Recently, China Hongqiao Group Limited (Stock Code: 1378.HK, hereinafter “China Hongqiao”) was honored again at the “2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA),” hosted by Enterprise Asia. Leveraging its outstanding practices in advancing recycled aluminum, the Company received the“2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards — Circular Economy Leadership”.Winning for the third year consecutive is a strong endorsement of China Hongqiao's commitment to developing the circular economy, and fully recognizes the Group's exceptional accomplishments in areas including green innovation, technological advancement, and corporate social responsibility. The award ceremony for China was held in Shanghai not long ago. Corporate leaders and sustainability advocates from various industries gathered together to share the vision of green development and to draw a new blueprint for sustainable growth.

Ms. Nova Zhao, Senior Sustainability Manager of China Hongqiao, accepted the award on behalf of the Company

As one of the most influential corporate awards in the Asia-Pacific region, the “2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards,” hosted by Enterprise Asia, is designed to recognize organizations that are deeply committed to sustainable business practices and that uphold the creation of long-term value. It is also widely regarded as a benchmark for assessing ESG and sustainability practices across Asia. Therefore, companies are honored with this award share a forward-looking mindset. They not only achieve outstanding business performance, but also actively promote sustainability in their respective industries, fulfill their social responsibilities, and serve as role models for corporate sustainable development.

The trophy for the “2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards — Circular Economic Leadership”

As one of the leaders in the global aluminum industry, China Hongqiao integrates sustainable development into the core of its corporate strategy. The Company actively responds to China's “3060” carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, and has formally put forward its“25·55 dual-carbon”target, committing to achieving carbon neutrality in its own operations by 2055. To this end, China Hongqiao is accelerating its green transformation by comprehensively planning initiatives across energy structure optimization, the economic circular, technological innovation, and carbon reduction throughout the industrial value chain. Through the promotion of recycled aluminum, the Group has successfully built a complete closed-loop industrial chain covering“mining — alumina refining — primary aluminum — deep processing of aluminum and new materials — recycled aluminum.”Compared with traditional electrolytic aluminum, recycled aluminum can save approximately95%of energy and reduce carbon emissions by more than85%. This makes the development of a circular economy led by recycled aluminum one of China Hongqiao's key initiatives for energy conservation and emissions reduction.

We firmly believe that China Hongqiao's complete closed-loop industrial chain for recycled aluminum can serve as a development model for the industry, one that can be widely referred to. Going forward, the Company will continue to create greater value for society. China Hongqiao also looks forward to working together with companies across the Asia-Pacific region to deepen our collective commitment to sustainable development and to write a new chapter of low-carbon, green growth.

About Enterprise Asia and the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit and making it a driving force behind robust economic development and continued social progress. The organization's two key priorities are the cultivation of talent and corporate responsibility.

Enterprise Asia cooperates with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other organizations to enhance corporate competitiveness and development, strengthen the economic capacity of the Asia region, and bring hope, innovation, and courage to the next generation. The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards is a regional recognition initiative aimed at honoring companies that promote sustainable development and responsible growth. It also serves as a platform for companies to share best practices and educate others, further encourage participation in implementing environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, so as to achieve sustainability goals and provide better lives and a brighter future for countries and their people.