JD(HK:09618) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-06-25 09:25Core Insights - JD Group released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting significant anti-corruption efforts and gender diversity in leadership [1][2][5] Anti-Corruption Efforts - JD Group identified and investigated 221 corruption cases in the past year, with 86% related to commercial bribery [2][4] - The company has implemented measures such as requiring interns and consultants to sign anti-corruption commitments and linking anti-corruption management to employee compensation [4][5] - The report indicates that 12 conflict of interest incidents were investigated, with 20 cases referred to judicial authorities [4] Gender Diversity in Leadership - The board of JD Group consists of 9 members, with 5 being women, resulting in a female board member ratio of 56%, a record high in the industry [1][7] - The proportion of female executives increased from 22% in 2022 to 26.9% in 2024, and the representation of women in STEM roles rose from 11.3% to 23% [7] Employee Retention and Welfare - JD Group's employee turnover rate decreased from 17.6% in 2022 to 14.5% in 2024, marking three consecutive years of decline [11] - The company has committed to improving employee benefits, including a 20% salary increase for key positions and enhanced maternity leave policies [10][11] Industry Challenges and Recommendations - Recent corruption cases in major internet companies highlight systemic issues such as concentrated power in supply chains and inadequate conflict of interest management [5] - Recommendations for the industry include enhancing technology for governance, upgrading conflict of interest reviews, and establishing collaborative mechanisms among companies [5]