Shanghai Electric has performed well in developing its ESG strategy, which refers to environmental, social and corporate governance factors that measure a company's sustainability and societal impact on investment. The ESG rating report compiled by Hang Seng Indexes shows that the Company ranks in the top ten percent out of 332 industry peers and 1435 companies in terms of ESG performances in core areas such as corporate governance, environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, as well as community involvement and development. The rating came as Hang Seng Indexes recently included Shanghai Electric in some of its sustainability-related indexes — Hang Seng (China A) Corporate Sustainability Index, Hang Seng (Mainland and HK) Corporate Sustainability Index and Hang Seng (China A) Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.