ZTE strengthens environmental commitment with second "ZTE Employee Carbon Neutrality Forest"

• ZTE launches its second "ZTE Employee Carbon Neutrality Forest" project in north China's Hebei Province, which will see the planting of 9,072 trees in the region
• ZTE implemented its first "ZTE Employee Carbon Neutrality Forest" in 2023, planting 157,500 saplings in Heilongjiang

Shenzhen, China, 4 September 2024 - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, recently launched its second "ZTE Employee Carbon Neutrality Forest" project in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, north China's Hebei Province, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and contributing to local ecological conservation and restoration.

This project will see the planting of 9,072 trees across 13.46 acres of barren hills in Hebei's Chengde, enhancing the region's sand-fixation capabilities and bolstering local ecological restoration efforts. The new forest includes 2,129 saplings donated by ZTE employees through various voluntary initiatives.

Situated at the southern edge of the Hunshandake Sandland, Fengning Manchu Autonomous County was once a major source of sandstorms. Over the past two decades, comprehensive ecological protection and restoration initiatives have transformed its landscape from arid sand dunes to lush greenery. However, the region's ecosystem remains fragile and requires further enhancement to withstand sandstorm encroachments.

ZTE, the first large-scale ICT tech company in China to receive official approval from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for both the near-term and long-term GHG emission reduction targets and secure a place on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) A List, continues to adhere to its ecological commitment as a "Driver of Digital Economy". The company is dedicated to green development and actively supports global efforts to combat climate change.

In 2023, ZTE implemented its first "ZTE Employee Carbon Neutrality Forest" in Baihuahe Forest Farm, Heilongjiang, planting 157,500 saplings across 308.8 acres. This project marked China's first public welfare-funded forest management carbon sink initiative.

Hu Li, Secretary General of the ZTE Foundation, reaffirmed ZTE's unwavering commitment to environmental protection, emphasizing the company's efforts to make a positive impact on the planet's ecology.

"ZTE will continue to drive green initiatives, inspiring more employees to take meaningful action to protect our blue skies and green lands, and contribute to creating a better environment for future generations," said Hu Li during the launch ceremony.

Hou Yuanqing, Deputy Secretary General of the China Green Carbon Foundation, highlighted the significance of the carbon neutrality forest in addressing global climate change.

"These initiatives aim to gradually restore ecosystems, provide habitats for local species, and achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, thereby enhancing our response to the climate crisis. We look forward to collaborating with the public and various sectors to meet the challenges of climate change."

Moving forward, ZTE will remain committed to its green development philosophy, working alongside partners across industries to promote sustainable development and further contribute to global ecological preservation.