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Lee Kum Kee gives support to the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner

Event brought together 2,300 chefs and guests to raise funds for the needy and promote Chinese culinary culture exchanges


JINAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – From 14 to 16 April 2025, the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner was held at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Laiwu, Jinan, marking the first-ever hosting of the event in mainland China.

Over 1,000 master chefs from around the world gathered at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Jinan.
Over 1,000 master chefs from around the world gathered at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Jinan.

With over 2,300 distinguished chefs attending from around the world – including overseas Chinese chefs, master chefs, celebrities and Michelin-starred chefs – the dinner not only set a new participation record, but raised over RMB10 million to be donated to the Jinan Charity Federation and Shanghai Charity Foundation to support public welfare development.

Master chefs from around the world at the Lee Kum Kee booth.
Master chefs from around the world at the Lee Kum Kee booth.

Since its inception in 2014, the International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner has been held in locations such as Taipei, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and Hong Kong. As well as showcasing mainland China’s thriving foodservice industry, the 8th edition in Jinan promoted Chinese culinary skills globally by facilitating international cultural exchanges and culinary innovation. A longtime supporter of this event, this year Lee Kum Kee acted as a strategic partner, demonstrating its leading status in the global food industry.

The gala dinner was a resounding success, with Yang Li, Vice Mayor of Jinan; Ip Sio Man, President of the International Master Chef Charity Association; Yang Liu, President of the China Cuisine Association; Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce; and Ross Tang, General Manager – Marketing of Lee Kum Kee Sauce in China being among the notable figures attending. Yang Liu remarked, “This is not only a gathering of the world’s master chefs but also an international event celebrating ‘Chinese Flavours and Love’ – a magnificent demonstration of global chefs embracing social responsibility.” During the event, Dodie Hung received an “Outstanding Contribution” award on behalf of Lee Kum Kee.

The three-day event featured four key activities: the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner, a Global Flavours Tasting Dinner, a Chinese Food Exhibition, and the International Chef Influence Forum cum “10 Celebrity Chefs Showcase.”

The charity dinner was sponsored by Lee Kum Kee, with chefs from around the world using the brand’s products to showcase their culinary skills and creativity. Dishes such as “Shandong-style Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions”, “State Banquet Cuttlefish Roe Soup” and “Premium Oyster Sauce Braised South African Dried Abalone” were served, highlighting the unique brilliance of Chinese cuisine.

During the “10 Celebrity Chefs Showcase”, master chefs gave live cooking demonstrations using Lee Kum Kee sauces. Master chef Lu Yongliang’s opening speech, “Maintaining the artisan spirit, spreading love, and the taste of China,” moved fellow chefs to continue their pursuits of culinary excellence.

Over 300 sauces and condiments from Lee Kum Kee were featured at the Global Flavours Tasting Dinner, providing creative inspiration for chefs from 26 countries and regions. The event explored culinary connections across the globe, resulting in a singular gastronomic experience that transcended geographical and cultural boundaries.

Additionally, Lee Kum Kee presented its “Extraordinary Taste of China” promotion at the Chinese Food Exhibition, which included the launch of a limited-edition customised Premium Oyster Sauce.

Ross Tang remarked “Lee Kum Kee’s core value, ‘Si Li Ji Ren’ [considering others’ interests] aligns perfectly with the mission of the International Celebrity Chef Charity Gala Dinner. Through our high-quality products, we aim to support chefs and families worldwide with diverse dining options, promote Chinese culinary culture, and make ‘Chinese Flavours’ a staple on dining tables around the world.”

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About LEE KUM KEE

Lee Kum Kee is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions, and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices, and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit .

About the 8th International Master Chefs Charity Gala Dinner

The 8th International Master Chefs Charity Gala Dinner was jointly organised by the International Master Chefs Charity Association and the Shandong Catering Industry Association, with support from the Asian Culinary Culture Promotion Association and World Chef Association. The event received endorsements from both the China Cuisine Association and Jinan Municipal People’s Government and marked Jinan’s first hosting of a charity event by an overseas non-profit organisation in several years. During the event, master chefs visited charitable organisations in Jinan and donated the RMB 10 million raised during the gala dinner to the Jinan Charity Federation and Shanghai Charity Foundation. The opening forum brought together leading Chinese and overseas Chinese culinary masters, including master chefs of a variety of Chinese cuisines, as well as food industry experts and hospitality sector representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange.

Cushman & Wakefield Names Matthew Bouw Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA

Single operating model across APAC and EMEA provides scale and balance of services across both regions supporting growth, and offering clients better global connectivity and access to talent


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced today the appointment of Matthew Bouw as Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA, effective from 1 May 2025. In this new role, he will oversee a single operating model across both regions providing the scale and balance of services to drive growth and offer clients better global connectivity and access to talent.

Bouw brings a wealth of experience to this role, which includes leading and successfully growing the APAC region as Chief Executive since 2017. During his 13 years with Cushman & Wakefield, he has also held global executive positions based in the Chicago office, including Global Chief Administrative Officer and Global Chief HR & Strategy Officer. In these roles, Bouw was intimately involved in the merger of the firm’s legacy organizations in 2014-15, as well as the process to acquire DTZ back in 2011. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, he worked across a variety of industries and for several large global companies, including PwC, Aviva, Orica, Leighton and UGL. Bouw will relocate to London to focus on the growth of both regions.

As part of this planned transition, Colin Wilson will step down as Chief Executive, EMEA, and leave the organization to pursue the next chapter in his career. He will continue in an advisory role to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities. His immeasurable contributions to the company and the EMEA region in particular have been widely recognized and impactful over his 29 years with the firm.

Operating under a single, cohesive strategy, the combined business will benefit from:

  1. Greater flexibility to prioritize investments and resources across key geographies, sectors and services
  2. A unified strategy on key initiatives around data, technology and transformation
  3. An ability to leverage its top talent across regions
  4. An opportunity to scale best practices from both regions; and to drive key initiatives focused on cross selling, sales enablement and effectiveness

“Matthew is a proven, visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in building and growing successful businesses. He steps into this critical role as we continue to accelerate growth and help our clients solve problems through exceptional advice and execution of services across geographies,” said Andew McDonald, Global President & Chief Operating Officer, Cushman & Wakefield. “I am confident in Matthew’s leadership and look forward to seeing the growth and scale this combined business will deliver to our clients.”

Matthew Bouw, Incoming Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield, said: “It is a huge honor to take on this new role, which presents an incredible opportunity to harness our complementary strengths in each region to accelerate the growth of our business and to further enhance the advice, solutions and services we deliver for our clients every day.”
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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn ().

Baidu to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 21, 2025

BEIJING, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will report its financial results for the First Quarter 2025 ended March 31, 2025, before the U.S. market opens on May 21, 2025. Baidu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on May 21, 2025, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on May 21, 2025, Beijing Time).

Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “Baidu Inc. Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call”. Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click “Register”. Upon registering, you will then be provided with the dial-in number, the passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.

For pre-registration, please click:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10046864-38s6ff.html

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), the passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 28, 2025:
US: 1 855 883 1031
Reply PIN: 10046864

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and the HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

Celebrate Earth Day with Angel Yeast: Leading the Green Production Revolution with a Zero-Carbon Factory

YICHANG, China, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The theme for the 56th Earth Day in 2025 is “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET,” inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. ANGEL YEAST(DEHONG) CO., LTD (SH 600298) has echoed the Earth Day initiative by delivering a green response.

On April 2, Angel Yeast Dehong was officially designated as a Class I three-star “Zero-Carbon Factory” by the China Quality Certification Center. This milestone signifies Angel Yeast’s first zero-carbon factory, marking a significant step in the company’s dedication to green and low-carbon practices and promoting sustainable development.

Zero-Carbon Factory: Advancing from Emission Control to Net Zero

A “Zero-Carbon Factory” is an advanced green facility that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions through energy-saving technologies, renewable energy use, and negative carbon practices. Any remaining emissions are offset through carbon neutralization projects, aiming to “reduce as much as possible.”

DEHONG’s attainment of the “Class I three-star” certification focuses on Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect energy emissions), necessitating a self-reduction and offset ratio of over 50% for residual emissions. Through the integration of strategies such as photovoltaic power generation, biomass energy substitution, and carbon footprint monitoring, DEHONG has established a comprehensive carbon reduction framework that encompasses the entire production cycle, setting a benchmark for the green evolution of the Angel Yeast Group. DEHONG’s recent certification further advances the group’s sustainable development strategy to new heights.

Wu Xiaofeng, Assistant to the General Manager and Department Head of Production Management at Angel Yeast, highlighted, “Energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and green production are core pillars of our growth strategy. Through innovation, we’ve established a comprehensive carbon reduction framework that includes product design, greenhouse gas reduction, and carbon offset measures. We are also actively greening our production processes with advanced energy-saving equipment and eco-friendly technologies to minimize emissions throughout our operations.”

Celebrate Earth Day with Angel Yeast: Leading the Green Production Revolution with a Zero-Carbon Factory
Celebrate Earth Day with Angel Yeast: Leading the Green Production Revolution with a Zero-Carbon Factory

Clean Energy Revolution: From Green Electricity to Biomass Substitution

In 2024, Angel Yeast’s carbon reduction initiatives focused on transforming its energy structure by promoting clean energy adoption, achieving transformative breakthroughs. This year, Angel Yeast reduced carbon emissions by 210,500 tons through these efforts, including the use of 129,673 megawatt-hours of green electricity, which alone contributed to a 72,200-ton reduction in carbon emissions.

Angel Yeast also advanced the installation of photovoltaic power facilities and the adoption of biomass substitution for coal. The company generated 176.7 megawatt-hours of electricity from photovoltaic sources and purchased 122,800 tons of biomass steam, indirectly reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 37,500 tons in 2024. Angel pioneered biomass substitution projects in various regions, using 33,600 tons of biomass fuels in 2024, leading to a carbon emission reduction of 40,900 tons. Subsidiaries implemented biogas recovery and utilization technologies, converting biogas into steam for production processes. In 2024, 28.26 million cubic meters of biogas were recovered, replacing coal steam and reducing carbon emissions by 59,900 tons.

The subsidiaries within the group are actively pursuing equipment energy-saving technology upgrades and conducting carbon reduction assessments. In 2024, the completion of energy-saving technology transformation projects across the company resulted in significant annual savings. These projects led to reduced electricity consumption by 2,309.16 megawatt-hours, water savings of 29,000 tons, and steam savings of 40,000 tons, ultimately reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 13,500 tons.

Angel Yeast invites global partners to join the clean energy transition and drive environmental innovation. Moving forward, the company will focus on building “zero-carbon factories,” advancing green technology, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.

Nexteer Pioneers Future of Motion Control at Auto Shanghai

  • Premieres “Motion-by-Wire”: Steer-by-Wire, Rear-Wheel Steering, Brake-by-Wire & Software
  • Spotlights Latest High-Efficiency Driveline & Diverse Steering Portfolio
  • Features Theme: “Pioneering Motion Control Globally at China Speed – Vision, Velocity & Value”

SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During Auto Shanghai 2025, Nexteer Automotive will unveil its latest motion control innovations under the theme “Pioneering Motion Control Globally at China Speed – Vision, Velocity and Value.” Visitors will experience how the company is shaping the future of mobility through motion-by-wire, software-defined chassis and other related technologies. 

Nexteer will showcase cutting-edge technologies across six experiential zones within its exhibit in Hall 1.2H, location number 1BF007 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center from April 23 until May 2, 2025. 

Motion-by-Wire Zone: This interactive display will engage visitors with a driving simulation and features groundbreaking innovations for next-generation safety, comfort and performance, such as:

  • Steer-by-Wire & Rear-Wheel Steering, including software and systems integration, Handwheel Actuators and Roadwheel Actuators (front and rear). 
  • Brake-by-Wire: Nexteer’s Electro-Mechanical Braking will make its public debut after last week’s launch announcement. The company leveraged its technology building blocks to create a modular, high-precision braking system to strategically expand into “Motion-by-Wire” chassis control. 
  • Software that drives Nexteer’s by-wire technologies and enables software-defined chassis, such as advanced vehicle dynamics functions (including Steer-by-Brake, Hands-Off Detection, etc.), vehicle health management and tools for accelerating vehicle development and integration.
  • Driveline delivers advanced comfort, durability and power through a portfolio of premium, low mass, compact Halfshafts and High Efficiency/TriGlide Joints – especially important in NEVs and eDrive powertrains with increased torque and regenerative braking demands.

High Performance, High Comfort, High Efficiency & High Availability Zones: With industry-leading noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance, advanced lightweighting and precise motion control, these zones will showcase how Nexteer’s steering, braking, driveline and software technologies seamlessly integrate to deliver unparalleled performance, comfort, efficiency and high availability (safety and optimized redundancies). A few technology examples include Modular Electric Power Steering (EPS), High Output EPS, premium Halfshafts, Compact Tripot Joint, 8-Ball CV Joint, Ball Spline Axle and more.

“Pioneer Lab” Zone: Complementing public displays, Nexteer will host by-invitation-only sessions in the Pioneer Lab – engaging OEMs in private discussions regarding innovation pipeline and collaboration opportunities.

Across all exhibit zones, Nexteer’s experts will also be on-hand to brainstorm solutions to technical and business challenges. 

OEMs Leverage Nexteer’s Vision, Velocity & Value

“As a proven, global innovator of safety-critical motion control, Nexteer is a trusted partner domestically in China and across global markets. We have been growing alongside leading Chinese OEMs, enabling them – as well as legacy OEMs – to anticipate, adapt and get-to-market quickly with the latest technologies with built-in quality and value. OEMs choose Nexteer because vision, velocity and value are critical to succeed in hyper competitive and quickly shifting markets,” said Robin Milavec, President, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive.

ABOUT NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative portfolio supports “motion-by-wire” chassis control, including electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems, software solutions and brake-by-wire. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. www.nexteer.com

Link to Nexteer Media Center & Link to Auto Shanghai Press Kit 

Sino Jet Releases 2024 Carbon Emissions Report: 11.4% Year-on-Year Reduction in Total Emissions, Showcasing the Effectiveness of Its Green Aviation Strategy

HONG KONG, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — April 22, 2025 — World Earth Day marks the fifth year since China launched its dual-carbon strategy. On this occasion, Sino Jet, a leading business jet operator in the Asia-Pacific region, has released its 2024 Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Despite continued business growth, the report shows that Sino Jet reduced its total carbon emissions by 11.4% year-on-year and by 21.2% compared to the 2021 baseline. This progress underscores the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across its owned fleet, ground operations, and offices by 2025, and positions it well for full business-wide carbon neutrality by 2035.

In the aviation transport sector, where greenhouse gas emissions are a major concern, Sino Jet’s Scope 1 emissions (from direct fuel combustion) constituted 93.63% of the total emissions in 2024, yet they saw an 8.7% year-on-year reduction. Scope 2 emissions, which include the purchase of electricity and heat, primarily for office buildings, decreased by 4.25%. The most notable achievement was in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in the value chain, seeing a remarkable 43.2% reduction—a significant milestone within the industry.

It is noteworthy that the substantial decrease in Scope 3 emissions can be directly linked to the company’s comprehensive implementation of a refined energy management strategy. This strategy involves continuous improvements in energy efficiency, innovative procurement practices that prioritize low-carbon suppliers, and partnerships with new energy vehicle brands to establish a green transportation network. Additionally, the company has embraced low-carbon alternatives in its operations, such as conducting “online ribbon-cutting” ceremonies instead of traditional in-person events, effectively reducing carbon emissions. These efforts underscore Sino Jet’s systematic approach to carbon emission control.

Sino Jet was the first business aviation company in China to announce a carbon neutrality roadmap. Its strategic foresight continues to set a benchmark in the industry’s transition toward low-carbon operations. The company has established a progressive three-stage decarbonization framework: a short-term goal of carbon neutrality for its owned fleet and ground operations by 2025; a mid-term plan to align managed fleets with carbon neutrality by 2035 while reducing per capita carbon intensity by 20%; and a long-term target of reducing per capita carbon intensity by 50% by 2050.

Sino Jet identifies digital aviation as the foundation for green aviation. By streamlining management through efficient and precise processes, the company has optimized operations and leveraged data-driven decision-making to enhance resource utilization and environmental control. It has developed a comprehensive enterprise carbon management system that integrates digital modules throughout the entire aircraft lifecycle. This system enables accurate tracking and intelligent analysis of data related to flight operations, energy procurement, and staff commuting, generating tailored emission reduction plans that lower carbon intensity while enhancing client experience and aircraft asset value.

As a pioneer in green aviation, Sino Jet recognizes that the path to sustainability involves not only reducing emissions in existing operations but also innovating in green business practices. In line with this vision, the company is at the forefront of deploying a smart travel ecosystem and actively participating in the development of continuous airworthiness standards for eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. This initiative aims to provide a systematic solution for creating a “business jet + eVTOL” three-dimensional travel model. The eVTOL, with its advantages in safety, efficiency, environmental friendliness, and economic benefits, seamlessly integrates with business jets to offer customers a premium one-stop travel service, significantly enhancing the value of time.

As the 2025 carbon neutrality milestone approaches, Sino Jet is addressing a broader industry question: how can the high-end service industry reconcile growth with carbon reduction and achieve value re-creation? The company’s answer lies in positioning carbon neutrality as a driver of high-quality productivity—ensuring every gram of carbon emitted contributes to greater economic value. This forward-thinking perspective not only reflects Sino Jet’s deep commitment to sustainable development but also offers valuable insight and inspiration for the entire industry.

For queries please contact:
Sino Jet Marketing Department
Telephone: (+852) 2588 7007 / (+86 10) 8416 2637
Email: marketing@sinojet.org / marketing@sinojet.org.cn
Website: http://www.sinojet.org/

WuXi Biologics Recognized by CDP for Climate Change Leadership for Second Consecutive Year

  • Firm commitment to tackling climate change in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet, Contribute to a sustainable future

SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (“WuXi Bio”) (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced it has been recognized by CDP, the world’s foremost environmental non-profit reporting organization, for its leadership in disclosure transparency and performance excellence in the area of climate change. This marks the second consecutive year the company has achieved this honor.

CDP is recognized as the global standard for corporate environmental reporting, and its annually published ratings are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions toward a net-zero, sustainable and resilient economy. Companies are evaluated on their awareness of environmental issues, management methods and advancements in environmental stewardship. In 2024, nearly 25,000 companies — representing two-thirds of the global market value — reported their environmental data through CDP. WuXi Biologics stood out among these companies with an “A-” score for leadership on climate change.

Committed to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), WuXi Biologics has adopted an integrated strategy to tackle climate change issues, with measurable targets and a refined roadmap. The Company aims to achieve net-zero emissions from overall operations by 2050, and in 2024, it realized a 30% GHG (Scope 1 and Scope 2) emission intensity reduction from the base year 2020. The company also actively pursues opportunities to decrease energy consumption, advocating energy-saving initiatives from process optimization, equipment upgrade, and infrastructure replacement and renovation. The company actively deploys rooftop photovoltaic power projects, and has achieved a 100% renewable electricity supply at its Ireland site.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics and Chairman of its ESG Committee, commented, “We are very pleased to be recognized once again by CDP for climate change leadership, an acknowledgement that further inspires our steadfast dedication to enhancing our sustainability performance. It is fitting that we are making this announcement on Earth Day as we, along with organizations and communities around the world, put special focus on the importance of long-term ecological sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we consistently deliver ESG excellence, enable partners worldwide with end-to-end solutions to fulfil their ESG commitments, and work together with all of our stakeholders to promote responsible practices throughout the entire value chain.”

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), WuXi Biologics proactively advocates sustainability, and has earned widespread recognition for its efforts. It was granted an MSCI AAA Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for two consecutive years; included in the UNGC 20 Case Examples of Sustainable Development for 20 Years Collection for its world-leading green biologics solutions; recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company for five consecutive years; merited an “A” CDP Water Security score; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, the organization believes in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, CDP surfaces the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. It helped more than 24,800 companies and 1,100 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Aligned with the ISSB’s climate standard, IFRS S2, as its foundational baseline, CDP integrates best-practice reporting standards and frameworks in one place. The team is truly global, united by a shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of December 31, 2024, WuXi Biologics is supporting 817 integrated client projects, including 21 in commercial manufacturing (excluding COVID CMO projects).

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

New polling indicates global tipping point on business attitudes to renewable energy shift

LONDON, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A landmark global poll of business executives across 15 countries shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels to renewable electricity.

The data indicates a global tipping point with 97% of mid-market and large company leaders backing a move away from coal and other fossil fuels, with nearly 78% supporting the shift to a renewables-based electricity system by 2035 or sooner.

As world leaders finalise their next round of national climate plans (NDCs), the message from business is unequivocal – renewable energy is the best path to economic growth, energy security, and long-term competitiveness.

The polling, conducted across key economies and emerging markets by Savanta and commissioned by E3G, Beyond Fossil Fuels and We Mean Business Coalition, underscores an accelerating corporate shift away from fossil fuels towards renewables. Powering up: Business perspectives on shifting to renewable electricity also serves as a warning – the majority of businesses suggest they will relocate if governments fail to act.

Business leaders were surveyed in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Türkiye, UK and US.

Key findings:

  • Competitiveness at stake: Half of business leaders say they will relocate their operations (52%) and supply chains (49%) to markets with better access to renewables-based power systems within five years.
  • Energy security is paramount: Three-quarters (75%) of executives associate renewables with stronger energy security. 78% of German business leaders believe an accelerated renewable transition will reduce Germany’s exposure to volatile energy imports.
  • Economic growth and jobs: 77% link renewables to economic growth, while 75% see them as key to job creation.
  • Swift transition from coal: Nearly nine in ten (87%) of business executives who want their government to prioritise investment in renewables want them to stop using coal-fired electricity within the next decade. More than two-fifths (43%) of mid-sized and large businesses plan to transition away from using coal within their own operations by 2030, with over one quarter (27%) intending to follow suit by 2035.
  • No room for new gas: Two-thirds (67%) of executives want coal phased out and replaced with renewables, grids and storage- without locking in new gas infrastructure.

Notes to editors

The polling report, translations and full press release with business quotes can be found here.