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The international ratings agency MSCI has released its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessment, upgrading LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to A Level, marking the company’s second consecutive annual improvement. The update places LONGi’s Weighted Average Key Issue Score (WAKIS) at the highest level within the A+H share semiconductor industry.
MSCI ESG Ratings, widely regarded as one of the most influential frameworks used by institutional investors worldwide, evaluate the long-term environmental, social, and governance resilience of more than 17,000 companies. The assessment helps investors identify industry leaders and laggards based on exposure to financially relevant ESG risks.
According to MSCI’s latest report, LONGi performed strongly in several categories, including Corporate Governance, Supply Chain Labor Standards, and Controversial Sourcing. The report notes that LONGi has embedded business-ethics management throughout its operational processes and continues to refine its compliance systems.
Supply chain oversight, an area closely scrutinized by global markets, remains a focal point for the company. MSCI highlighted that LONGi maintains supervisory standards comparable to those of its leading industry peers, ensuring comprehensive oversight across all Tier-1 suppliers. The company has also developed procurement policies aimed at addressing potential sourcing risks at their origin, contributing to improved supply chain stability and compliance.
Since being included in the MSCI Index in 2019, LONGi has consistently remained among the stronger performers within its sector on ESG indicators. Its approach includes benchmarking against globally recognized ESG ratings and making targeted improvements to address key issues identified in these assessments. The company has also achieved notable results in other international and domestic ESG evaluations, including ratings from sources such as,
- Wind (AA)
- Sustainalytics (24.5)
- FTSE4Good (3.8)
- CDP Water Security (A-)
Observers note that the latest MSCI upgrade underscores the increasing emphasis placed on ESG transparency within the global solar technology supply chain. As ESG metrics continue to shape investor decisions and regulatory expectations worldwide, the rating provides insight into how sector leaders are adapting to evolving sustainability standards. LONGi has stated that it will continue strengthening its ESG practices in line with international evaluation frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
