- ZTE has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for
sustainability, ranking among the top 4% of companies assessed over
the past 12 months
- Recognized for excellence in environment, labor & human
rights, sustainable procurement, and ethics, ZTE continues its
commitment to responsible corporate governance and sustainable
practices
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 20,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK /
000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and
communication technology solutions, has been awarded the
prestigious Gold Medal in the EcoVadis 2024 Sustainability
Performance Overview report.
This recognition places ZTE among the top 4% of companies
assessed by EcoVadis over the past 12 months(96+ percentile)
globally. Furthermore, ZTE ranks in the top 2% of companies within
the Manufacture of Communication Equipment industry, reflecting its
outstanding performance in sustainability.
EcoVadis awards medals based on a company's percentile rank,
with the Gold Medal recognizing those in the top 5% (95+
percentile). ZTE's exceptional performance places it among this
elite group, underscoring its strong commitment to sustainable
practices:
Environment: ZTE ranks in the top 7% of companies in
the Manufacture of Communication Equipment industry, demonstrating
its ongoing efforts to minimize environmental impact.
Labor & Human Rights: ZTE's performance in this area
places it in the top 3% of companies, reflecting the company's
dedication to ensuring fair labor practices and human rights
standards.
Sustainable Procurement: ZTE's commitment to sourcing
responsibly places it in the top 3% of assessed companies in this
category.
Ethics: ZTE ranks in the top 3% in ethics,
emphasizing its strong governance practices and dedication to
transparency and integrity in business operations.
An EcoVadis medal or badge is an acknowledgement of achievement
relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.
It serves as a positive indicator of a company's commitment to
sustainability management.
To celebrate the completion of this assessment, EcoVadis will be
planting a tree on behalf of ZTE through its partnership with One
Tree Planted.
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the
Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), ZTE has
proactively released its sustainability report for 16 consecutive
years since 2009. ZTE's achievements in sustainable development
have been widely recognized.
ZTE is the first large-scale ICT company in China to receive dual targets approvals from
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) while also making CDP A
List. Additionally, the company has been included in the FTSE4Good
Index Series for the ninth consecutive year and selected as a
constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series
for the 13th year.
ZTE has further distinguished itself by winning two accolades at
the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024, namely the "Theme Award" and the
"Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share Companies" award. These
recognitions demonstrate ZTE's ongoing commitment to advancing
sustainable development through innovative practices and corporate
responsibility.
The EcoVadis Gold Medal this time further strengthens ZTE's
position as an industry leader, committed to fostering innovation
while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability standards.
ABOUT ZTE:
ZTE helps to connect the world with continuous innovation for a
better future. The company provides innovative technologies and
integrated solutions, its portfolio spans all series of wireless,
wireline, devices and professional telecommunications services.
Serving over a quarter of the global population, ZTE is dedicated
to creating a digital and intelligent ecosystem, and enabling
connectivity and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the
Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock
Exchanges. www.zte.com.cn/global
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