JS Global Announces Inclusion in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index
2022-08-22

HONG KONG, August 22, 2022JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (HKEX stock code: 1691) (“JS Global” or the “Company”), a leading producer of household appliances, announces its inclusion to the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, effective on September 5, 2022.

 

JS Global was one of the 96 companies included in the index, among 2800 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index is the official benchmark for sustainability investments in Hong Kong and evaluates companies’ performance in Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”)  indices.

 

JS Global places great importance to sustainable corporate development and to high standards in ESG initiatives.  The Company has built a complete ESG indicator system and management mechanism in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.


The SharkNinja segment was the one of the first to achieve its carbon neutral target at its European headquarters.  The Joyoung segment, through its Joyoung Hope Fund, has built a total of 1,306 Joyoung Kitchens in China for primary and secondary schools in need, positively impacting over 500,000 teachers and students across the country.


As such, JS Global Lifestyle was ranked in the top three for the “Best ESG Management Company” in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine Institutional Investor in June 2022.

 

Mr. Wang Xuning, Chairman and CEO of JS Global said: “We are very pleased by our inclusion to the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, which demonstrates recognition of our ongoing corporate sustainability efforts. As we look to the future, we are eager to continue to grow and develop our ESG programs and deepen our sustainability practices. We would like to thank all those who contributed to the Company’s development in ESG, and we will continue to emphasize the importance of taking responsibility to create a sustainable future and create greater value for all our stakeholders.”