On October 22, Wind released its "Top 100 ESG Best Practices of Chinese Listed Companies in 2024" list. iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. ("iSoftStone", 301236.SZ) earned an AA ESG rating for the second year in a row, thanks to its exemplary practices and outstanding performance in environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. iSoftStone ranked first in the information technology service sector, securing a spot on the prestigious list.
The list released by Wind is based on the most recent ESG ratings for all A-share and Hong Kong-listed companies, showcasing those with the best ESG performance across various industries. This initiative aims to recognize the contributions of ESG leaders, promote the values of sustainable development among listed companies, and help investors identify and appreciate the ESG value generated by these exceptional firms. iSoftStone's inclusion in this list for two consecutive years highlights the recognition of its ESG practices and achievements by both the industry and society. It also underscores iSoftStone's strong competitiveness and leadership in ESG and sustainable development.
In recent years, iSoftStone has made ESG a core focus, aligning industry needs with its own strengths to develop innovative management strategies and build a unique sustainable development management system. The company has actively embraced new opportunities in being intelligent, innovative, green, and international, defining a growth strategy centered on "four core strategies" for the new era. By leveraging technology to enhance its ESG practices, iSoftStone has achieved digital and intelligent management, innovation in core technologies, and environmentally friendly production and operations. These efforts have enabled iSoftStone to drive industry transformation, support businesses in improving quality and efficiency, and lay a solid foundation for a comprehensive green transformation and the high-quality development of the economy and society with enhanced growth momentum.
In response to the global challenges of sustainable development, iSoftStone is committed to its guiding principle of "people-oriented, caring for employees, environmental protection, and innovative development". The company will continue to deepen its ESG practices through a strategy of "self-upgrading and external empowerment." By collaborating with all stakeholders, iSoftStone aims to explore sustainable development pathways and create lasting value through innovation and responsibility.