Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2018
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COD per GWh of electricity generated (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 0.00129 | 0.00079 | 51 |
| Chemical oxygen demand (COD) (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 14 | 10.55 | 51 |
| NOx (tonne) | tonne | 2342.11 | 1819 | 1501.02 | 50 |
| SOx (tonne) | tonne | 2150.18 | 618 | 281.5 | 50 |
| Smoke and dust in exhaust gas (tonne) | tonne | 268.32 | 143 | 113.18 | 50 |
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 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH4 (tonne) | tonne | 976.16 | 850 | 1008.26 | 50 |
| CO2 (tonne) | tonne | 4755100 | 4646245 | 4963335.87 | 50 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions in total per MWh of electricity generated (tonne CO2-eq) | tonne CO2-eq | 1.33 | 1.48 | 1.34 | 50 |
| N2O (tonne) | tonne | 1448.04 | 1265 | 1492.48 | 50 |
| Reduction of Trees Emission (tonne CO2-eq) | tonne CO2-eq | N/A | N/A | 75.44 | 50 |
| SF6 (tonne) | tonne | 452.43 | 461 | 531.4 | 50 |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions (tonne CO2-eq) | tonne CO2-eq | 15798268.08 | 11021179 | 17874972.55 | 50 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desulfurized gypsum (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 20203 | 16040.6 | 50 |
| Hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) | tonne | 0.024 | 0.023 | 0.021 | 51 |
| Total hazardous waste produced (tonne) | tonne | 278277.26 | 254358.3 | 274538.89 | 51 |
| Waste battery (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 16 | 2.39 | 51 |
| Waste oil (tonne) | tonne | 95.46 | 577 | 178.21 | 51 |
| Waste paint (tonne) | tonne | 0.63 | 0.3 | 0.24 | 51 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler slag (tonne) | tonne | 70425.35 | 70463 | 62520.51 | 50 |
| Fly ash (pulverized fuel ash) (tonne) | tonne | 278181.17 | 253752 | 274347.18 | 51 |
| General waste/Domestic waste (tonne) | tonne | 175.69 | 69 | 261.82 | 50 |
| Iron scrap (tonne) | tonne | 3.93 | 13.29 | 268.06 | 50 |
| Non-hazardous waste produced per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) | tonne | 0.006 | 0.008 | 0.006 | 50 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced (tonne) | tonne | 70605.63 | 90748.79 | 79092.39 | 50 |
| Waste insulation materials (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 13 | 0.87 | 51 |
| Waste paper (tonne) | tonne | 0.66 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 50 |
| Wastewater discharged per MWh of electricity generated (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 0.042 | 0.054 | 51 |
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 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable installed capacity | MW | 5275 | 10 | ||
| Attributable installed capacity - Clean and renewable energy portfolio (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Gas-fired) | MW | 3215 | 3192.8 | 3504.9 | 10 |
| Attributable installed capacity - Conventional energy portfolio | MW | 1769.6 | 1769.6 | 1769.6 | 10 |
| Clean and renewable energy projects share of attributable installed capacity | % | 66.5 | 7 | ||
| Coal (MWh) | MWh | 8659883.58 | 11924750.03 | 11802082.24 | 52 |
| Coal gas (MWh) | MWh | 86 | N/A | 21.86 | 52 |
| Diesel (MWh) | MWh | N/A | 11908538.81 | 2184.37 | 52 |
| Energy consumed per MWh of electricity generated (MWh) | MWh | N/A | N/A | 2.01 | 52 |
| Fuel oil (MWh) | MWh | 18094.46 | 6546.48 | 3596.84 | 52 |
| Gasoline (MWh) | MWh | N/A | N/A | 1139.87 | 52 |
| Group's electricity sales volume | GWh | 12643 | 7 | ||
| Group's power generation projects attributable installed capacity | MW | 5275 | 7 | ||
| Installed capacity of renewable energy in China as a percentage of total installed capacity | 38.3% | 6 | |||
| Installed capacity of renewable energy power generators in China | GW | 728 | 6 | ||
| Installed capacity of solar power in China as a percentage of total installed capacity | 7.9% | 6 | |||
| Installed capacity of wind power in China as a percentage of total installed capacity | 9.7% | 6 | |||
| Natural gas (MWh) | MWh | N/A | N/A | 14870233.3 | 52 |
| Purchased electricity (MWh) | MWh | 271.61 | N/A | 26690.77 | 52 |
| Total energy consumption (MWh) | MWh | N/A | N/A | 26705949.25 | 52 |
| Year-on-year growth of installed capacity of renewable energy power generators in China | 12% | 6 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground water (m³) | m³ | N/A | N/A | 4573.05 | 52 |
| Municipal water (m³) | m³ | N/A | N/A | 919500 | 52 |
| Recycled water (m³) | m³ | N/A | N/A | 14230875 | 52 |
| Surface water (m³) | m³ | N/A | N/A | 7884356 | 52 |
| Total water consumption (m³) | m³ | 7582920 | 643063 | 8808429.05 | 52 |
| Wastewater (tonne) | tonne | N/A | 455752 | 721126.43 | 51 |
| Water consumed per MWh of electricity generated (m³) | m³ | 0.641 | 1.05 | 0.663 | 52 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's renewable energy share of electricity generation | % | 26.7 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity sales volume | GWh | 12643 | 10 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt ratio | % | 76.80% | 74.33% | 76.94% | 48 |
| Employees age above 50 | 22 | 27 | 274 | 54 | |
| Employees age between 30 and 50 | 42 | 43 | 1184 | 54 | |
| Employees age under 30 | 4 | 5 | 459 | 54 | |
| Employees by resident working region: China | 1571 | 1713 | 1703 | 54 | |
| Employees by resident working region: Hong Kong | 68 | 75 | 55 | 54 | |
| Employees by resident working region: Korea | 126 | 137 | 151 | 54 | |
| Employees by resident working region: Other countries and regions | 8 | 54 | |||
| Female employees | 26 | 31 | 396 | 54 | |
| Full-time employees | 1765 | 1925 | 1917 | 54 | |
| Male employees | 42 | 44 | 1521 | 54 | |
| Ratio of remuneration of female employees to male employees: General employees | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55 | |
| Ratio of remuneration of female employees to male employees: Management | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55 | |
| Retirement benefits scheme contributions, including directors’ emoluments | US$'000 | 12756 | 14629 | 12926 | 54 |
| Salaries and allowances | US$'000 | 55855 | 61760 | 54873 | 37, 54 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover by age group: Age above 50 | N/A | 6.90% | 6.85% | 55 | |
| Employee turnover by age group: Age between 30 and 50 | N/A | 12.24% | 6.73% | 55 | |
| Employee turnover by age group: Age under 30 | N/A | 16.67% | 7.93% | 55 | |
| Employee turnover by gender: Female employees | N/A | 6.06% | 10.83% | 55 | |
| Employee turnover by gender: Male employees | N/A | 13.73% | 6.35% | 55 | |
| Employee turnover by resident working region: China | 2.68% | N/A | 7.00% | 55 | |
| Employee turnover by resident working region: Hong Kong | 18.84% | N/A | N/A | 55 | |
| Operating profit (US$'000) | US$'000 | 177397 | 166230 | 199181 | 48 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury rate (per 200000 hours worked) | N/A | N/A | 0.16 | 55 | |
| Number of reportable injuries | 1 | 55 | |||
| Severe injury rate (per 200000 hours worked) | N/A | N/A | 25.43 | 55 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of female employees who received vocational development training | 30.40% | 35.48% | 30.30% | 56 | |
| Percentage of general employees who received vocational development training | 8.00% | 15.77% | 66.67% | 56 | |
| Percentage of middle-level employees who received vocational development training | 20.90% | 29.52% | 100.00% | 56 | |
| Percentage of senior employees who received vocational development training | 50.00% | 45.33% | 100.00% | 56 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours of vocational development training received per female employee | hour | 5.09 | 10.86 | 22.12 | 56 |
| Average hours of vocational development training received per general employee | hour | 0.54 | 11.25 | 13.65 | 56 |
| Average hours of vocational development training received per male employee | hour | 4.23 | 8.63 | 28.32 | 56 |
| Average hours of vocational development training received per middle-level employee | hour | 7.03 | 8.82 | 15 | 56 |
| Average hours of vocational development training received per senior employee | hour | 10.63 | 20 | 40 | 56 |
| Percentage of male employees who received vocational development training | 10.60% | 18.18% | 34.39% | 56 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers in China | N/A | N/A | 1705 | 49 | |
| Number of suppliers in Hong Kong | N/A | N/A | – | 49 | |
| Number of suppliers in Korea | N/A | N/A | 226 | 49 | |
| Number of suppliers in other countries and regions | N/A | N/A | 5 | 49 | |
| Total number of suppliers | 1200 | 1500 | 1936 | 49 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | US cents | 2.06 | 10 | ||
| Net assets (US$'000) | US$'000 | 811836 | 960375 | 954284 | 48 |
| Principal amount of bonds redeemed | USD | 350000000 | 23 | ||
| Revenue (US$'000) | US$'000 | 1074448 | 1108560 | 1358487 | 48 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate amount of consideration paid for bond redemption | USD | 357000000 | 23 | ||
| Final dividend distributed | million USD | 15.5 | 23 | ||
| Final dividend distributed (HKD equivalent) | million HKD | 120.7 | 23 | ||
| Final dividend per share | US cents per share | 0.36 | 23 | ||
| Final dividend per share (HKD equivalent) | HK cents per share | 2.81 | 23 | ||
| Money contributed to community/charity issues | RMB235256.13 | RMB200000.00 | RMB1974652.66 | 56 | |
| Revenue | US$ million | 1358 | 10 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions | tonne | 268.32 | 143 | 113.18 |
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 2342.11 | 1819 | 1501.02 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | tonne | 2150.18 | 618 | 281.5 |
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 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Removals from Newly Planted Trees | tonne CO2-eq | 75.44 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | tonne CO2-eq | 15798268.08 | 11021179 | 17874972.55 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | tonne CO2-eq | 1.33 | 1.48 | 1.34 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (Used Batteries) | tonne | 16 | 2.39 | |
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonne | 278277.26 | 254358.3 | 274538.89 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne | 0.024 | 0.023 | 0.021 |
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 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste (Domestic Waste) | tonne | 175.69 | 69 | 261.82 |
| Paper Waste | tonne | 0.66 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonne | 0.006 | 0.008 | 0.006 |
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 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | MWh | None | 11908538.81 | 2184.37 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | MWh | 2.01 | ||
| Gasoline Consumption | MWh | None | 1139.87 | |
| Natural Gas Consumption | MWh | 14870233.3 | ||
| Purchased Electricity | MWh | 271.61 | None | 26690.77 |
| Total Energy Consumption | MWh | 26705949.25 | ||
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | MWh | 8677980.04 | 11931296.51 | 11807885.31 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Withdrawal | m³ | 4573.05 | ||
| Municipal Water Consumption | m³ | 919500 | ||
| Recycled Water Usage | m³ | 14230875 | ||
| Surface Water Withdrawal | m³ | 7884356 | ||
| Total Wastewater Discharge | tonne | 455752 | 721126.43 | |
| Total Water Withdrawal | m³ | 7582920 | 643063 | 8808429.05 |
| Water Consumption | m³ | 7582920 | 643063 | 8808429.05 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | m³ | 0.641 | 1.05 | 0.663 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | 42 | 43 | 1184 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | 22 | 27 | 274 | |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | 4 | 5 | 459 | |
| Number of Employees in Hong Kong | 68 | 75 | 55 | |
| Number of Employees in Korea | 126 | 137 | 151 | |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | 1571 | 1713 | 1703 | |
| Number of Employees in Overseas | 8 | |||
| Number of Female Employees | 26 | 31 | 396 | |
| Number of Full-time Employees | 1765 | 1925 | 1917 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 42 | 44 | 1521 | |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 61.8 | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 14.3 | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 23.9 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 2.9 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Korea | % | 7.9 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 88.8 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 0.4 | ||
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 20.7 | ||
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 100 | ||
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 79.3 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 12.24 | 6.73 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 6.9 | 6.85 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 16.67 | 7.93 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Hong Kong | % | 18.84 | ||
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 2.68 | 7 | |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 6.06 | 10.83 | |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 13.73 | 6.35 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 30.4 | 35.48 | 30.3 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 8 | 15.77 | 66.67 |
| Percentage of Trained Middle Management | % | 20.9 | 29.52 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 50 | 45.33 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hour | 5.09 | 10.86 | 22.12 |
| Average Training Hours (General Employees) | hour | 0.54 | 11.25 | 13.65 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hour | 4.23 | 8.63 | 28.32 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hour | 7.03 | 8.82 | 15 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hour | 10.63 | 20 | 40 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | 1705 | |||
| Number of Total Suppliers | 1200 | 1500 | 1936 | |
| Total Number of Suppliers in Korea | 226 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cash Donations | RMB | 235256.13 | 200000 | 1974652.66 |
| Total Public Welfare Donations | RMB | 235256.13 | 200000 | 1974652.66 |
| Total Social Investment | RMB | 235256.13 | 200000 | 1974652.66 |