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Ping An's Hang Seng Index 2025 Sustainability Rating Upgraded to A
Prnewswireยท2025-09-01 08:34

Core Viewpoint - Ping An Insurance has been upgraded from "A-" to "A" in sustainability ratings, reflecting its strong performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects [1] Company Performance - In the first half of 2025, Ping An achieved an operating profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 77.732 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [3] - The interim dividend was RMB 0.95 per share, up 2.2% year-on-year, marking over ten consecutive years of dividend growth [3] Strategic Initiatives - Ping An is deepening its "integrated finance + health and senior care" strategy to address the diverse needs of an aging population, with nearly 247 million retail customers and an average of 2.94 contracts per customer as of June 30, 2025 [4] - The company integrates medical and senior care resources, with nearly 63% of customers entitled to benefits in the health and senior care ecosystem [4] Green Development - As of June 30, 2025, Ping An's green investments reached RMB 144.482 billion, and its green loan balance was RMB 251.746 billion [5] - The company reported a 13,000-ton reduction in operational carbon emissions year-on-year, achieving a total greenhouse gas emission of approximately 195,000 tons of CO2 equivalent, an 11% reduction year-on-year [5] Technological Advancements - Ping An's "EagleX" risk mitigation platform utilizes big data and machine learning to assess risks from natural disasters, issuing warnings for 259,000 disasters and sending 4.26 billion alert messages in the first half of 2025 [6][7] Social Responsibility - In the first half of 2025, Ping An provided RMB 32.809 billion for rural industrial revitalization and initiated 1,033 public welfare activities through its "San Cun Hui" platform, which has 3.51 million registered users [8] Future Focus - The company aims to enhance corporate governance, risk management, and promote green initiatives to drive sustainable development and create long-term value for stakeholders [9]