March 11, 2025

ZKH Industrial Supplies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has been awarded a "B" rating in the Climate Change Questionnaire by CDP, the global environmental disclosure platform. This achievement recognizes ZKH's outstanding performance in sustainable development and its establishment of a comprehensive environmental governance system.

About CDP: The Gold Standard in Environmental Transparency

As the world's largest environmental disclosure platform, CDP drives green transformation for businesses and financial institutions. In 2024, over 25,000 companies representing two-thirds of global market value disclosed environmental data through CDP, including more than 3,600 Chinese enterprises.

A Brief Scoring Guidance From CDP

Climate Action Through Green Operations

Confronting intensifying sustainability challenges, ZKH has implemented a systematic low-carbon strategy guided by "Expert Leadership for a Zero-Carbon Future." Aligned with international standards (GRI, ISSB, ISO14064, ISO14067) and China's "1+N" policy framework, the company has:

● Established a dedicated GHG management team

● Developed comprehensive carbon accounting protocols

● Implemented full-cycle carbon management processes

● Adopted industry-leading decarbonization practices

Four-Pillar Sustainability Strategy

1️⃣ Source Control

Integrates green principles across site selection, LEED-certified building design, sustainable procurement, and new energy logistics vehicles.

2️⃣ Operational Enhancement

Focuses on green warehousing, transportation, office operations, and employee eco-conscious practices.

3️⃣ Supply Chain Leadership

Implements green supplier management from onboarding to continuous assessment, collaborating with top logistics partners on emission reduction commitments.

4️⃣ Client Empowerment

Provides carbon management solutions, eco-friendly products, and ESG education to support customers' decarbonization journeys.

Accelerating China's Dual Carbon Goals

ZKH has committed to achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest. Recent milestones include:

● Joining zero-emission freight initiatives

● Submitting Science-Based Targets (SBTi)

● Maintaining Ecovadis sustainability assessments

● Disclosing climate data through CDP

Sustainability as Competitive Advantage

In the dual-carbon era, ZKH recognizes that business success now requires balancing economic, social and environmental outcomes. As a pivotal supply chain player, we remain committed to: Driving industry-wide transformation, Innovating through green technologies, Collaborating with stakeholders, Continuously improving carbon accounting systems.

ZKH invites partners across the value chain to join our sustainability journey. Through operational excellence and shared responsibility, we're writing new chapters in green development while creating lasting value for all stakeholders.