ZTE Shines with EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability!
ZTE Shines with EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability!
Manila, Philippines, January 20, 2025 – ZTE Corporation, a global leader in information and communication technology solutions, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability. This incredible achievement places ZTE among the top 4% of companies assessed by EcoVadis over the past 12 months!
Recognition for Excellence
ZTE’s outstanding performance in sustainability has been recognized in various key areas: environment, labor & human rights, sustainable procurement, and ethics. This recognition underscores ZTE’s commitment to responsible corporate governance and sustainable practices.
Stellar Performance
EcoVadis awards medals based on a company’s percentile rank. The Gold Medal is given to companies in the top 5% (95+ percentile). ZTE’s exceptional performance has placed it in this elite group, ranking in the top 2% of companies within the Manufacture of Communication Equipment industry.
Breakdown of Achievements
- Environment: ZTE ranks in the top 7% of companies, showcasing its efforts to minimize environmental impact.
- Labor & Human Rights: ZTE is in the top 3%, reflecting its dedication to fair labor practices and human rights standards.
- Sustainable Procurement: The company’s commitment to responsible sourcing places it in the top 3%.
- Ethics: ZTE’s strong governance practices and dedication to transparency put it in the top 3% in ethics.
A Positive Indicator
An EcoVadis medal or badge is a positive indicator of a company’s commitment to sustainability management. It acknowledges ZTE’s efforts to lead by example in the industry.
Celebrating Sustainability
To celebrate this achievement, EcoVadis will be planting a tree on behalf of ZTE through its partnership with One Tree Planted. This gesture further emphasizes the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Long-Standing Commitment
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), ZTE has proactively released its sustainability report for 16 consecutive years since 2009. ZTE’s achievements in sustainable development have been widely recognized.
Additional Recognitions
ZTE is the first large-scale ICT company in China to receive dual targets approvals from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) while also making the CDP A List. Additionally, the company has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the ninth consecutive year and selected as a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series for the 13th year.
Award-Winning Efforts
ZTE has further distinguished itself by winning two accolades at the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024, namely the “Theme Award” and the “Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share Companies” award. These recognitions demonstrate ZTE’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable development through innovative practices and corporate responsibility.
Leading the Way
The EcoVadis Gold Medal strengthens ZTE’s position as an industry leader, committed to fostering innovation while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability standards. As ZTE continues to advance in sustainable development, it sets a benchmark for other companies to follow.
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