Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social Responsibility
- Poverty Alleviation and Rural Revitalization
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented "coal to gas" project, eliminating coal-fired boilers and building 33 gas boilers.
- Greening projects covering 1.43 million square meters.
- Reduced exhaust emissions by 120 million m³ per year.
Social Achievements
- Invested CNY 100 million in "China Maotai - the backbone of the country" public welfare project.
- Launched "Dream Libraries" and a reading program for rural children.
- Supported Daozhen's edible mushroom industry development.
Governance Achievements
- Established and improved corporate governance structure.
- Revised and improved articles of association, rules of procedure.
- Implemented internal control construction, evaluation, and audit.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Increase total operating proceeds by about 15% compared with the previous year.
Environmental Challenges
- Macroeconomic uncertainty
- Epidemic impact on Baijiu consumption
- Ecological environment protection risk
- Intellectual property protection risk
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated "14th Five Year Plan" development program.
- Focused on high-quality development.
- Implemented "five special projects" for environmental protection.
- Strengthened safety and environmental protection management.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved full green power coverage in Kweichow Moutai headquarters by 2023
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 32,930.60 tons through green power procurement
- Saved 2,015,700 tons of water through system upgrading
- 100% hazardous waste harmless disposal rate
- 100% solid waste utilization rate
Social Achievements
- Implemented the “Happy Moutai” special improvement plan, securing the senses of happiness and achievement of our employees
- Implemented the “one village, one program” rural revitalization work plan
- Carried out the project “China Moutai & Backbone of the Nation” for 11 consecutive years
- 100% customer complaint resolution rate
- 0.3% employee turnover rate
Governance Achievements
- Improved investor relations management to create sustainable value returns for our shareholders
- Strengthened internal control and built up a compliance-driven awareness
- Revised and optimized the Articles of Association and Rules of Procedure of the Company’s Board of Directors
- Implemented the Performance Appraisal Management Measures of Managerial Level and the Compensation Appraisal Management Measures of Managerial Level
- 100% supplier annual audit ratio
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reaching carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060
Short-term Goals:
- Discharge wastewater from the park reach the quasi-surface water Class IV or higher standards by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks including regulatory changes, market shifts, extreme weather events, and changes in the production environment
- Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented five special projects and five special actions to address climate change and boost green power coverage
- Upgraded new energy equipment and sewage treatment plants
- Built ecological wetlands, plant protection forests, ecological green walls, and “production-living-ecological” spaces
- Strengthened supplier management and implemented responsible procurement practices
- Developed risk response plans and implemented all-round risk monitoring
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%
Responsible Procurement
- Strict management, responsible procurement, and sincere and open communication with suppliers
- Incorporating green and clean requirements into the supplier management system
- Selecting and cultivating suppliers with outstanding environmental and social performance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Reduced or disrupted capacity due to extreme weather events affecting daily production operations and supply chain disruptions
- Increased operational risk due to changes in the production environment
Transition Risks
- Increase in compliance costs to meet national and industry “Dual Carbon” related regulatory requirements
- Additional research inputs for new technologies to meet low-carbon emission requirements
- Higher production costs due to changes in raw material prices
Opportunities
- Enhanced execution efficiency and profitability of core products and reduced product costs
- Increased efficiency in the use of energy, water, packaging materials
- Lowered risk of future energy price hikes by promoting the use of low-emission energy or clean energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards), Guidelines on Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting for Chinese Enterprises 5.0 (CASS-ESG 5.0)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, HACCP System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Moutai Ice Cream
Awards & Recognition
- No.1 in the list of 2022 Top 100 Guizhou Enterprises
- No.1 in the list of Most Valuable State-owned Listed Companies in China
- No.1 in the list of Top 50 Global Most Valuable Spirits Brands
- No.1 in the list of China’s 500 Most Valuable Food and Beverage Brands
- Guizhou Province “Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets” Practice Innovation Base