MINTH GROUP (00425): MSCI ESG rating upgraded to A

Minth Group (00425) announced that according to the latest ESG rating released by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), the MSCI ESG rating of the Group has been upgraded from BBB to A, with the effective date and latest report update date being March 23, 2026. The board of directors believes that this rating upgrade reflects the Group's continuous progress in sustainable development management and recognizes the efforts made by the Group in promoting high quality and sustainable development. As one of the widely recognized sustainable development assessment systems in the global capital markets, MSCI ESG ratings evaluate companies from environmental, social, and governance dimensions by referring to quantitative indicators and industry-specific benchmarks, and are considered important ESG indicators by investors and the capital markets. In 2025, under the leadership of the management team and the coordinated efforts of various departments, the Group continued to deepen its sustainable development initiatives. At the strategic level, the Group further clarified its carbon neutrality roadmap and conducted systematic emission analysis. At the management level, the Group introduced a quarterly ESG KPI assessment mechanism for the first time and launched a group carbon data management platform, further integrating ESG goals into its global operations. At the institutional level, the Group has published several key ESG governance documents, including the Human Rights Policy Statement, Responsible Minerals Policy Statement, and Business Partner Code of Conduct, and has enhanced the transparency of relevant information disclosure through multiple public channels including ESG reports and the company's official website. Additionally, the Group has organized a series of ESG workshops and targeted training programs for the management team, functional departments, product lines, and factories to strengthen internal capacity building in sustainable development. The board of directors believes that the upgrade of the MSCI ESG rating reflects the external recognition of the Group's ESG governance standards and actual achievements. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to strengthen its ESG governance and performance and work together with customers, suppliers, and other business partners to promote a more sustainable and low-carbon industrial ecosystem.