Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong’s first Chinese-language financial newspaper, hosted the “ESG & Sustainability Awards of Excellence 2025” ceremony. At the event, Fosun International received the “ESG & Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award”, recognizing its remarkable achievements and strong market standing in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices as well as sustainability.
HKEJ noted that, in recent years, an increasing number of companies have been deeply integrating the concept of sustainability into their long-term investment strategies and business decision-making processes. International institutional investors also view ESG performance as a key indicator for assessing a company’s long-term value. Studies have shown that advancing sustainability not only supports market expansion and strengthens risk management, but also enhances capital returns and overall financial performance. Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving global business landscape, ESG has become an essential strategy for enterprises to maintain their competitive edge and achieve steady growth.
HKEJ further pointed out that many well-known companies in Hong Kong, including Fosun International, have long been committed to promoting ESG practices. Their efforts hold significant strategic importance in reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center. The awards were established to recognize companies that have made outstanding contribution to advancing sustainability. In addition to Fosun International, other recipients of the “ESG & Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award” include Henderson Land Development, MTR Corporation, PCCW/HKT, and FWD Life Insurance.
Advancing climate commitments, achieving notable recognition for ESG performance
HKEJ highlighted that global investors have attached increasing importance to the ESG performance of enterprises in recent years, while Fosun International has continued to advance its ESG efforts, achieving remarkable results. As of now, Fosun International has maintained an MSCI ESG rating of AA. In 2025, it has been once again included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 and has been selected as the top 1% in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 (China Edition). It has received an HSI sustainability rating of AA- and has been consecutively included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. Fosun has also retained a leading FTSE Russell ESG score and has continued to be selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE4Good Index Series.
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