Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-25 10:37Company Overview - Li Auto, established on July 1, 2015, is a Chinese manufacturer of new energy smart vehicles headquartered in Shunyi, Beijing, specializing in the design, research, manufacturing, and sales of luxury smart electric vehicles [2] - The company is a pioneer in the commercialization of range-extended electric vehicles in China and was listed on the NASDAQ on July 30, 2020, followed by a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on August 12, 2021 [2] Supply Chain Management - Li Auto categorizes all suppliers into five categories: strategic suppliers, preferred suppliers, qualified suppliers, limited suppliers, and eliminated suppliers, to enhance the efficiency and precision of supplier management [3] - The company conducts quarterly performance evaluations of suppliers based on quantifiable assessment criteria and regularly updates evaluation standards to improve the standardization and refinement of supply chain management [3] ESG Initiatives - Li Auto incorporates ESG assessments as a key condition for potential supplier admission, evaluating suppliers on professional certifications, compliance, energy conservation, and waste management during the product industrialization development phase [5] - The company has established a supplier exit mechanism for those with significant integrity issues, concealment behaviors, or safety incidents, placing them on an elimination list [5] - In 2024, Li Auto's Changzhou branch and Beijing base received "Green Supply Chain Management Enterprise" certification through optimized green manufacturing and environmental protection supply chain management processes [5] Supplier Quality and Training - In 2024, Li Auto conducted partner empowerment projects through online, offline, and specialized formats, aiming to enhance supplier quality and industrial capabilities, with over 1,000 supplier participations [6] - The company tailored training content based on strategic development needs and supplier quality performance, helping suppliers improve overall quality levels while ensuring a more robust and reliable supply chain [6] - Li Auto performed on-site improvements and capability enhancements for over 10 suppliers, focusing on key management areas such as quality systems, critical characteristics, statistical process control, and production line error-proofing [6] Expert Commentary - Li Auto demonstrates outstanding performance in supply chain responsibility, actively fulfilling its supply chain obligations, with its production base recognized as a national-level green supply chain management enterprise, setting a benchmark for sustainable development in the automotive manufacturing industry [7]