港灯(02638) - 2023 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 reached HKD 11.406 billion, an increase of 3.5% from HKD 10.793 billion in 2022[11] - For the year ending December 31, 2023, the EBITDA was HKD 8.03 billion, an increase from HKD 7.59 billion in 2022, while the audited profit attributable to unit holders was HKD 3.156 billion, up from HKD 2.954 billion in 2022[23] - The net debt to net total capital ratio remained stable at 51%[11] - The company announced a final distribution of HKD 0.1609 per unit, maintaining the same level as in 2022, resulting in a total annual distribution of HKD 0.3203 per unit[23] Customer Metrics - The average customer satisfaction index improved to 4.72 out of 5, compared to 4.71 in 2022[13] - The total number of customers served increased to 589,000, up from 586,000 in 2022[13] - Customer satisfaction reached an average score of 4.72 out of 5, exceeding 18 service commitments, with 2,100 commendation letters received during the year[124] Infrastructure and Development - The company plans to continue infrastructure development to support social progress and carbon reduction efforts[19] - The total investment for the 2019-2023 development plan reached HKD 26.6 billion, including the construction of 3 gas-fired generating units and a joint venture offshore LNG receiving station, which will increase the gas generation ratio to approximately 70% starting in 2024[20] - The company has received government approval for a new 5-year development plan (2024-2028) with a capital investment of HKD 22 billion aimed at improving emission performance and enhancing grid reliability[20] - The company plans to invest HKD 22 billion in the 2024-2028 development plan to further promote clean energy transition and enhance power supply reliability[59][68] Energy Transition and Sustainability - The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, increasing the use of gas and renewable energy sources[2] - The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to halve carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2035, in line with government policies on zero-carbon energy[32] - The company produced over 10 million kWh of renewable energy in 2023, including contributions from over 550 customer renewable energy systems[92] - The company has invested approximately HKD 300 million over the past five years to support vulnerable communities and promote energy efficiency and low-carbon living[31] Technological Advancements - The company implemented over 200 projects utilizing advanced analytics, AI, robotics, and IoT technologies to enhance operational reliability and efficiency[30] - The company developed a software model for monitoring the health status of 11 kV cables using AI technology, significantly enhancing fault risk assessment[114] - The use of drones for inspections has reduced the time required for data analysis from 7 days to 2 days, improving safety and efficiency while lowering costs[116] Emergency Preparedness and Resilience - The company is undertaking various flood and wind resistance projects to strengthen the grid's resilience against extreme weather events[26] - The company is investing in flood prevention infrastructure to enhance power supply reliability, including sealing cable duct entrances and installing a two-tier flood warning system[105] - Emergency response plans are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure rapid restoration of power systems during extreme weather events[107] Community Engagement and Social Responsibility - The company is committed to supporting three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and will publish relevant indicators and progress in its annual sustainability report[27] - The company has allocated over HKD 55 million in 2024 to continue supporting vulnerable communities and promoting energy efficiency[31] - The company funded 15 social service organizations to operate 35 self-learning centers, providing a total of 2,910 learning opportunities[167] Employee Development and Safety - The company has over 1,830 employees, with a voluntary turnover rate of 6.5%, lower than the industry average for similar-sized companies[179] - Each employee received an average of 30 hours of training in 2023, supporting personal and career development[180] - The company recorded a low level of lost time injury incidents, with only 2 cases reported in 2023, despite being minor[189] Environmental Initiatives - The company launched an environmental education booklet titled "Carbon Reduction ABC," which won a gold award in the "Corporate Sustainability" category at the 2023 Hong Kong Public Relations Awards[57] - The company organized a three-day "Green Happy Market" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its "Green Happy Program," attracting approximately 3,000 participants[153] - The company continues to monitor climate-related risks and opportunities, completing a scenario analysis in 2023[142]