Yiren Digital Is Ranked Top 10% in the Global S&P ESG Rating

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Yiren Digital (NYSE: YRD) was ranked in the top 10% of S&P Global's ESG assessment for the "Diversified Financial Services and Capital Markets" category on November 7, 2025.

Key drivers cited include AI-enabled risk controls and customer service, concrete inclusive‑finance metrics, and operational energy improvements. In 2024 the company facilitated RMB53.6 billion in loans to 4.2 million borrowers (including RMB14.8 billion to 791,400 small business owners and RMB2.8 billion to 172,700 female business owners), provided >RMB98 billion in insurance coverage for gig workers, and blocked 16,800 fraudulent loan applications—estimated to prevent RMB180 million in losses.

Environmental progress includes a 5% YoY drop in greenhouse gas emissions, data center PUE of 1.25, and energy‑efficient equipment covering >90% of Beijing offices. The company said it will continue integrating AI with ESG to deepen financial inclusion and sustainability.

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• S&P Global ESG ranking in the top 10% of peers
• Facilitated RMB53.6 billion in loans to 4.2 million borrowers in 2024
• Provided RMB14.8 billion credit to 791,400 small business owners
• Blocked 16,800 fraudulent loan applications, preventing an estimated RMB180 million loss
• Operational emissions down 5% YoY and data center PUE at 1.25

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• None.

International Accolade Showcases Yiren Digital's Pioneering Use of AI in Sustainable Fintech

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leading fintech company specializing in digital consumer lending, insurance and financial technology innovation across China and Southeast Asia, has been ranked among the top 10% of its global industry peers in the "Diversified Financial Services and Capital Markets" category in S&P Global's latest ESG assessment. This recognition underscores the Company's strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence and highlights its leadership in integrating sustainability into its core business strategy.

Yiren Digital's innovation and strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance its ESG objectives are pivotal to this high rating. By embedding AI across operations, the Company has strengthened risk management, improved customer service, and expanded financial inclusion, while reducing its environmental footprint.

AI-Driven Innovations Enhance Risk Management and Customer Protection

A key factor in Yiren Digital's ESG success is its ability to use AI to provide financial solutions to under-served customers without compromising its risk exposure. The key technologies include:

• The Company's proprietary risk management technology "Hawkeye" successfully blocked 16,800 fraudulent loan applications in 2024, preventing an estimated RMB180 million in losses.
• Information security was bolstered through 37 rigorous tests, thwarting millions of malicious attacks in 2024.
• Regulatory approval for the self-developed "Zhiyu" large model enables automation in customer service and contract review.
• The "LingShu Intelligent Marketing Platform" and "Fengchao Intelligent Voice Interaction Platform" were selected as industry case studies for upgrading service efficiency.

Expanding Social Impact Through Inclusive Finance

In 2024, Yiren Digital drove financial access for underserved groups.  It facilitated RMB53.6 billion in loans to 4.2 million borrowers, which included

• RMB14.8 billion credit benefiting 791,400 small business owners.
• RMB2.8 billion in loans to 172,700 female business owners, advancing gender equality.
• Insurance products for gig economy workers (e.g., delivery riders and ride-hailing car drivers), delivering over RMB98 billion in insurance coverage.

Advancements in Green Operations and Finance Support National Climate Goals

Yiren Digital is on track for its 2030 carbon peak and 2060 net-zero targets, with operational efficiencies yielding a 5% year-over-year drop in total greenhouse gas emissions. Progress includes:

• Over 90% of electrical equipment in its Beijing offices now meets energy-saving standards, and the power usage effectiveness (PUE) of its data centers has fallen to 1.25, both material improvements compared to the prior year.

The Company also supported green industries through business financing initiatives. In 2024, the Company provided loan facilities totaling RMB0.69 million to 22 new energy business owners, RMB88.48 million to 3,156 energy-efficient business owners, RMB9.96 million to 368 recycling business owners, and RMB16.46 million to 593 environmental monitoring business owners. The Company also rejected 560 loan applications from business owners with environmental violations.

A Track Record of ESG Recognition

This S&P rating is the latest award in Yiren Digital's recognition for its ESG commitments, following accolades such as the People's Daily Social Responsibility Award and its inclusion in the "2024 Top 100 Global Zhejiang Business ESG Classic Cases." Since its 2015 NYSE listing, the Company has consistently integrated AI innovation with its core business strategy to advance sustainable practices. Building on this foundation, Yiren Digital will continue to deepen the synergy between AI and ESG, reinforcing its role in fostering a more inclusive, intelligent, and sustainable future.

About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is a leading fintech company specializing in digital consumer lending, insurance, and financial technology innovation across China and Southeast Asia. The Company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance customer experience, optimize capital efficiency, and expand financial inclusion. With the recent launch of its Magicube Agent Platform and its strategic entry into digital asset business, Yiren Digital is building a new growth engine to become an AI-powered and blockchain-enabled global fintech leader. For more information, please visit https://ir.yiren.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Further information regarding these risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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FAQ

What did YRD announce on November 7, 2025 about its S&P Global ESG ranking?

YRD announced it ranked in the top 10% of S&P Global's ESG assessment for Diversified Financial Services and Capital Markets.

How much lending did YRD report for 2024 and how many borrowers were served?

YRD reported facilitating RMB53.6 billion in loans to 4.2 million borrowers in 2024.

What AI achievements did YRD cite that supported its ESG ranking (YRD)?

YRD highlighted AI tools, including the Hawkeye risk system that blocked 16,800 fraudulent applications and a regulatory‑approved large model "Zhiyu" for automation.

What environmental progress did YRD report toward its 2030 and 2060 targets?

YRD reported a 5% year‑over‑year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a data center PUE of 1.25.

How did YRD report supporting small businesses and female entrepreneurs in 2024?

YRD reported RMB14.8 billion credit to 791,400 small business owners and RMB2.8 billion to 172,700 female business owners.

Does YRD provide insurance for gig economy workers and what scale was reported?

Yes. YRD reported insurance products delivering over RMB98 billion in coverage for gig economy workers.