2018 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emission performance value of nitrogen oxides | g/kWh | 0.13 | 45 | ||
| Emission performance value of soot | g/kWh | 0.01 | 45 | ||
| Emission performance value of sulphur dioxide | g/kWh | 0.06 | 45 | ||
| Emissions of nitrogen oxides | tons | 56043.93 | 45 | ||
| Emissions of soot | tons | 4070.97 | 45 | ||
| Emissions of sulphur dioxide | tons | 26104.17 | 45 | ||
| Investment in air pollution treatment | billion RMB | 2.9 | 46 | ||
| Nitrogen oxides emissions (tons) | tons | 59789.73 | 56043.93 | 15 | |
| Soot emissions (tons) | tons | 6247.77 | 4070.97 | 15 | |
| Sulphur dioxide emissions (tons) | tons | 43392.91 | 26104.17 | 15 | |
| Total discharge of open cooling circulation water (million tons) | million tons | 18415.3 | 17686.82 | 15 | |
| Total discharge of sewage (million tons) | million tons | 34.34 | 30.63 | 15 | |
| Total greenhouse gas emission generated by desulphurisation | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 223.32 | 46 |
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 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct greenhouse gas emission intensity | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 730.02 | 46 | |
| Energy-related direct greenhouse gas emission intensity (grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh) | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 770.09 | 730.02 | 15 |
| Energy-related indirect greenhouse gas emission intensity (grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh) | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 0.88 | 0.25 | 15 |
| Energy-related indirect greenhouse gas emissions | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 11.91 | 46 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions generated by coal consumption (ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 32629.28 | 33674.61 | 15 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions generated by desulphurization (ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 176.79 | 223.32 | 15 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions generated by fuel consumption (ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 9.27 | 10.13 | 15 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions generated by natural gas consumption (ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 743.96 | 902.45 | 15 |
| Indirect greenhouse gas emission intensity | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 0.25 | 46 | |
| Performance value of emission of nitrogen oxides (g/kWh) | g/kWh | 0.15 | 0.13 | 15 |
| Performance value of emission of sulphur dioxide (g/kWh) | g/kWh | 0.11 | 0.06 | 15 |
| Performance value of soot emission (g/kWh) | g/kWh | 0.02 | 0.01 | 15 |
| Total amount of energy-related direct greenhouse gas emissions (ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 33559.3 | 34810.51 | 15 |
| Total amount of energy-related indirect greenhouse gas emissions (ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 38.42 | 11.91 | 15 |
| Total energy-related direct greenhouse gas emissions | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 34810.51 | 46 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous liquid waste production (tons) | tons | 959.04 | 778.04 | 15 |
| Hazardous waste generated - denitration catalysts | tons | 2564.66 | 49 | |
| Hazardous waste generated - ion exchange resin and other hazardous solid waste | tons | 398.46 | 49 | |
| Hazardous waste generated - waste oil and other hazardous liquid waste | tons | 778.04 | 49 | |
| Production of other hazardous solid waste (tons) | tons | 128.24 | 398.46 | 15 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive utilization rate of fly ash and cinder | 89.33% | 49 | ||
| Comprehensive utilization rate of fly ash and cinder (%) | % | 91.4 | 89.33 | 15 |
| Production of general solid waste (ten thousand tons) | ten thousand tons | 4002.46 | 4194.05 | 15 |
| Solid waste generated - desulphurised gypsum | ten thousand tons | 831.48 | 49 | |
| Solid waste generated - fly ash and cinder | ten thousand tons | 3362.57 | 49 | |
| Solid waste generated - total | ten thousand tons | 4194.05 | 49 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen oxides emissions target for new coal-fired power units | mg/standard m³ | 50 | 44 |
| Reduction target for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and soot emissions compared with 2015 | 50% | 44 | |
| Soot emissions target for new coal-fired power units | mg/standard m³ | 5 | 44 |
| Sulphur dioxide emissions target for new coal-fired power units | mg/standard m³ | 35 | 44 |
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 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desulphurization gypsum disposal utilization rate (%) | % | 100 | 87.9 | 15 |
| Investment in ash field treatment | million RMB | 210 | 49 | |
| Utilization rate of desulphurization gypsum disposal | 87.90% | 49 |
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 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual standard coal consumption | million tons | 117.1 | 39 | ||
| Annual utilization hours of thermal generating units | hours | 4400 | 12 | ||
| Average coal consumption rate for power sold | g/kWh | 307.03 | 39 | ||
| Average coal consumption rate for power sold (g/kWh) | g/kWh | 306.48 | 307.03 | 14 | |
| Consumption of standard coal (ten thousand tons of standard coal) | ten thousand tons of standard coal | 10885.99 | 11710 | 14 | |
| Decrease in heat consumption of retrofitted Turbine No.5 at Luohuang Power Plant | kJ/kWh | 316.4 | 41 | ||
| Domestic power generation (100 million kWh) | 100 million kWh | 3944.81 | 4304.57 | 14 | |
| Estimated power output equivalent to natural gas at Beijing Thermal Power Plant | standard cubic meters of natural gas | 864000000 | 26 | ||
| Extra power generated by Hainan Branch Unit 1 and Unit 2 during intense precipitation (within 48 hours) | thousand kWh | 38.4 | 28 | ||
| Heat consumption of retrofitted Turbine No.5 at Luohuang Power Plant (600 MW operation) | kJ/kWh | 7864.2 | 41 | ||
| Natural gas consumption | million standard cubic metres | 4821.47 | 39 | ||
| Natural gas consumption (ten thousand of standard cubic meters) | ten thousand of standard cubic meters | 340735 | 482147 | 14 | |
| Newly installed generation capacity nationwide | MW | 110000 | 12 | ||
| Oil consumption in production | tons | 34.031 | 39 | ||
| Oil consumption in production (tons) | tons | 29951.27 | 34031 | 14 | |
| Reduction in coal consumption of retrofitted Turbine No.5 at Luohuang Power Plant | grams/kWh | 13 | 41 | ||
| Total capacity of four coal-fired units at Beijing Thermal Power Plant | MW | 845 | 26 | ||
| Total coal consumption | ten thousand tons | 33674.61 | 46 | ||
| Total electricity consumption nationwide growth rate | % | 5.5 | 12 | ||
| Total natural gas consumption | ten thousand tons | 902.45 | 46 | ||
| Total oil consumption | ten thousand tons | 10.13 | 46 | ||
| Weighted average house consumption rate | % | 4.34 | 39 | ||
| Weighted average house consumption rate (%) | % | 4.66 | 4.34 | 14 | |
| Year-on-year change of average coal consumption rate for power sold (%) | % | 0.39 | 0.18 | 14 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh water consumption in power generation (million tons) | million tons | 423.42 | 448.24 | 14 | |
| Fresh water in power generation | million tons | 448.24 | 42 | ||
| Jingmen Thermal Power Plant water consumption | kg/kWh | 2.5 | 2.1 | 42 | |
| Maximum amount of rainwater inflows at Gezhen Dam power plant | cubic metres per second | 1819 | 28 | ||
| Open cooling circulation water | million tons | 19293.96 | 42 | ||
| Overall water consumption (million tons) | million tons | 19344.24 | 19742.2 | 14 | |
| Overall water consumption of the Company | million tons | 19742.2 | 42 | ||
| Performance value of consumption of fresh water in power generation | kg/kWh | 1.04 | 42 | ||
| Performance value of consumption of fresh water in power generation (kg/kWh) | kg/kWh | 1.07 | 1.04 | 14 | |
| Rainfall measured at Wanling Town of the Qiongzhong Li-Mao Autonomous County | millimetres | 448 | 28 | ||
| Rainfall recorded in 145 townships of Hainan Island | millimetres | 100 | 28 | ||
| Total water discharge (million tons) | million tons | 18449.64 | 17717.45 | 15 | |
| Water consumption in open cooling circulation (million tons) | million tons | 18920.82 | 19293.96 | 14 | |
| Yingkou Power Plant water saved | tons per year | 30000 | 42 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlling generation capacity (MW) | MW | 104321 | 105991 | 14 |
| Number of energy saving technology transformation projects completed | 56 | 41 |
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 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of power plants completed or underwent water saving transformation | 13 | 42 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual unplanned outage (times/unit·annum) | times/unit·annum | 0.3 | 0.4 | 14 |
| Average equivalent availability factor of coal-fired power units (%) | % | 94.55 | 94.51 | 16 |
| Average rainfall at Gezhen Dam power plant in 48 hours | millimetres | 329.2 | 28 | |
| Production of denitration catalysts (tons) | tons | 1358.99 | 2564.66 | 15 |
| Production of desulphurised gypsum (ten thousand tons) | ten thousand tons | 712.84 | 831.48 | 15 |
| Production of fly ash and cinder (ten thousand tons) | ten thousand tons | 3289.62 | 3362.57 | 15 |
Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall brought by Typhoon Capricorn at Yuhuan Power Plant | millimetres | 50 | 28 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants in 1st annual employee representatives' conference | 263 | 64 | ||
| Total Employees | persons | 57970 | 63 | |
| Total amount of full-time contractual employees (persons) | persons | 53962 | 57970 | 16 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of recommended proposals at 1st annual employee representatives' conference | 28 | 64 | ||
| Operating expenses (100 million RMB) | 100 million RMB | 1419 | 1576.47 | 14 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unplanned outages of thermal power units (average per unit per year) | times per unit per year | 0.4 | 26 |
| Unplanned outages of thermal power units (number of units with zero outages) | units | 20 | 26 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassroots units training person-times | person-times | 181084 | 59 |
| Grassroots units training sessions | sessions | 4430 | 59 |
| Number of adopted proposals at 1st annual employee representatives' conference | 3 | 64 | |
| Percentage of Employees Receiving College Qualifications or above | 77% | 63 | |
| Production safety education assessments by job function | rounds | 23 | 59 |
| Production safety education courseware compiled | pieces | 312 | 59 |
| Production safety education courseware ranked among the best | pieces | 79 | 59 |
| Production safety education total assesses | assesses | 1567 | 59 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity-based generation capacity (MW) | MW | 92003 | 93755 | 14 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue (100 million RMB) | 100 million RMB | 1524.59 | 1695.51 | 14 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port service (100 million RMB) | 100 million RMB | 2.32 | 1.45 | 14 |
| Sales of coal and raw material (100 million RMB) | 100 million RMB | 11.43 | 8.64 | 14 |
| Sales of power and heat (100 million RMB) | 100 million RMB | 1489.25 | 1663.07 | 14 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patents with annual fees paid on time | patents | 9 | 30 |
| Number of renewal applications for H-type trademarks submitted to the Trademark Office | trademarks | 13 | 30 |
Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of proposals received at 1st annual employee representatives' conference | 31 | 64 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation in the Company’s name (ten thousand RMB) | ten thousand RMB | 1000.18 | 1986.02 | 14 |
| Transportation service (100 million RMB) | 100 million RMB | 0.74 | 0.53 | 14 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of financially strapped employees assisted | 309 | 64 | ||
| Total assistance funds for employees in need | million RMB | 4.171 | 64 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tons | 6247.77 | 4070.97 |
| NOₓ Emissions | tons | 59789.73 | 56043.93 |
| SOₓ Emissions | tons | 43392.91 | 26104.17 |
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 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 33559.3 | 34810.51 |
| GHG Emissions from Natural Gas | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 743.96 | 902.45 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | ten thousand tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 38.42 | 11.91 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 770.09 | 730.02 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 0.88 | 0.25 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | grams of carbon dioxide equivalent/kWh | 770.09 | 730.02 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Liquid Waste) | tons | 959.04 | 778.04 |
| Hazardous Waste (Solid Waste) | tons | 128.24 | 398.46 |
| Total Hazardous Waste | tons | 1087.28 | 3741.16 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | kg | 40024600 | 41940500 |
| Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 91.4 | 89.33 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | |
| NOx Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | mg/standard m³ | 50 |
| NOx Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 50 |
| PM Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | mg/standard m³ | 5 |
| PM Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 50 |
| Percentage of Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year | % | |
| SO2 Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | mg/standard m³ | 35 |
| SO2 Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 50 |
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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | ten thousand tons | 10885.99 | 902.45 | 110000 |
| Natural Gas Consumption | million standard cubic metres | 340735 | 4821.47 | |
| Oil Consumption | tons | 29951.27 | 34031 | |
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 191000000 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Water Usage | tons/h | 3 | ||
| Total Wastewater Discharge | million tons | 18449.64 | 17717.45 | |
| Total Water Withdrawal | million tons | 19344.24 | 19742.2 | |
| Water Consumption | million tons | 19344.24 | 19742.2 | |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | kg/kWh | 2.5 | 1.07 | 1.04 |
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 | 56 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Full-time Employees | persons | 53962 | 57970 |
| Number of Total Employees | persons | 53962 | 57970 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 77 |
Description of practices relating to observing and protecting intellectual property rights.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patents Held | patents | 9 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Social Investment | million RMB | 4.171 |