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ZTE's 2025 Sustainability Report: A New Era for Sustainable Development

ZTE Corporation, a prominent global player in information and communication technology, recently presented its 2025 Sustainability Report. This marks the 18th consecutive year that ZTE has voluntarily disclosed its sustainability efforts, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental, social, and governance practices (ESG).

Commitment to Sustainable Development

In the report, ZTE’s CEO, Xu Ziyang, emphasized the company’s dedication to ecological stewardship, stating that their mission is to empower sustainable economic development through technology. Following its “Connectivity + Computing” strategy, ZTE aims to create a more efficient, inclusive, and greener future for all. In 2025, ZTE made substantial investments in research and development, amounting to approximately RMB 22.76 billion, which is about 17% of its total revenue. This focus on R&D aims to enhance ZTE's AI capabilities, with the company filing around 95,000 global patent applications to date, underscoring its role in technological innovation.

Leading the Charge in Carbon Reduction

ZTE has taken significant steps toward establishing a “Digital Green Path” by integrating climate action into its operations. The company focuses on four key pillars: green corporate operations, a sustainable supply chain, green digital infrastructure, and empowering environmentally friendly industries. Notably, ZTE achieved a 46% reduction in operational carbon emissions in 2025 compared to 2021. This impressive feat was accomplished through energy-saving management and innovative AI technologies that enable real-time energy optimization. Additionally, ZTE reduced emissions intensity by 8.55% in the upstream and downstream phases of its telecom products, ensuring a lower environmental footprint throughout their lifecycle.

For three consecutive years, ZTE has been included in the CDP Climate A list, a recognition of its exemplary efforts in environmental governance.

Tech for Good: An Inclusive Vision

ZTE’s vision extends beyond technology; it embodies a commitment to equitable opportunities and digital inclusion worldwide. With a strong belief in the value of human capital, ZTE maintained 100% employee training coverage and regularly implemented its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support staff well-being. In 2025, ZTE proudly reported over 20,000 employee volunteers participating in more than 600 community programs, positively impacting the lives of over one million people globally. These initiatives reflect ZTE's objective of fostering an inclusive and sustainable society.

Governance and Compliance: Building Resilience

Successfully navigating emerging risks is vital for ZTE, as it continuously enhances its three-tier sustainability governance system encompassing strategy, decision-making, and execution. The company maintained its certification for the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System, covering multiple manufacturing bases and key R&D centers. Furthermore, ZTE emphasizes data privacy governance as a core aspect of its compliance framework. It recently published its updated ZTE Privacy Protection White Paper, securing the EU's ePrivacyseal Global certification for several key products.

On various fronts, ZTE's commitment to ESG has garnered global recognition. The company was rated as having a Low ESG Risk and was featured in the 2025 Fortune China ESG Impact List for the fourth consecutive year. Other notable accolades include the **