On July 16th, S&P Global held a seminar in Beijing to release the "Sustainable Development Yearbook (China Edition) 2024", identifying and commending Chinese companies that have demonstrated sustainable development advantages in their respective industries. The selection of Tianqi Lithium as a representative lithium chemical enterprise for the first time signifies that the company's deep cultivation and practice in the field of sustainable development have been further recognized by the international capital market.
More than 1700 Chinese companies were considered for inclusion in the Sustainable Development Yearbook (China Edition) in this selection, and S&P identified the best rated companies in each , with the top 129 companies ultimately selected. It is reported that the global edition of S&P's Sustainability Yearbook has been published continuously for 20 years and is an important reference document widely recognized by ESG investors and stakeholders worldwide. The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) adopted by it is also one of the most influential and credible corporate sustainability assessments internationally.
Tianqi Lithium officially released the "White Paper on Sustainable Lithium Industry in achieving Net Zero 2023" last year, launching a net zero initiative to the world, calling for collaborative pollution reduction and carbon reduction in the upstream and downstream of the lithium value chain, and achieving net zero emissions in enterprise operations no later than 2050. In addition, it is gratifying that we have maintained the 's high-level rating of B for the CDP Water Safety Questionnaire, and have also upgraded the Climate Change Questionnaire to B.
In the social field, Tianqi always implements the concept of safety production and management, empowering customers with excellent product quality. At the same time, actively participate in public welfare activities and gather sustainable development concepts through the world's first Li Science Museum. At the level of supply chain management, the company has established a sustainable supply chain management team, built and improved a sustainable supply chain management system, identified and evaluated ESG related risks in the supply chain, effectively prevented and managed risks, and promoted the green development of the lithium chain.
In the field of corporate governance, by 2023, the proportion of women on the board of directors of Tianqi Lithium has reached a high proportion of 50%, and the coverage rate of ESG indicators related to executive compensation and performance has reached 100%.
Tianqi Lithium always adheres to the development principle of "economic interests never override safety and environmental protection", integrating sustainable development into production management and operation from four dimensions: environment, society, governance, and influence. We work together with partners, suppliers, communities, media and other stakeholders to contribute Tianqi's strength to global sustainable development.
Contribution: ESG and Sustainable Development Department of Tianqi Lithium
