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ANTA Sports included for first time in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook Ranked ahead of 94% global peers - Maintains leading position in China's sportswear industry
(Hong Kong SAR, 24 February, 2026) – 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 pleased to announce its inaugural inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026, published by international rating agency S&P Global. This recognition underscores the Group's long-standing commitment to sustainability, the strength of its governance and management practices, and its continued leadership within the industry.
According to S&P Global's latest assessment, ANTA Sports achieved a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score of 67, representing a 24% increase compared with the previous year. Out of over 9,200 companies assessed globally, only 848 were selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook. Among approximately 160 global companies in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry, ANTA Sports ranked ahead of 94% of its peers, solidifying its position as the leading company in China's sporting goods industry.
Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports, said: "We are honored and proud to be included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the first time. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of our long-term ESG initiatives and reinforces our position as a leader in advancing sustainability across the industry. This consistently outstanding performance has led to our inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index starting in 2024. Guided by our long-term vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we continue to strengthen our efforts in supply chain management, carbon reduction, and resource stewardship. Sustainability will remain a core pillar of our corporate strategy as we strive to create long term value for our shareholders and all stakeholders."
The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is one of the longest-established and most comprehensive global evaluations of corporate sustainability performance, covering 62 industries worldwide. The CSA provides a quantitative assessment of companies' disclosures and performance across three key dimensions, namely environmental, social, and governance. Its rigorous methodology offers a clear and accurate reflection of corporate sustainability management standards.
S&P Global has released the 22nd edition of the Sustainability Yearbook, which recognizes companies demonstrating strong sustainability performance across a wide range of industries. This year's edition assessed approximately 9,200 companies, with only those ranking within the top 15% of their industry peers, based on the S&P ESG Score, eligible for inclusion. In total, 848 companies were selected, including only 13 from the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry, underscoring the rigor of the evaluation and selection process.
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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 bring the transcendent sports spirit into everyone’s life. ANTA Sports principally engages in R&D, design, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT, MAIA ACTIVE and JACK WOLFSKIN, 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
CDR
Linda Pui / Jobie Cheung
Tel: (852) 3103 0118 / (852) 3103 0107
Email: AntaSportsIR@cdrconsultancy.com