BEIJING, Dec. 25, 2024 — Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd. (Guotai Junan, 601211.SH) has received an upgraded MSCI ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating of AAA from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), a leading global index provider. This upgrade reflects the company’s exceptional ESG performance and best practices.

Guotai Junan has achieved top-tier ESG ratings, securing an AA rating among domestic benchmarks and a AAA rating internationally from MSCI.

The firm is an industry leader in corporate governance, ethical conduct, human capital development, responsible investing, data security and privacy, and environmentally conscious financing.

Guotai Junan has actively embraced the green transition, developing strategies for carbon emission reduction and neutrality, and implementing a comprehensive ESG management system. This system covers organizational structure, staff training, performance assessment, system development, and transparent reporting to continuously advance ESG and sustainable development initiatives.

In 2024, the company significantly expanded its ESG and sustainable development efforts. Key achievements include partnering with the China Construction Bank (CCB) to launch innovative carbon-related loans, facilitating CCB’s issuance of 20 billion yuan in green bonds, formally adopting the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and integrating ESG factors into its investment processes. Further initiatives involved establishing a green operations and social welfare team and launching an “ESG and Sustainable Development” talent development program.

These efforts have garnered numerous accolades, including the China Charity Awards, recognition as a “demonstration enterprise for corporate governance of state-owned enterprises” by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), and the China Securities Journal ESG Golden Bull Award.

Guotai Junan remains committed to advancing ESG and sustainable development, particularly in green finance. The firm aims to cultivate its green finance capabilities and build a world-class green investment bank, contributing to high-quality economic and social progress.

Source: Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd.

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