ZENCORE SUSTAINABILITY · ESG

Sustainability Sustainability

Striving for perfection and goodness · living in symbiosis with all things

Zencore embeds sustainability throughout the full lifecycle of its one-stop CDMO business. Through responsible innovation, it works hand in hand with global partners, employees and communities to build a "healthier, fairer and greener world of life." Delivering the finest quality to China, and improving world health with consummate craftsmanship.

2030 years
Operational carbon neutrality
(Scope 1 & 2)
2026 years
Completed ISO 14064
GHG verification
2028 years
SBTi science-based targets
verified
20%
2030 energy consumption per unit of product
Water consumption reduction (vs 2025)
100%
Company-wide annual
Compliance training coverage
30%+
Management positions in China
Proportion of female candidates
E
EnvironmentalLiving in symbiosis with all things
Heaven and earth were born with me, and all things are one with me.- From Zhuangzi

Green manufacturing · circular ecology

An environmental management system covering the full lifecycle from site selection to operations, with the Sustainability Committee coordinating climate change risk assessment and the response roadmap.

Core Policy

Energy saving and carbon reduction, resource recycling

01

Energy transition

Increasing the share of renewable energy and green electricity, reducing energy intensity per unit of output and driving full decarbonization of operations.

02

Waste management

Developing a circular economy with compliant disposal of wastewater, waste gas and solid waste, with emission standards stricter than national requirements.

03

Green packaging and logistics

Using recyclable packaging and optimizing logistics routes to reduce the carbon footprint of the entire supply chain.

Key initiatives
  • Green factory: ISO 14001 certified, striving for national/provincial green factory designation
  • Digital energy management EMS: real-time monitoring plus AI-optimized energy scheduling
  • Low-carbon technologies: continuous manufacturing and single-use bioreactors
  • "Green office" practices and paperless meetings, with environmental behavior included in performance assessment
  • Sharing low-carbon practices with clients and suppliers
Policy Documents
  • Climate Change Policy
  • EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Policy
  • Water Resources and Green Operations Management System
  • Code of Business Conduct
S
SocialCarrying all to the highest good
The way of great learning lies in illuminating virtue, in renewing the people, and in resting in the highest excellence.- From The Great Learning

People-oriented · diverse and inclusive

Building a global talent attraction system and fostering a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) workplace culture; attending to occupational health and safety while balancing employees' physical and mental well-being with work-life balance.

Core Policy

Accessible healthcare, growing together

01

Accessible and affordable

The one-stop CDMO model accelerates drug development and lowers R&D costs, giving patients worldwide faster access to high-quality, affordable medicines.

02

Talent development

Global talent selection supporting diversified recruitment and employment for disadvantaged groups, building a discrimination-free, caring growth platform.

03

Employee care

A "family culture" benefits system, professional training and EAP mental health support; at least 30% of candidates interviewed for management positions in China are women.

04

Community symbiosis

Charity, science education and community co-building, applying biopharmaceutical expertise during public health events to protect public health.

Commitments and Targets
  • Major operating bases certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001
  • Join PSCI (Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative) by 2027
  • Maintaining industry-leading employee satisfaction
Key initiatives
  • Company-wide quality accountability and quality culture training
  • Sustainable supplier performance evaluation to build a green supply chain
  • Rare disease relief, medical education and dedicated environmental public welfare funds
  • Encouraging employee volunteering to contribute to community development
G
GovernanceGovernance Excellence
When equilibrium and harmony are achieved, heaven and earth take their places and all things flourish.- From The Doctrine of the Mean

Board-led · multi-tier governance

A multi-tier governance system comprising the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Executive Committee and internal audit and compliance team, with the Board directly overseeing ESG strategy and risk management. Each business unit has a compliance liaison, forming a risk identification network that extends across all functions and down to the front line.

Core Policy

Integrity as our foundation, data as our shield

01

Zero tolerance for business ethics violations

Following the Code of Business Conduct with zero tolerance for corruption, bribery and conflicts of interest, and conducting regular anti-corruption training and internal audits.

02

Information security and privacy protection

Data segregation and anonymization, ISO/IEC 27001 certification and adherence to the "3P principles" of cybersecurity to safeguard client and patient data.

03

Global compliance operations

Complying with the laws and regulations of each operating location and benchmarking against the ten principles of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) to continuously improve the global compliance system.

Commitments and Targets
  • 100% completion rate for annual compliance training across all staff, with integrity commitments signed for key positions
  • Regularly publishing ESG reports with third-party assurance
  • ESG performance incorporated into the supplier admission and evaluation system
  • Business ethics indicators included in performance evaluation with a weighting of at least 10%
Key initiatives
  • A digital compliance platform with a 24/7 anonymous reporting channel
  • Routine compliance audits and risk assessments across global manufacturing sites
  • The Board directly oversees ESG strategy and risk control
ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system ISO 13485 medical device quality management system
Climate Roadmap

Science-based targets roadmap Science-Based Targets

Targeting operational carbon neutrality by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2), progressing in stages through GHG accounting, target setting and third-party verification.

2026

GHG inventory verification

Completed ISO 14064 GHG inventory verification covering Scope 1 / 2 / 3.

2027

Defining clear emission reduction targets

Define clear Scope 1 / 2 / 3 emission reduction targets and join PSCI.

2028

SBTi verified

Near-term targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

2030

Operational carbon neutrality

Operational carbon neutrality for Scope 1 & 2; energy and water consumption per unit of product down 20% versus 2025.

Pursuing scientific truth with consummate craftsmanship

Fulfilling our service duties with a heart of benevolence

Exploring the green path with an inquiring mind

Building a better future together with a spirit of symbiosis