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Ernst & Young Greater China's newly released FY2024 ESG Report provides unique insights and practical paths for corporate green transformation. As a leading global professional services organization, Ernst & Young's ESG report is not only a corporate report card, but also a microcosm of social progress. Through its outstanding practices in the areas of green operations, digital empowerment and gender diversity, the organization is contributing significantly to building a more sustainable and inclusive future.

In terms of green operations, EY has delivered impressive results. Through innovative green office strategies, the organization has successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 850,000 kilograms, equivalent to planting more than 4,000 trees. Currently, 11 office locations have been LEED certified, which not only demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development, but also sets a benchmark for corporate green transformation.

Digital empowerment is another highlight of the report. Ernst & Young launched an ESG intelligent management tool covering the entire process, providing companies with a customized “3060 Carbon Management System”. This innovative initiative helps enterprises achieve digital optimization in key aspects such as strategy formulation, risk management and information disclosure, effectively supporting the transition from compliance to high-quality development. Meanwhile, Ernst & Young has also made significant progress in supply chain management, with 75% of suppliers committing to set scientific carbon targets, and providing green financial support to enterprises through the establishment of a “public service platform for green and low-carbon supply chains”.

In terms of social responsibility, Ernst & Young mobilized 8,133 volunteers through the EY Ripples program, directly impacting the lives of 4.53 million people, fully embodying the concept that sustainable development requires the participation of the entire society.

However, the most notable topic of the report is EY's outstanding practice in the field of gender diversity. The percentage of female employees in Greater China is as high as 65%, and even more impressively, the percentage of women in leadership is 52%, a figure that far exceeds the level of gender diversity in many traditional industries.

This empowerment is not only reflected in the data, but also highlighted in EY's strategic support for women's career development. Looking back at EY's global history, the organization began focusing on women's career development decades ago. Through the launch of POWER Up™ workshops and women's entrepreneurship programs, Ernst & Young has built a three-dimensional support system for women's career development. These programs not only provide vocational skills training, but are also dedicated to eliminating hidden barriers in the workplace, helping women break through the ceiling and achieve career advancement.

Li Jing, ESG Sustainability Lead Partner of Ernst & Young Greater China, emphasized that building a fair and inclusive workplace environment for women is the key to creating long-term social value. This concept goes beyond simple statistics and reflects the forward thinking of modern enterprises in social responsibility and talent development. Through continuous investment, Ernst & Young has not only changed the internal ecology of the company, but also set a benchmark for gender equality in the whole industry.

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Gender diversity is gradually becoming an important core of corporate ESG practices. In fact, in China, technology giants such as Huawei and Alibaba are also at the forefront of gender diversity. Alibaba's long-term “female manager training program” provides female managers with a comprehensive career development path through an innovative mentorship system and job rotation mechanism. Huawei has vigorously promoted the training of female talents in technical positions, effectively breaking the traditional gender stereotypes in the technology industry.

The practices of these local companies, echoing EY's philosophy, are not only a professional commitment to gender equality, but also a positive contribution to social progress.

Editor's Note:

Ernst & Young Greater China's gender diversity data presented in the ESG report is encouraging. 52% of female leadership not only breaks the traditional gender ceiling in the business world, but also reflects the strategic thinking of companies in promoting gender equality in society. This figure far exceeds the industry average and highlights the inclusive culture that modern enterprises deserve. Compared to the past, women's career development in the workplace is becoming more open and fair. Ernst & Young's practice is not only an expression of corporate social responsibility, but also a positive lead for the entire business ecosystem, providing a successful example for other companies to follow. Gender diversity is no longer a slogan, but an important indicator of sustainable corporate development.