通威股份:通威股份有限公司2021年度环境、社会与公司治理报告（英文版）

2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About this Report 01
About this Report
This is the second Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) report (this Basis
“Report”) issued by Tongwei Co. Ltd. (the “Company”) to disclose and demonstrate its
ESG performance and responses to important stakeholder concerns. This report has been This Report has been prepared with reference to the Guidance on Social Responsibility
reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Company which is responsible for the authenticity (GB/T 36000) Guidelines for Environmental Information Disclosure of Listed Companies
and validity of the information contained herein. on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Environmental Social and Governance Reporting
Guide of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability
Reporting Period Reporting Guidelines (Fourth Edition) (“GRI G4”) and ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility of the International Organization for Standardization (“ISO 26000”).The period covered by this Report is from January 01 2021 to December 31 2021 unless
otherwise specified. Designations
Scope In this report "Tongwei Co. Ltd." "Tongwei" "Company" and "We" all refer to Tongwei
Co. Ltd. For details of the other designations used in the report please refer to Other
This Report covers Tongwei Co. Ltd. and its subsidiaries and branches which is identical Designations in Appendix II.to the scope of its consolidated financial statements.Data Sources Form
This report is issued electronically and available in the Announcements under Investor Relations
All information and data used in this report are from formal documents and publicly of the website of Tongwei Co. Ltd. (www.tongwei.com.cn) and the www.sse.com.cn.disclosed documents of the Company. Any conflict between financial data referenced
herein and financial data contained in the annual report shall be subject to the annual
report. All amounts are expressed in Chinese yuan unless otherwise stated.Feedback from Readers
Language To enhance the Company's ESG management level improve the quality of ESG information
disclosure and drive the Company to live the ESG development concept the Company
This report is issued in both Chinese and English and any conflict between the sincerely seeks for comments from readers (refer to Reader’s Opinion Form in Appendix III for
understanding of the two versions shall be subject to the Chinese text. details). Please send your opinions and comments to twesg@tongwei.com.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Message from the Chairman 02
Message from the Chairman Develop the Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration as a Green Driver. The Company took the lead in the Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration mode where solar panels are placed
on water surfaces and aquaculture is performed underwater. This results in 1 ton safe aquatic
products and 50000 to 100000 kWhs per mu fish farm per year. The Company makes every
effort to be a world-class safe food supplier and a world-class clean energy operator through
this organic combination of aquaculture and solar power generation for improvements in
aquaculture electricity generation and environmental protection.Social Responsibilities. While gaining a robust development the Company is highly
committed to the society with an enthusiasm for protecting the public interests by organizing
its employees to be volunteers and other practices that live its purpose and demonstrate
the image of honesty responsibility safety and harmony.Improve Governance Structure for Green Development. The Company has been
optimizing its governance structure with continuous improvements in its capabilities against
risks having created the Tongwei management mode to ensure the efficient management.The Energy Management Committee set by Tongwei is responsible for implementing the
sustainable development to release the huge momentum of the Aquaculture-Photovoltaic
Integration and safeguard the high-quality development of the Company.Chairman Build a Talent Pool for Employee Development. The Company would not development
Xie Yi without highly qualified people. Through the phased implementation of the “Talent Project”
the Company tries to create great development opportunities for employees. Also with
continuous improvements in its employee incentive mechanism the Company seeks to
Kick-starting the 14th Five-Year Plan of China 2021 was a critical year for the country to build a workplace where employees and the Company grow and develop together and
create a new development pattern and achieve its healthy economic development. Upholding share wealth and value.the mission of Striving for Excellence and Contributing to Society Tongwei has exerted great
efforts into green agriculture and green energy through concerted work to steadily move Despite all the great difficulties ahead we are determined to make efforts to overcome all
forward a better life. In 2021 in the face of a complex and severe economic environment the of them from today on. In 2022 around the national “14th Five-Year Plan” the Company
company firmly focused on the business policy of "gathering momentum implementing in will hold firmly to the green development idea led by innovations and give full play to the
place operating efficiently" and our business divisions have experienced stable operations. advantages of green agriculture and green clean energy to march toward its strategic
The Company recorded a revenue of 63.49 billion Chinese yuan in 2021 with a year-on-year objective i.e. world-class healthy food supplier and world-class clean energy operator and
growth of 43.64% allowing it to rank the 256th place in the Fortune China 500 list. the beautiful vision i.e. lush mountains and lucid waters are invaluable assets.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 03
About Tongwei
Founded in December 1995 and headquartered in
Chengdu Tongwei Co. Ltd. is a large-size technology-
driven listed company focusing on agriculture and new
energy with Tongwei Group Co. Ltd. as its holding
shareholder.With developments in leaps and bounds over the past
years the Company has become a nationwide leader
in agriculture a key producer of aquatic feed in the
world a global leader in high-purity silicon and a leading
manufacturer of silicon crystal cells.Based on the two main businesses agriculture and new
energy Tongwei has created unique competitiveness from
the Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration mode. For the
future it focuses on food safety and energy transition two
themes relating to the future of mankind with the aim of
becoming a world-class safe good supplier and a world-
class clean energy operator.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 04
History
20022004
19821986199520002001
Tongwei Fish was The Company
made available was listed in
Mr. Liu Hanyuan invented The technology was Sichuan Tongwei The stock reform was Sichuan Tongwei in Chengdu and Shanghai Stock
the fish farming technology listed into the Xinghuo Feed Co. Ltd. completed which Co. Ltd. was became the first fish Exchange with
with the use of metal wire Program of the Ministry the predecessor changed the name from renamed to brand in China the stock code of
mesh which helped break of Agriculture for a of the Company Sichuan Tongwei Feed Tongwei Co. Ltd. 600438
the record of fish yield per nationwide rollout was established Co. Ltd. to Sichuan 2005
unit area in the history of Tongwei Co. Ltd.Sichuan Tongwei series of
formula feed and
concentrate feed
Tongwei joined the "United was approvedNations Global Compact as “NationalOrganization and China Inspection Free” The first Aquaculture-
Enterprise Climate Action" to productsPV assets like Tongwei Photovoltaic Integration
promote global sustainable New Energy and project was connected
development; Tongwei Solar's Yongxiang Co. Ltd. were to the grid for power The Company
Yongxiang Co. Ltd. was The market Tongwei Solar's world's first Industry injected to the Company generation making a received the
admitted to the Science capitalization of world's first 10GW 4.0 high-efficiency which then held two historical breakthrough second prize of
Based Targets initiative the Company high-efficiency solar cell production line main businesses i.e. in the Aquaculture- National Science
(SBTi) to help with the global broke 100 billion cell production base was officially put into agriculture and new Photovoltaic Integration and Technology
carbon reduction Chinese yuan was born operation energy mode Progress Award
2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 20132021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Aboutt Tongweii Co.. Lttd.. 0055
Corporate Culture Management Philosophy
Honesty Trust Fairness Excellence
Vision
For better life
Purpose Missions
Economic mission Continuing a healthy growth and achieving elite status
Striving for Excellence
and Contributing to Social mission Increasing social material wealth and improving life quality
Society Cultural mission Upholding healthy social values and advancing China’s cultural civilization
Taking the Lead with Guaranteed
Excellence
Running Business with Fairness
and Legitimacy
Winning Trust by Credibility
Being Sincere and Candid2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 06
Business Development
Tongwei Co. Ltd. focuses on two main
businesses i .e. agriculture and new
energy which has resulted in a coordinated
development mode with the integration
o f r e s o u r c e s f r o m a g r i c u l t u r e a n d
photovoltaics and is committed to providing
healthy and safe agricultural products and
clean energy that have you assured.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 07
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
The agriculture and animal husbandry business focusing on the feed industry has been extended to aquaculture and livestock and poultry industry. With continuous efforts it strives to create a
green industry chain that is safe healthy and traceable thereby becoming a world-class healthy food supplier.Feed Industry Green Aquaculture Food Processing Sales Terminal
In term of the feed business the T h e C o m p a n y m a i n t a i n s a n T h e f o o d p r o c e s s i n g b r a n d The company strives to build China's
Company is engaged in research i n t e l l i gen t aquacu l t u re mode covers livestock and poultry and first brand fish "Tongwei Fish". By
production and sale of aquaculture where all processes such as water aquaculture areas and performs the end of this reporting period it
feeds and livestock and poultry quality monitoring environment the entire process quality monitoring has owned the meat products of
feeds having created unique health monitoring water quality regulation f rom the source to tab le v ia Tongwei fresh fish Tongwei catfish
indices including raw material index precise feeding and regulation continuous improvements in species Tongwei fish home Chunyuan cold
nutrition index growth index disease and management of growth status modifications feed development fresh meat Taifeng duck ，and soresistance index and transport are digit-driven precise automatic green feeding food processing on covering fishes pigs ducks
resistance index. By the end of this and envi ronment- f r iendly and and sale to enhance the value etc. and is committed to providing
reporting period the annual capacity accelerates the development of and competitiveness of the modern consumers with healthy and safe
o f the Company exceeded 10 modern information system for aquaculture chain. high-quality food.million tons which helped maintain aquaculture to provide necessary
its leading position in the global conditions for the green aquaculture.aquaculture feed industry.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 08
PV Industry
The PV business mainly includes the production of high-purity silicon efficient solar cells and PV power. In this business the Company has
developed a new energy chain from the production of high-purity silicon and efficient solar cells to the construction and operation of PV power
stations with the intent to become a world-class clean energy operator.High-purity Silicon Solar Cells PV Generation
Yongxiang has three bases i.e. Tongwei Solar has Hefei Shuangliu Through the organic combination
Baoshan in Yunnan Baotou in Meishan and Jintang facilities. By o f PV generat ion and modern
Inner Mongol ia and Leshan in the end of this reporting period the fishery the Company practices the
Sichuan has created an intelligent Company could produce 45 GW of green reform that focuses both on
manufacturing line that has a large efficient solar cells making it the aquaculture and power generation
single scale low comprehensive first in global efficient solar cells for having constructed 48 Aquaculture-
e n e r g y c o n s u m p t i o n a n e w many years in terms of scale and Photovoltaic Integration sites in over
integration of technologies and high shipment. 20 places with 2.7 GW connected to
quality. By the end of this reporting the grid.period the annual capacity for high-
purity silicon reached 180000 tons
with a world-leading position.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 09
Tongwei Data
Operating income Total assets Basic earnings per share Total tax Environmental protection
63.49 Billion yuan 88.25 Billion yuan 1.8234 CNY 2.5 Billion yuan 304.43 Million yuan
Annual capacity for Annual capacity for high-purity Annual production capacity Aquacul ture-Photovol ta ic Aquacul ture-Photovol ta ic
feeds silicon of solar cells Integration PV stations Integration grid connection
10 Million tons 180000 Tons 45 GW 48 Sets 2.7 GW2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT About Tongwei Co. Ltd. 10
ESG Highlights Honors
Development
2021 Outstanding 2021 Chengdu and application
Enterprise for Leading Listed of Aquaculture-
National Enterprise Company in Key Photovoltaic Integration
technology for efficient
Tongwei Co. Ltd. was rated ESG AA by Wind Technology Centers Industries farming of Chinese
mitten crab
Tongwei Co. Ltd. was rated ESG AA by CCXGF
National Chengdu Municipal Bureau Ministry of Science and
Tongwei Solar (Hefei) Co. Ltd. received the honor of National Development and of Economic and Information Technology
Reform Commission Technology
Environment-Friendly Enterprise
Yongxiang Co. Ltd. received the honor of National Environment- Innovation and
Sichuan High-tech
Friendly Enterprise application of integrated Sichuan Enterprise District Gazella
key technologies for Technology Center
Company
Aquaculture-Photovoltaic
Sichuan Yongxiang Polysilicon Co. Ltd. received the honor of Sichuan Integration
AAA Demonstration Enterprise in Quality Creditworthiness
Ministry of Science Sichuan Provincial Economic Administration Committee of
Sichuan Yongnxiang New Materials Co. Ltd. received the honor of and Technology and Information Commission Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial
2021 State-level Demonstration Organization in Green Manufacturing Development Zone
2021 Top Ten Excellent
Achievements Award 2020 Chengdu
Outstanding Case 2021 Fortune China of Chinese Agricultural
Brands for Rural of IoT Applications
500 List (256th)
Revitalization
Organizing Committee of Annual Chengdu Municipal Bureau Fortune magazine
Awarding Ceremony of Chinese of Economic and Information
Agricultural Brands Technology2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT ESG Managementt 11
ESG ESG Governance System
Management
To play a better role in promoting the sustainable development Tongwei has set an
Energy Management Committee under the Board of Directors which has created
a three-level governance structure where the Board of Directors makes decisions
With the cultural concept of the Energy Management Committee coordinates the management and the Energy
progress with responsibility Management Working Groups execute tasks. This is to enhance the awareness of
c o o p e r a t i o n f o r c r e a t i n g ESG and sustainable development by all departments improve the Company's ESG
excellence and responsibility management and steadily elevate the ESG governance system.as priority in mind Tongwei
assessed significant themes
identified from the stakeholder Board of Directors
concerns and clarified the key
points of ESG management and
put efforts to improve its ESG
management system by creating Energy Management
the ESG architecture these Committee
were actual actions to drive the
high-quality development of the
Company. Energy Management
Working Groups
Sustainable
Development Power Development Energy Consumption
Management Group Management Group Management Group2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT ESG Management 12
Decision-making level: Board of Directors Execution level: Energy Management Working Groups
The Board of Directors as the highest decision-making body for ESG governance is There are three working groups responsible for different functions under the Energy
responsible for reviewing and discussing ESG strategic planning and objectives and Management Committee. The Sustainable Development Management Group is responsible
making decisions and supervisions of significant ESG matters and is the key to controlling for information disclosure regarding ESG execution and implementation of ESG matters
ESG management risks and catching ESG development opportunities. and improvement of ESG management.Management level: Energy Management Committee Main Duties of Sustainable Development Management Group
The Energy Management Committee composed of eight core executives from different
businesses is responsible for advancing the ESG management objectives supervising ESG Keep communications with internal and external stakeholders
the execution of ESG strategic plans and guiding the performance of ESG practices. It information
is able to give constructive proposals and guidelines for ESG risk management from the disclosure Ensure the authenticity accuracy and timeliness of the
perspective of business development to provide support for the Board of Directors in Company's ESG information disclosure
making decisions about ESG matters.Establish ESG risk management processes: identify assess and
prevent ESG risks in daily work so that risks are be prevented
ESG controlled or reviewed.execution
Execute other ESG matters: Implementation of ESG strategy
establishing a defined plan of action conducting ESG training to
improve employees' ESG awareness
Create a self-check and feedback mechanism: annually reflect
and summarize the performance of ESG matters and make
ESG improvement plans for identified weaknesses
improvement
Report to decision-making level and management level on a
regular basis2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Communications with Stakeholders 13
Stakeholders Topic Communication and response
Communications
with Stakeholders Compliance Operate with honestyGovernmental
bodies and Tax payment Pay taxes on time
regulators Industrial Development Participate in developing standards
During this reporting period the Company
kept communications with stakeholders via
many channels to understand and respond to Return on investments Profit distribution Regular reporting
their expectations and needs which are taken Investors Stable and robust operation Enhance risk management Performance briefing
considered into the ESG management to
achieve the bi-way communication between Communication channels Shareholders meeting http://sns.sseinfo.com/
the Company and its stakeholders for a win-
win result. Protection of interests Employee representatives’ Enrich training content
Career development meeting Organize occupational
Employees
Training and education Employee satisfaction survey health examinations
Occupational health Improve promotion mechanism
Client satisfaction survey
Protection of interests
Clients Optimize product quality management system
Product quality
Improve the after-sale service
Business ethics Optimize supplier management system
Suppliers
Cooperation for win-win Develop supplier code of conduct
Communities Volunteering Organize volunteering activities2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Analysis of ESSigGni fiMcanat gToepmicesnt 14
Analysis of Significant Topics 2021 Matrix of ESG Significant Topics
Upon identification sequence and confirmation Tongwei presented the significance level of 20
20 ESG significant topics were identified from two aspects i.e. significance topics in the form of a matrix where highly significant topics are placed in the top right corner
to the Company and significance to stakeholders and then ranked to create increasingly significant topics in the middle and less significant topics in the bottom left corner.the key points of ESG management.Environment Society Governance
High Middle significance High significance
Determination of Significant Topics
Risk and control 1
management
5
3 Sustainable
Investor relations development
6 Digital
2
Business ethics 10 9 transformation Reaction on climate change
Protection of rights
and interests of 4
employees 7
Employee occupational health 11 Supplier chain 8 Reduction of management
Identification Sequence Confirmation 14 Product quality environmental
Development of circular economy impact
171215
ESG significant topics Topics were analyzed Subject to review of Biodiversity protection Water resource Waste management16 management
were identified during quantitatively with significant topics by 13Support of community Career
this reporting period their impacts on the the management level development development
given national macro operation assessed Tongwei 2021 Matrix 19 18
policies industrial and were sequenced of ESG significant Leading the industry development Local employment
benchmarking according to impact topic was finalized 20 promotion
feedback from levels Activities for the
public interest
stakeholders and the
Company's strategic Low significance
planning Low
Significance for the Company High
2021 Tongwei Significance Matrix of ESG Topics
Significance for stakeholders2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT SEhSaGre Mhoalndaegr eRmeetunrtn 15
Shareholder Return
The Company profoundly safeguards the interests of shareholders
and actively shares economic results with them.In May 2021 the Company
distributed
0.241 CNY(inclusive of tax)
total cash distribution
1084.87 Million yuan
the 2020 net profit attributable to
shareholders of listed company
30.07%2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Topic: Tongwei Contributes to Carbon Neutrality for A Better Life 16
Topic Tongwei Contributes to Carbon Neutrality for A Better Life“ Climate change is at a critical tipping point leaving the world with very limited time to act While achieving sustainable development of enterprises how to stand which requires coordinated efforts and resources from countries governments businessesat the height of the times and closely integrate the development of and social groups to develop a reasonable and fair global climate governance system for a
enterprises with national expectations and social needs is a problem that higher level of sustainable development.Tongwei will continue to respond to in the future development.China has made a firm commitment that the country strives to reach emission peak by
-Liu Hanyuan Founder of Tongwei Co. Ltd. 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. China will take about three decades to achieve carbon
neutrality from emission peak the highest reduction of carbon emission in the world which
fully demonstrates its leadership and ownership in the global climate stage. In addition the
“Dual Carbon” goals means systematic reforms in demand production technology and
culture in all sectors.Among the technological routes toward carbon neutrality PV technology is the best solution
that can meet more energy demand with less carbon emission and one of the important
supports for the transformation from clean energy to low carbon energy.“For a better life” is the vision of Tongwei and the sincerest yearning of people at Tongwei
which is aligned with the objective of achieving carbon neutrality and building a beautiful
China.We have deeply understood the severity and urgency of global climate change as well
as the strategic significance of the "Dual Carbon goals" in pushing China's high-quality
development thereby feeling the historical mission and duty that we shoulder. We will put
every effort to green development by being as the pioneer calibrator cornerstone and
booster. We will hold firmly to ensure the energy security.PV stations2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Topic: Tongwei Contributes to Carbon Neutrality for A Better Life 17
“Pioneer” Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration PV stations “Cornerstone” Silicon materials and solar cells production capacity
Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration PV stations developed by the Company are distributed Through rounds of technological renovations in the upstream new energy industry the Company can
over 20 provinces for a total installed capacity of over 2.7 GW provide clean and high- produce 180000 high-purity silicon per year. All silicon materials are used for the construction and
quality PV power to households increase carbon storage by ecosystems and speed up the operation of photovoltaic terminal power plants which can avoid generating about 50 million tons
carbon neutrality process. of carbon emissions per year. The company is deeply engaged in the research and development
manufacturing and promotion of core equipment and products for solar power generation achieving
an annual production capacity of 45 GW of solar high-efficiency batteries and the electricity emitted
by its products every year is equivalent to the output energy of 15 million tons of crude oil.“Calibrator” development of carbon neutrality standards “Booster” Unveiled at COP26
During this reporting period the Company played a leading role in developing Carbon Neutrality The Company presented in COP26 its low carbon work plan for Use of Vapor in High-Purity
Assessment Requirements for PV Manufacturing and Carbon Neutrality Assessment Methods Silicon Production Process without Carbon Emission which through fuel substitution increasing
for PV Projects as guidelines for carbon neutrality activities and assessments pertaining to energy efficiency and use of renewable energy electricity lowering the carbon emission caused
producers of solar polycrystalline silicon silicon wafers solar cells and PV components and their by use of vapor in the production of polycrystalline silicon. This has provided a best practice for
products from the perspectives of businesses and products in PV industry. the industry and demonstrated China’s leadership in low carbon efforts.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT ESG Management 182021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 19
Controlling Shareholder and Actual Optimize Governance Structure
Controller
Tongwei has set a procedure-based legal entity governance structure consisting of
the Shareholders Meeting Party Committee Conference Board of Directors Board of
By the end of this reporting period the controlling shareholder and actual controller of Supervisors and management level that are running in coordination. This governance
Tongwei Co. Ltd. are Tongwei Group and Mr. Liu Hanyuan (domestic natural person) framework ensures the power body decision-making body supervision body and execution
respectively. As the founder of the Company Mr. Liu Hanyuan is the Founder of Tongwei body have respective duties and authorities work in coordination and counterbalance one
Group and a director of the Seventh Board of the Company a member of the 11th Standing another to ensure the stable and efficient functioning of the Company.Committee of CPPCC an NPC deputy the executive chairman of the New Energy
Chamber of Commerce under the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the
vice executive chairman of the China Feed Industry Association.Shareholders Meeting
Board of Supervisors
Board of Directors
Energy Management Strategy and
Committee Decision-making
Committee
Remuneration and Nomination
Review Committee Committee
Audit Committee
President Office
Organizational Structure2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 20
Shareholders Meeting The company's board of directors has always performed its duties around the corporate
governance carried out its work in strict accordance with the "Rules of Procedure for the Board
of Directors of Tongwei Co. Ltd." checked the company's major decisions and led the company
The Shareholders’ Meeting is convened and held with the eligibility of attendees and voting to scientific operation and healthy development.procedures subject to laws regulations and the Articles of Association of the Company to
ensure the legitimate interests and rights of all shareholders. By the end of this reporting period
During this reporting period
Board of Directors Persentage of Directors Proposals
meetings attendance approved
Annual Interim Proposals Proposals under the separating
Shareholders Shareholders approved voting mechanism for small and 7 100% 44
Meeting Meeting middle-sized shareholders
112525
The Company kept optimizing the governance structure of the Board of Directors by newly
setting up the New Energy Management Committee which is responsible for ESG matters so as
to enhance ESG ideas to the Board of Director level in addition to the existing Audit Committee
Board of Directors Nomination Committee Remuneration and Review Committee and Strategy and Decision-
making Committee.Directors are elected in strict accordance with the Company Law of the People's Republic
of China and the Articles of Association of the Company. During this reporting period all
directors supervisors and senior managers other than one director who left for job reasons
were not changed.By the end of this reporting period
Directors Internal Independent External
directors non-executive directors directors
8332
(including one female)2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 21
Table General Information of Tongwei Directors Table Structure of Tongwei Board of Directors
Gender Board of Directors
Male 07 Female 01 Nomination Remuneration and Strategy and Energy Audit Committee Committee Review Committee Decision-making Management
Committee Committee
Fu Daiguo Wang Jin Du Kunlun Xie Yi
Age Education background Directorship in any Convener Convener Convener Convener Xie Yi
other company Independent Independent Independent Chairman and
Chairman and
director director director director director
6 34 2 Yan Hu Xie Yi Xie Yi Yan Hu
Vice Chairman Chairman and Chairman and Liu Hanyuan Vice Chairman
and director director director Director and director
1 Du Kunlun Du Kunlun Wang Jin Yan Hu
2 Independent Independent Independent Vice Chairman
1 5 director director director and director
Wang Jin
30-39 40-49 50-59 Bachelor and/or lower No Yes Independent
director
Master Doctor Board of Supervisors Wang Xiaohui
Table Background Information of Tongwei Directors Director
By the end of this reporting period the Board of Supervisors had three supervisors including one employee
Name Liu Wang Du Fu
Han Xie Yan Xiao Ding Kun Wang Jin Dai supervisor. All members of the Board of Supervisors fulfill their job responsibility diligently honestly and
Background yuan Yi Hu hui Yi lun guo independently according to Company Law Company Policy and relevant regulatory requirements so
as to ensure the standardized operation of the company and protect the interests of the company and
Agr icul ture and
Animal Husbandry √ √ √ its shareholders. The Board of Supervisors supervised the company's long-term development planning
operating activities events of materiality financial status and duties fulfilled by the directors and senior
PV Industry √ √ √ √ √
executives so as to make the company act in compliance with laws and develop healthily.Finance √ √ √
By the end of this reporting period
Financial
Management √ √ √ √ √
Risk Management Supervisors Employee Board of Proposals√ √ √ √ √
supervisor Supervisors meetings approved
Investments √ √ √ √
Corporate
Governance √ √ √ √ √ √ 3 1 7 432021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 22
Deepen Risk Control and Compliance Management
Risk Control and Compliance System
Tongwei places risk management and internal control in an important
position in its operation. Through the formulation of the Tongwei Policy on Board of Directors
Internal Control Evaluation and Risk Assessment Tongwei tried to regulate Top level supervision of risk
the procedures for internal control evaluation and risk assessment identify management Supervising Board of Supervisors
risks relating to operating activities and internal control objectives timely Audit Committee
develop risk strategies and ensure the smooth operation.Risk Management System
Three Lines of
Defenses of The first line The second line The third line
Compliance Core business unit Supporting functional Internal supervision Following the principle that department department
duties rights and interests are Management
aligned the Company kept
optimizing the risk control Internal audit
and compliance management function Key Risk Assessment
sys tem by c la r i f y ing the
specific duties of all levels in
three
internal control evaluation and Business line lines of
risk assessment strengthening defenses Funds risk Tax Exposure Quality risk
the coordinated management
of three lines of defenses
Risk control
(business line risk control function
function and internal audit Major Risk
function) which are considered Policies
in control of risk sources to
cont inuously improve the
company 's abi l i ty o f r isk
warning and risk control.Product quality and safety
crisis event handling system
Procedures on Prevention
and Control of Product
Quality and Safety Risks
Product inspection system
Nonconformance
management system
Raw material acceptance
system
Procedures on the
Administration of Tax Declarations
Tax Check Management
Procedures
Invoice management
system
Foreign Exchange
Management Procedures
Financing Management
Procedures
Funds Management Policy2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 23
Risk Management Training Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
Focusing on operation risks the Company employs its strength in firm-wide training by Upholding Honesty Trust Fairness and Excellence the Company imposes high standards
holding all kinds of risk management training events to enhance awareness on risk control of business ethics onto itself optimizes its diverse supervision system by continuously
and the overall risk management level. advancing the anti-corruption system and improves the complaint mechanism to create a
clean work environment.During this reporting period
Anti-Corruption
Risk control Training Training
training events hours participants
The Company treats anti-corruption as the first step in its ethical performance by conveying
3 5 359 the importance of anti-corruption to internal and external stakeholders intensifying the requirements for employees and suppliers and optimizing the anti-corruption system.
Management Measures
Case Financial risk control training held to deepen the risk awareness
For employees the Company has developed
Tongwei Employee Reward and Punishment
In December 2021 the Company held the Management Policy under which all employees
annual meeting of financial managers. This are required to comply with applicable laws and
was used as an opportunity to provide the regulations and occupational ethics in performingthemed training on “Risk Control in Financial services and relevant activities and all violationsTransformation” for over 200 management including corruption and receipt or claim of bribes Full-time employees in the
personnel via online and site modes. Around are subject to punishments according to the severity. anti-corruption role
enterprise risk framework risk management The Company has arranged 31 full-time employees
cases and financial functions the training in the anti-corruption role and required that key
provided deep analysis and interpretation positions like purchase quality control sale and
31
to further enhance their ability of risk finance sign the Letter of Undertaking on Compliance
identification and to optimize the internal with Laws and Rules for Clean Performance as partfinancial management. Risk Control in Financial Transformation” Training of the effort to enhance the prevention and control of
corruption risk in employees.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 24
For suppliers the Company has taken targeted actions depending on the nature of each business. Anti-Corruption Training
Table Anti-corruption Actions on Suppliers
The Company attaches high importance to the development of an anti-corruption workplace
Formulated Tongwei Management Procedures on Suppliers of by providing anti-corruption training to enhance employee awareness in this regard.Raw Feed Materials which stipulated that all those suppliers
that had committed bribery or other illegal acts in the process of
Agriculture cooperation will be blacklisted and any purchase from them will
During this reporting period
and Animal be terminated.Husbandry All suppliers of raw materials were required to sign the Supplier Anti-corruption Training Anti-corruption
Letter of Undertaking on Anti-Corruption and actions are taken training events hours training person-times
to guide all suppliers to comply with business ethics and prevent
any direct and/or indirect conflicts of interest. 26 122 1076
Suppliers are required to sign the Agreement on Fair Cooperation
and Competition to eradicate and oppose business corruption
and any act in violation of fair competition Case Anti-corruption training provided to create a clean work atmosphere
Supplier management and control procedures have been
established and suppliers which breach the Agreement on Fair
In May 2021 Sichuan Yongxiang
Cooperation and Competition will be blacklisted and cooperation
Polysil icon Co. Ltd. held the
PV with which would be terminated immediately ways to protect the “Thursday Lecture” on maintaining
Industry legitimate interests of the Company in the course of business the clean bottom line in business
Purchase Management Policy has been developed to prohibit p rac t i ces du r ing wh ich the
employees from receiving bribes or committing any act that may Company’s anti-corruption rulesdamage the interests of the Company were detailed and the “three redl ines” were communicated to
The Company has signed the Anti-business Corruption employees through three cases
Agreement with each supplier and encouraged suppliers to report and employees were urged toany Company employee who claims improper interest during the discipline themselves in their work. Maintaining the Clean Bottom Line in Business Practices” Training
purchase process with the reporting suppliers kept in confidence2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 25
Strict Supervision Internal Audit
The Company keeps “zero tolerance” toward violation of laws regulations rules and the To increase the ethics level of the Company the Company applies internal audits. The Audit
order of operation by imposing supervisions and reviews on all levels of the Company. By Department assumes the responsibilities of supervising assuring and evaluating the legitimacy
the end of this reporting period the Company punished 137 persons who had committed authenticity and completeness of ethical information and reports to the Audit Committee. The
violations and dismissed 35 persons who had committed significant violations. Audit Department specifies audit scopes in accordance with applicable national laws and
regulations and Company bylaws performs audits on environmental protection protection
of employee rights and interests product quality management and other areas with relevant
Comprehensive Supervision responsibilities as measures and communicates audit results to internal stakeholders via three-
level reviewed audit reports to guide the sustainable development of the Company and help
the Company improve its overall ethics level and image.The Company keeps optimizing its system of ethics and rules having created a unique
supervision mechanism under which the Board of Supervisors is responsible for the During this reporting period the Audit Department performed 67 special audits covering
advancement and the Supervision Department performs checks. With clearly defined employee birthday benefits holiday benefits employee salaries manager salaries environment
supervision scopes of all levels the efforts for active supervision combination of expenditure work safety and product quality without finding any severe violation of ethics.supervision and execution and combination of supervision and publicity have been
increased and the awareness on deepening supervision comprehensive supervision Table Three-level Review for Audit Reports
serving the operation and preventing risks have been enhanced.Audit Department Head
Board It oversees the acts of directors the general manager and other senior Reliability appropriateness adequacy and
of managers in acting on behalf of the Company promptly correct acts Level three correctness of reports
Supervisors that damage the Company's interest and report significant illegal acts
to the Shareholders Meeting or applicable authorities
Initial Review(Quality Control)
Level two Audi t mater ia ls methods
evidences and conclusions
It performs all supervisions and checks under the leadership of
Supervision the Board of Supervisors with a focus on investigations on acts First-line Auditors
Department in violation of laws regulations rules and the order of operation
committed by subordinate organizations and persons who caused Level one All-around review
any loss to the Company due to their improper acts are held liable2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 26
Encourage Whistle-blowing Investor Management Structure
To effectively implement the supervision mechanism the Company has set an open The Company has established a clear and reasonable investors management structure
complaint center available to all employees suppliers and clients. The Company that the specific duties of all levels in investor relation management are defined to pave a
encourages employees to report case risks in the Company and/or its branches and solid foundation for maintaining great investor relationships.subsidiaries by developing informant protection measures in accordance with Tongwei
Employee Reward and Punishment Management Policy to protect their legitimate rights Table Investor Management Structure
and interests actively under which reporting information is strictly forbidden to be disclosed
and rewards are given to the informants who have provided valuable information. Level Duties
Decision-making body for investor relation management
Pay Tax under Laws Board of Directors The Chairman of Board is the first responsible person for
investor relation management
The Company compl ies with
applicable laws and regulations The person in charge of investor relations management
including the Law of the People's During this reporting period the
Secretary of
the Board Responsible for planning leading and organizing activities
Republic of China on Enterprise Company paid taxes of of Directors for investor relation management
Income Tax performs its taxpayer
billion yuan
obligations and opposes tax 2.5 The function for investor relation management
evasion to make contributions to
making it a Grade A Taxpayer in a row
social benefits. Responsible for everyday matters associated with investor
relation management and planning organizing and
Securities
Department coordinating relevant activities
Maintain Investor Relations Keep contacts with investors receive investor visits respond to investor queries collect and aggregate opinions and
comments from investors and submit them to Secretary of
With the commitment to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its shareholders the Board and the Board of Directors
creditors and other stakeholders Tongwei has developed Tongwei Investor Relations
Management Policy to regulate and strengthen its effective communications with Branches Promptly report matters that meet the information disclosure and
investors and potential investors and actively presents work performance to investors standard in accordance with Tongwei Policy on Internal Subsidiaries
with authenticity completeness and fairness to promote the sustainable and healthy Reporting of Important Information
development of investor relations.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 27
Smoothen Communication Channels
The Company makes much account of the communications and interactions with investors
actively broadens the communication channels with investors for bi-way communication.Table Exchanges with Investors during This Reporting Period
April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 Go to Listed Companies - Go to Tongwei Event
In the 2020 Tongwei In the “Go to Tongwei” In the ESG session ofperformance briefing organized by CAPCOthe “International Investors Go In addition the Company has set up everyday communication channels for investorsorganized by the company and investors to SSE Listed Companies” including investor hot line and http://sns.sseinfo.com/ to keep contact with investors to
Shanghai Stock had the deep level of organized by the Shanghai
Exchange the Company communication in terms Stock Exchange the increase its market presence. During this reporting period the Company responded to 308
responded to investor of corporate governance Company exchanged queries from investors on the http://sns.sseinfo.com/.concerns regarding information disclosure and communicated with
strategic development inside information other listed companies
market conditions management and and international investors Regulate Information Disclosure
business situation development vision regarding carbon peak
through interactive live carbon neutrality and
streaming energy efficiency and For better information transparency the Company has created Tongwei Information
emission reduction Disclosure Management Procedures to ensure the timeliness lawfulness authenticity and
completeness of information disclosure to safeguard investors’ right to information.November 2021 September 2021 August 2021 During this reporting period the Company published 105 announcements to investors
In the International The Company explained In the Tongwei with 4 regular announcements and 101 interim ones covering company performance
Investors Visit SSE its businesses to performance briefing H1 dividend distribution employee share incentive plan and other matters of materiality. The
Listed Companies investors on 2021 2021 held by Shanghai Company was rated A in NOTIFICATION OF EVALUATION RESULTS OF INFORMATION
Online organized by Group Reception Day Stock Exchange the
the Shanghai Stock for Investors of Listed Company communicated DISCLOSURE FROM 2020 TO 2021 by Shanghai Stock Exchange in its Disclosure
Exchange the Company Companies in Sichuan with investors in respect Evaluation Result of Listed Companies in August 2021.had the opportunity organized by Sichuan to operating results and
to further enhance Securities Regulatory financial measures of the Also according to Tongwei Insider Registration Management Policy the Company has created an
its connections with Commission first half-year of 2021 via Insider Register to regulate the inside information management. During this reporting period the
international investors interactive online form Company experienced no illegal acquisition of inside information or insider trading.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 282021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 29
Product Development Innovation
Taking product innovation as one of the drivers for business development the
Company has made Five -Year Technology Development Plan. It makes active efforts
Product Development Product Quality Control into the innovation of green products by participating in developing national Innovation industrial and local standards and exploring business-education-research institution
Develop national industrial and local cooperation. During this reporting period the Company invested 2035.85 million yuan Management of new material introduction
standards into product research and development for year-on-year growth of 96.64%.· Product spot-checks
Develop green products
R&D Expense Trend
Explore business-education- · Product recall
research cooperation · Management of toxic 2400 2035.85
and harmful substances 2000
1600
Table Product Innovation 1000.69 1035.33 96.64%
Management System 1200
800509.98597.6367%
4003%
017%
20172018201920202021
Protection of R&D expenses(million yuan) Year-on-year growth(%)
Protection of Client Rights Intellectual Property Rights
Table R&D Performance
Client satisfaction survey Establish IP management system
Client privacy protection Supervision of external institutions
R&D expenses R&D personnel
Training on IPR protection
Patent application and authorization
2035.85 Million yuan 3335 Person2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 30
Participate in Developing Standards Dedication to Green Technology Innovation
The Company is dedicated to the development and application of low-carbon products.During this reporting period Tongwei led and took part in During this reporting period the Company focused on the reduction of carbon emission and
developing 1 national standard 2 industrial standards 3 group effective use of resources with targeted efforts into developing low-carbon and efficient
standards and revision projects for 3 national standards. technologies in the agriculture and animal husbandry industry.National Standard Feed Materials: Fish Meal
the revision of which the Company took part in
Low carbon and energy
saving technologies Description
Table Standards whose Development the Company Participated in
Microalgae has great potential to provide economic benefits
National Standards and help carbon cycle with its carbon capture and storage
efficiency being 50 times of other plants. Tongwei has been
Feed Materials: Fish Meal dedicated to studies on conversion efficiency of microalgae
Method for Determination of Moisture Crude Protein Crude Fat Crude Fiber lysine and Study on microalgae having constructed a fully enclosed photo-reaction system that
Methionine in Feeds – Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy photoautotrophy and its generates microalgae in 24 hours via automatic cycles. This
Determination of the Content of Fatty Acids in Feeds application system system is used to convert electricity to light energy efficiently.Determination of the Content of Crude Fat in Feeds In addition microalgae can provide nutrients and active
substances as feeds of aquatic seedlings and even be
converted to one of the main nutrition sources for human
Industrial Standards beings. This project has been applied in Sichuan Ningxia and
Jiangsu sites of Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Determination of Sixteen Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Feeds – Gas business.Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Determination of Acid Detergent Fiber in Feedstuff (ADF)
Explore Business-Education-Research
Cooperation
Group Standards
General Specification for Carbon Neutralization of Photovoltaic Power Station Construction The Company has deepened the cooperation and exchange with nearly 30 top domestic
universities and research institutes including Institute of Hydrobiology Chinese Academy of
General Specification for Carbon Neutralization of Photovoltaic Power Station Operation
Sciences Tsinghua University China Magisterial Energy Navigator and Sichuan University
General Technical Specification for Construction of Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration to give full play to the benefits of business - education - research institution cooperation
System and to create and convert high-level technological achievements.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 31
Product Quality Control
To strengthen the product quality management
system and elevate the product quality and
competitive advantage Tongwei has established
ISO 9001 compliant quality management system
with a commitment to providing high-quality
products and services for clients. During this
reporting period its subsidiaries got GB/T 19001 -
2016 /ISO 9001: 2015 certified.
ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management
System Certificate
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
In this business the Company has established entire process quality management with
its material procurement production process and product warehousing performed in strict
accordance with Feed Quality and Safety Management Procedures.Material Procurement and Management
Attaching importance to the purchase and management of raw materials the
Company fully assesses the qualifications and quality assurance ability of
material producers and distributors having established the supplier assessment
and re-assessment policy. Regular hygiene inspections are performed on raw
materials; according to inspection results safety assessments are conducted
with inspection results and assessment reports recorded. Materials that are not
compliant with acceptance criteria may not be received or used.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 32
Case Experts from the National Animal Husbandry Station guided Production Process Control quality management in Tongwei
Branches and subsidiaries prepare standard operation procedures for key
positions according to their actual processes to ensure production quality.Additionally the Company has developed production line cleaning procedures In October 2021 experts from the National Animal Husbandry Station guided
which specifies the cleaning principles that workshop floors tools and quality management in Tongwei. Learning about the implementation of Feed
instruments should be disinfected every day that workers must wear uniforms Quality and Safety Management Procedures in the Company execution of
and have hands disinfected before getting into workshops and that use of quality policies and standardization development these experts checked
cleaning agents must be recorded including the agents used work shift use warehouses of raw materials and finished products production workshops
description use time and operator to prevent cross-contamination during the labs and other areas took photos of all kinds of labels and original records.production. Finally they praised the progress of Tongwei in standardization and intelligent
development and proposed to summarize and roll out highlights applicable to
feed producers.Client Complaint and Product Recall
The Company has established the product recall policy that specifies the
recall process identification and storage of recalled products and recall
records information collection and recall grade formation of recall teams and
destruction or harmless treatment of recalled products.Experts from National Animal Husbandry Station visited Tongwei2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 33
PV Industry Management of Toxic and Harmful Substances
Making much accounts of the
Regarding this business improvements of supply and procurement product spot-check management of toxic and harmful
and management of toxic and harmful substances are combined to increase product quality substances the Company ensures
and product optimization. products comply with ROHS2 and
REACH3 . During this reporting
Supply and Procurement Management period the Company performed
ROHS and REACH tes ts on
The Company insists on managing quality from the source by establishing p roduc ts requ i red ma te r ia l
the management procedures for new material introduction. Branches and suppliers to provide testing reports
subsidiaries in this business have developed Sample Introduction Standard on toxic and harmful substances
Handbook Supplier Quality Management Standard Handbook and other to ensure no harmful substance
quality management policies. Upon received raw materials must be inspected is contained or generated in the
in accordance with IQC procedures. Materials that fail the inspection are production and final products. REACH Testing Report
subject to joint review by quality functions. This is to strictly control material
quality in order to increase the quality and efficiency of product delivery.Product Spot-check
1 OCAP means out of control action plan
The Company has developed complete product spot-check process. Specifically
branches and subsidiaries in this business have made Management Procedures 2 RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC) is an EU
on Product Component Reliability Testing SPC and OCAP1 Operating Procedures mandatory directive restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
among others to perform reliability testing on new products and key process equipment
parameters by sampling method a way to ensure assembled products can meet
performance requirements; and to deal with abnormal data of critical parameters out 3 Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is an EU
of specification a way to provide reference for subsequent product quality control regulation that aims to ensure the safely access to and use of chemicals in the EU market
process optimization and new product development. In addition the Company
has established the product recall mechanism for which client requirements and
risk impacts identified by production sites are considered generally an internal
assessment of actions toward non-conforming products is performed then
communications with clients on the final treatment of these products including return
replacement rework release (concession) repair and compensation to effectively
control safety risks.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 34
Protection of Client Rights Client Privacy Protection
Tongwei Co. Ltd. Always adheres to the word “sincerity” and firmly maintains the legitimate The Company attaches high importance to client privacy protection and strives to maintain
rights of clients by conducting client satisfaction surveys tracking quality complaints in real the compliance with Internet information regulations. Through Tongwei Confidence
time and enhancing client privacy management. Multiple actions are taken to improve the Management Policy and Tongwei Information System Emergency Plan the Company
mechanism for protecting client rights and maintaining great client relationships. has specified the rules on collection storage and use of client information and actions for
prevention and reduction of negative impact and loss caused by emergencies to prevent
Table Key Performance on Protection of Client Rights and control information security risks to the largest extent. What is more the Company
has formed a dedicated department for IT management to continuously advance the data
Tongwei security management and fully perform the data security management obligation. During
Topic Unit Agriculture Tongwei Tongwei Tongwei this reporting period no data breach on client information occurred.and Animal Yongxiang Components Solar
Husbandry
Client Satisfaction % 91.80 92.90 94.88 98.15 In addition for enhancement of information
security awareness the Company provided
Client Complaint Ratio % 7.70 0.00 0.0005 0.13 information security training on Confidentiality
Ratio of Client % 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 and Management of Confidential Documents Complaints Resolved the Confidentiality Management of Information
Equipment and Information System and
Client Satisfaction Survey Management of Confidential Meetings and Data Breach Liabilities with deep analysis
and explanation to help attendees to build
The Company performs quarterly client satisfaction survey around product quality after- information security awareness and enhance
sale services product pricing and contract fulfillment via telephone questionnaire and their knowledge of information security.interview collect client feedback promptly and make special correction plans based on the
feedback to increase the protection of client rights.During this reporting period
Client Complaint Management
Information security Training Information security
Client Complaint Handling Process and Standard Handbook on Client Complaint Handling
training events hours training person-time
are developed to advance the management of client complaints. Upon receiving a client
complaint the Company promptly arranges for employees to track the handling process.Also given client feedback the Company tests product quality design and production 9 27.50 2996
efficiency to ensure that product development and design are driven by client needs and
accommodate market trends to achieve mutual development with clients.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 35
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Table Key Performance on IPR Protection
Topic Unit Agriculture and animal husbandry PV industry Total
Tongwei has been improving its IPR management system with supervision and audit and
training to protect intellectual property rights and motivate employees to innovate. 2021 patents authorized / 4 5 9
2021 utility models authorized / 60 92 152
IPR Management System 2021 patent applications / 13 23 36
2021 utility model applications / 79 115 194
Attaching high importance to IPR
protection the Company has invested
plenty of financial resources to
advance the development of its IPR
management system in accordance
with the Enterprise Intellectual Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Proper ty R igh t Management
Regulation (GB/T 29490-2003). Through Tongwei Patent Management Procedures the Company has clarified
the patent application process and information-based management to enhance
Patent Certificate and Utility Model Certificate
its IPR risk prevention ability.During this reporting period The Company has formed an internal IPR function with about 74 IPR managers
in the technology center R&D department and subsidiaries and branches who
are responsible for supervising patent application process. The Administration
Department has a position of IPR Risk Control Specialist assumed by an
Patents Utility models attorney who is specifically responsible for IPR risk control and protection. Also
authorized authorized to increase IPR management efficiency through intelligent means the Company
has established IPR intelligent management system which connects data
9 152 between CNIPA agencies and the Company.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 36
PV Industry Training on IPR Protection
With IPR Management Procedures IPR Reward Procedures and
Confidentiality Treaty in place the Company increases efforts to build its IPR To have the IPR management cover all processes increase the stability of system-based
system and motivate employees to apply for high-quality patents and lower IPR management and regulate its IPR management capability the Company has provided
the risk of core technology leakage. The IPR Department in PV Technology a raft of IPR management training sessions to help employees understand the importance
Center is responsible for protecting intellectual property rights in the PV of IPR protection and explore innovation points for patentable technologies.business with senior patent engineers for specific management.IPR Management System Supervision Audit Case Tongwei Yongxiang provided High Value Patent Explorationand Protection training
The Company effectively assists external experts in supervision audit of its IPR In April 2021 Tongwei Yongxiang successfully provided the training titled
management system to ensure the applicability and validity of the system. with High Value Patent Exploration and Protection that covered more than
150 technical staffs from Leshan Baotou and Baoshan sites. Around five
perspectives i.e. the (combination) dimensions of high-value patents their
Case Hefei Solar passed the supervision audit on IPR management system explorations technology basis document requirements and right protection
the training provided detailed and deep explanations that enhanced
employees’ knowledge of patent application fee payment document
In 2021 Hefei Solar experienced a supervision audit on IPR management system from requirements and patent management a way to advance the company's IPR
third party certification institution. The audit team spot-checked IPR management in management system.product development production sale and purchase processes through field checks
document reviews field questions
and records in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations GB/
T 29490-2013 and management
system procedures of Hefei Solar
to assess the functioning of the
management system. I t was
concluded that Hefei Solar's IPR
management system functioned
effectively. The supervision audit on IPR management system IPR protection training at Tongwei Yongxiang2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 37
Digital Transformation
Leveraging technologies the Company keeps technological reforms planning a digital
management system and a digital intelligence operation platform in the PV business to explore
new application possibilities of digital products to product innovations thereby providing
technological support for product innovations.Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Tongwei agricultural and animal husbandry industry takes science and technology as the starting point
through the implementation of "facility fishery" "intelligent fishery" and other application demonstrations
changes the traditional breeding concept and technology builds a digital scientific standardized
and refined modern breeding mode of the whole process of aquaculture and strives to build an
environmental efficient and intelligent fishery ecological industrial park to meet the social demand for
healthy and safe aquatic products.We applied wireless transmission sensor technology software development and other technical
solutions to the intelligent breeding mode integrate a number of Internet of Things equipment to
achieve online monitoring and early warning of water quality water quality regulation and water pollutant
management eliminate endogenous and exogenous pollution and ensure the safety of aquatic
products. At the same time we take into account precise feeding scientific regulation and automatic
management of biological growth status to maximize labor efficiency and economic benefits.Case Unmanned factory intelligent farming of shrimp
In view of the current situation of low degree of automation poor level of precision
labor consumption serious waste of resources unstable success rate and insufficient
cleanliness in the current factory shrimp farming model Tongwei Agriculture and Animal
Husbandry Industry has overcome key technologies such as automatic drainage
automatic feeding automatic spraying automatic sampling automatic observation
clean environment tailwater treatment and central control and improved resource
utilization. At the same time Tongwei agricultural and animal husbandry industry
develops and applies relevant automation equipment and intelligent control platform to
realize the factory intelligent breeding of shrimp.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 38
PV Industry
Case Yongxiang New Energy creates a full-chain data channel
Digital Management System
In order to accelerate the intelligent manufacturing wide applications of The control room of Yongxiang New Energy Center is equipped with advanced
information technologies build the development of safe green innovative dispatching telephone system and handheld explosion-proof telephone to
intelligent and efficient factories we actively promote the implementation of ensure the scheduling and operation of the production workshop. At the same
digital management system and realize the transparency and digitization time the control system connects nearly 20000 control points and 800 cameras
of the whole process of workshop production through the integration of in the factory to conduct real-time monitoring and automation control of the
workshop management digitalization and automation.In order to accelerate temperature pressure liquid level and flow rate of each production link laying a
the intelligent manufacturing wide applications of information technologies solid and reliable automation protection network for safe production.build the development of safe green innovative intelligent and efficient
factories we actively promote the implementation of digital management In order to effectively monitor the data in real time Yongxiang New Energy
system and realize the transparency and digitization of the whole process upgraded the fourth-generation technology - MES production management
of workshop production through the integration of workshop management system connecting equipment management production management
digitalization and automation. safety management and quality management monitoring production and
operation data online in real time and creating a full-chain data path so as
to realize the wisdom of safety management.Yongxiang New Energy Center Control Room2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 39
Case Establishing centralized operation and maintenance platform to Case Meishan solar energy empowerment "smart factory"ensure the safe operation of power plants
In order to achieve real-time monitoring and efficient operation management of In order to further enhance lean management and optimize the process the entire
photovoltaic power plants Tongwei New Energy has established a centralized operation production process of solar cells is completed by various robots on the intelligent
and maintenance platform to collect and analyze the equipment operation data weather production line and the robot will automatically plan the path and avoid obstacles
data environmental data and power data of the power station in real time discover the after receiving the instructions issued by the production equipment reach the
abnormal operation information of the power station for the first time timely feedback to designated location next to the production equipment and accurately "feed" the
the power station management and operation and maintenance personnel realize the materials required for production to the production equipment to achieve seamless
comprehensive visual management of the power station operation information further docking and truly achieve high efficiency digitalization and intelligence.improve the operation and maintenance efficiency of the distributed power station reduce
the equipment failure rate and the operation and maintenance cost of the power generation
system so as to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power station. Ensure that the
power station reaches the expected power generation.Centralized operation and maintenance system
Case Hefei Solar won the title of "Digital Workshop in Anhui Province"
Smart Factory Hefei Solar vigorously promotes the construction of digital workshops and the
transparency of the manufacturing process adopts intelligent quality inspection
With the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry "photovoltaic manufacturing" equipment in key processes realizes online automatic detection alarm and diagnostic
is also changing to "photovoltaic intelligent manufacturing". As an industry pioneer analysis of product quality predicts quality trends more accurately and controls quality
we have always adhered to the intelligent manufacturing route actively created an defects more effectively. The workshop combines the Internet of Things and Internet
innovative model for the production and manufacture of solar photovoltaic cells technology to transmit data to the server in real time analyze and improve the data
introduced intelligent manufacturing into the photovoltaic cell link established a fully of abnormal reactions and carry out all-round monitoring and management of the
automatic unmanned intelligent manufacturing production line took the lead in realizing production process.digital workshops and intelligent factories and continuously promoted enterprises to
reduce costs and increase efficiency and enhance market competitiveness. In the In September 2021 Hefei Solar Photovoltaic Crystalline Silicon Cell Digital
future the company will continue to lead the development of global solar photovoltaic Workshop won the title of "Anhui Province Digital Workshop" marking the high
intelligent manufacturing and continuously contribute to the "Made in China". intelligence and digitization of the company's manufacturing workshop.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 402021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 41
Overview of Suppliers
Supplier Access Policy Code of Conduct Number of Number of suppliers in Number of suppliers
suppliers agriculture and animal in the PV industry
A potential supplier Each supplier is required to husbandry
is qualified when sign the Agreement on Fair
it complies with Cooperation and Competition. 2524 637 1887
the thresholds in
fulfillment capability
service quality fair
management good Policy
work environment Agreement Green Tongwei has a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system in place based on
and other areas. Supply Chain which a digital approach is used to increase its operation efficiency by ensuring the timely
Construction communication of business information regarding orders inventories settlements invoices
Sustainable Supplier claims quotas and performances. This also helps with the comprehensive evaluation of supplier performance for enhanced delivery of goods and level of services.Management management Each supplier Management is required to
of Suppliers sign Supplier/
Supply chain Subcontractor Letter
Topics like of Undertaking
worker rights on Social
environment Improvement Responsibilities
protection safety a way to drive the
and health are development of
prioritized. a green and low
Improving supply carbon supply chain.capability
Training courses for suppliers
are provided to enhance their
supply capabilities.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 42
Supplier Access Management Supplier Access Criteria
Evaluation indicator Description
Tongwei Co. Ltd. has developed access policies depending on Service quality
specific business. Subsidiaries in agriculture and animal husbandry Focus on quality of materials qualifications management capability financial ability production and delivery
have developed policies including the Management Procedures on capability capacity and quality control.Tongwei Suppliers regarding Animal Feed Materials and Supplier
Access Policy - Company Credit Certificate; subsidiaries in the PV Review child labor work time discrimination and forced labor; and actions are taken to help improve the
Management of
industry have created policies such as Survey Form and Access worker rights protection of workers’ rights in the potential supplier so that a fair and healthy workplace can be created.Criteria for Developing Suppliers of Various Categories to assess the Only when the potential supplier gets qualified can it be included into the list of approved suppliers.main raw materials from suppliers and products sold by them on behalf
of others regarding the source reliability and legitimacy production During the access review Tongwei checks whether the legal representative of the potential
technologies equipment quality lead time financial performance supplier has a poor credit record and whether the potential supplier has committed any violation
Company
logistics after-sale management and other management indicators. of laws and regulations or shown any abnormality in its operation through the Tianyancha creditworthiness
Additionally Tongwei applies a category-based management approach interface connected to its SRM system.to suppliers by material significance. Field visits are performed to Illegal sub-contracting is prohibited.assess suppliers that provide critical materials and commodities.Core suppliers are required to be ISO 45001 certified.What’s more Tongwei has included environmental and social factors Suppliers must provide appropriate PPE protective infrastructures and isolation units with its
including worker rights company creditworthiness safety and health
Safety employees trained in terms of health and safety.management and environmental protection into supplier assessment
so that only those who meet these requirements may be listed as and health Applicable safety data sheets must be posted on sites where chemicals are stored.management
approved suppliers. Tongwei will help suppliers that fail to meet these A fire safety system is well established and maintained on a regular basis.requirements improve their management in applicable areas. Suppliers An occupational health register is established with applicable employees receiving occupational
that comply with the requirements after such corrections may be health examinations periodically.included into the list of approved suppliers. This is used as part of the
efforts by Tongwei to gain the supply chain value with competitiveness Core suppliers are required to be ISO14001 certified.with reduced supply chain risks. Major violations of laws and regulations including penalties regarding environmental protection
committed by potential suppliers must be checked during access reviews.Tongwei Co. Ltd. keeps optimizing its supplier access management
under which each new supplier is required to register in the SRM Environmental Each supplier must have obtained applicable permits for pollutants discharge/emission which is
system receive applicable surveys and get certified. The management protection subject to annual check or must submit filings on pollutants discharge/emission on a regular basis.strategies and access thresholds for suppliers are vary depending on Each supplier must have an effective system for managing waste gas wastewater and solid waste.supplier categories to avoid the potential consequence that small and Each supplier is required to release a valid environment testing report (including noise) register the
micro suppliers may be excluded due to uniform access thresholds. transportation of hazardous wastes and perform identification of environmental factors at fixed internals.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 43
Supplier Code of Conduct Suppliers are responsible for identifying the impact of production processes on the environment and natural resources strict observance of the Environmental Protection
Law and other applicable environmental protection policies and regulations improvement
Tongwei Co. Ltd. has developed a Supplier Code of Conduct which specifies the of their management of social risks and ensuring that no environmental pollution event
requirements for suppliers regarding worker rights (child labor work time wage occurs and any environmental risk is eliminated during the contract period with Tongwei.discrimination forced labor etc.) occupation health and safety environmental protection
and ethical practices so that suppliers can sustain their operation. Supplier Performance Evaluation
Supplier Code of Conduct
Tongwei Co. Ltd. has developed supplier performance review procedures applicable to
Suppliers are required to strictly comply with applicable laws and regulations
including the Labor Contract Law Labor Law and Social Insurance Law by respective businesses in order to deeply understand the development of suppliers and their
execution of written employment contracts with employees contractors and compliance with the code of conduct and to identify potential risks.other workers completing social insurance procedures for employees and
paying appropriate wages on a timely manner.Agriculture and animal husbandry
Suppliers are required to specify their opposition against child labor and forced Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry has developed the Management
labor and not to discriminate or harass any employee in recruitment or practice Procedures on Tongwei Suppliers regarding Animal Feed Materials. Semi-
based on race color age gender sexual orientation ethnic group disability annual supplier reviews are performed via telephone and field assessment
religion political stance and membership. regarding qualifications management capability financial status production
capacity and quality control. Any supplier that fails to meet the standards will
be excluded and receive supports from Tongwei regarding their deficiencies.Suppliers may not hire any minor less than 16 years old in any manufacturing
process.PV industry
Workers may work not more than eight hours per day for each working day and
forty-four hours per week in principle. A PV Commerce Department is set for PV businesses which is responsible for
assessing the risks of approved suppliers. With Supplier Management and Control
Procedures Supplier Management Policy and other relevant policies in place the
In the case of any labor dispute or any other event that affects the production Department provides assessments from time to time to identify the weaknesses of
and operation of Tongwei occurring in any supplier the supplier is required to suppliers with significant risks and poorly rated put forward and help them improve
send persons to the site to settle the dispute or event within 24 hours or any their management for enhanced management of supplier risks.period specified by Tongwei.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 44
Case Tongwei Solar supplier reviews
Review mechanism
Monthly review of class Quarterly review of Semi-annual review of
Tongwei Solar Co. Ltd. (Tongwei Solar) performs external audits and site audits I suppliers class II suppliers class III suppliers
on core suppliers monthly reviews on class I suppliers quarterly reviews on class
II suppliers and semi-annual reviews on class III suppliers. Suppliers that have
received and passed the monthly quarterly or semi-annual reviews are subject to
Annual site-weight
annual reviews. review scores
Targets:class I approved suppliers Targets:class II approved suppliers from
whom the purchase portion is not less
Rating: Suppliers are ranked by 50% quality than 5% for a natural quarter. Risk rating
and 50% commerce assessment weighted
scores; the result affects the purchase quota Rating: The result affects the purchase
for the next month. quota for the next quarter.Monthly review Quarterly review Increase or maintain the Decrease the purchase Suspend purchase from
existing purchase quantity quantity from medium high risk suppliers which
from low risk suppliers risk suppliers are required to correct
Semi-annual review Annual review
Suppliers with successful correction
are included into the reserve list for
Targets:class Ⅲ approved suppliers from Targets:Suppliers that have received and further observation
whom the purchase portion is not less than passed the monthly quarterly or semi-annual
reviews.
5% for half a year
Rating:A site review is applied to approved
Rating: The result affects the purchase quota suppliers. The final rating for an annual review Suppliers without successful
for the next half year. is calculated from the monthly/quarterly/ correction are disqualified
semi-annual result and the site review
result. Tongwei suspends large quantity of
purchases from poorly rated suppliers and
help them make improvements as a way for Risk assessment and correction process for suppliers
supply chain risk management.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 45
Supplier risk rating and subsequent measures Suppliers of Tongwei Solar subjected to reviews 2021
A B C 3335 Grade A Grade B
30
25
Score scope:90-100 Score scope:80-90 Score scope:70-80 1820
Score scope Score scope Medium risk
15
Increase the purchase Keep the existing Decrease the 10 9
purchase quantity purchase and urge 10
a correction 25
D 0
Class I suppliers Class II suppliers Class III suppliers
Score scope:0-70
High risk Review Coverage
Suspend large quantity
purchase and urge a Tongwei Solar Energy reviews suppliers regarding their environmental performance
special correction; safety management and labor management including but not limited to environmental
and put impact assessment safety assessment report CSR report and annual report to
reduce their sustainability risk.Regarding the social responsibilities Tongwei Solar has taken the lead in developing
the comprehensive BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) management
During this reporting period Tongwei Solar has performed annual reviews on 73 system in the industry for suppliers that are not listed or fail to disclose their CSR
suppliers including 12 grade A suppliers and 61 grade B suppliers and no grade C in reports on a timely basis. Tongwei has signed Tongwei Solar Supplier/Subcontractor
other words 100% of the suppliers are low risk as required. Letter of Undertaking on Social Responsibilities with its strategic partners monitors
their performance and performs field audits each year as a part of the efforts to
elevate the goals for social responsibility occupational health work safety and quality
management across the industry chain.Number of suppliers who Number of grade Number of grade Regarding environmental protection Tongwei Solar has signed a framework
accepted annual reviews A suppliers B suppliers agreement containing saving energy protecting environment circular economy and
performed by Tongwei Solar safety requiring suppliers to utilize to the largest extent processes and equipment
73 12 61 that generate no or less pollution select recycled packing materials and put apparent signs on sites where dangerous substances and wastes are present to
further improve environmental risk management of suppliers.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 46
Supplier Exit Management Supplier degrading and blacklist mechanism
Penalty system Cause for termination Outcome
Tongwei subsidiaries in agriculture and PV businesses have established a supplier removal 1.Suppliers fail the reviews and fail to provide
and black list mechanism to ensure that the overall level of suppliers is improved steadily. effective actions for improvement.Tongwei suspends purchases from suppliers or disqualifies suppliers who fail to meet These 2.Suppliers reject annual site reviews for no
the thresholds according to review results. Tongwei puts suppliers which have committed suppliers reasonable cause.violations of laws or the code of conduct on the black list and terminates the cooperation should be 3.Suppliers from which no purchase is made
with them. In this reporting period 42 suppliers were removed because of violations and no removed within the last year and for which no cooperation
illegal sub-contracting was found. Supplier from the list is planned for the next year.removal of approved
4.Suppliers with which the trade cannot be
system suppliers and
continued due to poor performance including
entitled to no
bankruptcy and insolvency.cooperation
5.Suppliers with which the cooperation has been
for at least
suspended for over a year due to any ownership
one year.change and no cooperation is planned for the
new entities resulted from such change.
1.Suppliers violate any agreement signed
with Tongwei including applicable purchase
contracts the supplier code of conduct and the
quality agreement in bad faith.
2.Suppliers disclose trade secrets of Tongwei These
which has caused any reputation loss or suppliers
financial loss to Tongwei. are
Black list 3.Suppliers cause any significant financial loss blacklisted
system to Tongwei and reject to compensate Tonwgei without any
during their cooperation. opportunity
4.Suppliers willfully conceal any of its interests for further
of any form in any Tongwei or any other supplier. cooperation
5.Suppliers willfully conceal their previous
violations of laws or regulations.
6.Suppliers give bribes to individuals related to
Tongwei for any improper advantage.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 47
Supplier Capability Improvement
We have been treating suppliers as our partners for long-term development and helping
them to make continuous improvements through their own experience. In this reporting
period Tongwei provided 71 training sessions for suppliers on topics such as safety
management safety risk awareness development and reduction of internal safety risks.Case Meishan Solar provided safety training for suppliers
In January 2021 Meishan Solar provided a special training covering four
themes i.e. safety pandemic control safe behaviors and commissioning for
suppliers of equipment transportation and installation for the phase II project.Training site2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 482021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 49
Environment Management System Environment Management System
Optimization Tongwei fully complies with environmental protection laws
regulations and standards including the Environmental
Keeping the lush mountains and lucid waters are invaluable assets in mind Tongwei attaches Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China Law of the
great importance to environmental protection by advancing the life cycle environment People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control
management penetrating environmental protection into basic activities and practicing the of Atmospheric Pollution Law of the People's Republic of
environmental protection in behaviors to drive the building of ecological civilization. China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution and the
Standard for Pollution Control on Hazardous Waste Storage.Organizational Structure for Environment Subsidiaries of Tongwei have got ISO 14001 and IS0 50001 certified. Based on the actual situation of operation Environment Management
Tongwei has formulated various environmental protection System Certificate of Chengdu Management Xintaifeng Agriculture
management systems. Development Co. Ltd.Tongwei applies three-level management consisting of head office business division facility System type Description
and office with duties of each level clearly defined. The Energy Management Committee set in
Unified system the Environment Management Policy developed by Tongwei
the head office is responsible for implementing the work principles policies and objectives for Energy Management Committee
energy saving and emission reduction. Each business division has an environmental protection Formulating the Management System of Energy Conservation and
management committee composed of representatives from ESG functions and energy Emission Reduction implement the basic national policy of resource conservation strengthen management strengthen the awareness
management working groups to urge and guide the environmental protection work in each Energy saving of all staff accelerate scientific and technological progress and technological transformation improve the energy-saving assessment
workshop and take immediate actions to correct the risks identified in environmental protection and evaluation mechanism of energy utilization improve energy efficiency achieve the energy-saving goals of the headquarters and
inspections. As the responsible persons for energy management facility general managers ensure the sustainable and efficient development of the headquarters
advance energy-saving work in each production and non-production step according to overall
Waste Wastewater Developing Environmental Protection Management Policy and
energy management goals and given the daily operation and management activities. Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Policy to prevent waste and Waste Gas water waste gas solid waste and other environmental pollution
Energy Management System
Certificate of Tongwei Solar
Environmental Developing the Environmental Protection Accident Management (Chengdu) Co. Ltd.accidents System to report and dealing with environmental accidents in a timely manner to avoid further expansion of accidents
Developing the Environmental Protection Training and Education
Environmental System carrying out environmental protection training for all
protection training units and departments improving the environmental protection awareness of the company's employees to prevent and reduce all
kinds of environmental protection accidents
Environmental Developing the Environmental Protection Reward and Punishment
Management System to link the performance of managers and
performance employees with their environmental performance
Corporate Environmental Management System2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 50
Environmental Environmental Purchase of Reaction on Climate Change
Protection Investment protection water and powerinvestment efficient units
304.43 million During this reporting period the Company yuan 32% Guided by green development philosophy Tongwei is dedicated to becoming a world-class
invested 304.43 million Chinese yuan into PV and clean energy company. Active partnerships are employed to build the entire PV
environmental protection. Specifically 40% Disposal of Other industry chain consisting of production of high-purity silicon production of efficient solar
of the amount was used for disposal of dangerous waste environmental cells and construction and operation of PV stations to advance the energy transformation
dangerous waste 32% for purchase of water protection expenses and upgrading reduce the dependence on fossil energy and relieve the impact of climate
and power efficient units and 28% for other 40% 28% change.environmental protection expenses.Key Performance on Environmental Protection
Environmental protection Agriculture and animal Greenhouse Gas Emission Indicators and Goals
expense Unit husbandry PV industry Total
Dangerous waste entrusted to
third-party CNY 369475.43 121722946.80 122092422.23
Purchase of water and power Carbon Neutrality Goal
efficient units CNY 20785409.78 76160869.76 96946279.54
Wastewater treatment CNY 121397.40 56405694.14 56527091.54 Tongwei is the first private company that
Factory landscaping CNY - 16872895.09 16872895.09 proposed the carbon neutrality goal in the
Environmental impact industry. In February 2021 the Company
assessment and testing CNY 259510.00 10030360.60 10289870.60 announced to fully start the carbon neutrality
Warning signs CNY - 1003135.27 1003135.27 plan to advance its low carbon development.Environmental protection In May 2021 the Company got admitted to
activities CNY - 336546.04 336546.04 SBTi the first company that accessed to
Solid waste disposal CNY 254832.98 - 254832.98 the initiative in Sichuan province which has
Noise reduction CNY 17800.00 20000.00 37800.00 allowed it to get guidance and help from
international low carbon organizations and
Dust reduction CNY - 29350.00 29350.00 environment and climate experts helped it
Tree planting CNY - 21300.00 21300.00 to define a more clear carbon neutrality plan
Four pests CNY 17800.00 - 17800.00 and reach the goal.Purchase of waste containers CNY - 4600.00 4600.002021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 51
Greenhouse Gas Audit Product Carbon Footprint Certification
In accordance with ISO 14064 GHG protocol and China's measurement and The Company puts into many efforts to estimate the life cycle footprints based on
reporting requirements for greenhouse gas emissions applicable to different which tries to reduce carbon emission from suppliers production process and
sectors Tongwei has made a greenhouse gas audit mechanism under which users to meet the client’s requirements for product carbon footprint to promote
the greenhouse emissions of facilities are audited each year and relevant green consumption and support the sustainable production and consumption.actions are taken to reach the emission reduction objective.During this reporting period Tongwei and its subsidiaries and branches emitted
6554463.64 tons carbon dioxide equivalent with the emission intensity per 1
million Chinese yuan revenue being 103.23 tons. Case Chengdu Solar Energy got carbon footprint certification for its solar cells
In December 2021 Chengdu Solar had its 166 solar
cells certified for carbon footprint. For this it invited
Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Kapstan to check life cycle data and procedures about these products including all the data from
December 2020 to November 2021 covering raw
materials production processes wastes and
Green Electricity Certificate Trading logistics. Kapstan Audit Meeting
The Company is actively engaged in green
electricity certificate trading to fulfill its emission
reduction obligation for green transformation.During this reporting period Tongwei New Case Tongwei New Energy held product life cycle training
Energy has traded 87000 flat-price PV green
electricity certificates and concluded the largest In August of 2021 Tongwei New Energy held a
single-order since the national trading platform product life cycle training during which participants
for green electricity certificates was online. This had deep discussions on the six steps of the life
trading can bring revenue of environmental cycle as well as life cycle modeling calculations and
assets to green electricity enterprises and play analysis which helped advance the carbon footprint
a positive role in the market-based development system and support the development of carbon
of green electricity certificates. Green Electricity Purchase Certificate footprint professionals. Life Cycle Training Site2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 52
Energy Management
Key Performance on Energy Consumption
To continuously improve its energy management Tongwei has taken steps to replace Energy type Unit Total
traditional energy with new energy and energy-related technical renovations for lowering its
energy consumption. Natural gas m3 66659757.69
During this reporting period the clean Diesel Ton 16950.38
Energy Consumption energy power consumption reached
6775256.31 Clean energy consumption MWh 6775256.31Overview MWh Methanol (as fuel) Ton 325.82
The Company has replaced some Petroleum Ton 248.02
traditional energy with new energy to Soft coal Ton 118.83
minimize greenhouse gas emissions.Purchased electricity MWh 8972834.98
Purchased steam GJ 724043.54
Sold steam GJ 453348.652021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 53
Energy Saving Management Energy Saving Measures
By setting up the Energy Management Committee in 2021 for coordinating departments to The Company tries to make full use of renewable energy for minimizing the emission
plan and execute energy-saving work Tongwei has increased its efforts into saving energy of carbon dioxide in production. For example PV power units are placed in facilities for
and reducing emissions. Based on local overall objectives for saving energy and reducing domestic purposes energy-saving renovations and green transportation are employed to
emissions and given the specific conditions the Company has proposed middle and long- increase its energy efficiency.term plans with annual plans stating the major actions for saving energy and reducing
emissions. At the same time the Company has arranged quarterly meetings on saving Energy Saving Methods and Specific Measures
energy and reducing emissions to summarize the work progress against the annual plan
find possible problems and decide corrective actions. Energy saving method Specific measures
Further the Company has the effect of energy-saving and emission reduction linked Hefei Solar has PV units placed on rooftops for using clean energy
directly to review of economic responsibility system. Each year relevant departments are Reduce the use of Tongwei Components has PV stations installed on its rooftops with an
installed capacity of 6.798 MW. In 2021 the PV power so generated
organized to review how the comprehensive indicators of energy saving and emission fossil energy reached 6311800 KWh about 15.6% of the power consumption of relevant
reduction are completed by projects. In this review projects and individuals that fail to meet workshops over the year.pre-defined targets due to excessive energy consumption or poor execution for policies
are deprived of the eligibility of the assessment of outstanding projects and outstanding M2 air-conditioner heat recovery: transfer the ambient heat from lamination
individuals; projects and individuals that made outstanding achievements in energy saving zone to curing zone
reducing emission lowering energy consumption developing relevant technologies and Energy-saving plate replacement and change for U5 power station: Cooling
towers are used for air-conditioning and PCW cooling in autumns and
broadening applications are rewarded. winters as a way to reduce the use of water by cooling units
Cooling water project for U5 air-compressors: The excessive water from
the water system of power station is used as cooling water needed by air
compressors a way to reduce the electricity consumption by cooling water
Renovations for pumps of air compressors
saving energy Front-loading plates for process water: Circulation water instead of frozen
water is used to cool air compressors a way to reduce power consumption
through use of ambient cooling capacity
In winters cold water units are used to recycle heat from process water for
heating workshops
Ambient cooling capacity is fully utilized with dynamic adjustments of the
temperature of cooling units to increase the unit efficiency. As a result the
power consumption per unit product has been lowered by 2.26%
Green transportation Electric forklifts are used for moving and transporting products to reduce
the emission of carbon dioxide2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 54
Water Management Key Performance on Water Management
categories of water Unit Agriculture and consumptions animal husbandry PV industry Total
Frequent and extreme droughts and other disasters could exacerbate the severity of water Fresh water consumption Ton 884054 28741076 29625130
shortage which imposes higher threats to water supply agriculture and husbandry in dry
Reclaimed water consumption Ton 36000 250221690 250257690
areas. Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and PV businesses are closely linked to
the use of water resource; as such the reasonable and effective management of water use 2021 total water saving Ton 48000 904982 952982
can lower the impact of water risks. Focusing on water stress assessment water efficiency
and water resources management raining the Company boosters its water demand and 2022 water saving target Ton 40000 3505500 3545500
water use management trying to lower its water consumption.Water Use Structure
Water Stress Assessment
During this reporting period the Company’s annual fresh water consumption
was 29625100 tons and 250257700 tons of reclaimed water consumption was To accurately understand the water stress and its risk
250257690tons. Tongwei will develop more strict water resource management faced by all facilities the Company has assessed
procedures and take a variety of water-saving to achieve the goal of 3545500 tons of the water use and water saving actions for precise
water consumption in 2022. control and regulation of water resources.Fresh water consumption 2022 water saving target Case Yongxiang New Energy water resource assessment report for the phase II of high- purity silicon project was approved
29.63 Million tons 3.55 Million tons
In January 2021 Yongxiang New Energy reviewed the water resource assessment
Fresh water intensity report for the phase II of high-purity silicon project along with external experts.
466.60 It analyzed and reviewed the current water balance for the phase I project the Ton/one-million yuan revenue target water balance and actions for the phase II project as well as the current
development and utilization of water from applicable water sources the reliability of
decrease11.53% water abstraction and water abstraction impact and accepted the final report.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 55
Water Saving Measures Water Saving Training
Through regular search on the official website and analysis of water use the Company The Company provides training and learning activities pertaining to water resource
monitors its water quality in real-time manner and connects to the municipal facilities to management from time to time for employees to increase their awareness of water crisis
ensure its water supply. By recovering rejected water for reuse restricting projects that and the sense of responsibility and urgency for saving water and enhancing the water
consume high level of water and renovating processes the Company minimizes its water resource management.consumption and wastewater discharge without compromising the product quality.
2021 Water Saving Measures Case Equipment and Power Department Yongxiang Silicon Materials visited Yongxiang Resin to learn about the circulating water system
Subsidiary Water saving method Actions
In February 2021 the Equipment and
Agents like bactericides and corrosion inhibitors
Tongwei Reasonable use of are dosed into air-conditioning systems to Power Department Yongxiang Silicon
Components chemical agents reduce the water change frequency and Materials arranged some employees
therefore lower the water consumption to learn the circulating water system in
Recycle and reuse rejected water Yongxiang Resin. Employees from two
Recycle and reuse companies discussed the circulation water Recycle and reuse condense water from air-
conditioning systems volume water quality pressure pressure
Chengdu difference and relevant parameters of the
Solar
Restrict projects and/ Test water balances check and correct leaks in
circulating system during its operation
or equipment that water supply pipelines advance the renovation and best pract ices for the system of old pipelines increase efforts to prevent and
consume a lot of water lower water leak in all steps maintenance were shared as well. Interactions about the Circulating Water System
Software-based temperature control allows
it possible to add cold water when the actual
temperature is higher than the set temperature
Hefei Water saving-oriented and to add hot water if lower
Solar rinse tank upgrading Spillover occurs only when the basket is present for wafer etching to reduce water refilling time
Cold water inlet is installed with an interceptor to
lower the pure water flow2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 56
Wastewater Discharge Monitoring Wastewater Discharge
In strict accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Water Pollution The Company cooperates with qualified third-parties for
Tongwei has completed its wastewater management system monitored wastewater environment testing which tests all necessary pollution
discharge and applied actions to reduce wastewater discharge. It also keeps finding ways indicators of the wastewater and upload the testing data to the
to control and manage wastewater discharge. platform of environmental regulator. This makes the Company
exposed to the oversight of the government and society.Wastewater Management System The general wastewater outlet online pH probes and water pumps are cleaned on a regular basis to ensure the online
monitoring devices work properly. Once an online monitoring
Subsidiaries and branches of Tongwei assess their sources of industrial wastewater and device displays out of specification data about a specific
domestic wastewater and the impacts to guide relevant departments on how to control pollutant the respective facility is responsible for checking the
industrial and domestic wastewater in accordance with the Wastewater Discharge wastewater treatment in the wastewater station and sampling
Management Policy Wastewater and Waste Gas Discharge Control Procedure and other water from the wastewater station outlet and the general outlet;
wastewater management policies and enterprise standards. the EHS department is responsible for contacting the third-
party to check the online monitoring device and prepare an
Departments are required to check and service wastewater and rainwater pipelines and abnormality check report which is then submitted to the local
record water discharge. Wastewater failing to meet national discharge standards may not bureau of ecology and environment.be discharged. When any environmental risk is identified the responsible department must
promptly notify the third-party operator of wastewater station the EHS department and the During this reporting period all subsidiaries and branches of Tongwei discharged
production department organized relevant parties to analyze the causes and take corrective 17612193.54 tons of wastewater so that the wastewater discharge per one million
actions to make sure only wastewater that meets national standards can be discharged. Chinese yuan sales was 277.40 tons.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 57
Discharge of Water Pollutants Wastewater Treatment Measures
Water pollutant Unit Total
Chloride ton 1220.76 The Company keeps investing resources to update and optimize wastewater treatment
equipment and technologies for minimizing the environmental impact of wastewater
CODcr ton 586.50 discharge.Suspended solids (SS) ton 305.17
For suspended solids the processing plant under Tongwei Agriculture and Animal
BOD5 ton 223.24 Husbandry has newly constructed a grille and air flotation system to pretreat suspended
Total nitrogen ton 170.38 solids grease and various jellies in the wastewater to separate solids from fluid thereby
ensuring the efficient operation of wastewater treatment. In addition Tongwei tried to
Fluoride ton 77.29 reduce wastewater discharge by lowing its water consumption. Fish slaughter plant uses
Ammoniacal nitrogen ton 8.55 the wastewater from holding ponds to rinse fish scalers for saving water; some products
Total cyanide ton 7.84 that need rinse with clean water are cleaned by high-pressure jet water that can reduce
spraying area and increase cleaning capacity thereby reducing wastewater discharge.Also Tongwei never stops its investments into development of wastewater treatment
technologies and application into practice.Case Project on development of high salinity wastewater treatment completed
High salinity wastewater contains a high content of inorganic salts which require complicated
physical and chemical treatment processes and high costs is extensively considered highly
demanding in wastewater treatment. In April 2021 the project on development of high salinity
wastewater treatment from Tongwei Yongxiang was completed with equipment installation
and commissioning finished and put into stable operation. The maximum treatment capacity
is up to 10 m3/h. The NH3-N content of condense water after the high salinity wastewater and
sodium hypochlorite wastewater is lower than 5 mg/l and can be reused. The resulting salt can
be used for producing sodium hydroxide.The project is expected to recycle 80000 tons of high salinity wastewater and 7400 tons of
industrial salt comprehensively which means the effective wastewater reuse increased water
quality and extended the life cycle of ionic membrane unit for producing sodium hydroxide.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 58
Waste Generation
Waste Disposal and Reuse
Type of waste Unit Total
Tongwei makes much account of environmental protection and upholds the principle Filter residue Ton 76807.00
that operation and development for circular economy. In this regard it imposes stringent Sludge Ton 61134.46
management on waste disposal and applies technological innovations to improve the
restructuring and adjustment of resources forming a material loop where useful resources Waste residue Ton 21980.00
from waste can be recycled and reused to the largest extent and both environmental Waste wood Ton 3926.30
benefit and economic benefit are maximized.Waste paper Ton 2842.41
Types of Waste Waste steel Ton 645.62
Waste supplies Ton 532.03
Waste metals Ton 125.44
Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry mainly generates feed waste without danger.General waste and dangerous waste are generated in PV processes including waste Domestic waste Ton 7.00
active carbon dangerous waste that contains waste activated carbon waste acids and Other Ton 181332.74
alkalies and waste machine oil.During this reporting period Tongwei discharged 349333 tons of waste so that the solid
waste discharged per one million Chinese yuan of sales revenue was 5.5 tons including Waste Management System
348377 tons of harmless waste and 956 tons of dangerous waste accounting for 0.27%
of the total discharged waste.Responsible Departments
General managers of branches and subsidiaries are
responsible for building environmental protection functions General
guiding and supervising EHS work and taking the overall managers
leadership in the prevention and control of the dangerous
waste. ESH department is responsible for identification
and classification of dangerous waste development of
dangerous waste management policies and oversight workshops Development of policies ESH
of dangerous waste management in workshops and and Supervising departmentdepartments
departments and performance of investigations and
remediations for dangerous waste events.rvis
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System During this reporting period subsidiaries of Tongwei
Tongwei complies with the Law of the People's Republic of China on the
Prevention and Control of Solid Waste Pollution and other national and local Total comprehensive
environmental protection laws and regulations has developed applicable policies utilization of general wastes
including Three - Waste Management Policy and Solid Waste Management Policy.Tons
The solid waste generated in production activit ies are classif ied in 313361
accordance with Directory of National Hazardous Wastes to avoid any leak
during the transportation and then transferred by appointed persons to Safe disposal of industrial
dangerous waste warehouse managed by the EHS department. Temporary solid waste and hazardous waste
storage of solid waste should be complied with the requirements set forth
in Standard for Pollution Control on the Storage and Disposal Site for 100%
General Industrial Solid Waste (GB 18599) and Standard for Pollution
Control on Hazardous Waste Storage (GB 18597) and must be sealed
against penetration leak volatility of chemical odors and be equipped with
wastewater and waste gas recycling facilities.Waste Recycle
Controlling from the source is what the Company has been holding for waste management
Silicon materials Sodium hydroxide to change waste into raw materials and lower the consumption of raw materials and
the subsequent processing pressure. To reasonably utilize resources lower energyx Yon C） consumption and reduce carbon emission Tongwei Yongxiang took the lead in creating ian gg PV the “circular industrial chain” where the production of sodium hydroxide products polyvinyl （rid
e chloride products calcium carbide slag made cement products is combined into the
lo
l c
h Ci ir polycrystalline silicon manufacturing with two circular industrial chains consisting of
vin
y c n ch da u
us lar chemistry and new energy established - from “bittern sodium hydroxide and polyvinylPoly in tria l chloride” to “calcium carbide slag made cement” and from “hydrogen chloride andtrichlorosilane” to “polycrystalline silicon-based new energy”. This enables the combination
Cement Bittern of material circulation and clean products.The establishment of such circular industrial chain maximizes the conversion from waste to
Yongxiang Circular Industrial Chain resource and the comprehensive utilization of resources and lower energy consumption
and cost of production for sustainable economic development.Hydrogen chloride
High-purity silicon2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 60
Air Pollution Governance Air Emissions Monitoring
In the context of increasingly severe air pollution Tongwei tries to reduce the emission
of air pollutants from the source in accordance with national emission standards and air To ensure the online monitoring system works properly the Company has engaged a
pollution management policies through everyday emission monitoring and the use of qualified third-party to perform quarterly tests on pollutants contained in the waste gas as
environment-friendly technologies. required by the competent environmental protection authorities and the actual needs of the
Company to ensure emission standards are met. During this reporting period the major air
pollutants emitted by Tongwei included nitrogen oxides sulfur dioxide and ammonia. The
Management of Air Pollutants total emission of nitrogen oxides was 264.55 tons.In strict accordance with national and local environmental protection standards including
Emission Standards for Odor Pollutants (GB 14554 - 1993) and Emission Standard of Actions for Prevention and
Volatile Organic Compounds - Part 7: Other Industries (DB37/2801.7-2019) the Company
takes every effort including strict execution of policies online platform monitoring and Treatment of Air Pollutants
efficient waste gas treatment technologies to lower the environmental impact of air
pollutants. Subsidiaries treat their waste gas depending on generation location pollution The Company tries to lower the emission of air pollutants from the source by eliminating
factor volume and concentration and inspects waste gas treatment facilities add treatment outdated and inefficient processes and technologies that consume a lot of energy and produce
agents and perform maintenance at regular intervals to ensure the system works properly a lot of pollution; and remove harmful and toxic substances and lower pollutant concentrations
and pollutants meet emission standards. by using advanced treatment technologies for better prevention and management.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 61
Emission of Air Pollutants Actions for Prevention and Treatment of Air Pollutants
Air pollutant Unit Total
Terminate one non-low
Nitrogen oxides ton 264.55 Eliminate outdated nitrogen boiler in the power
processes or production station of phase I and II
Sulfur dioxide ton 32.56 lines to reduce waste gas
emission Remove the acid fog
Tin and its compounds ton 24.09 purification tower
Ammonia ton 16.45 Add one fan to help with
Chengdu Renovate engineering the emission of organic air
Fluoride ton 16.40 Solar equipment and optimize pollutantsprocesses to lower waste
VOCs ton 6.64 Energy gas emission Add one scrubber and one combustion tank for silane
Hydrogen chloride ton 6.61 emission
Chlorine ton 5.93 Construct supporting Introduce treatment facilities
facilities for disposal of air for acidic and alkaline waste
General dust ton 5.03 pollutants gases and organic wastages in the R&D center
Particles ton 1.69
Smoke ton 1.04
Sulfuric acid fog ton 0.47 Keep optimizing the process
Eliminate outdated technology remove the
processes or production polycrystalline silicon production
lines to reduce waste gas line and use single crystalline
emission production processes including
alkaline polishing with lower
pollution impact
Renovate the alkaline
Hefei Renovate engineering polishing process so that
Solar equipment and optimize chemical use is lowered
Energy processes to lower waste by more than 20% and gas emission wastewater and waste gas
are reduced
Construct supporting Construct a new treatment
facilities for disposal of air facility for waste gases
pollutants generated by the alkaline
polishing process2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 62
Green Industrial Parks
With integration of internal resources and coordination of internal efforts over the past years
Tongwei has established modernized industrial parks that cover intelligent farming PV Infrastructures Modern fishery Integral PV Intelligent Leisure
generation tourism (fishing culture experience) and relevant aquaculture research to deliver facilities design operations
an industrial loop consisting of modern aquaculture clean energy and research and leisure Small ponds are Intelligent facilities are Customized PV design IoT and the Internet An area for changed large ponds introduced for aquaculture - are used for intelligent disseminating
which advances the economic sustainability and drives the rural revitalization. Making the most The water inlet & outlet Combined aeration is photovoltaic integration integration of aquaculture popular science and
system is improved applied and photovoltaics for entertainment is
of its strength and advantage in intensive land use recycling raw materials clean production designed
waste reuse and low carbon emission the Company actively creates the green manufacturing
system through building green factories with green operations.Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration Industrial Park Mode
Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration
Industrial Park Clean Energy Solutions
The Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration
As the only leading company whose main businesses projects developed by Tongwei across China
cover both agriculture and animal husbandry and clean in 2021 were successfully connected to
energy in China and even the world Tongwei has the grid which played an important role in
secured a unique advantage in resource integration improving local energy structure advancing
at terminals having delivered the Aquaculture- the low-carbon development and helping with
Photovoltaic Integration projects based on which the realization of carbon peak and carbon
it provides technological supports for advancing neutrality. PV Station
aquaculture transformation develop clean energy
intelligent fish farming and safe aquaculture products.The Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration mode has During this reporting period
been accepted by authoritative agencies including
Bureau of F isher ies Department of Science Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Electricity
Technology and Education and National Fisheries Integration PV stations Integration grid connection settlement
Technology Extension Center which thinks that the
research achievements made by Tongwei are advanced 48 Sets 2.7GW 3090 GWh
in the world and therefore listed in Sichuan Science
and Technology Achievements.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 63
Tongwei Zhaoyuan Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration PV Intelligent Aquaculture SolutionCase station connected to the grid
Water quality monitoring Video monitoring
In December 2021 the 100 MW Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration project located
in Zhaoyuan County Daqing City Heilongjiang Province was connected to the grid Online and real-time water quality The latest P2P cloud technology is monitoring is used to help accurately used so that remote patrol via mobile
for power generation. This project is expected to produce 145 million kWh per year understand the water quality devices can be realized with less
and the estimated power generation for 25 years is 3.5 billion kWh which will reduce changes which has eliminated the old persons required on siteexperience-based practice
the consumption of standard coal by about 1.2 million tons and the emission of
carbon dioxide by 3.62 million tons.Equipment control
Remote control via mobile devices aerators and bait throwers are automatically and
intelligently started which can lower manual workload and decrease the cost of labor
Precise feeding technology balanced aeration technology bottom waste discharge
technology electrochemical water treatment technology and intelligent fish farming
technology from Tongwei are combined to greatly booster the intelligence level of
Zhaoyuan Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration PV station the aquaculture.Intelligent Fish Farming Solutions
For the Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration parks the Company has developed
an intelligent fish farming management system by using wireless transmission
technology sensor technology and software development technology together with
IoT devices. This is a central system that links the central control platform in the
head office to local control systems in industrial parks. Via basic farming equipment
collected data are sent to a park’s IoT control terminal and then to the local system in
the park. Processed data are used to control local devices in the park. Via the Internet
data are sent to the intelligent fish farming management system which performs big
data storage analysis and application for intensive and intelligent management.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 64
Ecological Solutions
Fish Farming Zone 2
The main pollutants contained Ceramic-
in aquaculture wastewater are assisted Land-Based
COD TN and TP. To meet the Oxygenation Container
Floating
round Pond Filtration SupernatantMicro Filter Filler + Aeration
grade two standards set forth in Land-based Integrated
Requirement for Water Discharge around UV Sterilization Waste Pond Discharge
from Freshwater Aquaculture
Pond (SC/T 9101-2007) the Fish-Vegetation
A q u a c u l t u r e - P h o t o v o l t a i c Water Intake Wetland MBBR
(Microorganisms Degrade
I n teg ra t i on Indus t r i a l Pa rk (Initial Sedimentation + Plant Purification) Dissolvable Pollutants like
is equipped with a drainage TN and TP)
treatment system consisting of a Reservoir
microfiltration system three stage
sedimentation tank biological Fish Farming Zone 1
filtration tank artificial wetland Rice
and eco-trench for treading the Integrated Swamp CabbageFixed/ Sedimentation Lotus Root
wastewater of fish farming. In Floating Flow Waste Discharge Three Stage Supernatant Foxtail
this system aquatic plants and Water Intake Water Tank Sedimentation Tank
microorganisms are used to Floating
absorb nutrients in the wastewater Round Pond Solid Fish
Manure
so that an ecosystem is formed
where fishes vegetables and
aquatic microorganisms coexist Organic CompostDaily
in harmony - fish farming needs Circulation Fish-Vegetation Wetland
no wa te r r ep l acemen t and (Deep Purification through
Plants)
vegetables need no artif icial Reuse
fertilizers.Fish Farming Wastewater Treatment
Back Flush
Manure2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 65
Green Factory Case Yongxiang New Materials awarded with national Green Factory
Living the environmental protection based sustainable development the Company tries to For the purpose of treating industrial solid wastes and reducing carbon emission
build a green manufacturing system consisting of green factories and green operations. Yongxiang New Materials has taken a variety of technological renovations for
During this reporting period three facilities under Tongwei got national and provincial Green lowering energy consumption and been awarded with the 2021 State-level
Factory certified. Demonstration Organization in Green Manufacturing by the Ministry of Industry
and Information Technology. During this reporting period Yongxiang New Materials
Facility name Honor Issuing authority treated 300000 tons of industrial solid wastes reduced carbon emission by 120000
tons and pollutant discharge by 297 tons indicating that it reached the clean
Yongxiang New 2021 State-level Demonstration Ministry of Industry and
Materials Organization in Green Manufacturing Information Technology production targets.Inner Mongolia 2021 State-level Demonstration Ministry of Industry and Information
Tongwei Organization in Green Manufacturing Technology
Hefei Solar 2021 Anhui Green Factory Anhui Provincial Department of Economic and Information Technology
Factories with National and Provincial
Green Factory Certifications
Green Factory
Industrial solid wastes Reduction of Reduction of pollutant
treatment carbon emission discharge
300 Thousand tons 120 Thousand tons 297 Tons2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 66
During this reporting period the
Environmental Company provided Environmental Protection Activities for the
Protection-oriented Number of environmental Public Interest
protection training sessions
Public Activities The company adheres to the concept of safe and green production management and actively 327 responds to the initiative of "low carbon life energy conservation and emission reduction". In
March every year the company carries out environmental protection month theme activities
Tongwei enhances employees’ environmental such as interesting environmental protection knowledge short video publicity on "I speak
protection awareness and mobilize them to Training for environmental protection" afforestation and garbage classification publicity to deepen
communicate the All-people Environmental hours employees' awareness of low carbon environmental
Protection and Green Lifestyle to the public for
driving the social sustainability. 687
Case Carrying out themed Arbor Day activities to enhance employees' awareness of low carbon
Environmental Protection Training In March 2021 Tongwei Solar Energy carried out the themed Arbor Day activity of
"Planting a Tree and making a Green Land" in Hefei Shuangliu and Meishan. In total
During this reporting period the Company provided 327 environmental protection training more than 130 people participated in it and finally planted more than 30 trees.The
sessions for a total duration of 687 hours. These sessions included the identification of leaders of the base joined hands with all functional departments and staff representatives
environmental factors and hazard sources as well as the use of environmental protection to complete a series of seedling selection soil cultivation watering naming and listing
equipment and laws and regulations to elevate employees’ environmental awareness and and awarded the park "Zhuo Carbon Garden" to convey the environmental protection
to relieve all kinds of environmental events. concept of loving the environment and protecting nature to the employees and show the
company's determination to achieve the goal of "carbon neutral" as soon as possible.Key Performance on Environmental Protection Training
Topic Unit Agriculture and animal husbandry PV industry Total
Number of training sessions / 10 317 327
Number of participants / 260 15926 16186
Training duration Hour 23 664 687
Managers participated in Arbor Day activities Arboretum was awarded "zhuotan Park"2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 672021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 68
Employee Overview
Employee Distribution
During this report ing period
Tongwei had 32224 employees Tongwei
worldwide. Male employees took Topic Agriculture Tongwei Tongwei Tongwei Solar Tongwei New Total
up 73.20% and female 26.80%. and Animal Yongxiang Components Energy
Husbandry
Total employees Person 11574 7037 1621 11293 699 32224
Employees by Full time Person 11563 7003 1575 11170 692 32003
employment type Interns Person 11 34 46 123 7 221
Employees by Male Person 8702 5415 1170 7737 565 23589 During this reporting period
gender Female Person 2872 1622 451 3556 134 8635
30 years or less Person 3289 2512 989 6389 240 13419
Employees by age 30 - 50 years Person 2632 4129 629 4890 425 12705
Over 50 years Person 5653 396 3 14 34 6100
Senior managers Person 63 52 0 15 13 143
Total employees
Employees by level Medium managers Person 305 154 13 93 42 607
32224 Average employees Person 11206 6831 1608 11185 644 31474
Employees by Chinese mainland Person 10361 7037 1621 11293 699 31011
region Others Person 1213 0 0 0 0 12132021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 69
Occupational Health
With high importance to occupational health the Company carefully implements Law of
the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
aims for “zero human injury” zero fire explosion poisoning incident” and “100% removal offactors leading to occupational diseases” with every effort to ensure occupational health of
employees.Occupational Health and Safety Management
To meet the requirements of the Company’s management system all managers and
employees are required to strictly comply with the applicable management policies including
Handbook of Environment and Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Occupational Disease Incident Handling and Reporting Policy and to behave in accordance
with the requirements. All branches and subsidiaries have an office of occupational health
work leading group responsible for regular monitoring of all kinds of occupational hazards
reporting occupational hazards creating and maintaining occupational health register and
providing occupational health education.They have passed the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18000
(OHSAS18000) certification has established its environment and occupational health
and safety management system in accordance with ISO 45001:2018/GB/T 24001-2016
and receive supervision audits from third-parties on a regular basis. In January 2021
Yongxiang received the supervision audit on environment and occupational health and
safety management system by external experts who checked the sites interviewed
with employees and read documents. With high assistance from all departments the
supervision audit was successfully completed. Certificate of Occupational Health and Safety Management System2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 70
Workplace Health
The Company invites qualified third-parties at regular intervals occupational hazards the Company takes diverse measures to
to detect occupational hazards in appropriate workplaces prevent control and eliminate occupational diseases and lower
with detection reports delivered. Also given the detected the risk of occupational diseases.Workplace Protection Measures Workplace Protection Measures
Protection measures Description Protection measures Description
Safety colors figures and symbols
are used to represent prohibitions Low temperature plasma + active
warnings instructions reminders Local dust carbon par t ic les are used to and other s igns that indicate process smoke and dust
Warning occupational hazards and toxicity
signs on removal facility Centralized dust removal facility
occupational with mobile smoke collection ducts
hazards in
workplace
Lower noise from the source by
using low noise equipment
Sins on Occupational Hazards Noise Vibrat ion absorbing base and
prevention spr ing brackets are used for
facility equipment with high noise
Noise insulation materials are
Purification air-conditioning system used for windows and doors of air-
is used for the whole workshop to conditioning rooms
ensure full ventilation
Central air-conditioning system is
Full ventilation used to regulate the air temperature
facility High which is kept at 25±5 ℃ in the
temperature plants
protection
facility Enclosed assemblies with thermal
Air Exhaust of 25 m Tall insulations are used for equipment
with heat source2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 71
Occupational Health Examinations Training During this reporting period
Occupational Health Examinations
Occupational Health Examinations coverage rate
New hires must take health checks before officially taking their jobs a way to
prevent people with conditions that are not suitable to certain occupations from 100%
taking such occupations. The Company has gradually created a basic health
register for people exposed to occupational hazards. Depending on the nature
of each occupational hazard the concentration or intensity of harmful substance
in the workplace incubation periods of target diseases and precautionary Health Training
measures branches and subsidiaries determine the cycles of occupational
health examinations for employees that require health monitoring. During this reporting period the
Company provided occupational
In addition these branches and subsidiaries have established occupational health training lasting 10345 hours
health monitoring register system under which the Work Safety Department is which covered the company's
responsible for creating the employee occupational health monitoring register occupational health management
and company occupational health monitoring management register in order to and occupational hazards in order
fulfill their obligation of occupational health monitoring for people exposed to to enhance their occupational
occupational hazards. During this reporting period Tongwei ODR was 0%8. health awareness and protect their
rights and interests in this regard.Occupational Health Examination Process Collect information of employees Employee Occupational Health Training
exposed to occupational hazards
Arrange occupational health examinations
depending on the work period Key Performance on Employee Occupational Health Training
Transfer employees with conditions Agriculture
unsuitable for certain occupations
Establish the occupational health Topic Unit and animal PV industry Total
monitoring register husbandry
Number of health training
sessions / 14 389 403 Inform employees of the examination
results Number of health training
participants / 665 14030 14695
8 ODR (Occupational Disease Rate) means the occurrences of occupational diseases per 200000 work Duration of health training Hour 108 10237 10345
hours in the formula of total occurrences of occupational diseases x 200000/ total work hours2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 72
Safe Workplace Safety Risk Assessment
Work safety is an eternal theme in Tongwei which aims to ensure zero safety incident and To create a safe workplace for employees Tongwei has set up a safety risk assessment
provide a safe working environment for employees. Subsidiaries actively develop applicable process for identification of the potential hazard factors in workplace and relief of the risks.safety management policies and procedures to prevent safety risks for employee health
and safety and the order of work and operation. Additionally the Company keeps providing
safety training and education for employees in a flexible manner so that the safety idea is Safety Risk Assessment Process
embedded into everyone's mind and becomes a habit thereby minimizing the safety risks.Form an assessment team
Safety Performance Review
Collect information and
check the field
Putting higher requirements for leadership with accountability applied Tongwei has
developed relevant review policies including the Work Safety Performance Review Policy Incident type
and Safety and Environment Punishment and Reward Policy to work safety performance Identify risks
include into the performance reviews of managers and average employees. Influence factors and incident
mechanism
Production Department and Administration Department are responsible for leading the
company-wide safety and environment work. The Production Department has professional Possibility of incident
safety engineers (certified safety engineers) and environmental protection engineers to
support business functioning and lead the development training and supervision of safety
Assess risks
and environmental protection standards. Subsidiaries and branches have part-time ESH Exposure to dangerous environment
managers who are responsible for performing everyday safety tasks.Severity of incident
Safety Committee Office and all departments suspend the work of employees who are
found operating or commanding in violation of rules or breaching work discipline and
arrange them to receive work safety training depending on the severity of the violation and Develop a risk control plan
the caused hazard. They are subject cannot return to work before passing the assessment Control risks
required by the Safety Committee Office.Execute actions to reduce or
eliminate risks
Monitoring and review2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 73
Case Monthly safety check to identify potential work safety risks Key Performance on Work Safety Training
Agriculture
In November 2021 Tongwei New Energy organized a monthly safety check. The check Topic Unit and animal PV industry Total
covered but not limited to interlayer husbandry
spaces in workshops air-conditioning
rooms on rooftops workshops and Number of work safety / 43 2620 2663
supporting warehouses and buildings training sessions
installation and commissioning of
equipment and facilities interlayer Number of training / 110817 71638 182455
governance storage of special participants
gases and chemicals fire safety and
construction work safety to eliminate
Safety Check Duration of work safety
risks before incidents occur. training Hour 95.5 84451 84546.5
Safety Training and Drill
To help new employees work safely and eliminate safety risks in workshops the Company
provides a diversity of safety training sessions. During this reporting period Tongwei held
2663 training sessions that covered 182455 persons. These sessions included new
employee training construction safety job-transfer training requirements for basic-level
managers emergency response training occupational health training and Law of Work
Safety.Additionally branches and subsidiaries prepare annual emergency drill plans conduct
emergency drills including fire safety mechanical injury heat stroke and typhoon
protection and arranged emergency drill contests to comprehensively enhance all
employees’ capability of emergency rescues and of dealing with processes when quality
incidents are initially identified. During this reporting period Tongwei did not experience any
major work safety incident without work death or lost workday. Emergency Drill Contest2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 74
Employee Development PV Industry
With Promotion Management Procedures and other policies for human
People is the most important resource in the development of Tongwei. Around its resource development in place PV subsidiaries provide regular promotion
development strategy Tongwei has created a complete talent development system to reviews given the nature of roles. This review takes several forms including
provide a broad platform where employees can adapt and develop quickly. employee presentation and comprehensive rating with personal capabilities
and annual work performance considered and assessed to ensure the
The Company puts emphasis on recruitment by holding pilot programs with universities transparency and justice of the process.for joint development of students. During this reporting period Tongwei recruited
9913 employees; of whom 952 were new graduates taking up 9.60% of the total new
employees.Learning and Development Platform
Promotion and Development New Hire Training
Subsidiaries and branches in these two businesses have established trainingThe capable are promoted and incapable are degraded as well as “justice open and systems suitable to their operations to help new employees get accustomed andfairness” are what Tongwei keeps in mind for the selection and promotion of human work independently as soon as possible and to ensure work safety and new project
resources. reaching its full capacity.Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Case Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry provided dual-mentor system
Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry organizes promotion events at
regular intervals and has developed the “3+3 mode” for talent development Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry has developed the Apprenticeship
to ensure a sufficient talent reserve. Delegation mode and job rotation Management Policy (Trial) to apply a dual-mentor system to new graduates. Subject
are utilized to develop reserves for functions and core operation roles matter experts and main leaders as job mentors provide full assistance to graduates
which motivate employees to learn knowledge develop skills and improve during their internship. HR managers as career planning mentors help graduates
performance and extend and broaden their career paths. establish correct views on careers reflect and form confidence and plan personal
career goals each year.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 75
Tongwei Learning Center Case Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry managers passed presentations in Qihang program and Xinrui program
Tongwei has a Learning Center which provides diverse cultivation programs
that have played a role in developing professionals needed by the Company. In 2021 Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry provided Qihang program and
This Center serves as a talent development platform that has become a human Xinrui program which in the forms of course learning and completion presentation
resource engine by guiding the combination between human resources and value covered all key points and converted the value of multi-stage learning content to the closed
creation and plays the role of growth experience center for clients and of the loop development of human resources for management roles. In this period Tongwei
catalyst for client thinking reforms by delivering industrial insights. Learning Center invited teachers to provide instructions on the key points of aquaculture
marketing meeting and excellent marketing cases in 2021 quality management and risk
The Learning Center has a management school and a marketing school which management. As a result 72 students successfully completed the programs.provide special camp for value dealership special camp for excellent fish
farmers and special camp for business skills. During this reporting period Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry organized
sailing program new talent program talent cultivation program and seed program.
26 training sessions that covered 204 persons were offered. The mean training
time per person for medium managers and senior managers were 280 hours and
Management Focusing on Five Programs which start from leadership and are designed 90 hours respectively.School for precisely developing human resources for core management roles
and talent reserve in multiple areas dimensions and levels. Number of Number of
FIVE PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL OF training sessions participants
MANAGEMENT - TONGWEI UNIVERSITY
Excellence Program Sailing Program 26 204
Excellent general manager Excellent deputy general manager
Ministerial cadres of excellent general assistant
departments from the headquarters Excellent deputy director assistant
to director
New Talent Talent Cultivation
Program Program Seed Program
Excellent department Business backbone Fresh graduates
manager
Marketing Focusing on core marketing roles regional managers and first-
school line teams Marketing School extracts excellent marketing cases
which are used to empower marketing teams in order to build a
team that can win in the marketing battlefield.Trainee Presentation2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 76
Key Performance on Employee Training
Topic Unit Agriculture and animal husbandry PV industry Total
Number of managers / 267 2566 2833
Training duration for
managers Hour 296 7267 7563
Number of training
sessions for managers / 28 74 102
Number of professionals / 541 1379853 1380394
Duration of training
sessions for Hour 321 151509 151830
professionals
Number of training
sessions for / 30 125379 125409
professionals
Number of other
participants / 444 9413 9857
Duration of other training
sessions Hour 884 13111 13995
Number of other training
sessions / 93 344 4372021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 77
Harbor for Employees Human Rights
Tongwei is also committed to create a workplace with equality and love. Tongwei complies with applicable laws and regulations including Labor Law of the People's
Republic of China Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and Employment
Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China in employment management creation
and improvement of labor guarantee systems and protection of legitimate rights and
interests of employees.Employment
management
Recruitment and Allocation Management Procedures and Management Policy on Protection of Women and Minors are developed which state that recruitment
of people less than 16 years is prohibited and applicable laws and regulations must be observed during recruitment. In addition no discrimination based on
ethnic group race gender religion/belief is accepted in recruitment employment training promotion and/or remuneration and benefits.Freedom to
work
Any form of forced labor by the means of including but not limited to coercion fraud threat or kidnapping is prohibited.Employees are free to work or leave. No retaliation against any employee who has left the Company is accepted. Illegal
withholding of ID card passport or any other ID documents is prohibited
Humanitarianism
The Company holds zero tolerance of threat of violence intimidation act endangering life or personal safety of others
or the order of work in and out of the workplace or in any environment relating to work and terminate the employment
relationship with persons with aforesaid acts in accordance with Employee Reward and Punishment Rules.Work hours
Working time exploitation for any form is prohibited. The Company adopts eight-hour working system. Employees
with shifts take turns to rest. Department heads restrict overtime. Employees must submit overtime applications in the
HR system when needed and such applications do not become effective unless approved by the department heads.Safety and
With OHSAS18000 and ISO 45001 certifications in place branches and subsidiaries identify and relieve health and safety health
hazards in workplaces on a regular basis and provide PPEs for employees to minimize any occupational health and safety risk.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 78
Female Rights and Interests In addition in accordance with Tongwei Benefits Management Procedures
the Company guarantees female
To create a good working atmosphere and protect the development opportunities interests employees’ entitlements to reasonable
and rights of women in workplace Tongwei strictly fulfills its obligations set forth in Policy leaves and provides gifts for these
on Protection of Women and Minors advances salaries to female employees during their leaves. In particular on the International
pregnancy leave maternal leave and breast breeding leave prohibits arranging women Women's Day the Party Committee
during these three periods to do any work of grade three strength level and may not and Labor Union deliberately organizes
terminate or unilaterally cancel employment contracts with these women. themed activit ies including f lower
arrangement outreaches and movies
Also the Company provides convenience for women in breast breeding period. In office and senior managers grant gifts to on-
configuration the Company provides refrigerators and microwave ovens where female Care on International Women's Daythe-job women.employees can store breast milk; in space functions the office building has a breast-
breeding room; in everyday work departments try to balance workload by reducing the
business travels and overtimes of breast-breeding women so that they can have enough
Case Chengdu Solar become the demonstration site for Chengdu Women’s Home
time for caring babies and families.In December 2021 Chengdu Solar formally received the title of the demonstration
site for Chengdu Women’s Home. Since its inception the Chengdu Solar Women's
Federation keeps improving necessary spaces and facilities including breast breeding
room and dancing room and organizes handiwork flower arrangement and other activities
periodically have released appropriate policies with other departments including Special
Collective Contract for Women and Children and Management Rules on Prevention of
Discrimination Harassment and Abuse to really care women and protect their rights.Chengdu Demonstration Site for Women’s Home
Breast-breeding Room2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 79
Employee Communication Channels Salaries and Benefits
During this reporting
period
The Company encourages employees to take part in its management and listens to their The Company pays commercial accident coverage for employees
comments and feedback. Employees can express their views and needs through the Labor and housing provident fund in addition to social insurance in
Union the feedback hotline and online employee satisfaction surveys. The Labor Union accordance with laws provides customized benefits including Care Fund application
has a dedicated email address to receive analyze and publish proposals from employees holiday red packet care red packet employee canteen relative
and give awards to employees who have given actionable proposals. At the same time visit customized work uniforms Tongwei souvenir prize and 18 Person-time
the Company listens to opinions and proposals from average employees and guides their employee loyalty prize retirement care employee care fund
expressing needs in a rational manner with the help of corporate culture salons and timely and incentive benefits. Further the Company has established Amount allocated
deal with labor disputes to protect employees’ right to information express participate an assistance scheme by setting up the Employee Care Fund
negotiate and supervise matters relating to their interest such as wage benefits work designed to offer funds to employees and their families for 53000 RMB
safety and social insurance. During this reporting period for each division the employee significant diseases significant natural disasters children going to
satisfaction rate was higher than 90% and the employee complaint rate was 0%. universalities employee getting married and baby delivery.Key Performance on Employee Communications
Employee Satisfication
90.00%95.50%92.40%91.60%96.00%
Tongwei Agriculture Tongwei Tongwei Tongwei Tongwei New
and Animal Yongxiang Components Solar Energy
Husbandry2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 80
On January 52021 Tongwei Employee Shareholding Plan has expired and the company
has completed the share reduction in stage and realized the income for the employees Culture and Entertainment
according to the assessment situation and achieved the incentive purpose. To fully
mobilize employees and increase the cohesion the Company discussed and passed the With a focus on increasing employee satisfaction the Company keeps creating and
Resolution on 2021-2023 Tongwei Employee Shareholding Plan (Draft) and its Abstract enhancing the military school and family-like work atmosphere and retains people through
and relevant proposals under which some shares would be reserved for core employees great opportunities satisfactory salaries emotional connections and appealing culture
who have made outstanding contribution to the Company. by increasing the sense of belongingness and recognition. During this reporting period
the Company held nine employee events such as a themed movie on the International
The stocks required in this plan have been purchased through an open bidding and bulk Women's Day and Labor Union Lecture on the Civil Code arranged 35 outreaches and
trade (controlling shareholder makes a bulk transfer) in the secondary market. A total of democratic events sent 330 gifts to employees with significant diseases and 50 gifts
76499840 shares for 2633584589 Chinese yuan (34.43 Chinese yuan per share) were to employees getting married and delivering babies and 53 gifts to employees for their
purchased taking up 1.70% of the Company's share capital. These shares have a locking children admitted to universities. At the same time colorful employee activities including
period from May 21 2021 to May 20 2022. basketball matches joyful sports meetings International Workers’ Day event and Mid-
autumn Day event to enhance the team cohesion and create a great work environment.Case "PassionTeamwork Fighting" basketball match
In September 2021 the Labor Union at Chengdu Tongwei Animal Nutrition
Technology Co. Ltd held a basketball match focusing on passion teamwork and
fighting. Executives including the general manager and technology director as well as
marketing logistics and production employees took part in the match.Passion Teamwork Fighting Basketball Match2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 812021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Governance Improvement Expand Product Innovation Sustainable Supply Chain Green Operation Talent Development Public Interest 82
Public Welfare Activities
With a deep sense of social responsibility suitable for a successful business the Company actively provides returns to the society and
supports events for the public interest.
2021 Tongwei Public Interest Events and Results
In September Tongwei Yongxiang and
Leshan Blood Station jointly organized the Yongxiang carried
"Love Bloodbank" a blood donation event out the voluntary
with nearly 140 employees donated blood for activity of "Love
the public interest. Bloodbank"
Volunteers
In December Tongwei Yongxiang sent
beddings and entertainment supplies for the
elder in the Wutongqiao Welfare House in the
Send Love and Care event and Love Point of
Contact ceremony.Tongwei
2021 Tongwei Public Interest Events and Results Yongxiang Send
Love and Care
Ceremony
Number of volunteers Volunteering hours
70 1402021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Future Outlook 83
Future Outlook
As one of the businesses facing huge challenges we are expecting a great future. 2022 the development of research and development personnel and improve its incentive
is destined to be a journey of effort. Facing new starting points and new challenges we mechanism for human resources to fully mobilize R&D staff. Technological innovations will
are highly determined as a team to move every step steadily on the foundation of the two be highlighted to enhance its core competitiveness and sustainability and drive the green
main businesses. Focusing on food safety and energy transformation we will leverage the industry. What is more by listening and responding to voices of upstream middle stream
unique competitive advantage of Aquaculture-Photovoltaic Integration to build a world-class and downstream stakeholders the Company will advance the virtuous cycle of innovation
safe food supplier and word-class clean energy operator. and create a beautiful future with all stakeholders.Science and technology constitute the foremost productive forces and innovation Striving for excellence and contributing to society is what the Company envisions. Whileis the primary development driver. In 2022 the Company will continue the “science growing and exceeding itself the Company will be tasked with “increasing the materialand technology-based innovations and culture-based leadership” principle focus on wealth of the society and improving people’s quality of life” by giving full play to its brand
effect assuming social responsibilities and working together with all walks of the society.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Performance Presentation 84
Performance Presentation
* Economic Performance1 * Governance Performance
Indicator name Indicator unit 2021 data Indicator name Indicator unit 2021 data
Total assets Billion yuan 88.25 Risk management training
Net assets attributable to Billion yuan 37.50 Number of training sessions / 3shareholders
Training duration Hour 5
Operating revenues Billion yuan 63.49
Number of participants / 359
Operating costs Billion yuan 45.92
Net profits attributable to Anti-corruption training
shareholders Billion yuan 8.21 Number of training sessions / 26
Total tax Billion yuan 2.5 Training duration Hour 122
Basic earnings per share CNY 1.8234 Number of participants / 1076
ROE % 24.24
1 Consolidated financial statements are the primary source of the data of economic performance2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Performance Presentation 85
* Social Performance
Indicator name Indicator unit 2021 data Health and safety
Resolution of occupational
Product development disease hazards % 100
R&D expenses million yuan 2035.85 Occupational disease rate % 0
R&D personnel in technology
centers Person 3335 Work death Person 0
IPR protection Lost workdays due to work injury Day 0
2021 patents authorized / 9 Number of work safety training
sessions / 2663
2021 utility models authorized / 152 Number of training participants / 182455
2021 patent applications / 36 Duration of work safety training Hour 84546.5
2021 utility model applications / 194
Number of health training sessions / 403
Suppliers Number of health training
Number of suppliers / 2524 participants
/14695
Number of suppliers terminated Duration of health training Hour 10345
due to violation of the code of / 42 Development and training
conduct
Number of occupational training
Number of supplier training / 71 sessions
/125948
sessions
Number of training participants / 1393084
Employment
Duration of occupational training
Total employees Person 32224 sessions Hour 173388
Male to female / 3:1 Public Interest
Foreign employees % 3.76 Number of volunteers / 70
Local employees % 96.24 Volunteering duration Hour 1402021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Performance Presentation 86
* Environment Performance1 Discharge of water pollutants
Chloride Ton 1220.76
Indicator name Indicator unit 2021 data
CODcr Ton 586.50
Environmental protection
expense Million yuan 304.43 Suspended solids (SS) Ton 305.17
Greenhouse gas emission BOD5 Ton 223.24
Total greenhouse gas Ton of carbon dioxide 6554463.64 Total nitrogen Ton 170.38emission equivalent
Fluoride Ton 77.29
Greenhouse gas emission Ton of carbon dioxide
intensity equivalent/one-million- 103.23 Ammoniacal nitrogen Ton 8.55yuan revenue
Total phosphorus Ton 7.84
Energy consumption
Discharge of solid wastes
Clean energy consumption MWh 6775256.31
Filter residue Ton 76807.00
Soft coal Ton 118.83
Sludge Ton 61134.46
Petroleum Ton 248.02
Waste residue Ton 21980.00
Diesel Ton 16950.38 Waste wood Ton 3926.30
Natural gas m3 66659757.69 Waste paper Ton 2842.41
Methanol (as fuel) Ton 325.82 Waste steel Ton 645.62
Purchased electricity MWh 8972834.98 Waste supplies Ton 532.03
Purchased steam GJ 724043.54 Waste metals Ton 125.44
Sold steam GJ 453348.65 Domestic waste Ton 7.00
Water consumption Others Ton 18133274
Emission of air pollutants
Fresh water consumption Ton 29625130
Sulfur dioxide Ton 32.56
Reclaimed water consumption Ton 250257690 Nitrogen oxides Ton 264.55
2021 total water saving Ton 952982 Tin and its compounds Ton 24.09
2022 water saving target Ton 3545500
1 Tongwei New Energy operations cover planning design and intelligent operation and maintenance for PV
terminal investments without wastewater wastegas and solid waste data.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Performance Presentation 87
Ammonia Ton 16.45 Appendix I: Index Table of Indicators
Fluoride Ton 16.40
VOCs Ton 6.64 *UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Hydrogen chloride Ton 6.61
Chlorine Ton 5.93 Susta inab le Description Response to Report
Development SDGs Page
General dust Ton 5.03 Goals
Particles Ton 1.69
Smoke Ton 1.04 Eliminate poverty
/
Sulfuric acid fog Ton 0.47 in all its forms all /over the world.Environmental protection training
Number of training sessions / 327
Eliminate hunger
Number of participants / 16186 achieve food security Aquaculture- Expand Product
and improved nutrition Photovoltaic Innovations-Innovative
Training duration Hour 687 as well as promote Integration R&D
sustainable agriculture. mode
Ensure healthy
ways of life and Set up occupational
promote well-being health management
Talent Development-
for all at all ages. system
Occupational Health
Ensure inclusive Establish Tongwei
and equitable quality Learning Center to Talent Development-
education and promote develop multiple Employee Development
lifelong- learning talent cultivation
opportunities for all. programs
Sustainable Supply Chain-
Achieve gender Human rights
equality and protection of the Supplier Code of Conduct;
empower all company and its Talent Development-
women and girls. suppliers Harbor for Employees2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 88
Ensure availability Set up management Advocate green and
and sustainable system for water and Green responsible suppliers; Green
management of water wastewater and develop Operation- Ensure sustainable Wastewater consumption and Set up energy management Operation-and sanitation for all. measures for water-saving system;Keep green office Green
and wastewater treatment Management production patterns. and actively participate in Factories
green public activities
Build the entire PV
Ensure access to industry chain consisting Green Analyze climate risks
affordable reliable of production of high- Operation- Take urgent action to and opportunities Operation-
sustainable and purity silicon production
of efficient solar cells Reaction on combat climate changes use new energy
Reaction on
modernized energy for all.and construction and Climate Change and their impacts. and save energy
Climate Change
operation of PV stations consumption
Promote sustained Lawful employment to Conserve and make
inclusive and sustainable protect employees’ rights Talent sustainable use of
economic growth full and and interests as well as Development- oceans seas and marine / /
productive employment provide comprehensive Harbor for resources for sustainable
and ensure decent jobs salaries and benefits Employees development.for all. systems
Protect restore and promote
Build resilient Expand sustainable use of terrestrial
infrastructure promote Aquaculture- Product ecosystems sustainably manage
inclusive and sustainable Photovoltaic Integration Innovation- forests combat desertification and / /
industrialization and spur mode Innovative R&D halt and reverse land degradation
up innovation. and contain bio-diversity loss.Promote peaceful and
Talent inclusive societies for
Reduce inequality within Establish fair working Governance Development- sustainable development Set up internal control
and among countries. environment Employee provide access to justice for
Improvement-
system as well as anti-
all and establish effective Uphold "Sunshine" Development corruption system
accountable and inclusive Operation
institutions at all levels.Make cities and human Greenresidences inclusive Set up management Operation- Reinforce the means Participate in “Science Greensafe resilient and system for waste Management of implementation and Based Targets initiative” Operation-
sustainable. - Waste revitalize the global （SBTi） Reaction on
Management partnership for sustainable Climate Change
development.2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 89
* Index of Global Sustainability Standards Governance Improvement-102-15 Key impacts risks and opportunities Deepen Risk Control and
Board (GSSB) GRI Sustainability Compliance Management
Reporting Standards Ethics and Integrity
102-16 Values principles standards and Governance Improvement- norms of behaviour Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
Indicator No Description Report Page
102-17 Mechanisms for advice and concerns Governance Improvement-
General Disclosures about ethics Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
Organization Profile Governance
102-1 Name of the organization About Tongwei Co. Ltd 102-18 Governance structure
Governance Improvement-
Optimize Governance Structure
102-2 Activities brands products and services About Tongwei Co. Ltd
102-19 Authorization /
Executive-level responsibility for
102-3 Location of headquarters About Tongwei Co. Ltd 102-20 economic environmental and social /　
102-4 Location of operations About Tongwei Co. Ltd topics
Consulting with stakeholders on
102-5 Ownership and legal form About Tongwei Co. Ltd 102-21 economic environmental and social Communication with
topics Stakeholders
102-6 Markets served About Tongwei Co. Ltd
102-22 Composition of the highest governance Governance Improvement-
102-7 Scale of the organization About Tongwei Co. Ltd body and its committees Optimize Governance Structure
Information on employees and other 102-23 Chairman of the highest governance Governance Improvement-102-8 workers About Tongwei Co. Ltd body Optimize Governance Structure
102-24 Nominating and selecting the highest Governance Improvement-102-9 Supply chains Sustainable Supply Chain governance body Optimize Governance Structure
102-10 Significant changes in the organization / 102-25 Conflicts of interests /and its supply chain
Precautionary principles or The role of the highest governance 102-11 / 102-26 body in setting purpose values and Governance Improvement-approaches strategy Optimize Governance Structure
102-12 External initiatives /
102-27 Collective knowledge of the highest Governance Improvement-
102-13 Membership of associations / governance body Optimize Governance Structure
102-28 Evaluating the performance of the Governance Improvement-Strategy highest governance body Optimize Governance Structure
Statement from the senior decision- 102-29 Identifying and managing economic 102-14 Message from the Chairman environmental and social impacts ESG managementmaker2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 90
Effectiveness of risk management Governance Improvement- 102-50 Reporting period About this report102-30 process Deepen Risk Control andCompliance Management 102-51 Date of the most recent report About this report
102-31 Review of economic environmental and social topics ESG management 102-52 Reporting cycle About this report
102-32 The role of the highest governance ESG management 102-53 The contacting person for questions body in sustainability reporting regarding the report About this report
102-33 Communicating critical concerns Analysis of Significant Topics
102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards About this report
102-34 Nature and the total number of critical concerns Analysis of Significant Topics
102-55 GRI content index Appendix I：Index Table of
102-35 Remuneration policies / Indicators
102-36 Process for determining remuneration / 102-56 External assurance /
Stakeholder involvement in Special Disclosures102-37 remuneration /
Ways of Management
102-38 Annual total compensation ratio /
Explanation of the material topic and
Percentage increase in annual total 103-1 its boundaries Analysis of Significant Topics102-39 compensation ratio /
103-2 The management approach and its Stakeholder Engagement components /
102-40 A list of stakeholder groups Analysis of Significant Topics 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach /
102-41 Collective bargaining agreements Analysis of Significant Topics
Economic Performance
102-42 Identifying and selecting stakeholders Analysis of Significant Topics
201-1 Direct economic value generated and Performance Presentation
102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement Analysis of Significant Topics distributed
102-44 Key topics and concerns raised Analysis of Significant Topics 201-2 Financial implications other risks and Green Operation- Reaction opportunities due to climate changes on Climate Change
Reporting Practice
Entities included in the consolidated 201-3
Defined benefit plan obligations and Talent Development- Harbor
102-45 financial statements About this report
other retirement plans for Employees
Defining report content and topic 201-4 Financial assistance from government /102-46 boundaries About this report
Market Presence
102-47 A list of material topics Analysis of Significant Topics
Ratios of standard entry level wage
102-48 Restatements of information About this report 202-1 by gender compared with local /
minimum wage
102-49 Changes in reporting About this report2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 91
202-2 Proportion of the senior management / 302-2 Energy consumption outside the Green Operation-Energyhired from the local community organization Management
Indirect Economic Impacts 302-3 Energy intensity Green Operation-Management – Energy Management
203-1 Infrastructure investments and supportive services Public Interest 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption Green Operation-Management – Energy Management
203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts Public Interest
302-5 Reduction in energy requirements of Green Operation-Management
Procurement Practices products and services – Energy Management
204-1 Proportion of spending on local Sustainable Supply Chain-
Water
suppliers Overview of Suppliers
303-1 Water withdrawal by source Green Operation-Management
Anti-corruption – Water Resource Management
303-2 Water sources significantly affected by Green Operation-Management
205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to / the withdrawal of water – Water Resource Managementcorruption
303-3 Green Operation-Management – Water Green Operation-Management
205-2 Relay and training about corruption policies Governance Improvement- Resource Management – Water Resource Managementand procedures Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and Governance Improvement-
Biodiversity
actions taken Uphold "Sunshine" Operation Operational sites owned leased
Anti-competitive Behaviours 304-1 managed in or adjacent to protected areas and areas of high biodiversity /
Legal actions for anti-competitive value outside protected areas
206-1 behaviour anti-trust and monopoly /
304-2 Significant impacts of activities products practices and services on biodiversity /
Materials 304-3 Habitats protected or restored /
301-1 Materials used in terms of weight or volume / IUCN Red List species and national
Green Operation- 304-4 conservation list species with habitats in /
301-2 Recycled input materials used Management – Green Supply areas affected by operation
Chain Emissions
301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging
Green Operation-
Management – Green Supply 305-1 Direct /Scope 1 GHG emissions Green Operation- Reaction onmaterials Chain Climate Change
Energy 305-2 Energy indirect /Scope 2 GHG emissions /
305-3 Other indirect /Scope 3 GHG emissions /
302-1 Energy consumption within the organization Green Operation-EnergyManagement2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 92
305-4 Intensity of GHG emissions Green Operation- Reaction onClimate Change 401-3 Parental leave
Talent Development-Harbor
for Employees
305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions / Labor/Management Relations
305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances / 402-1 The shortest notice periods regarding /ODS operational changes /
305-7 Nitrogen oxides /NOX Sulfur oxides / Green Operation-Management Occupational Health and SafetySOX and other significant air emissions of Air Pollutants
Workers representation in formal joint
Effluents and Waste 403-1 management–worker health and safety Talent Development-Occupational Health
306-1 Total amount of water discharge by Green Operation- Wastewater
committees
quality and destination Management Types of injury and rates of injury
Green Operation- 403-2 occupational diseases lost work-days Talent Development-Occupational
306-2 Waste by type and disposal methods Management - Waste and absenteeism and the number of Health
Management work-related fatalities
403-3 Workers with high incidence or high risk Talent Development-Occupational 306-3 Significant spills / of diseases related to their occupation Health
306-4 Transport of hazardous waste Green Operation- Wastewater 403-4 Health and safety topics covered in formal Talent Development-Occupational Management agreements with trade unions Health
306-5 Water bodies affected by water discharges / Training and Educationand/or runoff
404-1 Average hours of training per year per Talent Development- Employee Environmental Compliance employee Development
307-1 Non-compliance with environmental laws / 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills Talent Development- Employee and regulations and programs of transition assistance Development
Assessment on Supplier Environment Percentage of employees receiving
New suppliers that were screened by Sustainable Supply Chain- 404-3 regular performance and career
Talent Development- Employee
308-1 using environmental criteria Supplier Access Management development reviews
Development
Negative impacts of the supply chain on Sustainable Supply Chain- Diversity and Equal Opportunity308-2 the environment and actions taken Supplier Performance Evaluation
Employment 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Talent Development-
Employee Overview
401-1 New employee hires and employee Talent Development- 405-2 Talent Development-Employee Overview /turnover Employee Overview
Benefits provided to full-time employees Anti-discrimination
401-2 that are not provided to temporary or Talent Development-Harbor
part-time employees for Employees 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective Talent Development-Harbor actions taken for Employees2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 93
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Social Assessment on Suppliers
Operations and suppliers in which the New suppliers screened by using A Sustainable Supply
407-1 freedom of association and collective / 414-1 social criteria Chain- Supplier
bargaining may be at risk Performance Evaluation
414-2 Negative social impacts in the Child Laborers supply chain and actions taken /
408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant Sustainable Supply Chain- Public Policiesrisk for incidents of child laborers Supplier Performance Evaluation
Forced or Compulsory Labor 415-1 Political contributions /
Operations and suppliers at significant Customer Health and Safety
409-1 risk for incidents of forced or compulsory Sustainable Supply Chain-
labor Supplier Performance Evaluation Assessment on the health and 416-1 safety impacts of product and Expand Product Innovation-
service categories Product and Service QualitySecurity Practices
Security personnel trained in rights Incidents of non-compliance
410-1 policies or procedures concerning / 416-2 concerning the health and
Expand Product Innovation-
safety impacts and services Product and Service Qualityhuman rights
Assessment on Human Rights Marketing and Labelling
Operations that have been subject Requirements for product and
412-1 to reviews of human rights or impact Talent Development-Harbor 417-1for Employees service information and labelling
/
assessments
Employee training on policies or Talent Development-Harbor Incidents of non-compliance 412-2 procedures concerning human rights for Employees 417-2 concerning product and service /information and labelling
Significant investment agreements and
412-3 contracts that include clauses of human Talent Development-Harbor 417-3
Incidents of non-compliance
concerning marketing /
rights or the human rights screened for Employees
Customer Privacy
Local Communities Substantiated complaints
418-1 concerning breaches of Operations with local community customer privacy and loss of /
413-1 engagement impact assessments and / customer data
development programs
Socioeconomic Compliance
Operations with significant actual and Non-compliance with laws
413-2 potential negative impacts on local / 419-1 and regulations in social and /
communities economic areas2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 94
* Reference Table of HKEX ESG Reporting Guide Green Operation- Reaction on
Climate Change
Green Operation-Management -
Indicator
No Description Description A1.5
Description of emissions target(s) and Waste Management
steps taken to achieve them Green Operation- Wastewater
Environmental (explain without disclosure) Management
Green Operation-Management
Aspect A1: Emissions of Air Pollutants
Information on: Description of how hazardous and non-
(a) Policies; and A1.6 hazardous wastes are handled and a Green Operation-Management - (b) Compliance with relevant laws and Green Operation- description of reduction target(s) and Waste ManagementGeneral regulations with a significant impact on the steps taken to achieve them
Disclosure issuer relating to air and greenhouse gas Environment Management
emissions discharges into water and land System Optimization Aspect A2: Use of Resources
as well as generation of hazardous and non-
hazardous waste General Policies on the efficient use of resources
Disclosure including energy water and other raw
Green Operation-Management –
materials Water Resource Management
Green Operation- Reaction Direct and/or indirect energy consumption
on Climate Change A2.1 by type (e.g. electricity gas or oil) in total Green Operation-Management –
Green Operation-Management (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit Energy Management
The types of emissions and respective - Waste Management of the production volume per facility)A1.1 emissions data Green Operation- Wastewater
Management Water consumption in total and intensity
A2.2 (e.g. per unit of the production volume Green Operation-Management – Green Operation-Management
per facility) Water Resource Managementof Air Pollutants
Description of energy use efficiency
A2.3 target(s) set and steps taken to achieve Green Operation-Management –
Total greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) them Energy Management
A1.2 and where appropriate intensity (e.g. per Green Operation- Reaction
unit of the production volume per facility) on Climate Change Description of whether there is any issue
A2.4 in sourcing water which fit for purpose Green Operation-Management –
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) water efficiency target(s) set and steps Water Resource Management
A1.3 and where appropriate intensity (e.g. per Green Operation-Management taken to achieve them
unit of the production volume per facility) - Waste Management Total packaging material used for finished
A2.5 products (in tonnes) and if applicable /
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in with reference to per unit produced
A1.4 tonnes) and where appropriate intensity Green Operation-Management (e.g. per unit of the production volume per - Waste Management Aspect A3: The Environment and Natural Resources
facility)2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 95
General Policies on reducing the issuer’s Green Operation- Environment Aspect B2: Health and Safety
Disclosure significant impacts on the environment Management System and natural resources Optimization Information on:
(a) Policies; and
Description of the significant impacts of
activities on environment and natural Green Operation- Environment
(b) Compliance with relevant laws
A3.1 resources and the actions taken to Management System
General and regulations that have a significant Talent Development-Safety
Disclosure impact on the issuer relating to Control
manage them Optimization providing a safe work- environment and
Aspect A4: Climate Change protecting employees from occupational hazards
Policies on identification and mitigation
B2.1 Number and rate of work-related Talent Development-Safety General of significant climaterelated issues Green Operation- Reaction on fatalities Control
Disclosure which have impacted and those which Climate Change
may impact the issuer.B2.2 Lost work-days due to work injury Talent Development-Safety
Description of the significant climate- Control
A4.1 related issues which have impacted Green Operation- Reaction on Description of occupational health and and those which may impact the issuer Climate Change B2.3 safety measures adopted and how they Talent Development-Occupational
and the actions taken to manage them. are implemented and monitored Health
Social (recommended disclosure)
Aspect B3: Development and Training
Aspect B1: Employment
Policies on improving employee
Information on: General knowledge and skills for discharging Talent Development-Employee
(a) Policies; and Disclosure duties at work. Description of training Development
(b) Compliance with relevant laws and activities
regulations with a significant impact Talent Development-Harbor for
General on the issuer relating to compensation Employees B3.1 The percentage of employees trained Talent Development-Employee
Disclosure and dismissal recruitment and Talent Development-Employee by gender and employee category Overview
promotion work- hours rest periods Development
equal opportunity diversity anti- The average training hours completed
B3.2 per employee by gender and employee Talent Development-Employee discrimination and other benefits and
category Overviewwelfare
Total workforce by gender employment Aspect B4: Labor Standards
B1.1 type age group and geographical Talent Development-Employee
region Overview Information on:
(a) Policies; and
Employee turnover rate by gender age General (b) Compliance with relevant laws and Talent Development-Harbor for B1.2 group and geographical region / Disclosure regulations with a significant impact on Employees
the issuer relating to preventing child
and forced labor2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 96
Description of measures to review Description of practices relating to Expand Product Innovation-
B4.1 employment practices to avoid child Talent Development-Harbor for Employees B6.3 observing and protecting intellectual Protection of Intellectual and forced laborers property rights Property Rights
B4.2 Description of steps taken to eliminate Talent Development-Harbor for B6.4 Description of quality assurance Expand Product Innovation-such practices when discovered Employees process and recall procedures Product and Service Quality
Aspect B5: Supply Chain Management Description of protection for consumer
B6.5 data and privacy policies and how they Expand Product Innovation-
General Policies on managing environmental Sustainable Supply Chain- Supplier are implemented and monitored Protection of Client Rights
Disclosure and social risks of the supply chain Code of Conduct
Aspect B7: Anti-corruption
B5.1 The number of suppliers by Sustainable Supply Chain-geographical regions Overview of Suppliers Information on:
(a) Policies; and
Description of practices relating to General (b) Compliance with relevant laws and Governance Improvement-
engaging suppliers the number of Sustainable Supply Chain- Disclosure regulations with a significant impact on Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
B5.2 suppliers where the practices are Supplier Performance the issuer relating to bribery extortion
being implemented and how they are Evaluation fraud and money laundering
implemented and monitored
The number of concluded legal cases
Aspect B6: Product Responsibility regarding corrupt practices brought
B7.1 against the issuer or its employees Governance Improvement-
Information on: during the reporting period and the Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
(a) Policies; and outcomes of the cases
(b) Compliance with relevant laws
General and regulations with a significant Expand Product Innovation- Description of preventive measures and
Disclosure impact on the issuer relating to health B7.2 whistle-blowing procedures and how
Governance Improvement-
and safety advertising labelling and Product and Service Quality they are implemented and monitored Uphold "Sunshine" Operation
privacy matters relating to products
and services provided and methods of Aspect B8: Community Investment
redress
Policies on community engagement
Percentage of total products sold or to get to know the needs of the
B6.1 shipped subject to recalls for safety and Expand Product Innovation- General
health reasons Product and Service Quality Disclosure
communities and to ensure that its Public Interest
activities should take into consideration
the community interests
The number of products and service
B6.2 related complaints received and how Expand Product Innovation-Product and Service Quality B8.1 Focus areas of contribution Public Interestthey are dealt with
B8.2 Resources contributed to the focus area Public Interest2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 97
* Guidelines for Environmental Information Disclosure of Listed Companies on the Shanghai
Stock Exchange
Indicator No Description Report Pag
(1) Guidelines of environmental protection annual environmental protection objectives and achievements Green Operation- Environment Management System Optimization
(2) Total annual resource consumption Green Operation-Water Management
(3) Environmental protection investment and development of environmental technology development Green Operation- Environment Management System Optimization
(4) The type volume and content of pollutants discharged and where the pollutants are Green Operation- Reaction on Climate Changedischarged into Green Operation- Wastewater Discharge
(5) Construction and operation of environmental protection facilities Green Operation- Green Industrial Parks
(6) Handling and disposal of waste generated from production recycling and comprehensive use of waste products Green Operation-Waste Disposal and Reuse
(7) Voluntary agreement entered into with authorities of environmental protection for behaviours of environment improvement /
(8) Awards by authorities of environmental protection /
(9) Other environmental information voluntarily disclosed by businesses Green Operation- Environmental Protection-oriented Public Activities2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 98
Appendix II：Other Designations
Designation Description
Tongwei Group Tongwei Group Co. Ltd.The collective name of Yongxiang Co. Ltd. Sichuan Yongxiang Polysilicon Co. Ltd. Sichuan Yongxiang New Energy Co. Ltd. Sichuan Yongnxiang
Tongwei Yongxiang New Materials Co. Ltd. Inner Mongolia Tongwei High-purity Crystalline Silicon Company Sichuan Yongxiang Silicon Materials Co. Ltd. and Leshan
Yongxiang Resin Co. Ltd.Yongxiang Yongxiang Co. Ltd.Yongxiang New Materials Sichuan Yongnxiang New Materials Co. Ltd.Yongxiang Silicon Materials Sichuan Yongxiang Silicon Materials Co. Ltd.Inner Mongolia Tongwei Inner Mongolia Tongwei High-purity Crystalline Silicon Co. Ltd.Tongwei Components Tongwei component business group
Tongwei Solar The collective name of Tongwei Solar (Hefei) Co. Ltd. Tongwei Solar (Chengdu) Co. Ltd. Tongwei Solar (Meishan) Co. Ltd. Tongwei New Energy (Jintang) Co. Ltd. and Tongwei Solar (Jintang) Co. Ltd.Hefei Solar Tongwei Solar (Hefei) Co. Ltd.Meishan Solar Tongwei Solar (Meishan) Co. Ltd.Chengdu Solar Tongwei Solar (Chengdu) Co. Ltd.Tongwei New Energy The collective name of Tongwei New Energy Co. Ltd. Tongwei New Energy (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. Tongwei New Energy Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd. Sichuan Yuguang IoT Technology Co. Ltd. and Tongwei New Energy Engineering Design Co. Ltd.Tongwei Agriculture and Animal
Husbandry Branches and subsidiaries related to agriculture food and animal husbandry
PV industry Branches and subsidiaries under Tongwei Components Tongwei Solar Tongwei Yongxiang and Tongwei New Energy2021 TONGWEI CO. LTD. ESG REPORT Appendix 99
Appendix III：Reader’s Opinion
Respected readers:
Thank you for reading this report. We appreciate and look forward to your feedback as your opinions and comments are important for us to continuously improve corporate ESG
information disclosures and promote corporate ESG management and practice. Welcome and sincerely thank you for your valuable opinions!
1. Your overall assessment of our ESG performance is: 5. What do you think of our performance of environment safety and occupational health?
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2. Your overall assessment of this report is: 6. What do you think of our performance of employee responsibility?
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3. What do you think of our performance of communication with stakeholders? 7. What do you think of our performance of ESG?
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4. What do you think of our performance of product responsibility? 8. What are your opinions and suggestions for our ESG performance and this report?
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