ZTE honored as ESG Annual Communication Influence Pioneer by Phoenix Satellite TV

• ZTE was honored with the "ESG Annual Communication Influence Pioneer" award for its integrated ESG practices
• The company was recognized for its environmental protection, social contribution, corporate governance, and ESG communication practice, demonstrating its commitment to building a sustainable future

Beijing, China, October 27, 2025 - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, was awarded the "ESG Annual Communication Influence Pioneer" by Phoenix Satellite TV at the 2025 Zero Carbon Mission International Climate Summit & Green Development Annual Tribute Ceremony, for its outstanding practices and global communication influence in the field of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).

This honor not only fully affirms ZTE's effective sustainable development strategy and communication effectiveness, but also underscores it's leadership in promoting global consensus on sustainable development through communication.

2025 Green Development Annual Tribute Award Selection is jointly initiated by Phoenix Satellite TV, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), and China Champions for Climate Action, among others. The "ESG Annual Communication Influence Pioneer"  award recognizes enterprises that demonstrate excellence in ESG leadership, achieving business success while generating profound social impact and driving progress on global sustainable development issues.

Lin Rong, Vice President of ZTE, stated that, over the years, ZTE has deeply rooted ESG concepts in its corporate DNA from technology research and development to business implementation, and is accelerating its upgrade to an ultimate AI company. ZTE actively discloses its core concepts, important achievements, and future plans in ESG to the public in all aspects, which has gained widespread attention, positive encouragement, and sustained recognition from society.

In the terms of environmental protection, ZTE regards green and low-carbon as the core of its ESG strategy, moving toward an eco-friendly ecosystem through four key dimensions: Green Operation, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure, and Green Empowerment. ZTE is currently the only enterprise in China to consecutively achieve CDP's highest A rating for leading climate action, with 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold and long-term net-zero target approved by the SBTi.

In the terms of social contribution, ZTE commits to bridge global digital divide and utilizes digital technology to promote inclusive development. The "Enhance Rural Area" project has enabled digital access for more than 580,000 people in rural region in Liberia, winning the WSIS Champion Award, which is the only Chinese enterprise to receive this prestigious honor in the field of ICT cultural diversity. In Anyang, Henan, the use of drones for blood delivery has overcome the critical "last kilometer" in the chain of life, achieving a breakthrough in life-saving speed through technology; In Kekexili (Hoh Xil), Qinghai, the first 5G base station has been deployed to safeguard biodiversity through technology.

In the terms of corporate governance, ZTE has strengthened external compliance, internal control, business continuity, and technology ethics management, and established a Technology Ethics Committee to ensure the safe, reliable, and inclusive development of AI. In 2024, it was awarded the Ram Charan Management Practice Award - Outstanding Award.

In terms of ESG communication practice, ZTE adopts a "High-Profile, In-Depth, Broad-Reach, Audience-Friendly" strategy, actively sharing its sustainable development stories on prominent international platforms such as the Summit of the Future, AI for Good Global Summit, and Partner2Connect gathering. By leveraging global media and social media channels, ZTE demonstrates its commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and shared progress, highlighting its dedication to building a fair, inclusive, and sustainable digital society worldwide.

In recent years, ZTE has won the "World Internet Conference Distinguished Contribution Award" in 2024; the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025, ranking among the top 4% of companies globally, the top 2% of companies within the Manufacture of Communication Equipment industry; and has been listed in the S&P Global "Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition)" for two consecutive years.

Guided by the corporate vision of "Enabling Connectivity and Trust Everywhere", ZTE will committed to its principles of long-term thinking and Technology for Good, and  collaborate with global customers, partners, and stakeholders to foster a responsible ecosystem in the ESG era, bridging divides and co-creating a sustainable future.