According to a report from Zhitong Finance APP, the internationally authoritative index agency MSCI Sustainability & Climate has officially released its ESG pre-rating report, awarding Central New Energy Holding Group Limited (01735) a BB rating, effective September 23, 2026.

The rating was incorporated into the Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment industry model (v5.0.2). The company's industry-adjusted ESG score stands at 4.14, with a weighted average key issue score of 4.8. Among the three pillars, the environmental, social, and governance dimensions scored 4.8, 2.3, and 7.0 respectively, with the governance dimension performing significantly above the industry average and serving as the core support of the company's ESG system.

Receiving this rating indicates that Central New Energy has established a mature ESG risk management framework, possesses strong resilience against long-term sustainability risks, and has entered the "Average" range of the MSCI ESG rating system. It will also further enhance the company's recognition among global institutional investors and ESG-themed funds, injecting momentum into capital market financing and long-term business expansion.

Clean Technology Leading the Industry, Green Business Building Hard-Core Strength

Among the subdivided topics, Central New Energy's "Clean Technology Opportunities" single-item score reached 5.8, significantly ahead of the industry average of 3.4, with a topic weight of 19%, making it a core highlight of the environmental dimension.

This result confirms the company's long-term cultivation in the new energy industry and its accumulated business foundation in continuously promoting the implementation of green technologies. In June, the company launched the Huanxi-AIDC photovoltaic module specifically designed for artificial intelligence data centers, targeting intelligent computing center scenarios with features such as high power, high efficiency, high bifaciality, and low irradiance response. The company also partnered with Heimian Optoelectronics to develop perovskite/silicon tandem space photovoltaic cells, proactively positioning itself in the next-generation space energy sector and seizing the commanding heights of global new energy technology iteration.

While deepening its technological layout, the company has also received authoritative industry recognition. In September 2026, the company ranked 248th in the "Global New Energy Enterprise Top 500," a significant leap of 102 places compared to the previous year, achieving a breakthrough in comprehensive industrial strength and industry influence.

Continuously Refining Governance System, Standardized Operations Strengthening Development Foundation

Central New Energy's governance dimension scored 7.0, significantly higher than the industry average of 5.5. Among these, the corporate governance key issue score was 7.9, and the accounting dimension achieved a perfect score of 10.0.

The MSCI report considers that the company's governance practices are highly aligned with shareholder interests. Since its listing, the company has consistently regarded standardized governance, honest operations, and risk control as the fundamental prerequisites for steady development, continuously improving board governance, internal controls, financial management, information disclosure, and compliance management systems to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders, while continuously enhancing operational transparency and standardization.

In the next phase, the company will further strengthen decision-making on major matters, capital operations, supply chain management, and risk prevention and control capabilities, providing solid institutional safeguards for business transformation and long-term growth.

Dual-Track Synergistic Advancement, New Energy Plus Intelligent Computing Opening a New ESG Proposition

Currently, Central New Energy is accelerating its strategic upgrade toward "New Energy + AI + Computing Power," with business boundaries continuously expanding. In the first half of 2026, the company achieved total revenue of HK$6.33 billion, a year-on-year increase of 56.3%. Among this, the AI chip and server segment generated revenue of HK$1.047 billion, accounting for 16.5% of total revenue, with the second growth curve already making substantive contributions.

On September 28, the company announced a proposed name change to "Central Intelligent Computing Technology Holding Group Limited," further clarifying its strategic direction. The upgrade of the business structure places higher demands on ESG management. The AI chip and server business needs to continuously strengthen technical talent pipeline development, intellectual property protection, and supply chain responsibility management. The data center business needs to focus on energy utilization efficiency, water resource management, equipment operation safety, and environmental impact control.

The pre-rating also reveals directions for improvement: the social pillar's human capital development score of 2.3, controversial procurement score of 1.5, and the environmental dimension's water stress score of 3.8, providing a clear improvement path for the company's next phase of ESG system enhancement.

Using ESG as a Management Tool to Drive Long-Term Value Creation

The MSCI ESG BB pre-rating is an important milestone in the company's sustainable development journey. For the company, ESG is not merely an external evaluation standard but a core management tool that runs through corporate strategy, business operations, and long-term value creation.

In the future, Central New Energy will adhere to the strategic direction of coordinated development between new energy and intelligent computing businesses, continuously addressing shortcomings in environmental management, talent development, supply chain governance, and risk control, and iteratively improving its ESG management system and information disclosure mechanisms.

Driven by technological innovation, guided by customer needs, and safeguarded by standardized governance, the company will promote business growth on a more robust, greener, and more sustainable foundation, continuously creating long-term stable comprehensive value for shareholders, customers, employees, and partners.