港灯(02638) - 2022 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2022 was HKD 10.793 billion, a decrease of 16.5% from HKD 11.344 billion in 2021[18]. - For the year ended December 31, 2022, the company's EBITDA was HKD 7.59 billion, down from HKD 7.95 billion in 2021, while the audited profit attributable to unit holders was HKD 2.95 billion, slightly up from HKD 2.93 billion in 2021[33]. - The audited consolidated profit for the same period was HKD 2.954 billion, slightly up from HKD 2.933 billion in 2021[199]. - Capital expenditure for the year was HKD 5.734 billion, down from HKD 6.001 billion in 2021[200]. - Total external borrowings increased to HKD 51.212 billion in 2022 from HKD 46.626 billion in 2021[200]. - The company declared a total distribution of HKD 0.3203 per unit for the year, unchanged from 2021[198]. Asset and Debt Management - Total assets increased to HKD 121.002 billion in 2022 from HKD 114.828 billion in 2021, representing a growth of 5.1%[18]. - The net debt to net total capital ratio rose to 51% in 2022, up from 49% in 2021[18]. Customer and Service Metrics - The total number of customers served reached 586,000 in 2022, a slight increase from 584,000 in 2021[19]. - The average customer satisfaction index improved to 4.71 out of 5 in 2022, up from 4.69 in 2021[22]. - The company achieved a customer satisfaction score of 4.71 out of 5, maintaining service standards despite pandemic-related restrictions[39]. - 港燈在2022年客户满意度得分为4.71（满分5分），收到1,961封表扬信及6宗投诉[120]. Energy Production and Sales - The total electricity sales volume was 9,941 million kWh in 2022, down from 10,361 million kWh in 2021, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4%[19]. - The total electricity sales decreased to 9.94 billion kWh in 2022 from 10.36 billion kWh in 2021 due to reduced demand amid the pandemic[38]. - The proportion of natural gas in the fuel mix increased to approximately 53% following the retirement of two older units[89]. Renewable Energy Initiatives - The number of renewable energy generation systems participating in the feed-in tariff scheme increased to 383 in 2022, with a total generation capacity of 7.4 MW[19]. - The renewable energy systems connected to the grid have a total generation capacity of approximately 7.4 MW, producing over 6.3 million kWh annually[89]. - The company completed a feasibility study for a 150 MW offshore wind farm, which could generate approximately 4% of its total electricity output[37]. Environmental and Sustainability Goals - The company aims to support Hong Kong's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through increased use of gas and renewable energy[6]. - The company aims to reduce total carbon emissions to half of the 2005 baseline by 2035, with gas generation as a key transitional measure towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050[73]. - The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production by 68.4% by 2035, based on 2019 levels, in alignment with the Paris Agreement[99]. - The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning its business goals with this vision[128]. Customer Support and Subsidies - The company provided a special rebate of HKD 0.01 per kWh and supported a government subsidy plan of HKD 1,000 for eligible residential users starting from June 2022[32]. - A special electricity subsidy of HKD 0.095 per kWh will be provided for residential customers using less than 300 kWh per month, benefiting over 45% of residential customers[43]. - 港燈为弱势家庭提供每年港币1,000元的电费补贴，并向低用电量住宅用户派发5万套饮食券[104]. Technological Advancements - The company installed over 240,000 smart meters by the end of 2022, covering more than 40% of its customers, and established a communication network for data collection[35]. - The company installed smart meters at the Lamma Power Station to optimize electricity consumption[100]. - The company has implemented 30 software robots across multiple systems to automate over 40 different business processes[96]. Employee Development and Well-being - The company has a workforce of 1,850 employees, with a voluntary turnover rate of 7.7%, lower than the average for companies of similar size[168]. - In 2022, the company provided a total of 46,313 hours of skills training, averaging 25 hours per employee[173]. - The company conducted 20 courses focused on mental health training and basic counseling skills to promote employee well-being[171]. Community Engagement and Education - The company has distributed educational materials to over 50,000 kindergarten students to instill environmental awareness from a young age[135]. - The company organized approximately 10 workshops for parents, teachers, and the public to promote green living education[134]. - Over 120,000 participants engaged in the "Green and Happy" program throughout the year, promoting energy efficiency and low-carbon lifestyles[138]. Infrastructure Development - The company is in the final construction phase of the L12 gas-fired combined cycle unit, expected to commence commercial operation in early 2024[34]. - The offshore liquefied natural gas receiving station is scheduled to be operational by mid-2023, with equipment testing having started in mid-2022[34]. - The offshore LNG receiving station is expected to be operational by mid-2023, enhancing the stability of gas supply[84].