WuXi AppTec Receives MSCI ESG AAA Leader Rating
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WuXi AppTec (WUXAY) has achieved the highest possible MSCI ESG rating of AAA, becoming the first A-share listed company in the life science industry to reach this milestone. The company earned this distinction for excellence in Product Safety and Quality, Human Capital Development, and Corporate Governance, upgrading from its previous AA rating maintained for four consecutive years.
The achievement is complemented by WuXi AppTec's other sustainability recognitions, including four consecutive years in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, A- Leadership rating in CDP Climate Change assessment, and Gold Medal in EcoVadis sustainability rating. The company has also received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its emissions reduction targets and participates in the UN Global Compact.
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- Achieved highest possible MSCI ESG rating (AAA), first A-share listed life science company to do so
- Maintained AA rating for four consecutive years prior to AAA upgrade
- Multiple prestigious sustainability recognitions including DJSI, CDP, and EcoVadis
- Validated emissions reduction targets by Science Based Targets initiative
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MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. Its ESG ratings assess companies on financially relevant sustainability risks and opportunities, enabling investors to better understand a company's sustainable development performance and make more informed investment decisions. The MSCI ESG rating system includes seven levels, from AAA (highest) to CCC (lowest), with AAA and AA considered leader ratings.
WuXi AppTec earned the AAA leader rating for its outstanding performance in areas such as Product Safety and Quality, Human Capital Development, and Corporate Governance. Previously, the company maintained an AA rating for four consecutive years, demonstrating consistent leadership in ESG performance.
"We are honored to receive MSCI's highest ESG rating," said Dr. Steve Yang, Co-CEO of WuXi AppTec and Chairman of WuXi AppTec's ESG Committee. "This recognition reflects our commitment to integrating sustainability across our operations and reaffirms the long-term value we strive to create for all stakeholders. We will continue to pursue high-quality growth through our CRDMO platform and support our customers in developing and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide."
As an enabler of innovation, a trusted partner, and a contributor to the global pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, WuXi AppTec strategically integrates sustainability priorities like most of the customers into its global business operations. The Company has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for four consecutive years, received an A- Leadership rating in the CDP Climate Change assessment for three years, and has been recognized as an Industry and Regional ESG Top-Rated Company by Morningstar Sustainalytics. WuXi AppTec has also earned an A Leadership rating in the CDP Water Security assessment and a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability rating.
To further its sustainability commitment, WuXi AppTec has received Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its near-term emissions reduction targets. The Company is also a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), supporting its ten principles, and a supplier partner of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).
About WuXi AppTec
WuXi AppTec is a trusted partner and contributor to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, providing R&D and manufacturing services that help advance healthcare innovation. With operations across