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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.

WuXi AppTec (WUXAY) ha ottenuto il massimo rating ESG MSCI di AAA, diventando la prima società quotata A-share nel settore delle scienze della vita a raggiungere questo traguardo. L'azienda ha ricevuto questo riconoscimento per l'eccellenza in Sicurezza e Qualità del Prodotto, Sviluppo del Capitale Umano e Governance Aziendale, migliorando il proprio rating da AA, mantenuto per quattro anni consecutivi.

Questo risultato si affianca ad altri riconoscimenti di sostenibilità ottenuti da WuXi AppTec, tra cui quattro anni consecutivi nell'indice Dow Jones Sustainability, una valutazione di Leadership A- nella valutazione CDP sul Cambiamento Climatico e la Medaglia d'Oro nella valutazione di sostenibilità EcoVadis. L'azienda ha inoltre ricevuto la convalida dall'iniziativa Science Based Targets (SBTi) per i suoi obiettivi di riduzione delle emissioni e partecipa al Patto Globale delle Nazioni Unite.

WuXi AppTec (WUXAY) ha alcanzado la máxima calificación ESG MSCI de AAA, convirtiéndose en la primera empresa cotizada en A-share del sector de ciencias de la vida en lograr este hito. La compañía obtuvo esta distinción por su excelencia en Seguridad y Calidad del Producto, Desarrollo del Capital Humano y Gobernanza Corporativa, mejorando su calificación previa de AA mantenida durante cuatro años consecutivos.

Este logro se complementa con otros reconocimientos de sostenibilidad de WuXi AppTec, incluyendo cuatro años consecutivos en el Índice de Sostenibilidad Dow Jones, una calificación de Liderazgo A- en la evaluación de Cambio Climático de CDP y la Medalla de Oro en la calificación de sostenibilidad EcoVadis. La empresa también ha recibido la validación de la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi) para sus objetivos de reducción de emisiones y participa en el Pacto Global de la ONU.

WuXi AppTec (WUXAY)는 최고 등급인 MSCI ESG AAA 등급을 획득하여 생명과학 산업에서 A주 상장 기업 중 최초로 이 성과를 달성했습니다. 이 회사는 제품 안전 및 품질, 인적 자본 개발, 기업 지배구조 부문에서 탁월함을 인정받아 4년 연속 유지해온 AA 등급에서 AAA 등급으로 상향 조정되었습니다.

이 성과는 WuXi AppTec가 받은 다른 지속 가능성 인정과도 함께합니다. 여기에는 다우존스 지속 가능성 지수 4년 연속 편입, CDP 기후변화 평가에서 A- 리더십 등급, EcoVadis 지속 가능성 평가에서 금메달 수상이 포함됩니다. 또한, 이 회사는 Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi)로부터 배출 감축 목표에 대한 검증을 받았으며 UN 글로벌 콤팩트에 참여하고 있습니다.

WuXi AppTec (WUXAY) a obtenu la plus haute note possible ESG MSCI AAA, devenant ainsi la première entreprise cotée en A-share dans le secteur des sciences de la vie à atteindre ce jalon. La société a reçu cette distinction pour son excellence en matière de sécurité et qualité des produits, de développement du capital humain et de gouvernance d'entreprise, améliorant sa note précédente de AA maintenue pendant quatre années consécutives.

Cette réussite s'accompagne d'autres reconnaissances en matière de durabilité pour WuXi AppTec, notamment quatre années consécutives dans l'indice Dow Jones Sustainability, une note de leadership A- dans l'évaluation CDP sur le changement climatique, et une médaille d'or dans la notation de durabilité EcoVadis. L'entreprise a également reçu la validation de l'initiative Science Based Targets (SBTi) pour ses objectifs de réduction des émissions et participe au Pacte mondial des Nations Unies.

WuXi AppTec (WUXAY) hat die höchstmögliche MSCI ESG-Bewertung AAA erreicht und ist damit das erste im A-Share gelistete Unternehmen der Life-Science-Branche, das diesen Meilenstein erreicht hat. Das Unternehmen erhielt diese Auszeichnung für Exzellenz in den Bereichen Produktsicherheit und -qualität, Humankapitalentwicklung und Unternehmensführung und verbesserte damit seine bisherige AA-Bewertung, die es vier Jahre in Folge gehalten hatte.

Diese Leistung wird ergänzt durch weitere Nachhaltigkeitsanerkennungen von WuXi AppTec, darunter vier aufeinanderfolgende Jahre im Dow Jones Sustainability Index, eine A- Leadership-Bewertung im CDP-Klimawandel-Assessment und eine Goldmedaille im EcoVadis-Nachhaltigkeitsrating. Das Unternehmen hat außerdem eine Validierung der Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) für seine Emissionsreduktionsziele erhalten und nimmt am UN Global Compact teil.

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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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SHANGHAI, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi AppTec, a global company that provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services to enable companies in the pharmaceutical and life science industries, today announced it has achieved the AAA rating – the highest level – from MSCI in its latest annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. This is the first time WuXi AppTec has achieved the AAA rating, making it the first A-share listed company in the life science industry to reach this milestone. This achievement underscores WuXi AppTec's enduring commitment to sustainability and its belief in driving long-term value through responsible growth for a healthier future.

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 Asia, Europe, and North America, we offer an integrated, end-to-end services through our unique CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization) platform. We are privileged to work alongside nearly 6,000 partners across 30+ countries, supporting their efforts to bring breakthrough treatments to patients. Guided by our vision that every drug can be made and every disease can be treated, we are committed to advancing breakthroughs for patients—one collaboration at a time. Learn more at www.wuxiapptec.com.

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What MSCI ESG rating did WuXi AppTec (WUXAY) receive in July 2025?

WuXi AppTec received the highest possible AAA rating from MSCI ESG, becoming the first A-share listed life science company to achieve this milestone.

What areas contributed to WuXi AppTec's AAA MSCI ESG rating?

WuXi AppTec earned the AAA rating for outstanding performance in Product Safety and Quality, Human Capital Development, and Corporate Governance.

What other sustainability recognitions has WuXi AppTec received?

WuXi AppTec has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 4 years, received an A- Leadership rating in CDP Climate Change, earned a Gold Medal in EcoVadis, and received recognition from Morningstar Sustainalytics.

How long did WuXi AppTec maintain its AA MSCI ESG rating before achieving AAA?

WuXi AppTec maintained an AA rating for four consecutive years before achieving the AAA rating in July 2025.

What sustainability initiatives is WuXi AppTec participating in?

WuXi AppTec participates in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), has validated emissions reduction targets through Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and is a supplier partner of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).
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