Ping An Insurance: Leading the Way in ESG Excellence and Sustainable Development
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. has been recognized with the Award of Excellence in ESG at the Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Awards 2025. This is the third time Ping An has received this prestigious award, showcasing its commitment to corporate governance and sustainable development. The awards aim to commend listed companies that excel in ESG practices, with Ping An being praised for its sustainability goals, integration of ESG principles into its strategy, and promotion of green finance and low-carbon operations.
Ping An, listed on both A and H shares, upholds strong corporate governance standards and ensures stable operations by aligning with international best practices. The company's board comprises experts from various fields, overseeing ESG governance and sustainability strategy. Key metrics like green finance and rural revitalization are integrated into executive performance reviews to ensure the execution of sustainability strategies. Ping An also prioritizes rewarding shareholders with a stable and sustainable dividend policy, having returned over RMB 400 billion in dividends since going public.
Through its integrated financial model, Ping An supports green development and industrial transformation by investing in green initiatives and promoting green finance. The company actively pursues carbon reduction innovations, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and implementing employee carbon reduction programs. Ping An has also developed the AI-powered EagleX climate risk management system to monitor climate and disaster risks in real-time, reducing property and personal losses significantly.
Ping An is committed to social responsibility, driving rural revitalization and inclusive finance efforts. The company has built "Ping An Hope Schools" across the country, provided vocational training to rural teachers, and organized medical teams to offer free healthcare services to villagers. In inclusive finance, Ping An P&C and Ping An Bank have provided risk protection to micro and small businesses, processed claims, and improved financial access for rural communities and vulnerable groups.
Looking ahead, Ping An reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development as a core pillar of its long-term strategy. The company will continue to focus on integrated finance, health, and senior care services, driven by technology, while enhancing its ESG management system and advancing green finance, inclusive finance, and social responsibility efforts. Ping An aims to create lasting value for its stakeholders and build a resilient and efficient sustainable financial ecosystem.