GIIHG ESG
GIIHG ESG
Guided by global principles of sustainable development, GIIHG integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concepts into every aspect of its business operation, pursuing balanced growth between industrial development and long-term social value.
Environmental
Advancing green manufacturing, low-carbon technologies, and circular economy practices across our value chain.
Social
Creating long-term value for our employees, communities, and society by fostering inclusive growth.
Governance
Building a robust framework founded on transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices.
Environmental
Committed to China’s “Dual Carbon” goals, GIIHG advances green manufacturing across its value chain. We support the transition toward a lower-carbon industrial future. We continuously improve resource efficiency and reduce emissions, by integrating sustainability into operations and supply chains. We operate ten production bases recognized as National Green Factories and invest in low-carbon technologies, clean production and circular economy initiatives.
Guangzhou Cable: Building a Green Factory
Guangzhou Cable integrates green and low-carbon principles across its entire production and operation process. The company has established a green management system covering the full product lifecycle and actively uses environmentally friendly materials, such as low-smoke halogen-free compounds and TPE, to reduce pollutant emissions at source.
To improve energy efficiency, Guangzhou Cable has built a 30,000-square-meter rooftop photovoltaic power station and introduced a smart energy management platform. These initiatives have increased the share of green electricity in its energy mix to 52%.
In 2025, Guangzhou Cable reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1,272 tonnes, equivalent to the carbon sequestration capacity of around 11,000 mature fir trees. In the same year, the company was recognized as a national-level Green Factory.
Welltop: Reducing Over 10,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Emissions Annually Through Battery Recycling
R-Lithium Technology, a subsidiary of Welltop, has been engaged in power battery recycling and resource recovery for nearly a decade. The company has developed full-chain capabilities covering battery collection, second-life utilization, and material regeneration, forming a relatively complete closed-loop ecosystem for battery recycling.
In 2025, R-Lithium Technology processed nearly 40,000 tonnes of used batteries, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 10,000 tonnes. Its energy storage and battery-swapping business now covers several major cities across China. To date, the company has deployed more than 2,000 smart battery-swapping cabinets and nearly 50,000 battery packs, serving over 50,000 users, with average monthly battery swaps exceeding 2 million.
GZEG: Turning Waste into Power — 200,000 Tonnes of Waste Generating 80 Million kWh of Electricity
GZEG has long been engaged in clean energy equipment manufacturing and engineering services. Its self-developed high-speed steam turbines are widely used in waste-to-energy and biomass power generation projects.
One example is the Group’s first waste-to-energy project in Thailand. Equipped with a 9.9 MW extraction-condensing steam turbine generator unit, the project is expected to process approximately 200,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste each year. It can generate up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving around 66,000 tonnes of standard coal and meeting the power needs of approximately 57,000 local households. The project is also expected to reduce carbon emissions by 44,000 tonnes per year.
Wanbao Refrigerator: Customized Green Refrigeration Solutions for Global Markets
Green and customized refrigeration solutions have become a key driver of Wanbao Refrigerator’s international market expansion. Its SC-228F vertical display cooler is equipped with corrosion-resistant condenser pipes and a high-efficiency, energy-saving compressor, reducing daily power consumption by 20% compared with the industry average. The product is designed to meet the needs of outdoor markets in the Middle East and humid operating environments in Southeast Asia.
For the African market, Wanbao has developed the WCF142 solar-powered DC freezer, which features adaptive technology for a wide temperature range of 30°C to 55°C and a detachable energy storage battery module. Its average daily solar power generation can support eight hours of continuous cooling, while energy consumption is 40% lower than that of conventional products. The product secured orders worth several million yuan at the 138th Canton Fair.
Sunward: Advancing Core Electric Technologies for Greener Infrastructure Projects
With “pioneering innovation” at its core, Sunward is actively developing industry-leading electric technologies, including battery, motor, and electronic control systems. The company provides a diversified portfolio of electric solutions, including fully electric and range-extended equipment.
Sunward has developed more than 100 electrified products across categories such as earthmoving machinery, piling machinery, aerial work equipment, emergency rescue equipment, and mining equipment. These products have delivered strong economic and environmental benefits in real-world applications. For example, the SWDM520EE extended-range electric rotary drilling rig reduced energy-related costs by 80% in the Hannan Yangtze River Bridge project.
In 2025, revenue from Sunward’s electric equipment accounted for more than 12% of the company’s total revenue.
G-gas: Rooftop Solar System Generates 720,000 kWh of Green Electricity Annually
G-gas continues to advance energy-saving technology upgrades across key areas, including distributed photovoltaic power generation, heat exchanger upgrades, and waste heat recovery systems.At its Nansha plant, G-gas has made full use of approximately 5,000 square meters of rooftop space to build a distributed photovoltaic power generation system.
The system generates 720,000 kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 450 tonnes and saving over 88 tonnes of standard coal each year.
SFFG: Improving Quality and Efficiency Through Equipment Upgrades, with Energy Savings of Up to 50% per Unit
SFFG has addressed production challenges through equipment upgrades and technological innovation, achieving improvements in environmental compliance, energy efficiency, and industrial upgrading.
At its steel casting branch, the company carried out a dedicated energy-saving retrofit of its annealing furnaces. Following the upgrade, energy savings for a single unit reached 30% to 50%. Its forging subsidiary also completed a systematic upgrade of its hot die forging press, increasing production efficiency by more than 20%. The upgraded equipment now delivers product quality and precision well above the requirements for precision-grade die forgings, while output per shift for multiple product categories has repeatedly reached new highs. Compared with purchasing new equipment, the retrofit directly saved nearly RMB 10 million in costs.
Social
GIIHG is committed to creating long-term value for employees, customers and communities. We invest in talent development, employee well-being and workplace safety while fostering an inclusive and responsible working environment. Through our global operations and projects, we contribute to local employment and economic development. We also support community development, education initiatives and public welfare programs that generate shared value for society.
Strengthening Talent Development Systems
GIIHG is committed to developing talent through a structured learning and development framework. A robust internal training network supports continuous knowledge sharing and capability development.
- Polaris Program: Zhanchi (Soaring Wings) Training Camp, Morning Star Program
- Starshine Leadership Program
- Technology Innovation Boot Camp
- Internal Trainer Development Program
Promoting Fair and Inclusive Employment
At GIIHG, we champion equal opportunity, diversity, and fairness in every employment decision. We formalize labor agreements with all new employees within 30 days of onboarding, ensuring their rights are protected from day one.
- 2024 fresh graduates recruitment intake: 865
- Rotational learning participants: 50+
- Awards: "China Best Employer of the Year", "Guangdong Extraordinary Employer of the Year"
Promoting Employee Care and Workplace Cohesion
GIIHG promotes well-being through cultural and sports activities, mutual assistance programs, and targeted support initiatives.
- Annual “GIIHG Cup” Sports Games: badminton, table tennis, soft volleyball
- 2024 subsidies and allowances: RMB 3.13M+
- Beneficiaries: 20,000+ employees, 38,900 visits
- Female employee support initiatives: breast and cervical cancer screening for 5,369 women in 2024
Social Welfare Activities
Since 2020, GIIHG’s youth volunteer team has grown tremendously. When it comes to giving back, we mean it.
- Registered volunteers: 1,700+
- Volunteer hours in 2025：59,374.90
- Annual tree planting
- Gifted reading corners, school uniforms, and educational grants for Xinjiang Primary School; provided learning supplies for kindergartens in Guizhou and Zhanjiang
- Collaborated with the local community on household electrical safety awareness campaign
Governance
As one of China’s leading industrial groups, GIIHG maintains a robust governance framework built on transparency, accountability and ethical business practices. We implement comprehensive risk management and internal control systems, uphold anti-corruption standards. Through strong stakeholder engagement, we enhance long-term resilience and sustainable value creation.
Building a Robust Risk Management Framework
GIIHG has established a “three-tier, five-dimension, three-line-of-defense” risk management framework that defines responsibilities, operating mechanisms, and implementation requirements — covering risk culture, digitalization, and performance assessment to ensure effective operations.
Strengthening Compliance Management
The Group has advanced the development of its compliance management system and improved its internal policies and procedures to provide clear operational guidance for compliance work. It has obtained dual certification under GB/T 35770 and ISO 37301 for its compliance management system.
Strengthening Internal Audit Oversight
GIIHG continues to strengthen its internal audit system — focusing on audit oversight, rectification follow-up, and accountability for violations. The Group has standardized economic accountability audits, maintained a strong focus on high-risk areas, and enhanced governance across all business operations.