March 24, 2026 — Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has released its latest ESG ratings, with Minth Group achieving a significant upgrade from BBB to A. The result reflects the Group’s consistent progress in sustainability management and positions it among the industry’s leading performers worldwide.

As one of the most influential sustainability assessment frameworks in global capital markets, MSCI ESG Rating evaluates companies across Environment, Social, and Governance dimensions using quantitative metrics and industry specific benchmarks, making it one of the most closely watched ESG indicators by investors and capital markets worldwide.

In 2025, under the leadership of management and with close collaboration across departments, the Group has continued to deepen its sustainability initiatives. Strategically, it further refined its carbon neutrality roadmap and conducted systematic simulations and comparative analyses of emission trends. On the management front, the Group implemented its first quarterly ESG KPI assessment mechanism and deployed a group-level carbon data management platform to strengthen the integration of ESG objectives into daily operations.

Institutionally, the Group issued key ESG governance documents, including Minth Group Human Rights Policy Statement, Responsible Minerals Policy Statement, and Business Partner Code of Conduct and enhance the transparency of relevant disclosures through various public channels, including ESG reports and its official website. In parallel, a series of ESG workshops and targeted training programs for management teams, functional departments, business units, and plants further strengthened the Group’s internal capabilities for sustainable development.

Going forward, Minth Group will further strengthen its ESG governance and performance and collaborate with global customers, suppliers and other partners to advance a more sustainable and low-carbon industrial ecosystem.