CIeNET Technologies (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Migrated applications from self-hosted servers to AliCloud, increasing cloud service usage by 20% in 2023 compared to 2022.
Adjusted computer obsolescence cycle from 5 years to 3 years to reduce power consumption.
Lowered the proportion of desktops purchased and replaced aged computers to reduce power consumption.
Implemented a method of reducing and recycling waste; 100% of site surfaces and surrounding areas are equipped with a garbage sorting system.
Achieved "Zero Cups target" program by January 1, 2021, eliminating single-use plastic cups in coffee makers and water coolers.
Launched a campaign to collect used and expired drugs from employees for recycling in 2023.
ISO 14001 certified in 2022.

Maintained and enriched WFH operations since 2020, providing emergency rescue courses, multilingual learning, and online coffee appreciation for all employees.
Conducted employee satisfaction survey to improve working conditions and well-being.
Established a variable working hours system.
Established an employee feedback mechanism; 100% of ideas are processed.
Encouraged employees to undertake various activities outside of professional activities.
Set up a reasonable career development plan with Dual Career Ladder for technical and supporting staff.
Actively promotes awareness of issues in minority-owned businesses and creates opportunities with partners for other minorities and women-owned businesses.

Sets high standards for transparent and balanced corporate governance with a strong emphasis on internal control, risk forecast & assessment, and strict quality & security & environment, health, safety management.
Has an independent internal corporate audit and quality department.
Implemented a gift and invitation rule in the Ethics Policy.
Developed guidelines for practical rules on conflicts of interest.
Complies with Chinese, French, European, and international competition law.
Integrates ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) in all processes.
ISO 45001 certified in 2022.

Short-term Goals:

Roadmap to 2025 developed to monitor and achieve short-term goals, focusing on sustainable mobility, renewable energy, supplier emissions assessment, carbon offsetting, and improving carbon footprint awareness.

Reducing CO2 emissions associated with commuting and official vehicles.
Raising staff awareness of climate issues.
Defining its climate trajectory.
Assessing the carbon emissions of suppliers and service providers.
Offsetting carbon emissions.
Supporting and improving carbon footprint awareness of international subsidiaries.

Supporting the transition to softer, more sustainable modes of mobility (electric and hybrid vehicles, charging stations).
Using 100% renewable energy.
Providing e-learning on the basics of eco-driving for all employees.
Encouraging the engineering team to work from home at least one day a week.
Implementing strict travel policies (green taxis, train options, etc.).
Deploying audio and web conferencing solutions.
Adopting Alibaba team to facilitate remote staff meetings.
Optimizing procurement management to reduce its environmental impact.

Supplier Audits: 100% key suppliers evaluated in 2023

Supplier Code of Conduct based on UN Global Compact, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO CORE Conventions, and OECD Guiding Principles.

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001