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ANTA Sports Reaches New Heights in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment
Ranks No. 1 in China's Textiles, Apparel, and Luxury Goods Industry for the First Time, with Full Marks Across Multiple Assessment Areas
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ANTA Sports scored a record-high 71 in the S&P Global 2026 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), significantly exceeding the global industry average of 31. The result puts ANTA Sports first in the rankings for China's Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry for the first time.
ANTA Sports earned full marks in 41 criteria, spanning multiple dimensions including corporate governance, environmental protection, supply chain management and human rights. The Group also retained its "AA" rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings and remained a constituent of several leading ESG indices.
(Hong Kong SAR, 29 September, 2026) – ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company"; stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is pleased to announce that it achieved a score of 71 in the S&P Global 2026 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), conducted by the international rating agency S&P Global. This record-high score places ANTA Sports No. 1 in China's Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry for the first time. The Group's score also significantly exceeded the global industry average of 31.
Full-score Excellence Across Multiple Dimensions
The assessment evaluates companies across three key dimensions: Environmental, Social, and Governance & Economic, covering more than 150 criteria. ANTA Sports achieved full marks in 41 criteria, including:
- Board Diversity Policy
- Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
- Supplier ESG Programs
- Packaging Commitment
- Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Scope 2)
- Climate Risk Management
- Human Rights Due Diligence Process
ESG Achievements Recognized by Professionals
ANTA Sports has continued to strengthen its commitment to sustainability and drive excellence across all aspects of ESG. Earlier this year, the Group was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, ANTA Sports maintained an outstanding "AA" rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings and remained a constituent of both the Dow Jones Best-in -Class Emerging Markets Index and the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index. These recognitions reflect the confidence of capital markets and leading professional institutions in the Group's sustainability strategy and execution capabilities.
Management Reaffirms Commitment to Advancement of ESG Strategy
Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports, said: "We are honored to have reached a new milestone in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment which underscores the Group’s leadership position and benchmark status in the sector. The recognition we have received from leading international institutions in recent years reflects the long-standing commitment of teams across the Group to embedding sustainability into our operations and decision-making processes. As ESG becomes increasingly integral to our brand value and long-term growth, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to environmental and social responsibility, continue to enhance our sustainability strategy, and create resilient, long-term value for all stakeholders."
About the S&P Global CSA
The S&P Global CSA is one of the longest-established and most comprehensive global evaluations of corporate sustainability performance, spanning 62 industries worldwide. The assessment provides a robust, quantitative evaluation of company 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.
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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, JACK WOLFSKIN, 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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ESG website: https://esg.anta.com
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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
CDR
Jobie Cheung
Tel: (852) 3103 0107
Email: AntaSportsIR@cdrconsultancy.com