Recently, CNGR has received consecutive recognitions from internationally authoritative institutions for its outstanding performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The company not only secured a spot on the “2025 Fortune China ESG Impact List” ,but also made its debut on the “2024-2025 Forbes China Sustainable Industrial Enterprises” as a primary selected company.These two prestigious accolades signify of sustainability practices that CNGR had earned dual benchmark recognition from leading global financial media. This not only highly affirms the company’s long-term, systematic integration of sustainable development principles into its corporate strategy and operations but also underscores CNGR’s growing leadership in advancing sustainability across the global battery materials industry.
Global ESG ratings continue ascending across major indices
Consistently upholding “Harmonious Ecosystem, Excellence & Shared Success, Evidence-Based & Self-Governance,”as our sustainability cornerstone ,CNGR is committed to building a responsible global corporate citizenship,Its ESG performance has been consistently recognized by world-renowned institutions:
- MSCI ESG Rating: BBB (ranking among the top 35% of global peers)
- FTSE Russell ESG Score: 3.8
- S&P Global ESG Score: 49, with consecutive inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) for two years
- Syntao Green Finance ESG Rating: A (top 2.6% of A-share listed companies), listed in the 2025 China Corporate ESG Leaders Report
Harmonious Ecosystem
Guided by the principle of “Harmonious Ecosystem,” CNGR is accelerating its low-carbon transition and driving green development across its entire value chain.Clean Energy Efficiency Upgrades—In 2024, the company increased its clean energy electricity usage to 86.99%, with 75% of domestic production sites certified under ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems. Energy consumption intensity dropped 41.38% year-on-year.
Substantial achievements in deep decarbonization—Greenhouse gas emission intensity (including Scope 3) decreased by 47.31% compared to the baseline year.
Closed-Loop Circular Economy—Tongren industrial site of CNGR established a full-cycle system includes “dismantling → cascading utilization/crushing → regeneration” , processing over 50,000 tons of end-of-life batteries in 2024 and reducing carbon emissions by 200,000 tons.
Global Environmental Responsibility—Launched a five-year Nickel Impact Project in Indonesia, collaborating with local communities and businesses to mitigate biodiversity and land-use challenges linked to nickel mining in Sulawesi,developing breakthrough sustainability approaches from resource origination.
Excellence & Shared Success
Guided by the principle of “Excellence & Shared Success,” CNGR places stakeholder welfare at its core, fostering a sustainable collaboration ecosystem.
Global Talent Strategy–In 2024, workforce expanded by 20.35%, 40% of our employees are international staff, accelerating its global talent integration.
Innovation Investment & Workforce Welfare Initiatives–The company increased R&D investments and enhanced customer satisfaction, while total employee compensation rose 28.66% year-on-year, achieving shared value creation for both staff and the enterprise.
Responsible Supply Chain Practices– In 2024,Morowali Site of CNGR and Wedabay Site in Indonesia successfully passed Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) by RMI and Independent ESG audits,becoming the only two enterprises in Indonesia to achieve both certifications, setting an ESG benchmark for overseas operations.
Evidence-Based Self-Governance
Rooted in the principle of “Evidence-Based Self-Governance”,” CNGR continuously elevates its governance standards and compliance capabilities.Advanced Risk Management System—In 2024, CNGR restructured its risk governance framework by integrating global best practices with cutting-edge Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) methodology, establishing a comprehensive and end-to-end risk control system.Expanded Compliance Management–The company broadened its ISO 37301 Compliance Management System coverage, achieving certification at 50% of domestic production sites with plans to reach 100% by 2025, ensuring sustainable operations.
These prestigious ESG accolades not only recognize past achievements but also inspire its future endeavors. Moving forward, CNGR will further advance its ESG practices, focusing on the ambitious goals of “Zero Waste, Low Carbon, and Circular Economy” while innovating business models for the battery materials industry. We are committed to collaborating with global stakeholders(including clients, suppliers, employees, and communities) to build a sustainable ecosystem featuring ”resource sharing, value co-creation, and climate-friendly solutions”, contributing to a greener future for humanity.