In a recent event hosted by the Daily Economic News, the "2023 13th China Listed Company Reputation List" awards ceremony took place in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. Mr. Chen Xuehua, Chairman of the Board, was honoured with the prestigious "ESG Pioneer Award." 

The recognition bestowed upon Chairman Chen Xuehua with the ESG Pioneer Award reflects the industry and authoritative institutions' acknowledgment and commendation of Huayou Cobalt's commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. Huayou has consistently upheld the investment philosophy of “Wherever we invest, we must contribute to local economy and society. Concurrently accelerating overseas project development, the company actively establishes an ESG management framework, propels talent localization strategies, and reinforces its international operational footprint. In the realm of overseas project execution and management, Huayou exemplifies the sterling image of Chinese enterprises. 

Over the years, Huayou Cobalt has been at the forefront of propelling industrial development toward sustainability through avenues such as technological innovation, eco-friendly production, and philanthropic initiatives. Collaborating with globally renowned enterprises, research institutions, and universities, the company is actively driving technological innovation and cultivating talent in the realm of new energy lithium batteries, jointly charting the course for the future of this industry. 

Since the onset of 2023, owing to unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements in the domain of social responsibility, Huayou Cobalt has garnered acclaim from domestic and international authoritative institutions. Noteworthy accolades include the "Forbes China 2023 Annual ESG Inspirational Case", "Top 100 ESG Listed Companies in China", "Top 50 Sustainable Industrial Development Enterprises in China", "Exemplar of Private Enterprises Contributing to 'Common Prosperity'", "China Reform· ESG Golden Bull Award" and the "Top 50 in Carbon Neutrality." ESG has undeniably emerged as a distinguishing emblem, enhancing the overall competitiveness of the company. 

▲Ms. Wang Shihui (third from the left), representing the our Securities Management Department, took the stage to accept the award on behalf of the company. 

Looking ahead, Huayou Cobalt remains steadfast in its commitment to deepen involvement in the new energy lithium battery industry, persistently advancing cutting-edge technologies, actively discharging social responsibilities, and spearheading high-quality development through elevated global collaboration. The company is poised to contribute even more significantly alongside industry partners to realize the "dual carbon" objectives, thereby forging a brighter future for humanity. 

The China Listed Company Summit Forum, initiated and organized by the Daily Economic News in 2011, stands as a distinguished high-level economic forum intimately connected with the capital market. The event has exerted considerable influence in shaping the economic landscape. Throughout the proceedings, the Daily Economic News collaborated with professional institutions, inviting an esteemed judging panel to meticulously oversee the selection process for the China Listed Company Reputation List. Notably, this list underwent a comprehensive vetting process encompassing big data scrutiny, data model selection, public balloting, and expert jury evalsuations, ensuring the integrity, rigor, and authority of the award data.