GTJAI Upgraded to Grade A in Wind ESG Rating 

for its Outstanding Sustainable Development Performance

(Hong Kong, 10 October 2024) Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International”, “GTJAI”, the “Company” or the “Group”, stock code: 1788.HK) is pleased to announce that Wind ESG has officially upgraded the Company’s rating to grade A. This significant breakthrough marks the notable progress made by Guotai Junan International in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), highlighting the Company’s continuous efforts and outstanding performance in the field of sustainable development.

According to the latest information on the official website of Wind ESG, as of 10 October 2024, ESG comprehensive score of Guotai Junan International reached 7.41 out of 10, ranking seventh among 146 participating peer companies in the capital market. Wind ESG, as a widely recognized ESG assessment system in the industry, aligns international standards to comprehensively evaluate the ESG performance of listed companies in combination with the actual situation of Chinese companies and the current state of the capital market. This rating upgrade reflects the significant improvement of Guotai Junan International in ESG practices, especially its excellent performance in key areas such as corporate governance, risk management and sustainable development strategy.

As one of the leading Chinese securities companies in Hong Kong, Guotai Junan International continuously deepens its ESG management and is committed to integrating ESG concepts into the strategic development and business operationsof the Company.Meanwhile, it continuously promotes green financial innovation, providing investors with more comprehensive and high-quality financial services, and contributing to the sustainable development of the Hong Kong financial market.

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