Hong Kong–listed Minth Group Limited (stock code: 00425) announced that MSCI upgraded the company’s ESG rating from “BBB” to “A”, with the rating action and last report update both dated 23 March 2026.

According to the board of directors, the higher score reflects progress across environmental, social and governance pillars. Key measures implemented during 2025 include:

• Strategy: formulation of a detailed carbon-neutral roadmap and systematic emission analyses.

• Management: introduction of a quarterly ESG KPI assessment and the rollout of a group-level carbon-data management platform, embedding sustainability targets into global operations.

• Governance: publication of a Human Rights Policy Statement, Responsible Minerals Policy Statement and Business Partner Code of Conduct. Transparency was enhanced through ESG reports and the corporate website.

• Capability building: delivery of ESG workshops and targeted training for management, functional departments, business units and production plants.

The board views the upgrade as external validation of Minth Group’s ESG governance and execution. Management intends to further strengthen ESG performance and work with customers, suppliers and other partners to advance a low-carbon industrial ecosystem.

The company cautioned that the MSCI assessment is for reference only and may be revised, suspended or withdrawn at any time. Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in Minth Group’s securities.