GTJAI Gains Higher Score 

in Corporate Sustainability Assessment by S&P Global

[Hong Kong, 30 December 2024] The globally recognized rating agency S&P Global recently published the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) report for Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International”, “GTJAI”, the “Company” or the “Group”, stock code: 1788.HK). The report reveals that GTJAI has made significant progress with a steady increase of 7 points in its CSA score compared to the previous assessment, showcasing exceptional performance in the industry.

According to the report, GTJAI has achieved outstanding results across the three dimensions of ESG (governance and economic, social, and environmental). The increase in its score is attributed to the Company’s leading position in three key areas: climate strategy, human capital management and business ethics, surpassing the industry average. In particular, S&P Global has given special recognition to the Company’s outstanding performance in business ethics practices. It pointed out that the Company’s level of effective information in both required public and additional disclosures is notably high within the financial services industry, demonstrating the Company’s proactive efforts towards ESG disclosure transparency.

GTJAI has always placed a high emphasis on ESG issues, integrating them into daily operations and management. In 2024, the Company’s MSCI ESG rating was upgraded to “A”, while prominent domestic rating agencies such as Wind ESG and SynTao Green Finance awarded the Company an industry-leading “A” rating. Through continuous optimization and enhancement, GTJAI’s ESG performance has garnered wide recognition within the industry. This not only affirms the Company’s efforts but also sets the stage for further advancement in its ESG initiatives. As the importance of ESG in investor decision-making continues to rise, GTJAI’s outstanding ESG capabilities will undoubtedly bring more opportunities for the Company’s future development.