
Shenyang Siasun Robot and Automation Co., Ltd. (stock code: 300024, referred to as “Robot”) released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report on April 24, 2026. This report systematically discloses the practices and performance of the company in the field of sustainable development for the fiscal year 2025, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. The report is prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s Guidelines for Sustainable Development Reports, and IFRS S1/S2, with independent third-party limited assurance provided by Bureau Veritas.
Integration of Governance and Sustainability
The company’s board of directors consists of nine members, including three independent directors, two female directors, and one employee director. In 2025, four shareholder meetings were held (reviewing 26 proposals), along with seven board meetings (reviewing 39 proposals) and ten specialized committee meetings. The company has successfully transitioned the responsibilities of the supervisory board to the audit committee, further optimizing its governance structure.
Leadership in Party Development and Business Ethics
The company’s party committee has 14 branches with a total of 428 party members, conducting 22 themed activities throughout the year. To combat corruption, the company has established a three-line defense involving the business department, legal department, and audit department. All party members signed the Integrity Commitment, achieving 100% coverage. During this reporting period, a total of 422 hours of anti-corruption training was conducted, with an employee coverage rate of 82%. No incidents of embezzlement or unfair competition lawsuits occurred.
ESG Governance and Dual Materiality Analysis
The company has built a three-tier ESG governance structure with the strategic committee of the board overseeing the ESG management working group, which is responsible for daily operations. For the first time, a dual materiality assessment was conducted, identifying four key issues: business ethics compliance management, corporate governance, environmental management, and climate change response, which are deemed financially and materially significant. Strategies have been developed for risk response and opportunity capture regarding each issue.
Green Energy and Environmental Management
The company completed its first greenhouse gas inventory, reporting scope 1 emissions of 1,316.00 tons CO2e and scope 2 emissions of 10,748.29 tons CO2e, totaling 12,064.29 tons CO2e with an emission intensity of 2.93 tons CO2e per million in revenue. Plans for scope 3 emissions disclosure are underway. A distributed rooftop photovoltaic project has been established, generating 345,824 kWh of solar power in 2025.
Environmental Management and Pollution Control
The primary production base has achieved ISO 14001 certification, with no environmental penalties during the reporting period. All pollutant emissions met standards: total waste gas emissions were 52,381,000 cubic meters, with VOCs emissions at 0.145 tons; general waste produced was 105.64 tons (fully recycled), and hazardous waste was 15.56 tons (fully disposed of in a harmless manner). The total water extraction was 105,968 cubic meters, with an extraction intensity of 25.84 cubic meters per million in revenue.
Green Products and Circular Economy
The company has been recognized as a national-level green factory (valid until the end of the reporting period). In the new energy sector, it provides automation solutions for photovoltaics, energy storage, hydrogen energy, and battery disassembly. Additionally, its intelligent carbon management system helps clients reduce overall energy consumption. In terms of materials recycling, all express packaging uses recycled cardboard, and standard pallets are reused approximately 100 times per year.
Quality and Customer Service
The company has received ISO 9001 quality management system certification, with quality targets set for internal acceptance rates of products at ≥98%, with final deliveries at 100% compliance and customer satisfaction rated at ≥95 points. In 2025, numerous functional optimizations were completed in the ITR problem-solving process, and customer satisfaction has been on the rise over the past three years. A dedicated SQE team manages supplier quality, implementing scoring, rating, and elimination mechanisms for key suppliers.
Research and Development Innovation and Data Security
In 2025, research and development (R&D) investment totaled 364 million yuan, accounting for 8.84% of revenue. The R&D team consists of 2,238 personnel, representing 62.43% of the total workforce. By the end of the year, the company held 732 valid patents and 230 software copyrights, contributing to the formulation of 20 national and industry standards over the past three years. The company has established an embodied intelligence research institute, independently developing four wheeled and biped humanoid robots, successfully replacing imports in semiconductor equipment with mass production.
Data Security and Intellectual Property
The company has obtained ISO 27001 and TISAX certifications, with no data breaches reported during the reporting period. Information security training reached 1,908 employees, and intellectual property management covers the entire process, with four special training sessions conducted in 2025.
Employee Rights and Development
As of the end of 2025, the total workforce numbered 3,585, with 3,155 males and 430 females; 71.91% of employees held a bachelor’s degree or higher. The company provides 100% coverage for employee social insurance, with no reported incidents of discrimination, child labor, or forced labor. A diverse feedback channel, such as the Feishu Siasun Circle, has been established, with no complaints or reports during the reporting period.
Training and Occupational Health
A total of 134,322 employee training sessions were conducted, amounting to 133,002 hours, with an average training duration of 40.07 hours per employee. In terms of occupational health, over 5.65 million yuan was invested in safety, with eight registered safety engineers, and the main bases have achieved ISO 45001 certification. First aid training reached 2,423 people, with a completion rate of 91.0%. No fatal or serious accidents occurred during the reporting period, and there were zero instances of occupational diseases.
Sustainable Procurement and Industry Cooperation
In supply chain management, over 99.7% of suppliers are from mainland China, with 33.88% localized in Liaoning Province. The company requires suppliers to sign the Sunshine Agreement and Stakeholder Notification Letter, prioritizing those certified with ISO 14001/ISO 45001. In 2025, over a thousand stakeholders received safety training.
Leading the Industry
The company participated in drafting multiple national standards, including the General Technical Conditions for Guidance Service Robots, and was selected as a pilot for standardization in the national high-end equipment manufacturing industry. In 2025, it showcased its innovations at the Beijing World Robot Conference, the Automatica fair in Munich, and the Global Industrial Internet Conference, promoting collaborative development in the industry chain.
Community Charity and Rural Revitalization
The company deployed high-altitude welding robots to the Tibet Linzhi Metal Structure Plant to assist in fulfilling orders for the Sichuan-Tibet Railway. In terms of social contribution, it donated 95,413.66 yuan to flood-affected areas in Liaoning Province and engaged in educational support, technology promotion, and ecological tree-planting activities. Employee volunteer service totaled 14 hours.
Key Performance Overview
In 2025, the company reported a revenue of 4.122 billion yuan with a net loss attributable to shareholders of 398 million yuan. R&D investment was 364 million yuan (8.84% of revenue). Total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 12,064.29 tons CO2e, with an emission density of 2.93 tons CO2e per million in revenue. The total workforce stood at 3,585, with R&D personnel comprising 62.43%. The company holds 732 effective patents and offers an average of 40.07 hours of training per employee, with no incidents of fatalities or serious injuries.
Conclusion and Outlook
As its first ESG report, Robot has disclosed its practices and data in governance, environment, and social dimensions, showing particularly strong performance in R&D innovation, green products, and employee rights. The initial carbon inventory lays the groundwork for future emission reduction targets, although scope 3 emissions have yet to be quantified, and the 2025 net profit is negative. Attention must be given to balancing ESG investments and financial performance. Looking ahead, the operation of the embodied intelligence research institute and the expansion of international business are expected to further integrate ESG management into strategic decision-making, assisting the company in navigating through cycles.
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