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Ping An Achieves Prestigious 'A' Rating in 2025 Hang Seng Index Sustainability Assessment

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. has made significant strides in sustainable development, as evidenced by its recent upgrade to an 'A' rating in the 2025 sustainability assessments conducted by Hang Seng Indexes Company. This accomplishment marks a leap from its previous rating of 'A-', showcasing the company's unwavering commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

The latest assessment by Hang Seng reviewed around 500 publicly listed entities on the Hong Kong stock exchange and over 1,300 A-share constituents within the Hang Seng China A (Investable) Index. The ratings were determined based on a robust framework that incorporates core pillars of sustainability, which include environmental, social, and governance criteria aligned with the specific characteristics of different sectors.

Key Achievements

Ping An excelled in the ratings, positioning itself in the top 10% amongst China A-share constituents concerning governance and environmental performance. Additionally, it ranked within the top 30% for H-share companies and was in the top 20% of the financial industry, reaffirming its competitive edge in the market. These results underline Ping An's dedication to excellence in managing corporate governance along with its commitment to environmental stewardship.

Sustained Growth Through Robust Governance

With over three decades in operation, Ping An has demonstrated its capacity for sustained growth driven by effective governance. The company has established a well-defined corporate structure and standardized procedures that foster long-term progress. In the first half of 2025, Ping An showcased a strong operational performance, reporting an attributable operating profit of RMB 77.732 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Furthermore, the company announced an interim dividend of RMB 0.95 per share, an increase of 2.2% compared to the same period last year, marking over a decade of uninterrupted dividend growth.

Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

As China faces a demographic shift with a growing aging population, Ping An has proactively expanded its services in health and senior care. The company has deepened its