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ANTA Sports recognized again by authoritative organizations for excellence in supply chain management and climate governance
Ranked first among Chinese peers in IPE's Green Supply Chain CITI Index for two consecutive years
Garners Carbon Neutral Award at the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards 2024
(Hong Kong SAR, 8 November, 2024) – ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company", stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), and its subsidiaries collectively the "Group") is delighted to announce that ANTA Sports achieved a total score of 62.59 points in the Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) released by the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE), an increase of 9 points from the previous year. This improvement elevated ANTA Sports to 25th place among 780 domestic and international brands in the global industry, consolidating its top position among the Chinese sportswear brands for the second consecutive year. Additionally, ANTA Sports was honored with the “Carbon Neutral Award” at the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards 2024 (HERA), making it the only Chinese sportswear company to receive this distinction.
ANTA Sports has achieved outstanding results in the IPE's Green Supply Chain CITI Index, earning full scores in key areas such as mechanism construction, policy implementation, and screen suppliers' environmental compliance. The Group first participated in the IPE evaluation in 2023, securing the top ranking among its peers in China and encouraging its supply chain partners to prioritize environmental compliance and transparency. In 2024, ANTA Sports further strengthened its leadership, maintaining its position as the leading sports brand in China with a score nearly 20 points ahead of the runners-up. The Group significantly outperformed its competitors, even surpassing several well-known international sports brands. This achievement highlights the recognition of ANTA Sports' commitment to sustainable development by reputable institutions and the industry, setting a new benchmark for both Chinese and global sports brands to pursue higher standards in sustainability.
Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports, said: "We are proud that ANTA Sports has once again received recognition from authoritative organizations for its sustainability efforts. This achievement underscores our ongoing commitment to excellent supply chain management and emission reduction, while highlighting the collective effort and relentless pursuit of every employee. Going forward, we will continue to deepen our sustainable development initiatives in areas such as supply chain management and climate governance, setting higher benchmarks for both society and the industry, and remaining committed to achieving the Group's sustainability vision."
IPE is one of the most influential non-profit environmental research organizations in China. Since its establishment in 2006, IPE has dedicated itself to collecting, collating and analyzing government and corporate environmental information to build a comprehensive database. It leverages the power of various enterprises to drive environmental transformation, promote information disclosure, and improve governance mechanisms. Each year, IPE publishes the Green Supply Chain CITI Index Evaluation Report, covering 780 international and domestic brands and manufacturing enterprises across more than 20 industries, including textiles, IT/ICT, retail, and industrial chemicals.
The Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) is one of the most prestigious accolades for corporate sustainability in Hong Kong. It aims to recognize both listed and non-listed companies with outstanding practices in sustainability reporting. HERA is assessed by an independent judging panel of experts with distinguished backgrounds, underscoring the award's exceptional credibility.
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About ANTA Sports
ANTA was established in 1991; while ANTA Sports Products Limited, a widely recognized global sportswear company, was listed on the Main Board of HKEx in 2007 (Stock Codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter)). The mission of the company is to integrate the sports spirit of “Going Beyond Oneself” into everyone’s daily life. ANTA Sports principally engages in design, R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. Over the years, the company formed three brand groups: Performance Sports Brands, Fashion Sports Brands and Outdoor Sports Brands, empowering everyone who loves sports. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT and MAIA ACTIVE, etc., ANTA Sports aims to unlock the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets. ANTA Sports is also the largest shareholder of Amer Sports, Inc., a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic, whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AS).
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For further information, please contact:
ANTA Sports Products Limited
Sustainability Department
Tel: (852) 2116 1660
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E-mail: esg@anta.com.hk
Group Corporate Communications Department
anta_ccpr@anta.com
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Linda Pui / Jobie Cheung
Tel: (852) 3103 0118 / (852) 3103 0107
Email: AntaSportsIR@citigatedewerogerson.com