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SHENZHEN, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently released its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting the company's latest achievements in deepening ESG practices. This marks the 18th consecutive year that ZTE has voluntarily disclosed its annual sustainability performance to the public.
Xu Ziyang, Executive Director and CEO of ZTE, states in the report: "Driven by our 'Connectivity + Computing' strategy, we remain committed to our original aspiration of empowering high-quality and sustainable economic development through technology, and work with our partners to build an intelligent future that is more efficient, green, and inclusive."
In 2025, ZTE sustained disciplined R&D investment, recording annual expenses of RMB 22.76 billion, approximately 17% of total revenue, to advance the development of its comprehensive AI capabilities. By December 31, 2025, ZTE had filed approximately 95,000 global patent applications, with over 50,000 granted globally. In the chip sector, the company holds around 5,900 patent applications and over 3,700 granted patents. In the field of AI, it has nearly 5,500 patent applications, with almost half granted.
Leading Science-Based Carbon Reduction, Paving the "Digital Green Path"
ZTE integrates climate action into its strategy, advancing the "Digital Green Path" across four key dimensions: green corporate operations, green supply chain, green digital infrastructure, and green industry empowerment, ensuring the achievement of science-based targets.
In 2025, through management measures for energy saving and technologies such as AI-based dynamic scaling and remote control, ZTE exceeded its Phase I target outlined in the ZTE Net-Zero Strategy White Paper, reducing operational carbon emissions by 46% compared with 2021. For Scope 3 (upstream and downstream emissions), ZTE achieved an 8.55% reduction in physical emissions intensity during the use and maintenance phase of telecom products, with a YoY reduction of 3.05% in absolute emissions across the full lifecycle of terminal products.
For three consecutive years, ZTE has been recognized on the CDP Climate A list for its excellence in environmental governance.
Advancing Tech for Good, Building an Inclusive and Equitable Society
ZTE remains committed to equal communication rights and digital opportunities worldwide. Regarding talent as its most valuable asset, in 2025, ZTE maintained 100% employee training coverage and regularly carried out Employee Assistance Program (EAP) initiatives. The company also passed the re-assessment for the ISO 45001 system for all domestic operations and production sites, as well as for operations in 30 overseas countries.
In public welfare, ZTE further strengthened its volunteer service system in 2025, with the number of employee volunteers surpassing 20,000 and more than 600 global community programs carried out during the year. These efforts benefited more than one million people globally, underscoring ZTE's commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable society.
Strengthening Compliance Foundations, Enhancing Governance Resilience
ZTE continuously builds and improves its three-tier sustainability governance system of "Strategy—Decision-Making—Execution", proactively addressing emerging risks to ensure steady implementation of its strategic goals. In 2025, the company sustained its ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System certification, covering five manufacturing bases and major R&D centers.
ZTE regards data compliance governance as an important part of the company's overall compliance governance framework. In 2025, alongside releasing its updated ZTE Privacy Protection White Paper, ZTE secured EU's ePrivacyseal Global certification for five of its key fixed network and multimedia products, reinforcing its world-class data protection standards.
ZTE's ESG efforts continue to receive worldwide recognition. In 2025, the company was rated by Sustainalytics as "Low ESG Risk" for the fourth consecutive year, included in the 2025 Fortune China ESG Impact List for the fourth year, honored with "Excellence in Practice Award" from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) for the sixth consecutive year, and once again featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025.
Looking forward, ZTE will continue to leverage its strengths in the R&D innovation and commercialization of fundamental technology, actively supporting the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and driving society toward a future that is more efficient, greener, smarter, and more inclusive.
Download ZTE Sustainability Report 2025 here:https://www.zte.com.cn/content/dam/zte-site/investorrelations/en_announcement/ZTE_Sustainability_Report_2025_en0519.pdf
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HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 21 May 2026, S&P Global hosted the "Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2026 Launch Ceremony and Sustainability Forum" in Shanghai. Fosun International Limited (Hong Kong Stock Exchange stock code: 00656, "Fosun International") was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2026 and ranked among China's Top 1% for the third consecutive year, recognizing its long-standing commitment to advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. This achievement underscores Fosun International's industry-leading position in sustainability management and ESG efforts.
This year, nearly 1,800 Chinese companies that participated in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and were eligible for inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2026 were evaluated, with only about 190 outstanding companies ultimately selected for inclusion. According to the selection criteria for the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, companies included in the Yearbook must achieve a CSA score of at least 30 in their respective industries, rank within the top 15% of their industry, and have a score within 30% of the industry's top-performing company. To be recognized as among the "Top 1%", companies must achieve a CSA score of at least 60 and have a score within 1% of the highest score in their industry.
With years of sustained investment in ESG, Fosun International has consistently enhanced its S&P Global CSA score and maintained a leading position among its peers. In the 2025 S&P Global CSA, the company achieved an outstanding score of 73. As of May 2026, Fosun International ranked in the top 7% among its global industry peers in the assessed industry, outperforming the industry average by nearly 40 points. This achievement demonstrates Fosun International's balanced progress across the environmental, social, governance, and economic dimensions.
In addition, in February 2026, Fosun International was also included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. The assessment universe covered more than 9,200 companies in the 2025 CSA, of which only 848 companies were ultimately selected, demonstrating that Fosun International's ESG management performance continues to be recognised by authoritative international institutions.
In recent years, Fosun International has delivered strong results in global ESG ratings. Under the latest MSCI 5.0 rating model, Fosun International's MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded to AAA; its Hang Seng Sustainability Rating has remained at AA-; its FTSE Russell ESG score has risen to 4.2; and Fosun International has been selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year. The continued improvement across multiple international ratings and indices reflects Fosun's long-term commitment and solid progress in ESG governance, information disclosure, risk management, and sustainable development practices.
As an industry group rooted in China with a global presence, Fosun has consistently placed sustainable development at the core of its long-term corporate strategy. In 2025, Fosun continued to advance its "Create IMPACT" sustainability strategy, focusing on six key directions: Innovation-driven, Mindful Operation, People and Partner Oriented, Advanced Governance, Climate and Planet Positive, and Transparency. The Group further integrated ESG principles into corporate governance, industrial operations, risk management, and global development. Meanwhile, Fosun has established a comprehensive ESG governance structure comprising the Board, the ESG Board Committee, and a multi-level management mechanism, continuously enhancing systematic management, transparency, and execution of its sustainability efforts, while empowering resilient business growth through high-quality ESG practices.
In addressing climate change, Fosun actively responds to China's "dual carbon" goals and continues to advance its low-carbon transition. In April 2026, Fosun released its fourth Climate Information Disclosures Report. In line with the full implementation of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's new climate requirements, Fosun further aligned with leading international climate disclosure frameworks, referencing the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations and the International Financial Reporting Standards S2 Climate-related Disclosures Requirements (IFRS S2). These efforts continuously enhance the transparency of Fosun's climate actions and strengthen its climate risk management capabilities.
Fosun has made a commitment to "strive to achieve carbon emissions peak by 2028 and carbon neutrality by 2050". Building on this commitment, Fosun has set a mid-term target to reduce the intensity of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 20% by 2034, using 2024 as the base year. At the same time, Fosun continues to advance the long-term sustainable development of the Group and its industrial ecosystem through initiatives such as green buildings, sustainable tourism, green finance, energy conservation and emissions reduction, and climate actions undertaken by its member companies.
Looking ahead, Fosun will continue to deepen its industrial operations, strengthen innovation and globalisation, continuously improve its ESG management system, actively respond to national and global sustainability strategies, safeguard information security, promote technology innovation, implement the "dual carbon" goals, engage in philanthropic initiatives, protect employees' rights and interests, and promote the long-term sustainable development of its business. Fosun is committed to creating lasting value for all stakeholders and to firmly fulfilling its mission of "Creating happier lives for families worldwide".
In the news release, AmChamSG Recognizes Inaugural Green Planet Champions, issued 19-May-2026 by The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 2026 AmChamSG Green Planet Champions list has been corrected as follows. The complete, corrected release follows:
AmChamSG Recognizes Inaugural Green Planet Champions
2026 AmChamSG Green Planet Energy Forum celebrates leadership and commitment to advancing a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) recognized the inaugural Green Planet Champions at the 2026 AmChamSG Green Planet Energy Forum on Friday, May 15, 2026, with Guest of Honor Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, Ministry of Trade and Industry.
During the fireside chat, Minister Tan discussed Singapore's journey in energy transition and how Singapore has managed energy security amid geopolitical developments and global uncertainties.
The AmChamSG Green Planet Energy Forum convenes business leaders to examine key sustainability developments shaping the region, including policy, financing, energy transition considerations, and their long-term implications for business. This year, the forum included the inaugural Green Planet Champions recognition ceremony, celebrating leadership and commitment to advancing a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
AmChamSG CEO Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei said, "Energy is at the heart of sustainable economic growth and climate resilience. Strong leadership is needed to drive energy transition toward a more sustainable and resilient future. We are proud to celebrate the companies and individuals advancing practical energy solutions and innovation across the AmChamSG business community."
The 2026 AmChamSG Green Planet Champions are:
- Khaleef Khan, Vice President for Offshore Energy Solutions, Energy Industries, Asia at ABB
- Energy Market Authority (EMA)
- Genevieve Ding, Executive Director, Head of APAC Sustainability at JPMorganChase
- Lubrizol Southeast Asia
- Micron Technology
- Mariya Prempeh, Country Manager Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei & Pakistan at Rockwell Automation
- Baoying Ng, Global Director, Strategic Engagements & Intelligence Group and Head of APAC Market Engagements at S&P Global Energy Platts
About AmCham Singapore
Established in 1973, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) is the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 600 American and other global companies with significant U.S. business interests. AmChamSG is an independent, non-partisan business organization with the goal of offering insights and facilitating access and connections that provide members with a comprehensive understanding of the local, regional, and global operating environments. Our mission - to create value for our members by providing advocacy, community, and thought leadership.
Visit: www.amcham.com.sg
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