At the 2025 Zero Carbon Mission International Climate Summit & Green Development Tribute Ceremony, ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leader in information and communication technology solutions, was awarded the “ESG Annual Communication Influence Pioneer” by Phoenix Satellite TV. The honor acknowledges ZTE’s far-reaching influence in promoting sustainability through transparent communication, effective ESG integration, and technology-driven impact. It reinforces the company’s growing reputation as a corporate leader shaping the global dialogue on sustainable development and digital responsibility.

Strengthening Global ESG Communication and Influence

The annual awards, jointly organized by Phoenix Satellite TV, the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), and China Champions for Climate Action, spotlight companies that combine business success with deep social and environmental contributions. ZTE stood out for its comprehensive ESG strategy, spanning climate action, social inclusion, governance integrity, and global communication.

Lin Rong, Vice President of ZTE, described the recognition as a reflection of the company’s long-standing commitment to embed sustainability in every part of its business model. “From research and development to global operations, ESG principles are now part of ZTE’s DNA, guiding us as we evolve into an intelligent, AI-driven enterprise,” he said.

By actively disclosing ESG milestones and future targets, ZTE has gained visibility among global stakeholders and consistently positioned itself as a communicator of responsible technology.

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Environmental Action: Four Pillars of Green Transformation

ZTE’s environmental roadmap centers on four key pillars, Green Operation, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure, and Green Empowerment ensuring that its sustainability goals align with the 1.5°C pathway. The company remains the only enterprise in China to earn CDP’s highest “A” rating for climate action for consecutive years, with its long-term net-zero targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These milestones reflect its measurable progress toward decarbonizing network equipment, improving energy efficiency in data infrastructure, and expanding renewable energy use throughout operations. By aligning business growth with climate science, ZTE has become a model for integrating green innovation into industrial digitalization and 5G infrastructure deployment.

Social Responsibility: Bridging the Global Digital Divide

Beyond its environmental achievements, ZTE has prioritized inclusive digital growth as a central part of its ESG strategy. Through its flagship initiative “Enhance Rural Area,” the company has connected over 580,000 people in remote regions of Liberia, earning the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Champion Award making ZTE the only Chinese ICT company to win in the cultural diversity category. In Anyang, Henan, ZTE pioneered drone-based blood delivery systems, cutting critical emergency response times and overcoming the “last kilometer” challenge in healthcare logistics. Meanwhile, in Kekexili (Hoh Xil), Qinghai, the deployment of the first 5G base station supports biodiversity monitoring and conservation in one of China’s most sensitive ecological zones. These initiatives highlight how ZTE’s technology is transforming connectivity into a catalyst for social progress and resilience.

Corporate Governance and Technology Ethics

ZTE’s governance framework reflects a modern, risk-aware approach to responsible innovation. The company has strengthened internal controls, compliance oversight, and technology ethics management, including the establishment of a Technology Ethics Committee to ensure that artificial intelligence and automation systems remain safe, transparent, and inclusive. In recognition of these efforts, ZTE received the Ram Charan Management Practice Outstanding Award in 2024 for excellence in corporate management and ethical leadership. The recognition underscores the company’s balance of innovation with accountability, particularly as it expands its AI capabilities and automation-driven operations.

Communicating ESG with Impact and Transparency

ZTE’s communication approach follows a “High-Profile, In-Depth, Broad-Reach, Audience-Friendly” model, ensuring that sustainability messages resonate across both professional and public audiences. Through prominent global platforms including the Summit of the Future, AI for Good Global Summit, and Partner2Connect Gathering, ZTE has elevated ESG dialogue from corporate reporting to active, global advocacy. Its use of international media networks and digital storytelling amplifies its commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and global collaboration. By making sustainability communication a two-way process, ZTE is shaping how technology companies engage stakeholders in achieving shared progress toward climate and social goals.

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Sustained Recognition and Future Outlook

Over the past two years, ZTE has earned several major ESG distinctions, including the World Internet Conference Distinguished Contribution Award (2024), the EcoVadis Gold Medal (2025) placing it among the top 4% of companies globally and the top 2% within communication equipment manufacturing and inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) for two consecutive years. Looking ahead, ZTE remains guided by its corporate vision of “Enabling Connectivity and Trust Everywhere.” The company has pledged to uphold its principles of Technology for Good and long-term thinking, collaborating with global partners, regulators, and communities to foster an inclusive digital ecosystem that bridges divides and accelerates climate-neutral development. As ZTE continues to merge innovation with integrity, its recognition as an ESG Communication Pioneer reaffirms a larger truth: that meaningful sustainability leadership today requires not just action, but communication that inspires, connects, and drives global change.

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