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 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur oxides from the use of gasoline and diesel in vehicles during construction and operation | Kg | / | 23.37 | 57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions per million kWh produced | Tonnes/million kWh | 0.92 | 0.58 | 57 | |
| Reduction in CO2 emissions | Tonnes | 2380000 | 4395234 | 7830000 | 6 |
| Scope 1 Greenhouse gas emissions | Tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 4415 | 3753 | 57 | |
| Scope 2 Greenhouse gas emissions | Tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 509 | 796 | 57 | |
| Total Greenhouse gas emissions | Tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 4924 | 4549 | 57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction waste disposed per million kWh produced | Tonnes/million kWh | 0.2 | 0.17 | 57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction waste | Tonnes | 1060 | 1300 | 57 |
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 | 2018 | FY16 | FY17 | FY18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of green electricity generated | Million kWh | 2790 | 5347 | 7830 | 6 | ||||
| Average construction cost per watt of in-house developed power plant | RMB | 8.7 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 5.7 | 30 | |||
| Comprehensive energy consumption | TCE | 2152 | 1900 | 56 | |||||
| Diesel | TCE | 1864 | 1139 | 56 | |||||
| Energy consumption per million kWh produced | TCE/million kWh | 0.4 | 0.24 | 56 | |||||
| Equivalent to coal consumption reduced in thermal power generation | TCE | 873000 | 1668264 | 2419470 | 6 | ||||
| Gasoline | TCE | 196 | 418 | 56 | |||||
| Grid Connected Capacity | MW | 3138 | 5503 | 6957 | 10 | ||||
| Grid-connected capacity | MW | 3138 | 5503 | 6957 | 6 | ||||
| Installed Capacity | MW | 3516 | 5990 | 7309 | 10 | ||||
| Installed capacity | MW | 3516 | 5990 | 7309 | 6 | ||||
| Installed capacity in China | MW | 7166 | 9 | ||||||
| Newly added installed capacity in China | MW | 1269 | 9 | ||||||
| Newly-added installed capacity in China | MW | 1870 | 2387 | 1269 | 6 | ||||
| Number of provinces in China with GCL New energy operated in | 22 | 26 | 26 | 6 | |||||
| Number of solar power plants owned and operated | 90 | 162 | 221 | 6 | |||||
| Number of solar power plants owned and operated in China | 215 | 9 | |||||||
| Outsourced electricity | kWh | 748331 | 1169330 | 56 | |||||
| Total installed capacity of solar power plants operated | MW | 7309 | 9 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Tonnes | 828454 | 1079880 | 56 |
| Water consumption per million kWh produced | Tonnes/million kWh | 154 | 138 | 56 |
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 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | FY16 | FY17 | FY18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Sales | mn kWh | 2790 | 5347 | 7830 | 10 | |||
| Electricity sales volume | Million kWh | 2790 | 5347 | 7830 | 6 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in Environmental Protection | RMB 10000 | 2244 | 3835 | 54 | |
| Number of Environmental Protection Training Hours | hour | 53552 | 73805 | 54 | |
| Ratio of new projects with environmental and social impact assessments | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 6 |
| Total capacity by project type - Agriculture | 25.0% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by project type - Fishery | 15.0% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by project type - Ground-mounted | 57.0% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by project type - Husbandry | 0.2% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by project type - Rooftop | 2.8% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by zone - Zone 1 | 11% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by zone - Zone 2 | 31% | 9 | |||
| Total capacity by zone - Zone 3 | 58% | 9 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New hires by ethnicity: Ethnic minority | persons | 23 | 35 | ||
| New hires by ethnicity: Foreigner | persons | 23 | 35 | ||
| New hires by ethnicity: Han | persons | 289 | 35 | ||
| New hires by gender: Female | persons | 45 | 35 | ||
| New hires by gender: Male | persons | 290 | 35 | ||
| New hires by region: Jiangsu Province | persons | 81% | 35 | ||
| New hires by region: Mainland China (except Jiangsu province) | persons | 39 | 35 | ||
| New hires by region: Overseas (outside mainland China) | persons | 7% | 35 | ||
| Number of Han employees | employees | 1676 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees aged 29 or below | employees | 281 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees aged 30-39 | employees | 660 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees aged 40-49 | employees | 798 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees aged 50 or above | employees | 90 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees in Jiangsu Province | employees | 1612 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees in Mainland China (except Jiangsu Province) | employees | 182 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees in Overseas (outside mainland China) | employees | 35 | 36 | ||
| Number of employees who took maternity/paternity leave (Female) | ppl | 10 | 15 | 12 | 38 |
| Number of employees who took maternity/paternity leave (Male) | ppl | 65 | 71 | 50 | 38 |
| Number of ethnic minority employees | employees | 118 | 36 | ||
| Number of female employees | employees | 327 | 36 | ||
| Number of foreign employees | employees | 35 | 36 | ||
| Number of male employees | employees | 1502 | 36 | ||
| Number of new employees | 883 | 332 | 335 | 6 | |
| Number of new hires | persons | 335 | 35 | ||
| Number of total employees | 2379 | 2341 | 1829 | 6 | |
| Percentage of Han employees | % | 92 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees aged 29 or below | % | 15 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees aged 30-39 | % | 36 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees aged 40-49 | % | 44 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees aged 50 or above | % | 5 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees in Jiangsu Province | % | 88 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees in Mainland China (except Jiangsu Province) | % | 10 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of employees in Overseas (outside mainland China) | % | 2 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of ethnic minority employees | % | 6 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of female employees | % | 18 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of foreign employees | % | 2 | 36 | ||
| Percentage of male employees | % | 82 | 36 | ||
| Total number of employees | employees | 1829 | 36 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New hires by age: 29 or below | persons | 189 | 35 | ||
| New hires by age: 30-39 | persons | 125 | 35 | ||
| New hires by age: 40-49 | persons | 5% | 35 | ||
| New hires by age: 50 or above | persons | 3 | 35 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group (Total) | ppl | 847 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group by age (29 or below) | ppl | 251 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group by age (30-39) | ppl | 389 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group by age (40-49) | ppl | 134 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group by age (50 or above) | ppl | 73 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group by gender (Female) | ppl | 165 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who left the Group by gender (Male) | ppl | 682 | 38 | ||
| Number of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave (Female) | ppl | 9 | 15 | 12 | 38 |
| Number of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave (Male) | ppl | 65 | 71 | 50 | 38 |
| Number of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave and worked for the Group for 12 months after their return to work (Female) | ppl | 9 | 15 | 12 | 38 |
| Number of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave and worked for the Group for 12 months after their return to work (Male) | ppl | 65 | 71 | 50 | 38 |
| Percentage of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave (Female) | % | 90 | 100 | 100 | 38 |
| Percentage of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave (Male) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 38 |
| Percentage of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave and worked for the Group for 12 months after their return to work (Female) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 38 |
| Percentage of employees who returned to work after the end of their maternity/paternity leave and worked for the Group for 12 months after their return to work (Male) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 38 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of consecutive days without safety incidents | Day | 366 | 365 | 365 | 6 |
| Number of employees having received training on safety and occupational health | 1224 | 9460 | 9823 | 6 | |
| Percentage of employees having received occupational physical examination | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 6 |
| Percentage of employees with occupational health record | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 6 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in employee training investment compared to 2017 | % | 9 | 42 | ||
| Number of Employees that Received Training on Environmental Protection | person-time | 22728 | 28152 | 54 | |
| Percentage of employees having received training | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 6 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual training hours per employee (Female) | hours | 20 | 22 | 42 | |
| Average annual training hours per employee (General & technical staff) | hours | 18 | 26 | 42 | |
| Average annual training hours per employee (Male) | hours | 17 | 25 | 42 | |
| Average annual training hours per employee (Middle management & engineers) | hours | 19 | 23 | 42 | |
| Average annual training hours per employee (Senior management) | hours | 22 | 22 | 42 | |
| Average training hours per employee | Hour | 8.75 | 17.55 | 24.76 | 6 |
| Investment for each employee in training and professional development | RMB | 2242 | 42 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers outside Suzhou | 110 | 118 | 30 | |
| Number of suppliers within Suzhou | 11 | 13 | 30 | |
| Total number of suppliers | 121 | 131 | 30 |
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 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of suppliers certified by ISO 14001 system | % | 100 | 29 |
| Proportion of completed supplier audits to total number of suppliers | % | 34 | 29 |
| Proportion of suppliers assessed as of December 31 | % | 34 | 29 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of suppliers with ISO 9001 certification | % | 100 | 29 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | FY17 | FY18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit | Rmb mn | 2653 | 3743 | 10 | |||
| Gross profit | RMB million | 1571 | 2653 | 3743 | 6 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | FY17 | FY18 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | RMB million, Rmb mn | 2246 | 3942 | 5632 | 3942 | 5632 | 6, 10 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | Kg | 23.37 |
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) | Tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 4415 | 3753 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | Tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 509 | 796 |
| Total GHG Emissions | Tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 4924 | 4549 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Energy) | Tonnes/million kWh | 0.92 | 0.58 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Tonnes/million kWh | 0.2 | 0.17 |
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 (Construction Waste) | Tonnes | 1060 | 1300 |
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 | TCE | 1864 | 1139 | |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | TCE/million kWh | 0.4 | 0.24 | |
| Fossil Fuel Consumption | TCE | 2060 | 1557 | |
| Gasoline Consumption | TCE | 196 | 418 | |
| Purchased Electricity | kWh | 748331 | 1169330 | |
| Solar Energy | Million kWh | 2790 | 5347 | 7830 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | TCE | 2152 | 1900 | |
| Total Energy Consumption | TCE | 2152 | 1900 | |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | TCE | 748.331 | 1169.33 | |
| Total Non-Renewable Fuel Consumption | TCE | 2060 | 1557 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Water Withdrawal | Tonnes | 828454 | 1079880 |
| Water Withdrawal Intensity | Tonnes/million kWh | 154 | 138 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment in Ecological Restoration | RMB 10000 | 2244 | 3835 |
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 | employees | 1458 | ||
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 90 | ||
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 281 | ||
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 1794 | ||
| Number of Employees in Overseas | employees | 35 | ||
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 327 | ||
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 1502 | ||
| Number of New Employees | employees | 883 | 332 | 335 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 2379 | 2341 | 1829 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 80 | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 5 | ||
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 15 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 98 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | % | 2 | ||
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 18 | ||
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 82 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) | ppl | 9 | 15 | 12 |
| Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) | ppl | 65 | 71 | 50 |
| Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Female) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Employees still Employed 12 Months after Return to Work (Male) | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Check Coverage for Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | 1224 | 9460 | 9823 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 20 | 22 | |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 18 | 26 | |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 17 | 25 | |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | hours | 19 | 23 | |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 22 | 22 | |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hour | 8.75 | 17.55 | 24.76 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Local Suppliers | 11 | 13 | |
| Number of Total Suppliers | 121 | 131 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Suppliers Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System | % | 100 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Recalled Products for Safety and Health Reasons | % |