Geely Auto Becomes First Chinese Automaker in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, Earns 'Industry Mover' Honor
Geely Auto has become the first and only Chinese automaker to be included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, earning the 'Industry Mover' distinction.
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What Happened
Geely Automobile Holdings was recognized for outstanding ESG performance in S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company stood out among 78 global automakers, becoming one of only eight automotive manufacturers worldwide to be included in the Yearbook – Global Edition. It is the only Chinese automaker on the list.
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Out of 78 assessed; Geely is the only Chinese automaker.
Why this matters
This recognition highlights Geely's leadership in ESG among Chinese automakers and signals the growing global presence of Chinese companies in sustainable development.
Terms in This Story
- ESG
- Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria used to evaluate a company's sustainability and ethical impact.
- S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook
- An annual publication by S&P Global that lists companies with top sustainability performance based on their Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
- Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)
- S&P Global's annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices, covering environmental, social, and governance factors.
- Industry Mover
- A distinction awarded to companies that demonstrate significant improvement in their sustainability performance compared to the previous year.
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