ||
| Number of LPG distribution projects | No. | 92 | 100 | 67 | ||
| Number of comprehensive energy supply projects | No. | 18 | 19 | 67 | ||
| Number of natural gas long distance transmission pipelines | No. | 14 | 14 | 67 | ||
| Number of new piped gas projects with concession right in FY2017/18 | 165 | 9 | ||||
| Number of new residential users in FY2017/18 | 3926762 | 9 | ||||
| Number of piped gas projects with concession right | No. | 330 | 495 | 67 | ||
| Number of township residential households contracted for replacement of coal with gas | million households | 3.23 | 11 | |||
| Number of township residential users with completed gas pipeline connections | million users | 1.149 | 11 | |||
| Petrol consumption | m3, m³ | 236301.26 | 52, 68 | |||
| Total LPG sales volume | Tonne | 3699000 | 4030394 | 67 | ||
| Total energy consumption | GJ | 8615131.06 | 68 | |||
| Total natural gas sales volume | m³ | 12224292000 | 18659299000 | 67 | ||
| Total number of CNG/LNG refilling stations for vehicles | 580 | 11 | ||||
| Total piped gas projects with concession rights | projects | 495 | 8 | |||
| Volume of natural gas provided to village residents for winter heating | million m3 | 250 | 11 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption | Tonne, tonnes | 2485680 | 51, 68 |
| Water consumption intensity | kg/GJ of energy sold | 3.68 | 68 |
| Water withdrawn from groundwater (FY2017/18) | % | 26.3 | 52 |
| Water withdrawn from harvested rainwater (FY2017/18) | % | 0.2 | 52 |
| Water withdrawn from municipal water supplies or other water utilities (FY2017/18) | % | 22.2 | 52 |
| Water withdrawn from reclaimed water from other organizations (FY2017/18) | % | 2.9 | 52 |
| Water withdrawn from surface water (FY2017/18) | % | 48.4 | 52 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of coal with gas projects in counties and districts | projects | 145 | 8 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG/LNG refilling stations for vehicles operated | stations | 580 | 8 |
| Coal bed methane development projects operated | project | 1 | 8 |
| LPG distribution projects operated | projects | 100 | 8 |
| Natural gas long distance transmission pipelines operated | pipelines | 14 | 8 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018 | FY2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Value Retained for China Gas's sustainable operation and development | HK$'000 | 8138490 | 35 | |||
| New Hires | 11759 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Chinese directors (Accounting & financial, 1-10 years directorship) | directors | 13 | 26 | |||
| Number of Employees 30-50 years old | 24295 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Employees Above 50 years old | 6505 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Employees Under 30 years old | 12029 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 25 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 42804 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Ethnic Minority Employees | 2758 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Female Employees | 14425 | 54 | ||||
| Number of General Staff Employees | 34868 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Han Ethnicity Employees | 40071 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Male Employees | 28404 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Middle-level Management Employees | 6165 | 54 | ||||
| Number of Senior Management Employees | 1796 | 54 | ||||
| Number of directors aged 41-50 | directors | 14 | 26 | |||
| Number of directors aged over 60 | directors | 3 | 26 | |||
| Number of directors with business administration experience | directors | 10 | 26 | |||
| Number of directors with logistics experience | directors | 1 | 26 | |||
| Number of directors with marketing experience | directors | 2 | 26 | |||
| Number of directors with over 10 years directorship | directors | 6 | 26 | |||
| Number of female executive directors (Non-Chinese, Economics, Less Than 1 year directorship) | directors | 15 | 26 | |||
| Number of male directors aged 51-60 | directors | 12 | 26 | |||
| Number of new hires 30-50 years old | 6207 | 55 | ||||
| Number of new hires above 50 years old | 1767 | 55 | ||||
| Number of new hires female | 4277 | 55 | ||||
| Number of new hires male | 7482 | 55 | ||||
| Number of new hires under 30 years old | 3785 | 55 | ||||
| Number of non-executive directors | directors | 9 | 26 | |||
| Percentage of new hires 30-50 years old | 25.55% | 55 | ||||
| Percentage of new hires above 50 years old | 27.16% | 55 | ||||
| Percentage of new hires female | 29.65% | 55 | ||||
| Percentage of new hires male | 26.34% | 55 | ||||
| Percentage of new hires under 30 years old | 31.47% | 55 | ||||
| Retained for China Gas's sustainable operation and development | HK$'000 | 5382987 | 8138490 | 66 | ||
| Staff costs | HK$'000 | 1860899 | 2889505 | 35, 66 | ||
| Total Number of Employees | 42829 | 54 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | FY2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Turnover | 2307 | 54 | ||
| Employee Turnover as Percentage of Total Employees | 5.39% | 54 | ||
| New Hires as Percentage of Total Employees | 27.46% | 54 | ||
| Number of employee turnover 30-50 years old | 969 | 55 | ||
| Number of employee turnover Hong Kong | 3 | 55 | ||
| Number of employee turnover Mainland China | 2304 | 55 | ||
| Number of employee turnover above 50 years old | 195 | 55 | ||
| Number of employee turnover female | 880 | 55 | ||
| Number of employee turnover male | 1427 | 55 | ||
| Number of employee turnover under 30 years old | 1143 | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover 30-50 years old | 3.99% | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover Hong Kong | 12.00% | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover Mainland China | 5.38% | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover above 50 years old | 3.00% | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover female | 6.10% | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover male | 5.02% | 55 | ||
| Percentage of employee turnover under 30 years old | 9.50% | 55 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatality rate (per 1000 employees) | per 1000 employees | 0.14 | 60, 69 |
| Injury rate (per 1000 employees) | per 1000 employees | 5.04 | 60, 69 |
| Number of disability injuries | No. | 24 | 69 |
| Number of work-related fatalities | No. | 6 | 69 |
| Number of work-related injuries | No. | 216 | 69 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work-related injuries | Days, days | 3077 | 60, 69 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighting facilities, gas safety facilities, alarms and leakage detectors in good conditions | 100% | 40 | |
| Gas safety manuals distributed to and confirmed by gas users | 100% | 40 | |
| Number of process safety events | events | 39 | 82 |
| Relevant certificates held by special operation workers | 100% | 40 | |
| Safe production responsibility letters signed | 100% | 40 | |
| Safety incidents reported and handled in a timely manner | 100% | 40 | |
| Safety inspections conducted at least once per half year for public welfare and commercial users | 100% | 40 | |
| Safety inspections conducted at least once per quarter for industrial users | 100% | 40 | |
| Safety inspections conducted at least once per year for residential users | 100% | 40 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee training rate | % | 100 | 69 |
| Number of people participated in online learning | person | 39289 | 59 |
| Percentage of employees trained by category (Female) | 100% | 59 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category (General staff) | 100% | 59 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category (Male) | 100% | 59 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category (Middle-level management) | 100% | 59 | |
| Percentage of employees trained by category (Senior management) | 100% | 59 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per employee | Hour | 21.9 | 69 |
| Average training hours per employee (Female) | hour | 23.44 | 59 |
| Average training hours per employee (General staff) | hour | 22.41 | 59 |
| Average training hours per employee (Male) | hour | 21.11 | 59 |
| Average training hours per employee (Middle-level management) | hour | 16.87 | 59 |
| Average training hours per employee (Senior management) | hour | 29.11 | 59 |
| Completion of safety trainings by employees | 100% | 40 | |
| Total training hours | hour | 301886 | 59 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018-03-31 | FY2016/17 | FY2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total number of suppliers completed registration on China Gas Procurement Portals | No. | 193 | 251 | 67 | |
| Number of suppliers registered on China Gas Procurement Portals (all located in Mainland China) | 251 | 33 |
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 | 2017/18 | FY2016/17 | FY2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of suppliers certified to environmental management system and occupational health and safety management system | % | 100 | 100 | 67 | |
| Percentage of suppliers that have obtained certifications for environmental management system and occupational health and safety management system | 100% | 33 | |||
| Supplier compliance rate | % | 100% | 100 | 100 | 33, 67 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of new industrial and commercial users in FY2017/18 | 29147 | 9 | |||
| Profit attributable to non-controlling interest | HK$'000 | 546964 | 573901 | 35, 66 | |
| Share of results of associates | HK$'000 | 293060 | 496822 | 35, 66 | |
| Share of results of joint ventures | HK$'000 | 611187 | 758313 | 35, 66 | |
| Year-on-year increase in connectable population | 5.8% | 8 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of independent non-executive directors (Legal) | directors | 5 | 26 | |
| Percentage of general staff (female) receiving anti-corruption trainings | % | 100 | 32 | |
| Percentage of general staff (male) receiving anti-corruption trainings | % | 100 | 32 | |
| Percentage of middle-level management (female) receiving anti-corruption trainings | % | 100 | 32 | |
| Percentage of middle-level management (male) receiving anti-corruption trainings | % | 100 | 32 | |
| Percentage of senior management (female) receiving anti-corruption trainings | % | 100 | 32 | |
| Percentage of senior management (male) receiving anti-corruption trainings | % | 100 | 32 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People benefited | People | 8100 | 69 | |
| Provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions with projects | regions | 26 | 8 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable donations | HK$'000 | 3188 | 5299 | 35, 66 |
| Other costs | HK$'000 | 22682738 | 38914124 | 35, 66 |
| Other income | HK$'000 | 445644 | 563903 | 35, 66 |
| Participated volunteers | People | 235 | 69 | |
| Revenue | HK$'000 | 31993323 | 52831958 | 35, 66 |
| Taxes | HK$'000 | 1207506 | 1930711 | 35, 66 |
| Voluntary hours | Hour | 1016 | 69 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 24.59 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tonne | 172.14 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tonne | 258.22 |
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 | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tCO2e | 678877.64 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 82494.55 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 761372.19 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | kgCO2e/GJ of energy sold | 1.13 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Tonne | 11944 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Employee) | Tonne/employee | 0.28 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent |
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 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Consumption | tonne | 210.9 | |
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | m³ | 5216.49 | |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | GJ/GJ of energy sold | 0.013 | |
| Gasoline Consumption | m³ | 236301.26 | |
| Heating Oil Consumption | tonne | 4799.72 | |
| LPG Consumption | tonne | 3699000 | 60 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | m³ | 12224292000 | 17764637.84 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | kWh | 101 | |
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 8615131.06 | |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | kWh | 123864771.8 | |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | kWh | 123864670.8 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Withdrawal | Tonne | 651140.4 |
| Municipal Water Consumption | Tonne | 551819.76 |
| Recycled Water Percentage | % | 2.9 |
| Recycled Water Usage | Tonne | 72185.52 |
| Surface Water Withdrawal | Tonne | 1203931.2 |
| Third Party Water Consumption | Tonne | 72185.52 |
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Tonne | 665859.76 |
| Total Water Withdrawal | Tonne | 2485680 |
| Water Consumption | Tonne | 2485680 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Energy-saving and Carbon Reduction Demonstration Projects Achieved | projects | 145 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | 24295 | ||
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 6505 | ||
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 12029 | ||
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 25 | ||
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 42804 | ||
| Number of Female Employees | 14425 | ||
| Number of General Employees | 34868 | ||
| Number of Male Employees | 28404 | ||
| Number of Middle Management Employees | 6165 | ||
| Number of New Employees | 11759 | ||
| Number of New Employees (Above 50) | 1767 | ||
| Number of New Employees (Aged 30-50) | 6207 | ||
| Number of New Employees (Aged Below 30) | 3785 | ||
| Number of New Employees (Female) | 4277 | ||
| Number of New Employees (Male) | 7482 | ||
| Number of Senior Management Employees | 1796 | ||
| Number of Total Employees | 42829 | ||
| Percentage of New Employees | % | 27.46 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 3.99 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 3 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 9.5 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 12 |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 5.38 |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 6.1 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 5.02 |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 5.39 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Fatalities as a Result of Work-related Injuries | No. | 6 |
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | No. | 6 |
| Work-related Fatalities Rate | per 1000 employees | 0.14 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | days | 3077 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Process Safety Events | events | 39 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hour | 23.44 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hour | 22.41 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hour | 21.11 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hour | 16.87 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hour | 29.11 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hour | 21.9 |
| Total Training Hours | hour | 301886 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | No. | 193 | 251 | 251 |
Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-corruption Training Coverage among Directors and Management | % | 100 |
| Coverage Rate of Ethical Standards and Anti-Corruption Training | % | 100 |
| Coverage of Anti-corruption Training for Employees | % | 100 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Participating in Volunteer Activities | People | 235 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | Hour | 1016 |