ANTA: ANTA Sports Products : ' MSCI ESG rating upgraded to A

Download PDF Version ANTA Sports' MSCI ESG rating upgraded to A ANTA Sports' MSCI ESG rating upgraded to A (Hong Kong SAR, 11 February, 2025) - ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company", stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), and its subsidiaries collectively the "Group") is pleased to announce that the Group has garnered significant acclaim for its outstanding performance in ESG practices from the internationally authoritative index institution MSCI in the latest ESG rating results. ANTA Sports' MSCI ESG rating has risen three levels to an "A" grade within two years, with notable improvements in five key issue scores: Raw Material Sourcing, Product Carbon Footprint, Supply Chain Labor Standards, Chemical Safety and Labor Management. This achievement fully demonstrates the Group's excellent performance and ongoing enhancements across multiple ESG categories. ANTA Sports has made significant strides in its ESG initiatives in recent years, earning repeated recognition from authoritative institutions. Last year, the Group was once again included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (HSSUSB) as a constituent stock, making it the only company in the Chinese sportswear industry to be selected. Additionally, the Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets were officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming their alignment with the 1.5°C trajectory and further demonstrating the Group's leadership in climate action. ANTA Sports also debuted in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index, becoming the only Chinese footwear and apparel company included. This achievement underscores ANTA Sports' outstanding performance and leading position in the ESG field. Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports , said: "We are delighted that ANTA Sports has achieved outstanding performance in the MSCI ESG assessment. This success is the result of deeply integrating ESG concepts into the Group's strategy and underscores our commitment to sustainable development. From product development to supply chain management, we adhere to high standards, striving to set an example for society and the industry. In the Group's future development plans, ESG and sustainable development will continue to play a pivotal role. We aim to create value through mutualism with consumers, partners, the environment, society, and our employees. We are fully committed to realizing our '1+3+5' strategic goals, contributing to a greener future for the industry and society as a whole." MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, MSCI powers better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. The MSCI ESG rating assesses a company's level of risk exposure and management capabilities in areas such as ESG, comparing companies within the same industry to identify leaders and laggards in managing these risks. The assessment scope covers seven major areas and is applicable to stocks, fixed-income securities, loans, mutual funds, ETFs, and countries. -End- About ANTA Sports ANTA was established in 1991; while ANTA Sports Products Limited, a widely recognized global sportswear company, was listed on the Main Board of HKEx in 2007 (Stock Codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter)). The mission of the Company is to integrate the sports spirit of "Going Beyond Oneself" into everyone's daily life. ANTA Sports principally engages in design, R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. Over the years, the Company formed three brand groups: Performance Sports Brands, Fashion Sports Brands and Outdoor Sports Brands, empowering everyone who loves sports. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT and MAIA ACTIVE, among others, ANTA Sports aims to unlock the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets. ANTA Sports is also the largest shareholder of Amer Sports, Inc., a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic, whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AS). IR website: http://ir.anta.com ESG website: http://ir.anta.com/esg/ WeChat official account: antatiyu_20070710 For further information, please contact: ANTA Sports Products Limited Sustainability Department Tel: (852) 2116 1660 Fax: (852) 2116 1590 E-mail: esg@anta.com.hk Group Corporate Communications Department anta_ccpr@anta.com CDR Linda Pui / Jobie Cheung Tel: (852) 3103 0118 / (852) 3103 0107 Email: AntaSportsIR@cdrconsultancy.com Attachments Original document Permalink Disclaimer ANTA Sports Products Limited published this content on February 11, 2025 , and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on February 12, 2025 at 01:56:04.463 . (Hong Kong SAR, 11 February, 2025) - ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company", stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), and its subsidiaries collectively the "Group") is pleased to announce that the Group has garnered significant acclaim for its outstanding performance in ESG practices from the internationally authoritative index institution MSCI in the latest ESG rating results. ANTA Sports' MSCI ESG rating has risen three levels to an "A" grade within two years, with notable improvements in five key issue scores: Raw Material Sourcing, Product Carbon Footprint, Supply Chain Labor Standards, Chemical Safety and Labor Management. This achievement fully demonstrates the Group's excellent performance and ongoing enhancements across multiple ESG categories. ANTA Sports has made significant strides in its ESG initiatives in recent years, earning repeated recognition from authoritative institutions. Last year, the Group was once again included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (HSSUSB) as a constituent stock, making it the only company in the Chinese sportswear industry to be selected. Additionally, the Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets were officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming their alignment with the 1.5°C trajectory and further demonstrating the Group's leadership in climate action. ANTA Sports also debuted in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index, becoming the only Chinese footwear and apparel company included. This achievement underscores ANTA Sports' outstanding performance and leading position in the ESG field. Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports , said: "We are delighted that ANTA Sports has achieved outstanding performance in the MSCI ESG assessment. This success is the result of deeply integrating ESG concepts into the Group's strategy and underscores our commitment to sustainable development. From product development to supply chain management, we adhere to high standards, striving to set an example for society and the industry. In the Group's future development plans, ESG and sustainable development will continue to play a pivotal role. We aim to create value through mutualism with consumers, partners, the environment, society, and our employees. We are fully committed to realizing our '1+3+5' strategic goals, contributing to a greener future for the industry and society as a whole." MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, MSCI powers better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. The MSCI ESG rating assesses a company's level of risk exposure and management capabilities in areas such as ESG, comparing companies within the same industry to identify leaders and laggards in managing these risks. The assessment scope covers seven major areas and is applicable to stocks, fixed-income securities, loans, mutual funds, ETFs, and countries. -End- About ANTA Sports ANTA was established in 1991; while ANTA Sports Products Limited, a widely recognized global sportswear company, was listed on the Main Board of HKEx in 2007 (Stock Codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter)). The mission of the Company is to integrate the sports spirit of "Going Beyond Oneself" into everyone's daily life. ANTA Sports principally engages in design, R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. Over the years, the Company formed three brand groups: Performance Sports Brands, Fashion Sports Brands and Outdoor Sports Brands, empowering everyone who loves sports. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT and MAIA ACTIVE, among others, ANTA Sports aims to unlock the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets. ANTA Sports is also the largest shareholder of Amer Sports, Inc., a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic, whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AS). IR website: http://ir.anta.com ESG website: http://ir.anta.com/esg/ WeChat official account: antatiyu_20070710 For further information, please contact: ANTA Sports Products Limited Sustainability Department Tel: (852) 2116 1660 Fax: (852) 2116 1590 E-mail: esg@anta.com.hk Group Corporate Communications Department anta_ccpr@anta.com CDR Linda Pui / Jobie Cheung Tel: (852) 3103 0118 / (852) 3103 0107 Email: AntaSportsIR@cdrconsultancy.com Attachments Or