Recently, EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading corporate sustainability rating agencies, announced the results of its annual assessment. Lead Intelligent Equipment (hereafter referred to as LEAD) was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in recognition of its outstanding sustainability practices, placing the company among the top 15% of more than 175,000 assessed organizations worldwide.
EcoVadis is one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings. Its assessment framework covers companies across more than 180 countries and regions and evaluates sustainability performance through 21 criteria spanning four key pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis ratings have become an important benchmark for supplier qualification among global enterprises, with procurement teams at more than 1,500 multinational corporations incorporating EcoVadis assessments into their sourcing decisions.
The Silver Medal recognition underscores LEAD’s systematic approach to sustainability management and reflects growing international recognition of the company’s long-term commitment and tangible achievements in this field.
LEAD delivered solid performance across all four assessment dimensions:
Sustainable Procurement
The company has established a comprehensive sustainable supply chain management framework, strengthening supplier sustainability assessments and collaborative carbon reduction initiatives while driving green transformation across the entire value chain.
Environmental Management
LEAD was the first company in China’s new energy equipment industry to publicly announce carbon neutrality targets. The company has set clear strategic goals of reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. Its Wuxi Second Factory has obtained ISO 14068 Carbon Neutrality Certification for two consecutive years. At the same time, LEAD continues to expand the adoption of distributed photovoltaic systems and green electricity, reinforcing its low-carbon operational foundation.
Labor & Human Rights
Guided by a people-centric philosophy, LEAD has established comprehensive mechanisms for employee rights protection, occupational health and safety, and talent development, fostering a workplace that is safe, inclusive, and equitable.
Business Ethics
The company has built a comprehensive compliance management system covering the entire business process, upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency to support sustainable long-term development.
As a participant in the global green economy, LEAD regards sustainable development across the industrial value chain as a core responsibility. The company is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and has received numerous recognitions, including LinkedIn Global Talent Attraction Employer, the 2025 ESG Sustainability TOP 15 “Light Awards,” and the 2025 Global New Energy ESG Top 100 Ranking.
More recently, LEAD was honored with the BSI Sustainability Performance Award for its outstanding achievements in sustainability and compliance management system development, further strengthening its ESG governance and corporate compliance framework.
Looking ahead, LEAD will continue to enhance its ESG capabilities and leverage intelligent manufacturing technologies to support the global energy transition. The company remains committed to becoming a trusted benchmark for responsible business practices among global customers and international capital markets.
