Core Viewpoint - The company Zhenjiu Lidu (6979.HK) has been awarded the "ESG Excellence Award" at the 2025 Hong Kong Corporate Governance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Excellence Awards for its outstanding practices in the ESG field [1][3]. Group 1: Award and Recognition - The award is co-organized by the Hong Kong Listed Companies Association and the Hong Kong Baptist University Corporate Governance and Financial Policy Research Centre, and has been presented annually since 2007 to encourage Hong Kong listed companies to enhance their corporate governance and ESG management levels [3]. - This year's competition was particularly intense, with the number of participating companies reaching a new high [3]. Group 2: ESG Practices - Zhenjiu Lidu has systematically advanced its ESG strategy, focusing on environmental, social, and governance dimensions, and has become a benchmark for ESG practices in the Chinese liquor industry [3]. Environmental Dimension - The company was the first in the industry to disclose its scope 3 carbon emissions data and has set a "2850" dual carbon target, becoming the first company in the Chinese liquor industry to establish such a goal [5]. - In the first half of the year, the company reported an 8.74% year-on-year decrease in electricity consumption density, a 7.99% decrease in natural gas consumption density, and a 22.57% decrease in water intake intensity [5]. Social Dimension - Zhenjiu Lidu actively guides its supply chain to implement ESG principles and conducts dynamic assessments of their ESG performance [5]. - The company focuses on rural revitalization, educational philanthropy, and intangible cultural heritage protection, exploring sustainable development models for public welfare. In the first half of the year, the company donated 12 million yuan for educational initiatives and invited young actress Yao Anna to advocate for the inclusion of Chinese liquor in the UNESCO heritage list [5]. Governance Dimension - The company prioritizes compliance as the cornerstone of sustainable development, continuously improving its risk management, anti-corruption, and data security systems to ensure transparent decision-making and accurate information disclosure [5]. - Zhenjiu Lidu's ongoing efforts in the ESG field have been recognized by domestic and international ESG rating agencies, achieving a Wind ESG rating of AAA, ranking first in the Chinese liquor industry in the S&P CSA ESG score, and receiving dual "A-" ratings in the CDP climate change and water security questionnaires, reaching international "leadership level" [5].
珍酒李渡(6979.HK)获香港上市公司商会"ESG卓越奖"