(Hong Kong, 13 December 2024) - Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (“Xinyi Solar” or the “XYS Group”; Stock Code: 00968), a world leading solar glass manufacturer, and Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited (“Xinyi Energy” or the “XYE Group”; Stock Code: 03868), a leading non-state-owned solar farm owner and operator in the PRC, have won respectively the “Best in ESG Awards - Middle Market Capitalisation” and “Best in Reporting Awards - Middle Market Capitalisation”, and “Best in Reporting Awards - Small Market Capitalisation” at the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024.

Dr. LEE Yin Yee, S.B.S., Chairman of Xinyi Solar, said: "We are honoured to win the BDO ESG Awards, affirming our continuous efforts and investment in ESG. As the world’s leading solar glass manufacturer, we will stay loyal to our mission of ‘Leading green new energy’, actively promote ESG practices, and seize opportunities in the expanding solar energy industry to make greater contribution to the global green energy transformation. Given its industry leadership, Xinyi Solar intends to give full play to its scale advantage, further enhance operation and management, and realise sustainable and high-quality development of its solar glass and solar power businesses."

Mr. Lee Shing Put, B.B.S., Chairman and Executive Director of Xinyi Energy, said, “As an operator purely engaged in renewables, Xinyi Energy has always adhered to its business philosophy of ‘With Green & Eco-friendly to Sustainability’ and is committed to providing green and clean power to the society through its solar farms, reducing the demand for thermal power from end-users and contributing considerable carbon emission reduction to the society while reducing the pollution of the atmospheric environment and water resources caused by traditional energy generation, thereby positively impacting the global climate change. We are deeply honoured that our efforts in the ESG filed over the past year have received recognition. Looking ahead, the XYE Group will continue to leverage its expertise to grasp the development opportunities brought by green power trading, striving to ensure the stability and safety of supply, so as to provide more green power to the society and achieve the synergistic development of ‘Green and Low-carbon’, social welfare, and economic benefits.”

Recognising outstanding Hong Kong-listed companies that have made positive impacts in ESG, the BDO ESG Awards, founded in 2018, is organised by BDO Hong Kong, one of the five largest accountancy networks in the world. It has different award categories including "Best in ESG Awards", "Best in Reporting Awards", "ESG Report of the Year Awards", “Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards” and "Theme Award" to honour listed companies for their remarkable performance in various areas of ESG.