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February 17, 2025 /3BL/ – Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has been recognized with several prestigious industry awards for its exceptional corporate governance and ESG efforts. The awards were given by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and jointly from the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU).

Lenovo’s Gold Award in the Most Sustainable Companies/Organizations category of the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards, organized by the HKICPA, highlights its outstanding performance in both corporate governance and ESG practices. This accolade reflects Lenovo’s commitment to integrating these principles into its group’s values, strategies, and operations. Notably, this marks the twelfth consecutive year that Lenovo has received awards from the HKICPA. According to the judges’ report, Lenovo was awarded the Gold Award for its thorough articulation of key risks and relevant disclosures in its annual report, ongoing investment in diversified business growth, appointment of the lead independent director, provision of direct access for investors to engage with independent directors, promotion of a diverse board, development of its own ESG data management system and collaborations with accredited third parties on verification for certain environmental data.

Furthermore, Lenovo received the Award of Excellence in Corporate Governance and Award of Excellence in ESG under the Hang Seng Index Constituent Companies category, organized by CHKLC and the Centre for Corporate Governance and Financial Policy (CCGFP) of HKBU. These awards recognize listed companies for their robust governance practices and structure that fuel the business growth, as well as their comprehensive ESG strategies. Lenovo’s governance structure, and board diversity and independence were praised by the judges, along with its mature ESG management system and innovative actions.

Early this month, Lenovo was awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, the leading global provider of business sustainability ratings. With a score of 85/100, this recognition places Lenovo in the top 1% of all companies rated by EcoVadis worldwide and underscores its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

For more information on Lenovo’s global sustainability, environmental and social impacts and governance practices, please refer to the latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report published in June 2024.

About Lenovo 
Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

9th consecutive year Dow technologies have won BIG Innovation AwardsSix Dow technologies awarded, more than any other companyHighest number of BIG Innovation Awards Dow has won in a single year, matching the record set in 2024

MIDLAND, Mich., February 17, 2025 /3BL/ – For the 9th consecutive year, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been recognized for innovation by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG). In the 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, Dow technologies won six awards in the Transformative Products category—more than any other company. This matches the record number of BIG Innovation Awards Dow received in 2024.

“Once again receiving six BIG Innovation Awards is a testament to the unwavering commitment and ingenuity of our team,” said A. N. Sreeram, senior vice president of R&D and chief technology officer. “These awards not only highlight our dedication to developing transformative products that address the evolving needs of our customers but also reinforce our passion for driving sustainable and impactful innovations.”

2025 BIG Innovation Award Winners
The Dow technologies listed below were all awarded in the Transformative Products category.

ACUSOL™ Prime 2 Polymer is a biodegradable dispersant with high bio-based carbon content for automatic dishwashing applications offering excellent shine performance while contributing to more sustainable cleaning.

AXELERON™ FO 6321 BK Telecom Cable Compound is a black, UV-stabilized HDPE cable jacket material designed for mini- and micro- fiber optic applications but useful across all power and telecommunication applications. It allows for more fibers in smaller cables that are easy to identify and trace, allowing for more efficient installations. Its high-performance properties support cables that are tough, weather-resistant, and can be produced quickly.

DALPAD™ A Plus Coalescing Agent is a low SVOC low-odor additive used in aqueous coatings and emulsion polymers to help form a homogeneous, strong coating during the drying process. It enables more sustainable coating solution with > 60% SVOC reduction for significantly improved indoor air quality and less worker exposure during application and ensures that the coating has excellent performance. The product has high efficiency in reducing the minimum film-forming temperature of the emulsion, as well as adapting to lower operating temperatures and reducing the impact of low temperatures on the decoration period. Coatings with DALPAD™ A Plus Coalescing Agent remain viscosity stable even after freeze-thaw or heat storage. And the coating has good low-temperature crack resistance and scrub resistance.

DOWFROST™ LC Heat Transfer Fluid is used for the direct-to-chip cooling of heat generating rack components in data centers. Cooling accounts for up to 40% of the energy demand from data centers, direct-to-chip cooling is an innovative solution offering a more effective option compared to conventional air cooling. DOWFROST™ LC Heat Transfer Fluid provides exceptional heat removal, corrosion protection, and compatibility with various materials, significantly reducing energy consumption. It extends the life of IT equipment, has minimal toxicity, is biodegradable, and has been rigorously tested for long-term reliability.

DOWSIL™ TC-3080 Curable Thermal Gel offers exceptional thermal management for advanced cooling technologies in high-performance computing (HPC) manufacturing and applications. As a dispensable or printable gel, it has low viscosity and can be cured at higher temperatures for accelerated curing. While incumbent solutions led to thermal failures and module shutdowns, TC-3080 maintained lower and more consistent temperatures. With its exceptional thermal gap-filling capability, it reduces total power consumption for cooling helping drive development of next-generation high-performance computing technologies.

TRITON™ FCX Surfactants are biodegradable alternatives to fluoro-containing materials, offering improved performance and sustainability benefits for paint formulations. Dow’s patented, multifunctional TRITON™ FCX Surfactants demonstrate superior block resistance and ease of use compared to fluoro-containing materials, making them safer for end users and cost-effective for paint formulators.

The BIG Innovation Awards celebrate organizations and individuals pushing boundaries and advancing their industries. Winners are evaluated by a panel of seasoned business leaders and executives who consider creativity, measurable results, and overall impact in their selections. For more information about the BIG Innovation Awards, visit their website.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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Alicia Harpham
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