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ANTA Sports Recognized Again by Authorities for Excellence in Sustainability
Company Garners Corporate Governance Award at The HKICPA's Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards for First Time, Receives Excellence Award for Companies at EY Sustainability Excellence Awards 2024
(Hong Kong SAR, 29 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 it has been honored with a Special Mention in the "Corporate Governance Award" at the "Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024" organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Additionally, the Company has received the "Excellence Award for Companies" at the "EY Sustainable Development of the Year Award 2024". ANTA Sports is the only Chinese sportswear company to receive such accolades, underscoring its continuous improvements in sustainability and its exemplary role within the industry.
ANTA Sports earned the Special Mention in the Hang Seng Index Category at the HKICPA's "Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024". This recognition highlights the Company's efforts to integrate corporate governance and sustainability principles into its business operations and development strategies, showcasing its leadership and innovation in the field of sustainability.
In addition, ANTA Sports was honored with the "Excellence Award for Companies" at the "EY Sustainability Excellence Awards 2024", which recognizes the Company's outstanding performance in technological innovation and green and low-carbon transformation, among other listed companies in Hong Kong and mainland China. The judging panel commended ANTA Sports for its ambitious vision of becoming a leading global multi-brand sportswear group. ANTA Sports has embedded innovation and green concepts into its sustainable development strategy, actively implementing energy-saving and emission reduction measures across the entire value chain. It has successfully opened the first carbon-neutral store in China's footwear and apparel industry certified by an authoritative organization. The Company also launched the "ANTA Storm Mecha Jacket" and the "ANTA Champion Running Shoes II Pro" that meet carbon neutrality certification. Additionally, the Company created China's first set of carbon-neutral Olympic champion equipment, promoting the sustainable development of enterprises and society through innovation.
Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports, said: "ANTA Sports is committed to incorporating sustainability concepts into its corporate governance. The Company is honored that its hard work and dedication over the years have been recognized and acknowledged by authoritative organizations. These awards are a testament to ANTA Sports' progress and achievements in sustainability. In the future, ANTA Sports will continue to uphold the spirit of innovation, promote the sustainable development of the Company and society, and make unremitting efforts to create a better future."
Since its inception in 2000, the HKICPA's Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards aim to recognize the companies and organizations that exemplify excellence in corporate governance and ESG disclosures and practices, commending those that prioritize long-term sustainable development and set exemplary standards in these critical areas. The awards are evaluated by an expert judging panel and selection committee that include representatives from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the financial market regulator, the public sector, academia, investors, professional organizations, and enterprises, along with specialists in corporate governance and ESG. This diverse panel ensures a comprehensive and impartial assessment of the nominees.
The EY Sustainability Excellence Awards are designed to recognize best practices in sustainable development and low-carbon transition among listed companies in China. These awards emphasize the objectives of high-quality development, aligning with the latest global sustainability assessment frameworks and ESG standards while considering business, social, and technological values. The selection process is exceptionally rigorous, with each award determined by an independent judging panel that selects distinguished enterprises, individuals, case studies, and special awards, underscoring the awards' extraordinary 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
Fax: (852) 2116 1590
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