CITIC Bank held its 2025 performance briefing today, during which Board Secretary Zhang Qing announced significant progress in the bank's ESG practices. In 2025, CITIC Bank demonstrated remarkable achievements in sustainable development, with its comprehensive ESG rating making substantial strides. Guided by its vision of being responsible, valuable, distinctive, and warm, the bank has consistently implemented sustainable management systems, worked toward building a climate-friendly banking institution, enhanced customer service experiences, and fulfilled its environmental and social responsibilities. These efforts resulted in a dramatic improvement in its ESG rating, advancing three levels over two years to achieve the top global AAA rating.