Fosun International Receives "Certificate of Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting" from Hong Kong Management Association

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Fosun International (OTC:FOSUF) received the Certificate of Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting from the Hong Kong Management Association on 23 February 2026, recognizing its ESG strategy, disclosure and governance.

The group highlighted its "Create IMPACT" sustainability strategy, a USD990 million three-year sustainability-linked syndicated loan (Sept 2025), climate targets (peak by 2028; neutrality by 2050) and rising ESG scores including FTSE4Good inclusion and an FTSE Russell score of 4.2.

Positive

• USD 990 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan signed September 2025
• Committed to peak emissions by 2028 and carbon neutrality by 2050
• Included in FTSE4Good for five consecutive years; FTSE Russell score 4.2
• HSI ESG rating maintained at AA- and top 5% in S&P Global CSA
• BFC achieved LEED Platinum with a record score of 97

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – FOSUF

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+13.63% Session close to close

In the Jul 22 session, FOSUF gained 13.63%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.

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Market Context

The stock surged +13.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with F...

Analysis

The stock surged +13.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Fosun International’s continued stream of ESG recognitions and disclosure milestones. The stock traded near its 52-week low and below the 200-day MA before this award, so investors may have viewed the HKMA distinction and detailed climate-alignment efforts as validation of underlying quality. However, prior ESG-focused headlines sometimes coincided with negative moves, suggesting enthusiasm could fade without broader earnings or balance-sheet catalysts.

Key Figures

Sustainability-linked loan: USD990 million Loan tenor: 3 years Carbon peak target year: 2028 +5 more

8 metrics

Sustainability-linked loan USD990 million Total syndicated amount for three-year sustainability-linked syndicated loan in Sep 2025

Loan tenor 3 years Sustainability-linked syndicated loan term

Carbon peak target year 2028 Target year to strive to peak carbon emissions

Carbon neutrality target year 2050 Target year to achieve carbon neutrality

LEED Platinum score 97 points Score for Bund Finance Center’s LEED Platinum certification

Complex size 200,000 square meters Minimum size threshold for listed large-scale commercial complexes

FTSE Russell ESG score 4.2 Fosun’s FTSE Russell ESG score in 2025

CSA ranking Top 5% Ranking among global peers in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 21 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 21	ESG award recognition	Positive	+1.8%	TVB granted multiple ESG awards highlighting Fosun’s sustainability performance.
Nov 20	ESG leadership honor	Positive	-5.2%	Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition named Fosun an "ESG Leading Enterprise."
Nov 06	Sustainability awards	Positive	-5.2%	Won Gold Award and Best Sustainability Team at Asset Corporate Sustainability Awards.
Nov 06	Branding/expo presence	Positive	-5.2%	Showcased oncology and other innovations at the China International Import Expo.
Oct 30	Jewelry event launch	Positive	-5.2%	Launched first International Jewelry Fashion Theme Month to boost Shanghai hub status.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent ESG and branding news has often seen negative next-day moves despite positive narratives, with only one of the last five such releases aligning positively with price action.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Fosun International has repeatedly highlighted ESG progress and global expansion. Since Oct 30, 2025, it announced a jewelry fashion initiative in Shanghai, showcased healthcare innovations at CIIE, and received multiple sustainability honors, including Gold Award and "ESG Leading Enterprise" recognition. Despite these positive developments and repeated mentions of strong ESG ratings and international reach, share reactions were frequently negative. Today’s new ESG reporting accolade from HKMA continues this focus on sustainability and disclosure quality within a stock trading near its 52-week low.

Key Terms

esg, task force on climate-related financial disclosures (tcfd), ifrs s2, sustainability-linked syndicated loan, +4 more

8 terms

esg financial

"underscoring the company's outstanding performance in ESG strategy, environmental..."

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

task force on climate-related financial disclosures (tcfd) regulatory

"align with international climate-related information disclosure standards such as the Task Force..."

A set of recommended disclosures on how climate change creates financial risks and opportunities for a company, covering governance, strategy, risk management and metrics. Think of it like a standardized inspection report that helps investors compare how well different companies identify and prepare for climate-related threats and chances; clearer, consistent reporting makes it easier to assess long-term risk, value and where to put capital.

ifrs s2 regulatory

"aligned with the International Financial Reporting Standards S2 Climate-related Disclosures Requirements (IFRS S2)..."

A global reporting standard that tells companies how to disclose climate-related risks and opportunities so investors can judge how those issues might affect future cash flows and value. Think of it like a weather report for a business: it asks firms to describe their exposure to climate-related storms and their plans to stay resilient, making it easier to compare companies and factor climate into investment decisions.

sustainability-linked syndicated loan financial

"held the signing ceremony in Hong Kong for its three-year sustainability-linked syndicated loan..."

A sustainability-linked syndicated loan is a large loan provided by a group of lenders whose interest rate or fees move up or down depending on whether the borrower meets agreed environmental or social targets. Think of it like a group mortgage where the price falls if the borrower hits energy- or emissions-related goals and rises if they miss them. For investors this matters because it directly ties a company’s cost of borrowing to measurable sustainability performance, affecting cash flow, credit risk and the financial consequences of meeting or missing ESG commitments.

leed platinum technical

"was awarded the LEED Platinum certification, which is hailed as the "Oscar Award"..."

LEED Platinum is the highest certification awarded by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for buildings that demonstrate top-level performance in energy use, water efficiency, materials, indoor air quality, and site sustainability. For investors, it signals lower expected operating costs, stronger tenant demand, potential eligibility for incentives, and reduced regulatory or reputational risk—much like a top fuel-efficiency score that can cut long-term ownership expenses and boost resale value.

carbon neutrality other

"promoting carbon neutrality, energy conservation and emission reduction..."

Achieving carbon neutrality means a company balances the greenhouse gases it emits by cutting emissions and removing or offsetting the remainder, so its net contribution to atmospheric carbon is zero. Think of it like balancing a household budget: any emissions you can’t eliminate are “paid back” by projects that absorb or prevent the same amount elsewhere. Investors care because carbon-neutral commitments can reduce regulatory, operational and reputational risks, influence costs and access to capital, and affect long-term valuation.

united nations global compact regulatory

"Fosun officially joined the United Nations Global Compact ("UN Global Compact") in 2014..."

A United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary pledge businesses sign to follow ten broad principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Think of it as a public promise or code of conduct a company adopts to show it will act responsibly; investors use participation as a signal about how the company manages social and environmental risks, reputational exposure and long-term resilience.

corporate sustainability assessment (csa) financial

"top 5% among global peers in S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)..."

A corporate sustainability assessment (CSA) is a structured evaluation of a company’s environmental, social, and governance practices, like a detailed health check or report card that looks beyond financial results. Investors use CSAs to gauge long-term risks and opportunities — for example how a company manages pollution, worker safety, or board oversight — because stronger sustainability practices can reduce surprises, protect reputation, and support more reliable future returns.

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HONG KONG, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 23 February 2026, The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) held the 2025 HKMA Best Annual Reports Awards presentation ceremony in Hong Kong. Fosun International received the "Certificate of Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting", underscoring the company's outstanding performance in ESG strategy, environmental protection, social responsibility, corporate governance and information disclosure, and its continued recognition by industry authorities.

Since its inception in 1973, the HKMA Best Annual Reports Awards has become a highly regarded benchmark in Hong Kong's information disclosure landscape. It aims to award and recognize organizations for their achievement in annual report preparation.

A total of nine enterprises received the "Certificate of Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting". Other award-winning companies include CLP Holdings, CK Hutchison Holdings, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, MTR Corporation, Swire Properties, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, S.F. Holding, Lenovo Group, and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, all of which are prominent blue-chip listed companies.

HKMA pointed out that the award-winning companies have significantly enhanced ESG governance by incorporating ESG into their long-term development strategies and key future initiatives. They also align with international climate-related information disclosure standards such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), while demonstrating management's active engagement and strong commitment to ecosystems and biodiversity.

In 2023, Fosun established the "Create IMPACT" sustainable development strategy, built on six key pillars: Innovation-driven, Mindful Operation, People and Partner Oriented, Advanced Governance, Climate and Planet Positive and Transparency, to systematically integrate ESG principles into its business strategy.

I: Innovation-driven

M: Mindful Operation

P: People and Partner Oriented

A: Advanced Governance

C: Climate and Planet Positive

T: Transparency

Since its establishment in 1992, Fosun has developed into a global innovation-driven consumer group with businesses in more than 40 countries and regions. With the original aspiration of "Self-improvement, Teamwork, Performance, and Contribution to Society", Fosun remains committed to developing business for good. While advancing robust business development, Fosun continuously optimizes its sustainable development strategy to address profound shifts in the global economy, society, and environment, ensuring long-term competitiveness alongside social value creation.

Actively responding to climate change and promoting low-carbon transformation

In response to climate change challenges, the Group has transitioned from passive adaptation to proactive participation and innovation. At top-level governance, under the coordination of the Board of Directors (the "Board") and the Carbon Neutrality Committee, Fosun has achieved several key milestones, such as incorporating carbon neutrality indicators into the performance appraisal of the management, establishing a carbon emission management system and audit standards, and conducting greenhouse gas inventory training across the Group. In terms of technology-driven low-carbon transformation, the Group has accelerated the adoption of low-carbon technologies, leveraging innovative approaches to drive green transformation across its industrial chain and continuously provide sustainable products and services to consumers. In terms of financial innovation, In September 2025, Fosun held the signing ceremony in Hong Kong for its three-year sustainability-linked syndicated loan. The total syndicated amount was further increased to USD990 million equivalent, setting a new record for the largest offshore syndicated loan by a Chinese private enterprise in 2025. This achievement has effectively supported the implementation of the Group's sustainable development strategy.

Fosun actively responds to the national "dual carbon" goals by promoting carbon neutrality, energy conservation and emission reduction. In 2021, Fosun made a commitment to society – "strive to peak carbon emissions by 2028 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050". Fosun has formulated strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in support of the Paris Agreement's global temperature control framework. As Hong Kong Stock Exchange's New Climate Requirements came into effect in 2025, Fosun International further aligned with the International Financial Reporting Standards S2 Climate-related Disclosures Requirements (IFRS S2) and TCFD recommendations, and released its third Climate Information Disclosures Report, continuously enhancing the transparency of its climate initiatives and demonstrating its steadfast long-term commitment.

The Group also actively encourages its member companies to carry out climate actions. In 2022, the Bund Finance Center (BFC), Fosun's base in Shanghai, was awarded the LEED Platinum certification, which is hailed as the "Oscar Award" in the green building industry, with a score of 97 points to set a new world record. In August 2024, BFC was successfully included in Shanghai's first batch of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality pilot demonstration projects, making it the only large-scale commercial complex exceeding 200,000 square meters on the list.

During the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29), Fosun Insurance Portugal (Fidelidade), a member company of Fosun, launched the Impact Center for Climate Change (ICCC), a platform for the study, research and sharing of knowledge with society, to drive innovation in climate risk knowledge and enhance the insurance industry's climate resilience. In February 2026, the ICCC held its annual Climate Research and Industry Exchange Conference, unveiling Portugal's first innovative study on forest fire risks to translate climate science into practical insurance risk management.

Actively driving global sustainable development and achieving outstanding ESG ratings

With a focus on core business development, Fosun leverages its comprehensive global industrial ecosystem to conduct responsible operations across more than 40 countries and regions, continuously contributing to public welfare and creating sustainable value worldwide. In addition, Fosun has long been committed to philanthropy in areas such as rural revitalization, healthcare, educational equity, community building, culture and art, steadily expanding its community impact and striving to build a more responsible, inclusive and sustainable future.

As a responsible global citizen, Fosun officially joined the United Nations Global Compact ("UN Global Compact") in 2014. It fully supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and has deeply integrated these principles into the Group's sustainable development strategy and code of conduct. Despite persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties, Fosun remains steadfast in advancing its sustainable development, fulfilling its long-term commitments on key issues and earning continued international recognition.

Fosun International's ongoing efforts have earned growing recognition from international rating agencies for its ESG management. Fosun has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for five consecutive years and has maintained its HSI ESG rating at AA-. In 2025, Fosun's FTSE Russell ESG score rose to 4.2. It also ranked in the top 5% among global peers in S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), was included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2025 (Global Edition), and was selected as the top 1% in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition).

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FAQ

What award did Fosun International (FOSUF) receive from HKMA on February 23, 2026?

Fosun received the Certificate of Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting. According to the company, the award recognizes ESG strategy, disclosure, governance and alignment with international climate-related standards.

How large was Fosun's sustainability-linked syndicated loan mentioned in the February 2026 announcement?

The syndicated loan totaled USD 990 million and spans three years. According to the company, it was signed in September 2025 and supports implementation of the group's sustainable development strategy.

What climate targets did Fosun (FOSUF) reiterate in the ESG recognition announcement?

Fosun reaffirmed targets to peak carbon emissions by 2028 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050. According to the company, these targets align with the Paris Agreement and are integrated into governance and performance metrics.

Which ESG ratings and recognitions did Fosun highlight in the February 2026 release?

Fosun cited FTSE4Good inclusion for five years, an FTSE Russell ESG score of 4.2, HSI ESG rating AA-, and top 5% placement in S&P Global CSA. According to the company, these reflect rising ESG recognition.

What sustainability achievements did Fosun note for its Bund Finance Center (BFC)?

BFC earned LEED Platinum certification with a record score of 97 and was included in Shanghai's carbon peaking pilot list. According to the company, BFC is a model for low-carbon commercial development.