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Angel Yeast Unveils its 2024 Sustainability Report

SHANGHAI, July 13, 2025 – Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. (600298.SH) recently published its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its comprehensive strategies and actions towards sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This report marks an important milestone for the company, demonstrating a transparent approach to sustainability and a commitment to reducing emissions.

In his statement, Xiao Minghua, the General Manager of Angel Yeast, mentioned that they believe successful growth benefits society at large. The integration of sustainability into their business strategy has been crucial, especially as the company has expanded globally, surpassing revenues of 15 billion RMB. With this report, Angel Yeast aims to provide a detailed vision of its sustainable development efforts across all sectors of society.

Leading Clean Operations

In 2024, Angel Yeast embarked on a mission to transform its energy framework by prioritizing the use of clean energy sources. This effort has led to impressive results, including a reduction of 210,500 tons of carbon emissions. The company harnessed 129,673 megawatt-hours of green electricity, accounting for a significant 72,200 tons of this reduction. Furthermore, through innovative practices, Angel Yeast has repurposed fermentation waste into agricultural resources, embodying the philosophy of turning waste into value. They have also pioneered low-emission "microbial protein" technologies, which stand in stark contrast to traditional protein sources.

Angel Yeast's commitment to eco-friendly production has not gone unnoticed, as both the company and its subsidiaries have been recognized as "Green Factories" nationally, thanks to their comprehensive management practices focused on sustainability.

Driving Innovation and Social Responsibility

Angel Yeast adheres to a product development philosophy centered around natural, nutritious, healthy, and delicious offerings. The company has significantly invested 780 million RMB into research and development, assembling a robust innovation team of 772 experts across various disciplines. In 2024 alone, they filed 195 patents, including 105 invention patents, and secured 75 patent approvals that cover multiple technical areas of yeast and its products.

Moreover, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to social responsibility by offering numerous development opportunities to its employees, fostering a positive work environment, and actively participating in community initiatives both locally and globally. Angel Yeast creates employment opportunities worldwide and encourages charitable activities among both employees and distributors. They also support underprivileged children with education and living conditions, in addition to providing relief during natural disasters.

To read the full report, please visit Angel Yeast's Social Responsibility page.