Message from the Chairman
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present our ESG Report for the year ended 31 December 2023. As Mainland China’s economy returns to normal operations, we move forward in the constantly evolving business environment, steadfastly adhering to the strategic layout of “Single-focus, Multi-brand, Globalization”. We integrate a firm belief in sustainable development into our business, sparking new vitality for high-quality growth.
Ding Shizhong
Chairman
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Pursue Innovation
- Our sustainable footwear and apparel products are close to 20% of overall order volume
- Launching Carbon Neutral Products of ANTA Storm Mecha Jacket and ANTA Champion Running Shoes 2.0 Pro
Creating Value through Win-Win Cooperation
- The total number of suppliers is 801, and Tier 1/2/3 suppliers: 267/370/164
- Conducted over 400 ESG audits on 299 suppliers, with internal audits accounting for 24.4% and external audits accounting for 75.6%, obtaining a grade of good or above accounts for more than 60%
Diversity and Inclusion
- 60,500 employees (male and female employees) are 24.8% and 75.2%
- Female executives (director level and above): 36.6%
Green Development
- Commit to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and mitigating climate change
- Conducted carbon audit for self-operated facilities and developed supply chain carbon reduction roadmap, by establishing carbon assessment data management and carbon reduction target plan
Supporting Public Welfare and Sports
- Donated a total of RMB59 million in cash and the value of donated sportswear (calculated at tag value) to different charities exceeded RMB250 million
- “Sturdy Growth Charity Project” over the years donated over RMB820 million worth of sportswear (calculated at tag value), Established 184 Adream Centers, Trained 6,270 frontline physical education teachers, Donated 49 ANTA fields, Organized 17 ANTA camps, covered more than 6.62 million teenagers
Stable Business Operation for Sustained Progress
- Enhanced the Group’s corporate governance by performing the roles of Chairman and CEO through separate management personnel
Principle and Concept
The vision of ANTA Sports is to become a leading multi-brand sportswear group in the world. In order to achieve this goal, we must continue on enhancing the Group’s sustainable development. Favourable operating model, combined with the environmental, social and governance policies, has effectively reduced our operational risks, so that the Group continues to improve on its path of development and increase the corporate value in the long run.
Global climate change and the world’s political and economic situation are closely related, in which the risks should not be ignored. Corporations around the globe should prepare for the potential climate-related risks and ensure that they can be flexible in crisis. As long as we can find opportunities despite hardship, we can enjoy the success of sustainable development.
Our Sustainability website focuses on the environmental, social and governance performance of the Group’s major operating units in China. We cite data and information from our published ESG reports, archived documents, records, statistics and research.
As a leading multi-brand sportswear group in China, we are committed to contribute our effort to sustainable development of the world. We value all stakeholders, climate change and the problems that come along. We also strive to innovate and change, to incorporate actions into business operation and continue to work towards the 17 SDGs. We believe that the current involvement and contribution are not only helpful for paving the way for future development, but also build a better future for stakeholders.