SERES named to Forbes China Best Employer 2026 list and ESG practice sub-list
Forbes China, working with Russell Reynolds Associates, has placed SERES on its Best Employer 2026 list and its Best ESG Practice Employer 2026 sub-list.
- 400,000+
- 100%
- 17
- 4
What Happened
Forbes China, in partnership with global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, released its Forbes China Best Employer 2026 rankings. SERES said it stood out among hundreds of participating companies to earn a place on the main list and on the Forbes China Best ESG Practice Employer 2026 sub-list. The company said the recognitions highlight its achievements in talent development, organizational culture and corporate social responsibility.
- Forbes China has run its Best Employer selection for six consecutive years.
- This year's evaluation looked at companies from both employer and employee perspectives.
- Criteria covered organizational effectiveness, employee development and corporate social responsibility.
- Russell Reynolds Associates provided research support to ensure a rigorous and impartial process.
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SERES says it reached 100% training coverage.
SERES describes itself as a leading new energy vehicle company that drives innovation through technology and talent, guided by a strategy to attract global talent, unlock potential and energize talent. It says employees grow through diverse training programs, and in 2025 it partnered with 17 universities to strengthen collaboration between education and industry. On ESG, SERES says it has published sustainability reports for four consecutive years and achieved MSCI's highest ESG rating of AAA. It also cites green operations and employee care, including benefits in healthcare, children's education and daily living support.
- Healthcare benefits
- Children's education support
- Daily living support
SERES said being named on both lists affirms its commitment to talent development, organizational excellence and ESG. It said it is turning commitments to people and sustainability into action, from diverse career development pathways and stronger employee care to low-carbon operations, and that this fosters shared progress for employees and the organization while strengthening its employer brand. Looking ahead, the company said it will continue to advance through talent and technology, strengthening collaboration between people and the organization to drive high-quality growth and deliver better intelligent mobility experiences to users worldwide.
Why this matters
The two listings reflect SERES' stated focus on talent development, organizational culture and corporate social responsibility, the areas Forbes China assessed. For employees and job seekers, they are an outside signal of how a Chinese new energy vehicle maker says it trains and supports its workforce, while the ESG sub-list ties the employer story to sustainability reporting and ratings.
Terms in This Story
- ESG
- Environmental, social and governance — the three broad categories used to assess a company's sustainability and ethical practices.
- MSCI
- An index and research provider whose ESG ratings grade companies on sustainability-related risks and practices.
- Employer branding
- How a company presents itself to current and prospective employees as a place to work.
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