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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians’ most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more.

High-impact investments:

Statewide ($25,000)

• Florida Council on Aging ($25,000)

Tampa Bay Area ($120,000)

• Bay Area Chamber Foundation/Leadership St. Pete ($10,000)
• Feeding Tampa Bay ($20,000)
• Interactive Food Truck Academy ($15,000)
• The Jackson Copeland Foundation ($10,000)
• St. Petersburg Free Clinic ($45,000)
• Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA ($5,000)
• Wheels of Success ($15,000)

Central Florida ($130,000)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida ($20,000)
• Find, Feed & Restore ($20,000)
• HOPE Helps ($10,000)
• Neighborhood Center of West Volusia ($10,000)
• Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida ($10,000)
• Shepherd’s Hope ($50,000)
• West Orange Habitat for Humanity ($10,000)

For descriptions of how each grant will be used and the specific counties impacted, please click here.  

Our view:

Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president: “Duke Energy doesn’t just work in these communities – many of our employees live here, too. It’s incredibly important, to all of us, that we give back and help create lasting, positive change for our friends and neighbors. We’re thankful for the opportunity to partner with organizations already doing just that, and we look forward to seeing how our efforts will allow Floridians to live their best lives and ultimately instill generational success.” 

Positive response:

Colette Vallee, Florida Council on Aging chief operating officer: “This collaboration with Duke Energy is more than a financial contribution to purchase shelf-stable meals. It will help older adults prepare for potential emergencies, with the additional benefit of educating them about energy efficiency and financial assistance programs. Together, we are building a relationship with seniors and vulnerable populations so they can weather the storm.”

Savannah-Jane Griffin, Neighborhood Center of West Volusia chief executive officer: “Partnering with Duke Energy Foundation to advance housing affordability means more than restoring buildings – it means restoring stability and dignity for families facing financial crisis. Reliable, safe and energy-efficient housing is foundational to long-term success, and this collaboration allows us to preserve critical shelter and transitional housing resources for our community’s most vulnerable neighbors. We are deeply grateful for Duke Energy’s investment in strengthening families and powering pathways out of homelessness.”

Sophia Moe, Leadership St. Pete director of events and logistics: “On behalf of Leadership St. Pete, we are incredibly grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for investing in our community project with the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center. Your support strengthens vital programs and will help us build a safe, welcoming place for children and families in Lealman to gather, learn and play. We look forward to building a meaningful partnership that creates lasting impact together.”

Jennifer Yeagley, St. Petersburg Free Clinic chief executive officer: “We’re grateful for the support Duke Energy has provided St. Petersburg Free Clinic for more than 25 years. Grants from the Duke Energy Foundation have helped our neighbors address pressing medical concerns and, most recently, have helped ensure that our community has access to nutritious food. We sincerely appreciate their partnership.”

Susan Eklin, Shepherd’s Hope interim president and chief executive officer: “Our partnership with the Duke Energy Foundation strengthens Shepherd’s Hope’s mission to ensure that every uninsured neighbor in Central Florida has access to compassionate, high-quality health care. Together, through the Promoting Equitable Access to Healthcare and Wellness initiative, we are breaking down barriers, expanding vital services and creating pathways to wellness for those who need it most. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equity, dignity and the belief that access to health care is essential for every person and every community to thrive.”

Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. 

Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

Contact: Aly Raschid
24-Hour: 800.559.3853
X: @DE_AlyRaschid

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians’ most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more.

High-impact investments:

Statewide ($25,000)

• Florida Council on Aging ($25,000)

Tampa Bay Area ($120,000)

• Bay Area Chamber Foundation/Leadership St. Pete ($10,000)
• Feeding Tampa Bay ($20,000)
• Interactive Food Truck Academy ($15,000)
• The Jackson Copeland Foundation ($10,000)
• St. Petersburg Free Clinic ($45,000)
• Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA ($5,000)
• Wheels of Success ($15,000)

Central Florida ($130,000)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida ($20,000)
• Find, Feed & Restore ($20,000)
• HOPE Helps ($10,000)
• Neighborhood Center of West Volusia ($10,000)
• Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida ($10,000)
• Shepherd’s Hope ($50,000)
• West Orange Habitat for Humanity ($10,000)

For descriptions of how each grant will be used and the specific counties impacted, please click here.  

Our view:

Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president: “Duke Energy doesn’t just work in these communities – many of our employees live here, too. It’s incredibly important, to all of us, that we give back and help create lasting, positive change for our friends and neighbors. We’re thankful for the opportunity to partner with organizations already doing just that, and we look forward to seeing how our efforts will allow Floridians to live their best lives and ultimately instill generational success.” 

Positive response:

Colette Vallee, Florida Council on Aging chief operating officer: “This collaboration with Duke Energy is more than a financial contribution to purchase shelf-stable meals. It will help older adults prepare for potential emergencies, with the additional benefit of educating them about energy efficiency and financial assistance programs. Together, we are building a relationship with seniors and vulnerable populations so they can weather the storm.”

Savannah-Jane Griffin, Neighborhood Center of West Volusia chief executive officer: “Partnering with Duke Energy Foundation to advance housing affordability means more than restoring buildings – it means restoring stability and dignity for families facing financial crisis. Reliable, safe and energy-efficient housing is foundational to long-term success, and this collaboration allows us to preserve critical shelter and transitional housing resources for our community’s most vulnerable neighbors. We are deeply grateful for Duke Energy’s investment in strengthening families and powering pathways out of homelessness.”

Sophia Moe, Leadership St. Pete director of events and logistics: “On behalf of Leadership St. Pete, we are incredibly grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for investing in our community project with the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center. Your support strengthens vital programs and will help us build a safe, welcoming place for children and families in Lealman to gather, learn and play. We look forward to building a meaningful partnership that creates lasting impact together.”

Jennifer Yeagley, St. Petersburg Free Clinic chief executive officer: “We’re grateful for the support Duke Energy has provided St. Petersburg Free Clinic for more than 25 years. Grants from the Duke Energy Foundation have helped our neighbors address pressing medical concerns and, most recently, have helped ensure that our community has access to nutritious food. We sincerely appreciate their partnership.”

Susan Eklin, Shepherd’s Hope interim president and chief executive officer: “Our partnership with the Duke Energy Foundation strengthens Shepherd’s Hope’s mission to ensure that every uninsured neighbor in Central Florida has access to compassionate, high-quality health care. Together, through the Promoting Equitable Access to Healthcare and Wellness initiative, we are breaking down barriers, expanding vital services and creating pathways to wellness for those who need it most. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equity, dignity and the belief that access to health care is essential for every person and every community to thrive.”

Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. 

Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

Contact: Aly Raschid
24-Hour: 800.559.3853
X: @DE_AlyRaschid

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians’ most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more.

High-impact investments:

Statewide ($25,000)

• Florida Council on Aging ($25,000)

Tampa Bay Area ($120,000)

• Bay Area Chamber Foundation/Leadership St. Pete ($10,000)
• Feeding Tampa Bay ($20,000)
• Interactive Food Truck Academy ($15,000)
• The Jackson Copeland Foundation ($10,000)
• St. Petersburg Free Clinic ($45,000)
• Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA ($5,000)
• Wheels of Success ($15,000)

Central Florida ($130,000)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida ($20,000)
• Find, Feed & Restore ($20,000)
• HOPE Helps ($10,000)
• Neighborhood Center of West Volusia ($10,000)
• Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida ($10,000)
• Shepherd’s Hope ($50,000)
• West Orange Habitat for Humanity ($10,000)

For descriptions of how each grant will be used and the specific counties impacted, please click here.  

Our view:

Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president: “Duke Energy doesn’t just work in these communities – many of our employees live here, too. It’s incredibly important, to all of us, that we give back and help create lasting, positive change for our friends and neighbors. We’re thankful for the opportunity to partner with organizations already doing just that, and we look forward to seeing how our efforts will allow Floridians to live their best lives and ultimately instill generational success.” 

Positive response:

Colette Vallee, Florida Council on Aging chief operating officer: “This collaboration with Duke Energy is more than a financial contribution to purchase shelf-stable meals. It will help older adults prepare for potential emergencies, with the additional benefit of educating them about energy efficiency and financial assistance programs. Together, we are building a relationship with seniors and vulnerable populations so they can weather the storm.”

Savannah-Jane Griffin, Neighborhood Center of West Volusia chief executive officer: “Partnering with Duke Energy Foundation to advance housing affordability means more than restoring buildings – it means restoring stability and dignity for families facing financial crisis. Reliable, safe and energy-efficient housing is foundational to long-term success, and this collaboration allows us to preserve critical shelter and transitional housing resources for our community’s most vulnerable neighbors. We are deeply grateful for Duke Energy’s investment in strengthening families and powering pathways out of homelessness.”

Sophia Moe, Leadership St. Pete director of events and logistics: “On behalf of Leadership St. Pete, we are incredibly grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for investing in our community project with the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center. Your support strengthens vital programs and will help us build a safe, welcoming place for children and families in Lealman to gather, learn and play. We look forward to building a meaningful partnership that creates lasting impact together.”

Jennifer Yeagley, St. Petersburg Free Clinic chief executive officer: “We’re grateful for the support Duke Energy has provided St. Petersburg Free Clinic for more than 25 years. Grants from the Duke Energy Foundation have helped our neighbors address pressing medical concerns and, most recently, have helped ensure that our community has access to nutritious food. We sincerely appreciate their partnership.”

Susan Eklin, Shepherd’s Hope interim president and chief executive officer: “Our partnership with the Duke Energy Foundation strengthens Shepherd’s Hope’s mission to ensure that every uninsured neighbor in Central Florida has access to compassionate, high-quality health care. Together, through the Promoting Equitable Access to Healthcare and Wellness initiative, we are breaking down barriers, expanding vital services and creating pathways to wellness for those who need it most. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equity, dignity and the belief that access to health care is essential for every person and every community to thrive.”

Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. 

Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

Contact: Aly Raschid
24-Hour: 800.559.3853
X: @DE_AlyRaschid

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HONG KONG, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, “Fosun International”), together with its subsidiaries (“Fosun” or the “Group”), released the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2025 (the “ESG Report”). Facing the increasingly severe challenges of global climate change, Fosun released its fourth Climate Information Disclosures Report with reference to Part D (“New Climate Requirements”) of Appendix C2 “Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Code” of the Main Board Listing Rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations and the International Financial Reporting Standards S2 Climate-related Disclosures Requirements (“IFRS S2”).

As an industry group rooted in China with a global presence, Fosun always places sustainability at the core of its strategy, responding to the expectations of the times and society through concrete actions. Fosun’s sustainable development strategy, “Create IMPACT”, centers on six long-term strategic directions, which stand for I: Innovation-driven, M: Mindful Operation, P: People and Partner Oriented, A: Advanced Governance, C: Climate and Planet Positive, and T: Transparency.

Actively driving global sustainable development and achieving outstanding ESG ratings

Driven by “innovation” and “globalization”, Fosun actively advances the integration of ESG into its businesses, accelerates low-carbon transition, increases responsible investment, and strengthens social initiatives. By “Combining Global Resources with China’s Capabilities”, Fosun operates responsibly in more than 40 countries and regions, contributing the power of Fosun to global sustainable development. As a responsible global citizen, Fosun officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (“UN Global Compact”) in 2014. It fully supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and has deeply integrated these principles into its “Create IMPACT” sustainable development strategy and code of conduct.

Over the past year, despite global economic, environmental, and social uncertainties, Fosun remained steadfast in its long-term sustainability commitment and delivered strong results. According to the latest MSCI rating model (version 5.0), Fosun International’s MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded to AAA. It has maintained a Hang Seng Sustainability Rating of AA-. It has also been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2026 and consistently ranked among the top 1% in China. Its FTSE Russell ESG score rose to 4.2 and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive time.

Actively responding to climate change and promoting low-carbon transition

In response to climate change and low-carbon transition, Fosun actively responds to the national “dual carbon” goals by promoting carbon neutrality and energy conservation and emissions reduction. In 2021, Fosun made a commitment to society – “strive to peak carbon emissions by 2028 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050”. Fosun has formulated strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation to align with the 1.5°C temperature control target set in the Paris Agreement. Building on its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Fosun has set a mid-term target to reduce the intensity of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 20% by 2034, using 2024 as the base year. This reflects Fosun’s rigorous management of operational emissions and demonstrates the Group’s commitment and execution in advancing low-carbon transition.

Regarding green finance, Fosun continues to leverage sustainability-linked financing instruments to expand funding sources for low-carbon and sustainable transition. In 2025, Fosun completed the refinancing of its maturing syndicated loan, arranging a new three‑year sustainability‑linked syndicated loan with an initial tranche equivalent to USD675 million. The facility retained a greenshoe option to attract additional bank participation. At its signing in September 2025, the total syndicated amount was raised to an equivalent of USD910 million, setting a new record for the Company’s offshore syndicated loan size in the past five years and establishing a benchmark for the largest syndicated loan of its kind by a Chinese privately-owned enterprise in the offshore market in 2025. This achievement reflects capital‑market recognition of Fosun International’s sustainability commitment and its efforts to optimize financing structure.

The Group actively encourages its member companies to carry out climate actions. The Bund Finance Center (BFC), Fosun’s main office and a landmark in Shanghai, introduced and followed the LEED Certification, which is hailed as the “Oscar Award” in the green building industry, from the early planning stage, obtaining LEED Gold Certification during the initial phase of construction. BFC also obtained the LEED Platinum certification in 2022 with the highest score globally. In 2025, 97% of Club Med’s eligible resorts had passed the audit and obtained the Green Globe Certification, the world’s leading certification for sustainable tourism. Besides, Atlantis Sanya, Taicang Alps Resort and Lijiang Club Med Resort had obtained LEED Gold Certification, demonstrating Fosun’s ongoing efforts and achievements in green building and sustainable tourism.

Fosun Insurance Portugal (Fidelidade) announced the launch of the Impact Center for Climate Change (ICCC) at COP29, the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to promote innovation in climate risk management, and highlighted its achievements at COP30, the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC. Since its establishment a year ago, ICCC has made breakthroughs in forest fire risk modeling and developed modeling tools and early warning systems for flood disasters, supporting disaster prevention policies and strengthening community resilience.

Concurrently, Fidelidade released its innovative investment program — Florestas de Portugal. The fund strives for a sustainable investment model that balances economic returns with environmental benefits through forest management, carbon capture, and proactive land management. It serves as an exemplary model for the insurance industry to leverage the power of finance for biodiversity conservation and climate actions.

In 2025, Fosun continued to leverage low-carbon technologies to organize the Yuyuan Lantern Festival, putting carbon neutrality into practice and incorporating oriental lifestyle aesthetics into sustainable development. Supported by Fosun’s global platform, the Yuyuan Lantern Festival has gone international, having been held successively in Paris, France, Hanoi, Vietnam, and Bangkok, Thailand. It has played a key role in Sino-foreign cultural exchange, continuously telling “China Stories” to the world and conveying the vision of sustainable living.

Leveraging innovation to bring hope of cure to patients

Fosun adheres to an innovation-driven strategy, upholding its original aspiration of bringing hope of cure to more patients. Targeting unmet medical needs, its Health business segment’s strategic focus is on key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology and inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases, while actively expanding into cardiometabolic diseases and rare diseases. This approach enables the development of high valued competitive pipelines and comprehensive healthcare solutions. Meanwhile, it continues to consolidate its core technical platforms including but not limited to antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), small molecules and cell therapies. Additionally, it actively advances cutting-edge therapeutic modalities such as radiopharmaceuticals and small nucleic acids.

Among them, HANSIZHUANG, HLX43, HLX22, and other marketed and pipeline innovative drugs have delivered several “world’s first” breakthroughs. HANSIZHUANG became the world’s first monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1 approved for first-line treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), and has been approved for marketing in over 40 countries and regions. HLX43 has shown significant advantages, with a favorable efficacy and safety profile in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gynecological tumors, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and other indications. HLX22 is the world’s first anti-HER2-targeted therapy to receive Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) approvals from both US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Commission (EC) for gastric cancer.

In addition, Fosun Pharma continues to support the health development of African communities. As of 31 December 2025, Fosun Pharma’s independently developed artesunate for injection had saved more than 88 million severe malaria patients worldwide, with more than 440 million doses supplied globally.

Business for good, actively giving back to society

Fosun remains committed to “Business for Good”. In order to better promote the fulfilment and implementation of corporate social responsibility, Fosun Foundation was established in 2012. It has been making unremitting efforts in the fields of global emergency relief, rural revitalization, health, education, culture and art, youth development, etc. to create social value. Fosun Foundation has continued to advance the Rural Doctors Program. Since its launch in 2017, the program has covered 78 counties in 16 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions across the country, supporting 25,000 rural doctors and benefiting 3 million rural families. In addition, it has introduced the “AI Rural Doctor Assistant” to grassroots communities to enhance the coverage and efficiency of medical services.

Linking ESG performance to Board appraisal through a top-down, long-term ESG mechanism

Fosun has established a top-down and long-term mechanism for ESG improvement and has included ESG management performance as an evaluation factor in the Executive Directors’ performance assessment, and the ESG management performance appraisal mechanism is also extended to the CEOs of the Group and the personnel in charge of each business group. Fosun has set up an ESG Board Committee under the Board of Directors (the “Board”) to assist the Board in guiding and overseeing the Group’s ESG development and implementation. At the management and decision level, Fosun has established an ESG Executive Committee under the management to provide decision support for the implementation of ESG strategies. At the implementation level, the Group has also set up an ESG Management Committee and an ESG Working Group to implement ESG strategies and related actions and ensure the establishment of appropriate and effective ESG risk management and internal control system.

Looking ahead, Fosun will continue to focus on its core businesses, uphold innovation, and pursue globalization. At the same time, Fosun will continue to closely follow global sustainability trends, continuously refine its ESG management, actively respond to national strategies, ensure information security, implement “dual carbon” goals, participate in philanthropic initiatives, and protect employees’ rights and interests. Leveraging the resources and advantages of its global industrial ecosystem, Fosun endeavors to make a greater impact on sustainable development and continuously contribute to a better world.

For more information on Fosun’s ESG, please refer to Fosun International’s ESG Report 2025 posted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s website (http://www.hkexnews.hk)

or the Company’s ESG webpage (https://en.fosun.com/esg/)

The electronic copy of the Climate Information Disclosures Report 2025 is available on the Company’s ESG webpage (https://en.fosun.com/esg/)

About Fosun

Fosun was founded in 1992. After more than 30 years of development, Fosun has become a global innovation-driven consumer group. Adhering to the mission of creating happier lives for families worldwide, Fosun is committed to creating a global happiness ecosystem fulfilling the needs of families in Health, Happiness and Wealth. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). As of 31 December 2025, Fosun International’s total assets amounted to RMB716.2 billion, and its latest MSCI ESG rating is AAA.

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HANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, marking the eighth consecutive year of transparent sustainability reporting.

Guided by its THRIVE sustainability philosophy, the report refined its double materiality assessment, identifying technological innovation, product safety and quality, and cybersecurity as double materiality topics, advancing its sustainable development goals in a systematic manner.

Advancing Social Good through AIoT

Committed to “Tech for Good,” Hikvision fosters innovation to create positive values. In urban governance, it develops end-to-end monitoring systems to safeguard critical infrastructures, with more than 300 devices and 140 scenario-based solutions for traffic management. In nature conservation, Hikvision’s solutions, which were showcased at the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, are now deployed across China’s first batch of national parks, and 50% of the country’s biosphere reserves.

Beyond business operations, Hikvision remains dedicated to social good. Spanning 14 countries and regions, the STAR Program powers Pyrenees ecological observations and Himalayan glacier research, while the 2025 STAR Installer Partner Initiative unites a global network for vital technical support.

Building Reliability through Cybersecurity and Quality

To strengthen digital trust, Hikvision has established a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to enhance management. These efforts, including a 100% vulnerability remediation rate in 2025, were recognized with the highest level of the Digital Trust Assurance Award from the British Standards Institution (BSI).

In product quality management, Hikvision has built standardized digital processes to ensure reliability and strengthen its intellectual property portfolio, with 7,399 invention patent applications related to its core business and 1,553 newly granted patents in 2025.

Ensuring Compliance and Data Protection

By adopting global best practices, Hikvision effectively embeds compliance requirements in daily operations. In 2025, the company achieved ISO 37301 certification. Keeping pace with the latest technological trends, the company also published Hikvision’s Journey Practicing Responsible AI, outlining its firm commitment to compliant AI development.

Data protection remains a paramount priority for Hikvision. Hikvision successfully cleared annual audits in 2025 for multiple international standards, including ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 38505, ISO/IEC 29151, and ISO 37301, and achieved 100% workforce coverage in personal data protection awareness.

Accelerating Climate Action

Hikvision drives climate action through a three-tier governance structure, supporting decarbonization across four pillars: low-carbon products, smart manufacturing, digital empowerment, and green operations.

To further its impact, the company built the GPA platform to enhance green product management capabilities. By the end of 2025, 169 product models completed carbon footprint accounting. Notably, seven WonderHub smart displays obtained the TCO Certified Generation 10 certification, becoming the world’s first large-format displays to meet this standard.

Upholding the Ten Principles of UN Global Compact, Hikvision continues to advance responsible governance and sustainable business practices, evidenced by its latest ESG recognitions – the EcoVadis Silver Medal and DMCC Global Enterprise ESG Leader Award.

Looking ahead, Hikvision will remain committed to continuous improvement and long-term value creation, joining hands with stakeholders for a more resilient, sustainable world.

Check here to read Hikvision’s full 2025 ESG Report.

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Featuring a Co-Branded Race Car, Driver Appearances and an In-Store Fan Event

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pit Boss®, in partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors, will launch co-branded NASCAR activations during Texas Independence Weekend, highlighted by a sponsored race car and fan experiences at Texas Motor Speedway, May 2.

As part of the collaboration, driver Harrison Burton will pilot the No. 24 Pit Boss X Academy Sports Toyota Supra in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, The Andy’s Frozen Custard 300, on Saturday, May 2, at Texas Motor Speedway. The activation underscores both brands’ shared commitment to outdoor lifestyle experiences, bringing together racing, grilling and community engagement for fans throughout the weekend.

Ahead of race day, Pit Boss and Academy will host a consumer event at the Academy Sports + Outdoors store located at 5836 N. Tarrant Parkway in Fort Worth on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT. The event will feature a show car on display, autograph signings with drivers Harrison Burton and Jeb Burton, live Pit Boss barbecue demonstrations and food sampling. Attendees can also expect appearances from Pit Boss influencers, including Duck Dynasty’s Justin Martin, along with giveaways throughout the event.

“We’re excited to partner with Academy Sports + Outdoors to bring Pit Boss to the track in a bold and engaging way,” said Tom Penner, Group President of Outdoor Brands, LLC. “This event enables Academy and Pit Boss to connect with fans through racing, food and shared outdoor experiences.”

“Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to team up with Pit Boss to bring customers a fun experience throughout the entire weekend,” said Julie Franks, SVP and general merchandising manager at Academy Sports + Outdoors. “We’re fueling the momentum over the next few days with our extensive Pit Boss Grill assortment in store and our co-branded car on the track.”

In conjunction with the activation, the Pit Boss Navigator 1000 grill will be available at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores at a promotional price throughout the month of May. For more information on the activation, visit the event page here.

About Pit Boss®

Pit Boss®, part of Outdoor Brands, LLC, the outdoor cooking division of W. C. Bradley Co., is America’s #1 choice for pellet grilling. Known for delivering real wood-fired flavor and powerful, feature-rich performance with more built-in capability than expected, Pit Boss offers wood pellet, charcoal, and combination-fueled grills and smokers, as well as hardwood pellet fuel, accessories, and spices. Built for capability and versatility, Pit Boss products are designed to help anyone cook with confidence and deliver exceptional results every time.

About Academy Sports + Outdoors

Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All” and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.

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NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At a recent pan-European launch event at Motorworld Munich, NAVEE’s UT5 Max e-scooter secured dual certifications—High Reliability and High Shock Absorption—from TÜV Rheinland. By setting a new benchmark for smart outdoor mobility, NAVEE further underscores its technological prowess in the global smart manufacturing landscape.

As a TÜV Rheinland-certified e-scooter, the NAVEE UT5 Max has earned both High Reliability and High Shock Absorption certifications, demonstrating it has passed rigorous tests covering braking, acceleration, and performance on uneven terrain. By benchmarking its core capabilities against the highest international standards, the product effectively bridges the gap between “on-paper specifications” and “real-world performance”, giving users complete confidence in its true reliability.

The superior performance of the NAVEE UT5 Max is anchored by a trio of proprietary technologies. The NavUltrange long-range technology system optimizes the trifecta of energy supply, utilization, and riding resistance. By doing so, it delivers a real-world range over 20% greater than competitors with identical battery capacities, without compromising power or safety. In addition, NavMaxEffex, a tri-system coordination technology integrating the battery, motor, and electronic control system, improves transmission efficiency and reduces energy loss, ensuring that each unit of energy translates into more effective driving range. Completing this ecosystem, NavRollery high-efficiency tires further reduce rolling resistance while ensuring safety and durability, boosting the total range by an additional 10%. Together, these technologies deliver longer range, improved energy efficiency, and a more reliable riding experience.

Built on this integrated architecture, the NAVEE UT5 Max is positioned as a smart flagship, gaining strong market traction since launch. In terms of performance, the UT5 Max delivers dynamic acceleration and exceptional gradeability, powered by a high-performance motor with a 2400W peak output, and a maximum climbing capacity of 39%. The riding experience is equally refined: featuring an advanced high-speed stability control system, adjustable dual hydraulic suspension, and 12-inch self-healing tubeless tires, the scooter maintains precise handling and a comfortable ride across uneven terrain and at higher speeds, while balancing safety, performance, and craftsmanship.

As green mobility advances across Europe, demand for safety, reliability, and comfort continues to rise. The UT5 Max’s dual TÜV Rheinland certifications underscore NAVEE’s technical strength, offering a more trusted mobility choice worldwide. Moving forward, NAVEE will continue to drive innovation in smart outdoor mobility, working with leading institutions such as TÜV Rheinland to deliver high-performance e-scooters for safer, more efficient, and comfortable mobility.

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VIENNA , April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GAC has reached a major milestone in its European expansion with the Start of Production and roll-off of its AION UT at Magna’s facility in Austria.

AION UT represents a central element of GAC’s localization strategy in Europe, bringing together European design from Milan, assembly in Austria, and the company’s global electric vehicle technology.

Designed by GAC’s European design team in Milan, AION UT is specifically tailored to European customer expectations in design, usability, driving experience, and intelligent electric mobility. With SOP and roll-off in Austria, AION UT connects local market understanding with a scalable industrial setup in Europe.

Collaboration with Magna

The localized and customized collaboration with Magna allows GAC to leverage established automotive manufacturing expertise and proven operational standards. This enables GAC to ensure high levels of quality, efficiency, and process reliability, and improve supply chain responsiveness and alignment with European market requirements.

As part of GAC’s broader international strategy, AION UT serves as a strategic entry model for Europe, underlining the company’s focus on intelligent electric mobility and long-term market development. AION UT is GAC’s second model in the AION lineup, following the electric SUV AION V, which launched in Europe in 2025.

AION UT

AION UT is an electric hatchback with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, offering interior space comparable to a mid-size sedan. With a range of up to 430 km (WLTP) and fast charging from 30–80% in just 24 minutes (DC charging), AION UT is designed for confident everyday use across Europe.

About GAC

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Guangzhou, GAC Group has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years. With comprehensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and brands including GAC, AION and HYPTEC, GAC Group is dedicated to intelligent, high-quality, and sustainable mobility.

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VIENNA , April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GAC has reached a major milestone in its European expansion with the Start of Production and roll-off of its AION UT at Magna’s facility in Austria.

AION UT represents a central element of GAC’s localization strategy in Europe, bringing together European design from Milan, assembly in Austria, and the company’s global electric vehicle technology.

Designed by GAC’s European design team in Milan, AION UT is specifically tailored to European customer expectations in design, usability, driving experience, and intelligent electric mobility. With SOP and roll-off in Austria, AION UT connects local market understanding with a scalable industrial setup in Europe.

Collaboration with Magna

The localized and customized collaboration with Magna allows GAC to leverage established automotive manufacturing expertise and proven operational standards. This enables GAC to ensure high levels of quality, efficiency, and process reliability, and improve supply chain responsiveness and alignment with European market requirements.

As part of GAC’s broader international strategy, AION UT serves as a strategic entry model for Europe, underlining the company’s focus on intelligent electric mobility and long-term market development. AION UT is GAC’s second model in the AION lineup, following the electric SUV AION V, which launched in Europe in 2025.

AION UT

AION UT is an electric hatchback with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, offering interior space comparable to a mid-size sedan. With a range of up to 430 km (WLTP) and fast charging from 30–80% in just 24 minutes (DC charging), AION UT is designed for confident everyday use across Europe.

About GAC

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Guangzhou, GAC Group has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years. With comprehensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and brands including GAC, AION and HYPTEC, GAC Group is dedicated to intelligent, high-quality, and sustainable mobility.

For further information, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en-eu/ 

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BEIJING, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Weibo Corporation (“Weibo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced that it has published its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report. The ESG report comprehensively showcases the Company’s value creation across various topics, such as social value, technology empowerment, information security, employee development, content ecosystem, and green operations, demonstrating Weibo’s long-term commitment to sustainable development.

“ESG is not only a guiding philosophy but also a call to action, and actions speak louder than words,” said Mr. Charles Chao, Chairman of the Board of Weibo. “Weibo will stay dedicated to its original mission and continuously deepen ESG governance and practice, leveraging AI as the pivot and responsibility as the cornerstone. Looking ahead, we look forward to collaborating with every user, ecosystem partner, and all sectors of society to truly realize our vision of making the world a better place with the power of Weibo.”

Weibo 2025 ESG Highlights:

1. Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility and Leveraging Social Media Value: Total Funds Raised on the Weibo Charity Platform Exceeded RMB790 Million

Leveraging the value proposition of social media platforms, Weibo is dedicated to amplifying social goodwill with platform capabilities, and fulfilling corporate responsibility through practical actions. In 2025, Weibo’s total annual donations exceeded RMB16 million^[1], primarily allocated to areas in critical need, such as disaster relief efforts for the Tibet earthquake and the Hong Kong fire, as well as rural educational support programs. The Weibo Charity Platform facilitated over 2.52 million individual donations annually, raising over RMB34.7 million in the year. As of the end of 2025, over 24,000 public welfare projects have been operated on the Weibo Charity Platform, with total funds raised on the platform exceeding RMB790 million.

Additionally, Weibo has refined its social-collaborative network, which closely connects governments, public welfare organizations, enterprises, celebrities, and hundreds of millions of users. Weibo actively fulfills social responsibilities together with its user community. The platform actively champions social causes, such as care for underprivileged communities, rural revitalization and traditional Chinese culture promotion, etc.

2. Empowering Product Innovation with AI and Creating a Diverse Content Ecosystem: MAUs of Weibo Intelligent Search Surpassed 80 Million

Empowered by advanced large language models, Weibo has deeply embedded AI into its business operations, integrating technological innovation throughout the entire product lifecycle. We have revamped Weibo’s product experience, featuring intelligent interpretation and precise targeting of multimodal content. Meanwhile, we also systematically deploy AI capabilities across our monetization ecosystem, to drive the synergy between user experience and monetization growth. In December 2025, the MAUs of Weibo Intelligent Search product surpassed 80 million, with significant growth in DAUs and search queries. AI-generated ad creatives already accounted for 40% of consumption in promoted feed ad offerings under the real-time bidding system.

Weibo continues to enrich its vertical content ecosystem and has cultivated a diverse content ecosystem covering 43 verticals, such as entertainment, media, social current affairs, sports, finance, digital, games, and TV dramas & variety shows, etc., striving to provide users with rich, diverse, and high-quality multimedia content.

3. Advocating the “Tech for Good” Philosophy and Strengthening Information Security: 100% Coverage of ISO 27001 Certification

Weibo continuously optimizes its information security management system and safeguards user privacy, fostering a trustworthy and responsible platform. We have comprehensively upgraded the “Three-dimension and Four-layer” information security mechanism and established a full-lifecycle protection mechanism for personal information. In 2025, Weibo successfully passed the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certification, covering 100% of the Weibo App businesses, as well as National Classified Protection of Cybersecurity (Level 3) certification.

Weibo advocates for “tech for good.” The Company places strong emphasis on the safety of AI products and continuously refines its AI ethics framework, while advancing the implementation of AI technologies. Weibo maintains due caution and vigilance against the echo chamber effect and vulgar content, and upholds fairness and transparency in its algorithms. In key scenarios such as search and recommendation, Weibo discloses the underlying principles of its algorithms, leveraging technology to empower the platform and safeguard a healthy space for public discourse.

4. Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Strengthening Human Capital: Female Employees Account for 55% of Total

Weibo strives to create an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace. During the recruitment process, Weibo ensures that female candidates have equal opportunities. By the end of 2025, female employees accounted for 55% of total employees, with women occupying 49% of STEM^[2]-related positions and 59% of revenue-generating roles. Women hold various leadership roles within the Company, including senior management positions and board members.

Weibo has established a comprehensive talent training system, achieving a 100% employee training coverage rate, with an average of approximately 26 training hours per employee in 2025. The Company provides employees with broad career development opportunities, competitive package, and a wide range of employee care programs, enhancing their sense of belonging and recognition. In 2025, our employee dedication rate reached 84% in the annual employee satisfaction survey, ranking in the top 25% of China’s internet industry. Weibo was also honored with several excellent employer awards.

5. Focusing on Climate Change Response and Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure: Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced by 41%

Weibo is firmly committed to sustainable development philosophy, integrating green operations throughout its entire business lifecycle. The Company promotes technology innovation and scientific management across data center construction and site selection, daily operations, and supply chain procurement. We endeavor to save energy and reduce carbon footprint and drive digitalization, dedicating ourselves to building a sustainable future.

In 2025, Weibo’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduced by approximately 41% compared with 2024, exceeding its emissions reduction target. The Company also surpassed its water conservation target, achieving a conservation rate of 5.6%. In terms of infrastructure, Weibo continues to advance the strategic layout of computing hubs under the “East Data, West Computing” initiative. Newly built data centers in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region achieved a PUE^[3] of 1.25, with green power accounting for no less than 50%. In addition, Sina Plaza, the headquarter of Weibo, has obtained the LEED Platinum-level green building certification for both the construction and operation phases. We also extended green practices to our supply chain by establishing ESG evaluation criteria for suppliers, requiring energy efficiency indicators in server procurement, driving collaborative carbon reduction across the entire industrial chain.

Weibo’s 2025 ESG report is available in both Chinese and English. For more information on our ESG reports and policies, please visit http://ir.weibo.com.

Note:
1. The annual donation amount included donation by Weibo, as well as donation under the name of its parent company Sina, and through the Sina Yangfan Public Welfare Fund.
2. STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
3. PUE represents power usage effectiveness.

Contacts
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Weibo Corporation
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Email: ir@staff.weibo.com 

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