SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

With Our Employees

Human Resource Management System

The Group regards its employees as its most valuable assets, and their contributions are very important to the success of the Group. Therefore, the Group strictly abides by the laws and regulations related to employment, labour standards, human rights, benefits and those on remuneration and dismissal in the places where it operates. The Group also constantly improves the human resources management system in terms of attracting talents, development and training, and health and safety.

Human Rights Protection

The Group is committed to protecting employee dignity and rights with zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, and misconduct.
Verified violations are subject to disciplinary action, with severe cases leading to immediate termination.
Employees are prohibited from posting discriminatory remarks on social media or public platforms; violations will be disciplined.
A Human Rights Policy prohibits child and forced labor, protects association rights, and is enforced continuously through training and monitoring.

Recruitment and Promotion Management

The Group upholds equal opportunity by selecting talent fairly and openly based on professional criteria, with zero tolerance for discrimination.
Job qualifications and evaluation standards are regularly disclosed to ensure all employees have fair promotion opportunities.

Professional Development

The Group has established a dual-track career development path of "M-Management + P-Professional," offering clear promotion routes from entry level to department general manager, allowing employees to choose management or professional specialization based on their interests and abilities.
In 2025, a new "T-Technology" track will be introduced, focusing on R&D personnel in photovoltaic materials and new energy sectors, with qualification models under ongoing development.

Salary and Benefits

The Group establishes clear salary structures and adjustment mechanisms based on the Employee Handbook, considering economic conditions, market salary levels, and corporate strategy. New employees undergo probation evaluation for formal salary confirmation, with individual adjustments possible upon request; strict salary confidentiality is maintained.
Beyond competitive compensation, the Group offers comprehensive benefits including full union coverage, annual health check-ups, critical illness insurance, corporate pension, staff canteen, holiday gifts, and education subsidies to support employees’ well-being and work-life balance.

Performance Incentives

The Group has established a comprehensive performance management system covering goal setting, tracking, dynamic assessment, and feedback to motivate continuous professional growth and performance.
Annual performance results guide salary adjustments and rewards, providing competitive raises and year-end bonuses to high performers, along with education, meal, and communication subsidies.
In 2025, the performance appraisal was enhanced to a dual-track "KPI + KPS" model, integrating strategic priorities and ESG objectives, with safety compliance as a veto item, achieving full coverage of variable pay.

Work-life Balance

The Group implements differentiated working hours: standard hours for office staff and flexible hours for project teams, ensuring at least one rest day weekly to support employee well-being.
Comprehensive paid leave is provided, including annual, compassionate, sick, maternity leave, etc.; overtime is compensated with time off. The Canadian subsidiary has established a flexible Vacation Policy respecting local labor practices.

Employment Termination

The Group strictly follows legal procedures for employee termination with due compensation, ensuring a fair and transparent process; no legal violations, child labor, or forced labor occurred during the reporting period.

Employee Caring and Activities

The Group prioritises employee well-being by offering diverse cultural and care activities that relieve stress, strengthen team bonds, and foster an inclusive, dynamic workplace. In 2025, 43 events engaged 5,450 employees, including birthday celebrations, festivals, sports, environmental initiatives, and community service, enriching employees' lives and enhancing belonging and identity.

Football
Basketball
Birthday Party
Shanghai Games

The Group regularly hosts diverse outdoor team-building activities and sports events, such as rafting, go-karting, and tug-of-war competitions, to support employee physical and mental health, foster cross-department collaboration, and strengthen communication, trust, and team morale.
During International Women's Day 2025, various units held a series of celebrations including health teapot gifts, flower bouquets, DIY craft workshops, cultural visits, and lucky draws, promoting gender equality, cultivating an inclusive and caring workplace, and supporting female employees' well-being and sense of belonging.
Shenyang Huanggu Thermoelectricity organised May Fourth Youth Day themed events integrating sports competitions, quiz games, and thematic education to promote the May Fourth spirit, inspire young employees' sense of responsibility and innovation, and enhance teamwork and professional identity.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

The Group dedicates itself to the dual mission of "cultivating talent" and "deploying talent". We firmly believe that systematic professional education and talent training is key to promote organisational improvement, and have been continuously supporting employees' professional growth and development, promoting mutual growth between the enterprise and employees through a comprehensive talent development system.

To strengthen employees' professional capabilities and promote consistency in team values, the Group has not only established an external further education subsidy program, but also launched diverse training courses:

Building a multi-dimensional training system covering corporate culture, leadership, and other aspects, while providing comprehensive onboarding guidance for new employees
Optimising online training platform functions to provide employees with flexible and independent learning paths
Advancing the "Sons of the Seas" program and management trainee projects to cultivate future leadership talent through diversified approaches
Conducting training in professional skills and sustainable development to enhance employees' comprehensive qualities1
There is a comprehensive support program for external further education, providing employees with tuition subsidies and special leave arrangements for exams.

Acid Storage Leakage Training for Production and Technology Team
Business Conduct Training
Fresh Graduate Induction Training
“Sons of the Seas" Training

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Group has established a four-level safety organizational structure led by the "830 Safety Production Supervision and Management Committee", ensuring effective implementation of safety management from the decision-making level to the execution level. Adhering to the principle of "Safety First, Prevention-oriented, Comprehensive Management", we have formulated a "Health and Safety Policy" covering all business phases including planning, design, construction, and operations, strictly complying with regulations in Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong while benchmarking against international standards. Additionally, the Group regularly conducts ISO45001 external verification, establishes comprehensive incident reporting mechanisms and emergency drills, and develops specific safety measures tailored to the characteristics of each business sector. To comprehensively enhance occupational health and safety performance, We formulate and continuously enhance work in six key focus areas: