Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) : environmental, social and Governance Report for 2021

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) 2021 environmental, social and Governance Report

March 2022

catalogue

1 about this report two

1.1 preparation basis two

1.2 scope of report two

1.3 description of appellation two

1.4 Reliability Assurance two

1.5 report acquisition two

2 about us three

2.1 Company Profile three

2.2 company strategy three

2.3 corporate governance three

3. The way to consolidate the operation foundation six

3.1 responsibility management six

3.2 steady operation eight

3.3 win win cooperation twelve

4. Build a safe and quality road thirteen

4.1 safety management thirteen

4.2 road safety fifteen

4.3 operation safety eighteen

5. Ensure a smooth and comfortable road twenty-one

5.1 efficient traffic twenty-one

5.2 emergency maintenance twenty-three

5.3 quality service twenty-five

6. Adhere to the road of environmental friendliness twenty-eight

6.1 green maintenance twenty-eight

6.2 low carbon Office thirty-two

7. Career path of foundry employees thirteen

7.1 people oriented thirty-five

7.2 cultivate talents thirty-five

7.3 employee care thirty-nine

8. Build a road of benefiting the people and serving the people forty-two

8.1 Rural Revitalization forty-two

8.2 voluntary activities forty-three

8.3 stop the epidemic forty-three

Appendix 9 overview of ESG key performance indicators 451 about the preparation basis of 1.1 of this report

This report is prepared in accordance with the guidelines on environmental information disclosure of listed companies on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the guidelines on the preparation of reports on the performance of social responsibilities by companies issued by the Shanghai Stock Exchange, as well as the guidelines on environmental, social and governance reports attached to the Securities Listing Rules of the stock exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”). 1.2 scope of report

This report is an annual report, which fully discloses the information of Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) in the performance of environmental, social governance (ESG) from January 1 to December 31, 2021, and some contents are extended. 1.3 description of appellation

For ease of expression and reading, ” Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) ,” company “and” we “in this report refer to” Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) “. 1.4 reliability assurance

All information and data in this report come from official documents, statistical reports or public materials of Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) internal system. Following the reporting principles of importance, quantification, balance and consistency in the preparation of the report, the company promises that there are no false records or misleading statements in the report and is responsible for the authenticity, accuracy and completeness of its contents. 1.5 report acquisition

This report is released to stakeholders and the public in the form of PDF electronic documents. The electronic version can be found on Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) official website www.anhui-expressway.com net.、 Website of Shanghai Stock Exchange www.sse.com com. cn.、 Website of the stock exchange of Hong Kong Limited https://www.hkexnews.hk/indexc.htm Download and read.

2 about our 2.1 company profile

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) was incorporated in Anhui Province of the people’s Republic of China on August 15, 1996. It is the first highway company listed in Hong Kong in China and the only highway listed company in Anhui Province. The company issued overseas listed foreign shares (H shares) in November 1996 and was listed on the stock exchange of Hong Kong Limited; In January 2003, it issued RMB common shares (A shares) in China and was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

The company is mainly engaged in the investment, construction, operation and management of some toll roads in Anhui Province. At present, the company owns Hefei Nanjing Expressway (the Hefei Nanjing section of G40 Shanghai Shaanxi Expressway), the new line of Tianchang section of national highway 205, Gaojie Expressway (the high boundary section of G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway), Xuanguang Expressway (the Xuanguang section of G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway), Guangci Expressway (the Guangci section of G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway), Tianchang section of Ninghuai expressway, Anhui section of Lianhuo Expressway (the Anhui section of G30 Lianhuo Expressway), Nanjing Xuanhang expressway All or part of the rights and interests of toll roads located in Anhui Province, such as Anqing Yangtze River Highway Bridge and Anhui section of YUEWU expressway. 2.2 company strategy

At present, the company’s development strategy is:

Strategic positioning: committed to making Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) a leading expressway operation management platform and capital operation platform in China. During the 14th Five Year Plan period, Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) will focus on building a unified expressway operation and management platform, actively adapt to the new situation of national “one network” operation and management, accelerate the upgrading of the company from traditional operation mode to innovation driven, build a high-level operation and management platform, and create a new benchmark for high-speed highway operation and management. At the same time, actively carry out capital operation, expand the scale of main business, optimize the industrial structure, increase the shareholding ratio of group companies, and strive to build a first-class investment and financing platform for listed companies in China.

Development idea: during the 14th Five Year Plan period, the company will focus on the strategic objectives and adhere to the “1235” development idea, that is, closely adhere to the core of high-quality development, strengthen and refine the operation management and capital operation platform, build an “innovative, leading and value-oriented” enterprise, and implement mechanism activation, digital empowerment, talent strengthening the enterprise, risk control improvement and Party building leading projects. 2.3 corporate governance

A sound and effective corporate governance structure is the top-level guarantee for the sustainable development of the company Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) is committed to achieving a high level of corporate governance. The company operates in strict accordance with the company law of the people’s Republic of China, the securities law of the people’s Republic of China, the rules for the general meeting of shareholders of listed companies, the guidelines for the governance of listed companies and other laws and regulations, as well as the requirements of the normative documents of listed companies, so as to continuously improve corporate governance and achieve a high level of enterprise management.

2.3.1 governance structure

The board of directors of the company is responsible for leading and supervising the company’s business, strategic policies and performance, and performing corporate control responsibilities, including improving the company’s governance system, formulating the company’s overall strategic plan, determining long-term performance and management objectives, etc.

Under the board of directors, there are strategic development and Investment Committee, human resources and Remuneration Committee and audit committee. Each committee has formulated clear rules of procedure, conducted in-depth research on their own professional issues, and put forward scientific and reasonable professional suggestions to the board of directors, which can effectively improve the governance level and operation efficiency of the company. The board of supervisors shall inspect and supervise the performance of senior managers by holding regular meetings, listening to management work reports and special reports in accordance with the discussion methods and voting procedures specified in the work regulations of the board of supervisors. During the reporting period, in accordance with the opinions of the State Council on further improving the quality of listed companies, the announcement on carrying out special actions on corporate governance of listed companies issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the notice on doing a good job in special work on corporate governance of listed companies issued by Anhui regulatory Bureau of the China Securities Regulatory Commission and other documents, and in accordance with the provisions of the company law, the securities law and other relevant laws and regulations and the articles of association, Combined with the special self inspection list of corporate governance, the company sorted out the relevant conditions from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020 one by one, and formed the special self inspection report of corporate governance, which was considered and adopted at the seventh meeting of the ninth board of directors.

The members of the board of directors of the company have industry background or professional skills in highway industry, engineering construction, investment strategy, enterprise management, financial accounting, financial securities and other aspects. In 2021, the company had 9 directors, including 4 executive directors, 2 non-executive directors and 3 independent non-executive directors. In 2021, the company held 3 general meetings of shareholders, 11 meetings of directors, 1 meeting of strategic development and Investment Committee, 5 meetings of human resources and Remuneration Committee and 4 meetings of audit committee.

Figure: Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) governance structure

2.3.2 ESG governance

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) is committed to the promotion and construction of sustainable development and firmly believes that sustainable development is the guarantee for the long-term stable progress and development of the company. In January 2021, the company held the fifth meeting of the ninth board of directors to improve and revise the terms of reference of the company’s strategic development and Investment Committee, clarify the responsibilities of board members in environmental, social and governance management, further enhance the board’s participation in ESG work, and realize the continuous improvement and promotion of ESG related work of the company. In March 2022, the strategic development and Investment Committee of the board of directors reviewed the company’s 2021 ESG report in advance and put forward opinions on the contents of the report and the relevant work arrangement of the ESG in 2022.

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) established a cross departmental ESG work organization structure in January 2019 to supervise the quality of ESG information disclosure and ensure the orderly development of ESG work. The Secretary Office of the board of directors is the main implementation department for the preparation of the report, with the general manager as the group leader and nine deputy general managers and members of the board of supervisors as the Deputy group leaders to form the ESG working group of the company. In 2021, the company continued to promote the improvement of ESG work level, consolidate the functions of ESG working group, integrate ESG work into the daily business management and operation of various departments, and regularly collect, report and review ESG information with the cooperation of office, operation service department, maintenance management department, human resources department, party and Mass Work Department, so as to improve the statistical control efficiency of ESG related information and ESG work efficiency.

3. The way to consolidate the operation foundation

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) while developing the business, actively fulfill economic, environmental and social responsibilities, adhere to responsibility management, continuously optimize ESG management system, and comprehensively promote the business philosophy of sustainable development. During the “14th five year plan” period, the company closely followed the theme of high-quality development, gave play to the leading function of Party building, strengthened the construction of clean government, communicated with stakeholders in various forms, listened to and responded to the needs of different stakeholders, and realized the harmonious and win-win situation of the company and all stakeholders. 3.1 responsibility management

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) as a state-owned listed company, it is committed to promoting social development and serving the people’s livelihood. It always adheres to the core values of “integrity, pragmatism, innovation and responsibility”, and adheres to the enterprise philosophy of building roads for the society, financing for the government, benefiting investors and serving the beautiful travel of the people. The company actively undertakes corporate social responsibility, maintains the legitimate rights and interests of stakeholders, and strives to achieve the goal of “building a transportation power and becoming an industry model”. 3.1.1 stakeholder communication

Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) attaches importance to communication with stakeholders, understands and responds to the expectations and demands of stakeholders by building a perfect communication mechanism, and continuously improves the effectiveness of communication with stakeholders by using efficient and convenient diversified communication channels. The following table shows the communication channels used by Anhui Expressway Company Limited(600012) and the main concerns and expectations of stakeholders. Table: stakeholder communication form

Stakeholder expectations and demands communication methods

Shareholders’ meeting for improving the operating performance of investors / shareholders

Transparent information disclosure and performance briefing

Regular reports and information announcements of honest practitioners

Increase the proportion of cash division and exchange visits

Daily report and communication between the government and regulatory authorities on legal compliance operation

Working meeting on strengthening risk control

Support local development forums and exchange activities

Regular reports and information announcements

Regular meeting of employee career development space

Daily communication of training and growth

Performance feedback normalization training

Healthy and safe working environment and employee activities

Balance work and life

Customer / driver / passenger / channel customer service hotline to improve customer experience

Road user

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