ZJLD has long prioritized ESG management and implementation. The Company has established a comprehensive ESG governance framework and action plan, covering energy conservation and emissions reduction, green packaging, quality assurance, employee welfare, rural revitalization, charitable initiatives, and the advocacy of responsible drinking – encompassing 4 strategic goals and over 300 ESG implementation measures. Through these tireless efforts, ZJLD has solidified its leadership position as an innovative ESG trailblazer in the baijiu industry.
From the environmental perspective, ZJLD has embedded water resource management, climate change risk mitigation, and sustainable packaging as critical priorities, seamlessly integrating these practices into its daily operation processes. The Group has also increased the proportion of renewable energy utilized at its facilities and the usage of sustainable packaging materials, leading to the Group’s flagship “Zhen Jiu” brand being recognized as the “National Green Factory”. From the Social perspective, ZJLD encourages agriculture development, such as sorghum and wheat, across Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Henan, benefiting more than 100,000 rural farmers. The Group has also strengthened its commitment to gender equality, labor rights, philanthropic contributions to education, and disaster relief, steadfastly fulfilling its social responsibilities.
Mr. Paul Ng, the Executive Director and Head of International Operations of ZJLD Group, expressed, “Being awarded as one of the ‘Top 100 Best ESG Practices’ Among China’s Listed Companies for the second consecutive year is a testament to the Group’s unwavering exploration and diligence on the path of sustainable operations. We will continue to uphold our ESG-centric business philosophy, with environmental protection, social welfare, and corporate governance as our three pillars. We will further optimize our management systems and deepen practical implementation to set new industry benchmarks for ESG excellence.”
