Recently, Lead Intelligent Equipment (hereinafter referred to as “LEAD”) was selected for inclusion in S&P Global’s 2025 Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) and was recognized as an “Industry Mover” for its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
Significant Progress in ESG Governance Earns Global Recognition
The Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted by S&P Global is one of the most influential and widely recognized sustainability evaluations worldwide, playing a key role in green finance and sustainable investment. In its 2024 assessment, S&P Global evaluated over 1,600 Chinese companies across more than 60 industries to identify and honor those demonstrating leadership in sustainability within their respective sectors. Ultimately, more than 160 companies were included in the yearbook, with only 44 earning the distinction of “Industry Mover.”
According to S&P Global, only the top 15% of companies in each industry—those with a CSA score above 30 and within 30% of the industry’s highest score—are eligible for inclusion in the yearbook. Furthermore, the “Industry Mover” distinction is awarded to companies that achieved the largest year-on-year score improvement within their industry, with a minimum increase of 5%. LEAD’s recognition reflects international validation of its sustainability initiatives and highlights the significant progress the company has made in ESG governance over the past year.
Commitment to Excellence in Governance, Driving Global Sustainability
In early 2024, LEAD officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), pledging its support for the UNGC’s ten principles across the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption—reaffirming its dedication to advancing global sustainable development.
In December 2024, LEAD further strengthened its commitment to sustainability by announcing its carbon neutrality roadmap. The company pledged to reach peak carbon emissions across its core operations by the end of 2030 and to achieve full carbon neutrality by the end of 2035. LEAD is the first company in China’s new energy intelligent equipment sector to set a carbon neutrality target.
At the same time, LEAD actively fulfills its corporate social responsibilities through initiatives such as school-enterprise partnerships, the establishment of charitable funds, volunteer activities, and philanthropic donations. Under the framework of the Wuxi-Yan’an cooperation agreement, LEAD has consistently supported left-behind and underprivileged children in Yichuan County, Yan’an, demonstrating its strong commitment to social welfare. In partnership with Tencent Charity, LEAD has organized fundraising events, raising tens of thousands of yuan for charitable organizations. Each year, the company donates hundreds of thousands of yuan in scholarships, providing financial aid and encouragement to nearly one hundred promising students.
In addition, LEAD remains firmly committed to green development, integrating environmental responsibility across its operations and product lifecycle. From design to procurement, the company prioritizes low energy consumption, durability, and intelligent upgrade capabilities in its equipment—leveraging smart manufacturing to drive the global energy transition and support sustainable development. LEAD has also intensified its efforts in energy management by expanding the use of renewable energy and reducing consumption and emissions during production, contributing meaningfully to global environmental protection.
In addition to recognition from S&P Global, LEAD’s sustainability efforts over the past year have earned several prestigious honors, including a B rating from CDP for both climate change and water security disclosures, an A rating from Wind ESG, and awards such as the Yicai Green Supply Chain Management Award, the Guancha.com ESG Innovation Award, and the CLS ESG Pioneer Award.
Looking ahead, LEAD remains committed to its sustainability vision. The company will continue to strengthen ESG initiatives, enhance corporate governance, and embrace its responsibilities. Through technological innovation and industrial upgrading, LEAD strives to collaborate with value chain partners to build a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future for the global new energy sector.
