To fully showcase the sustainability progress of listed companies and steer their high-quality development, the China Association for Public Companies has conducted its annual collection of sustainability practice case studies for six consecutive years. In 2026, 891 case submissions were received from both domestic and overseas listed companies, an increase of over 130 from the prior year, spanning three dimensions—environmental, social, and governance—and ten specific topics. The association has distilled and summarized exemplary practices from these submissions for public reference. This article presents the second installment of the social dimension section from the summary report, with the complete edition to be included in the China Listed Companies ESG Development Report (2026), scheduled for release before the year's end. (The copyright of this report belongs to the China Association for Public Companies; please credit the source when reproducing, excerpting, or otherwise using its content.)

Digital-Intelligent Integration Drives Industrial Innovation and Transformation

Listed companies are actively embracing the digitalization and intelligent transformation wave, continuously breaking through key core technologies, reshaping production and operational models, and fueling industrial innovation, upgrading, and the cultivation of new quality productive forces.

In the pursuit of key technological breakthroughs, Baotou Steel has independently developed rare-earth high-strength, high-toughness petroleum casings for ultra-deep wells, successfully deployed in an 8,000-meter ultra-deep well in 2025, overcoming the challenge of simultaneously enhancing strength and toughness in high-grade casing. Companies including AECC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Chengdu Guibao Science and Technology, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, BGRIMM Technology, Sunward Intelligent Equipment, Xinyu Iron and Steel, Beijing Hongyuan Electronics, Ever Display Optronics, Nanjing Les Information Technology, Intco Recycling, and Foshan Electrical and Lighting are concentrating on core technologies in advanced materials and high-end manufacturing, surmounting technical bottlenecks to achieve domestic substitution and self-reliance. Nari Technology has tackled critical bottlenecks such as weak-grid adaptation, adaptive governance of multi-frequency time-varying oscillations, and high-overload voltage stabilization, developing oscillation suppression technology and equipment for dual-high power systems with fully independent intellectual property rights. China National Nuclear Power has successfully breached technical barriers in commercial reactor irradiation production of key medical isotopes including carbon-14, lutetium-177, and yttrium-90, achieving independent production across multiple isotope categories. Guangxi Guiguan Electric Power, China Coal Energy, Hainan Jinpan Smart Technology, COSCO Shipping Development, China Railway Materials, FSPG Hi-Tech, Chongqing Fuling Electric Power, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium, Sangfor Technologies, Chengdu Hi-Tech Development, Tianan New Materials, and Guangzhou Development Group are focusing on core technological research in energy equipment and digital technologies, applying digital and intelligent solutions to enhance equipment performance and transform maintenance models. SINOMACH Precision Industry has achieved stable retention of sub-micron and nano-scale abrasives with particle sizes ≤0.25 μm and a shedding rate 35% lower than international levels, solving challenges of consistency and easy detachment. Jingjia Micro has iteratively launched JM-series domestic GPUs while also developing edge-side AI SoC chips, advancing a dual-driven strategy of high-performance GPUs and edge AI SoCs. Hunan Valin Wire and Cable has broken through R&D of radiation-crosslinked polyolefin, water-blocking adhesives, TPEE, and other materials, conquering core process challenges in fiber fusion, irradiation, load-bearing tensile strength, and watertight blocking structures. Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, after a decade of R&D, has launched a globally new generation oral renin inhibitor, Sisutegeren Tablets. Ruipu Biology obtained 11 new veterinary drug registration certificates in 2025, with recombinant feline interferon omega (lyophilized) being among the first approved Class II new veterinary drugs domestically, filling a gap in China. Amoytop Biotech, Guangxi Wuzhou Zhongheng Group, Angel Yeast, Walvax Biotechnology, and Vetech Optoelectronics are focusing on pharmaceutical, health, and biotechnology fields, breaking through core technologies to enhance drug accessibility.

Regarding the deepening of digital-intelligent integration to optimize production operations, China Construction Bank is anchoring its goal of becoming a leading technology finance bank, embedding financial services throughout the entire chain of technological innovation and industrial advancement. Hisense Visual Technology's third-generation digital TV production line integrates 25 self-developed first-of-its-kind automation equipment, achieving 100% automation in key processes. China Resources Sanjiu, building on its excellence-level smart factory foundation, has pioneered a low-carbon model in the Chinese patent medicine industry for full-quantification and energy-oriented utilization of herbal residues, using multi-energy coupling innovation to solve dual challenges of solid waste disposal and energy supply, turning waste into valuable resources. SAIC Motor has innovatively established an intelligent island manufacturing system capable of meeting mixed-line production needs for 24 vehicle models. Kai En New Materials has advanced full-process digitalization, improving scheduling efficiency by 90% and production efficiency by 25%. Qingdao Doublestar has built a 5G+AI flexible production line, deploying over 300 sets of intelligent equipment and 11 types of industrial robots, enabling fully automated operations. Guangri Elevator, Dalian Heavy Industry, and Chongqing Chuanyi Automation are constructing digital production lines and flexible manufacturing systems, achieving automation in key processes, reconfigurable production lines, and collaborative multi-base operations, significantly enhancing production efficiency and intelligence levels. Yunnan Aluminium has innovatively launched the "Green Aluminum Cloud Intelligent Inspection" digital large model, optimizing a penetrating management model of one center and multiple bases, enabling precise production control and energy optimization. Datang International Power Generation, Chutian Dragon, and Hangzhou Wasu Media have built industrial internet platforms, deeply integrating cutting-edge technologies to achieve interconnected production and operation data, precise process control, and full-process intelligent centralized control. OriginWater has established an innovative chain covering materials, equipment, processes, and operations, promoting the implementation of achievements like the Moli Cloud smart water system. Innovation New Material and Nanling Technology have built full-chain innovation systems, empowering clients across multiple industries with digital networks and security services, shifting from single-point efficiency gains to full-factor collaboration. Chengdu Xingrong Environment has integrated over 5,000 data collection points in the water supply chain with data from more than 170,000 households, establishing a smart water management platform and a comprehensive intelligent management system. Tianjin Bohai Environmental, United Water Corporation, Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery, Jiangsu New Energy, and Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group are using digital technologies to drive energy management, emission reduction, and smart management system construction. Harbin Pharmaceutical Group and China Southern Airlines are continuously optimizing system performance and user experience, transitioning operations from experience-dependent to data-driven management.

In strengthening digital platform capabilities to upgrade operational management, CITIC Securities, using DCMM certification as a lever, has systematically enhanced data management capabilities and summarized an eight-step work method, forming reproducible industry experience. Tianjin Port continues to improve data element governance, with its full-stack locally produced container terminal management and control system JTOS now fully operational across all four container terminals in the port. East Money has built a data large model aggregating news, announcements, research reports, market data, and financial information, providing authoritative, timely, and traceable data support through standardized processing, caliber management, and continuous updates. COSCO Shipping Technology, based on its ShipVision data platform, has created a digital shipping foundation for the Lingang-Yangshan route, covering the entire ship fuel supply process and reconstructing the ship supply service ecosystem. In industry platforms and scenario applications, Sinosoft has developed a comprehensive long-term care insurance management platform, connecting the entire ecosystem of medical insurance, insurers, and care providers, achieving a full lifecycle digital closed loop for long-term care insurance processing, assessment, settlement, and supervision. Foshan Nanhai Development, Chongqing Port, Jiangsu Tongxingbao Intelligent Transportation, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water, Zhejiang Expressway, Tasly Pharmaceutical, and Sinotrans are focusing on vertical industries, using digital technologies to build industry-specific platforms, breaking down data silos across chains, and optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency. In AI large models and frontier technologies, Xinhuanet has created the country's first deepfake detection large model and launched the Xinhua AIGC application intelligent platform for generative AI infrastructure. Glodon has built a three-tier AI system and construction industry large models like AecGPT, driving AI application in green design, safety production, fair trading, and lean management. AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industrial, Soochow Securities, Geovis Technology, Easystack, Centre Testing International, Piotech, Runhe Software, and Sangfor Technologies are focusing on frontier technologies, building cross-domain, cross-scenario AI empowerment platforms that use standardized, reusable AI capabilities to drive operational management upgrades across industries.

In deepening industry-academia-research integration to gather collaborative innovation strength, Nanjing Iron & Steel relies on an open high-end R&D platform, conducting deep cooperation with over 200 global research institutions. Dong-E-E-Jiao has established multi-level industry-academia-research innovation platforms, including dual academician workstations, and internally implements a matrix R&D organization. MGI Tech has built 49 standardized frontier laboratories globally, with partners including top institutions like Zhejiang University's Health Big Data National Research Institute. Shougang collaborates with universities such as Tsinghua University, building a total of 30 joint research centers and laboratories for resource sharing and complementary advantages. Shanghai Tunnel Engineering has created a positive incubation ecosystem spanning projects, companies, and industries, using six science and technology innovation centers as seed business selection entities, successfully incubating two benchmark sci-tech innovation enterprises in 2025. Jinggong Technology leads the construction of Zhejiang Province's High-Performance Carbon Fiber Equipment and Composite Materials Manufacturing Innovation Center, with academician Zhang Jiujun's workstation selected as a provincial-level academician workstation. PCI Technology, Zhongke Environmental Protection, Huabao Flavors & Fragrances, Sinomach Automobile, Proya, Hangzhou Wasu Media, Geovis Technology, Ruipu Biology, ACM Research, and Haoyuan Healthcare are building entity-based R&D platforms with universities and research institutes, using scientific research workstations as carriers to conduct frontier research and commercialize results. Fujie Machinery leads a Shanghai municipal green fuel special research project, collaborating with seven units on joint research. Lingyun Industrial, Xiamen Tungsten, Guangzhou Tinci Materials, Kelun Pharmaceutical, Zhifei Biological, Yuhuan CNC Machine Tool, Wote New Materials, Anli Technology, Baosteel Packaging, Jinhai Hi-Tech, JL MAG Rare-Earth, Changchun BCHT Biotechnology, and Chuanrun Technology are integrating innovation resources across regions and fields, building R&D systems and open, collaborative innovation networks.

Anchoring Technology for Good and Improving Innovation Compliance Governance

Listed companies, underpinned by tech ethics governance, are promoting deep integration of technological innovation and responsible engagement. They are actively advancing digital technologies like AI to all industries, using technology equity to narrow the digital divide, embedding tech ethics and compliance requirements through the entire chain of R&D, data, and algorithms, and securing the bottom line of safety and control. This responsible innovation drives high-quality capital market development and injects strong momentum into serving national strategies and cultivating new quality productive forces.

In popularizing inclusive digital tools to support smooth industrial transition, iFlytek has established 40 AI incubators nationwide, incubating 2,177 technology startups with output value reaching 52.7 billion yuan. Glodon adheres to an industry large model plus engineering software integration path, building a carbon factor database with 29,863 records, and driving effective AI implementation in green design, safety production, fair trading, and lean management. PCI Technology has independently developed the transportation industry IoT operating system "Traffic Jiahong," covering scenarios such as signal control optimization, passenger flow, equipment intelligent maintenance, and smart stations. Meinian Onehealth, in collaboration with Alibaba DAMO Academy, has developed a one-scan multi-detect CT multi-cancer early screening technology, receiving FDA breakthrough device designation. B-soft is embedding intelligent applications into its next-generation HI-HIS system, integrating AI capabilities into scenarios like medical record generation and high-risk patient screening throughout the chain. Xinhuanet has launched the Xinhua GEO intelligent agent platform, leading credible communication in the generative AI era with authoritative sources and technological innovation, and initiating the establishment of a GEO governance ecosystem matrix. Bank of Beijing has built a 1+3+1 AI infrastructure layout, achieving unified scheduling of large and small models to enable more precise risk assessment and efficient business approval. Kaikai Industrial has established health management service platforms such as "TCM Cloud," "Cloud Pharmacy," "Cloud Health," and "Cloud Medicine City" with strong service functions and fast data analysis, enabling online and intelligent medical health services. Jinming Machinery, Hangzhou Wasu Media, Zhaoxun Media, China Resources Double Crane, HBIS Group, Nanling Technology, Chutian Dragon, Yingkang Life, Taiji Computer, Soochow Securities, and Jiangsu Tongxingbao Intelligent Transportation are leveraging their own technical expertise to transform frontier digital capabilities into inclusive tools, extending them to industry chain upstream and downstream and grassroots scenarios in low-cost, reusable ways, allowing more groups to benefit from technology dividends.

In building full-process control systems to regulate innovation ethics, TriPrimGene, benchmarking international ICH ethical standards, has developed a dedicated ethical governance system suited to high-risk fields like gene and cell therapy, prioritizing participant rights and safety. Opt Machine Vision has placed ethical review before the R&D project initiation stage, only approving projects after ethical evaluation to prevent technology misuse at the source. CSG Smart Science adheres to the principle of no limits on technological innovation but red lines on tech ethics, building a comprehensive ethical governance system covering data security, algorithm ethics, intellectual property, research integrity, and safety compliance. PlusRits has established a comprehensive protection system covering clinical trial ethics, privacy protection, and full-process subject management, strictly implementing computer system validation, security penetration testing, and code security audits. Yingkang Life has established a full lifecycle AI governance system, with multiple layers of defense in institutional, technical, and application aspects, ensuring the ethical validity and verifiability of diagnosis and treatment recommendations. IAT Automobile Technology, while advancing AI-empowered R&D, has simultaneously strengthened risk control, insisting on manual review, strict data security management, and standardized intellectual property management, with no major compliance incidents, information security events, or IP infringement lawsuits arising from AI applications or technological innovation during the reporting period. Changchun BCHT Biotechnology, Suzhou Dinglong Technology, North China Pharmaceutical, Nanjing Iron & Steel, Zhejiang Zolo Pharmaceutical, General Science, He Eye Hospital, Jichuang Technology are focusing on institutionalizing ethical governance, translating ethical requirements into actionable and enforceable rules and regulations through special management measures. Jinggong Technology has passed the annual review of the GB/T29490-2023 intellectual property compliance management system and obtained the ISO56005 innovation and intellectual property management capability level 2 certification. Lanke Hi-Tech, Yunnan Tin, Dong-E-E-Jiao, Zhongyuan Expressway, Bengang Steel Plates, Jiangsu Sopton, Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services, Asia Neo Tech, and Kelun Pharmaceutical are focusing on IP protection of innovation achievements, establishing full-process management mechanisms to achieve integrated closed-loop management of IP creation, management, application, and protection. Huadong Medicine has established an experimental animal management committee and an animal welfare and ethics committee, conducting comprehensive scientific and ethical reviews of all animal-related research projects to ensure compliant and safe experiments. Wantai Biological, Ruipu Biology, Xuantai Pharmaceutical, Proya, International Medicine, and Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical are focusing on ethical norms for animal experiments in drug R&D, strictly following the 3R principle and establishing review mechanisms to balance scientific research and animal welfare.

In strengthening safety compliance governance to fortify stable development foundations, China Southern Airlines has pioneered a dual-dimensional quantification model of scale classification and risk grading, built an intelligent data platform, and developed an AI-assisted decision support system. Zhejiang Scientific Research Institute of Communications has developed an intelligent agent for highway construction safety risk assessment, compressing the risk assessment cycle from 2-4 weeks to 1-2 days, improving management efficiency by 40% and reducing operational costs by 20%. Offshore Oil Engineering has established a five-level responsibility closed loop from company level to subsidiaries to departments/projects to workshops/fleets to teams, ensuring safety management is implemented at every level. Beibu Gulf Port's U-shaped dual-channel process fundamentally isolates human-machine interaction risks, achieving a zero-injury safety record, saving approximately 30% in equipment energy consumption, reducing per-container electricity consumption by 45%, and cutting operator numbers by 65.1%. Tongbao Energy, Weiye Construction, Guotai Group, Shandong Hi-Speed, Shanghai Liangxin Electrical, Chongqing Port, Shengyi Electronics, Sinoma Energy Conservation, and China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection are focusing on basic safety management support, establishing safety responsibility systems and consolidating all-staff responsibility to build a foundation of intrinsic safety. Baodi Mining, Zhongyuan Expressway, Shanghai International Port Group, Hunan Valin Wire and Cable, Xiamen Port, COSCO Shipping Energy, Tianneng Power, and Qingdao Port are focusing on intelligent safety control, using digital methods to achieve real-time risk perception, intelligent early warning, and scientific decision-making.

In strictly adhering to data security and privacy protection bottom lines, Triangle Tire has obtained ISO 27001 information security management system certification, implementing monthly vulnerability scans, quarterly institutional audits, and annual external audits, with human-related security incidents down 83% year-on-year. Zhiyang Innovation, Tianneng Power, and Newland Digital Technology have obtained international and domestic authoritative certifications, establishing standardized management frameworks covering the full lifecycle of data and fortifying data security from the institutional level. Hunan Valin Wire and Cable's data security-related standard certification coverage reaches 99%, sensitive data encryption coverage 94%, access control mechanism coverage 98%, and data security training coverage 92%. STO Express has built a three-dimensional data protection network spanning endpoints, networks, and cloud, embedding data security and privacy protection throughout business processes. Yinbao Shanxin, Huaqin Technology, Caissa Travel, and Shengyi Electronics have developed management systems and security norms covering the full lifecycle of data, continuously conducting employee training to prevent data leakage risks. Wuhan Ligong Guangke and Offshore Oil Engineering have built closed-loop compliance governance systems, supplemented by information security emergency drills and pre-review mechanisms, shifting security risks from post-incident handling to preemptive prevention. Additionally, multiple listed companies including Jingjia Micro, Western Region Tourism, Cultural Investment Holdings, and Zhongyuan Expressway have established full-lifecycle technical protection systems for data.

In strengthening platform talent support and building diversified training systems, Shougang has established four mechanisms for evaluation, fault tolerance, incentives, and training, building 132 employee innovation studios, 23 of which are Beijing municipal-level or demonstration innovation studios. Shanghai Belling adheres to a dual-driven approach of independent training and external introduction, focusing on attracting, developing, using, and retaining high-level scientific and technological talent, building a reasonable talent echelon led by high-level talent. Proya's R&D staff with master's or doctoral degrees account for 52.10%, leveraging its Zhejiang Province postdoctoral workstation to attract high-end research talent, and stimulating innovation vitality through competitions, bonuses, title promotions, and project funding. Dabeinong has assembled a 2,690-person professional R&D team, built 2 national key laboratories, 23 ministry-level enterprise key laboratories, and 8 provincial-level R&D platforms, and leads the construction of the National Key Laboratory of Green Bio-manufacturing. SINOMACH Precision Industry explores a hierarchical operation mechanism with elite team tackling, project manager coordination, and business unit operation, building a talent echelon combining practical combat and systematic training. Leaguer Technology has built a full-chain service system from achievement transformation, early-stage investment, incubation acceleration, to industry agglomeration, incubating nearly 2,000 enterprises cumulatively during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and nurturing nearly 10 listed companies. Jinggong Technology, Zhongke Environmental Protection, China Northern Rare Earth, Beijing Hongyuan Electronics, Angel Yeast, Nanjing Les Information Technology, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering, and AVIC Shenyang Aircraft are focusing on talent platform development, building carrier platforms like academician workstations for high-end talent. Baidu, Bank of Communications, Haoyuan Healthcare, Jinniu Pharmaceutical, Shenzhen Qiangda Circuit, Shaanxi Coal Industry, Linhai Machinery, and Sinomach Automobile are focusing on the full cycle of talent growth, achieving full-chain empowerment from new employees to leading talent through tiered training, special programs, and echelon building. China Construction Bank, Guangzhou Tinci Materials, Chongqing Chuanyi Automation, Industrial Bank, Beijing Fesco, Winleader, Weichai Power, and Xiamen Tungsten are focusing on talent introduction, incentives, and collaboration, stimulating endogenous innovation momentum through equity incentives and international talent recruitment mechanisms.

In participating in industry standard-setting to lead industrial upgrading, Dong-E-E-Jiao takes the lead in formulating the first gelatin traditional Chinese medicine standard for the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, filling the international gap in gelatin standards. Haoxiangni has participated in formulating ISO 6900:2025 for jujube, providing a scientific and fair standard basis for global jujube trade. Jinggong Technology leads the formulation of national standard GB/T 44870-2024, filling the domestic gap in carbon fiber equipment standards. Weichai Power has cumulatively participated in formulating 343 national standards, 188 industry standards, and 289 association standards, building a full-domain standard moat with 820 standards. China Merchants Energy Shipping leads the formulation of two key association standards, organizing an expert working group covering the entire chain of fuel production, transportation, ship operations, and inspection, breaking foreign technical barriers and establishing an independent and controllable Chinese methodology system. Linhai Machinery has led or participated in the formulation and revision of 3 national standards, with the fuel tank safety performance and test methods standard for motorcycles and mopeds aligning 85% with EU requirements, achieving full integration of Chinese motorcycle standards with international standards. Xiamen Bank, together with 7 other banks, has released the first association standard in the banking industry for Taiwan financial services on the mainland, filling the standardization gap in cross-strait financial cooperation. Shanghai Environment, Huabao Flavors & Fragrances, Youfa Steel Pipe Group, Anhui Huilong Agricultural Means of Production, Zhejiang Digital Culture, Guangxi Huaxi Nonferrous Metals, China National Nuclear Power, Sinomach Automobile, Jinhai Hi-Tech, Urovo Technology, and Hubei Yihua are leveraging technical expertise and industrial practice to lead or participate in standard setting, transforming innovation advantages into rule-setting influence and leading high-quality industrial development.