KE Holdings Inc. Upgraded to ‘A’ in MSCI ESG Rating
KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE) has achieved a significant milestone with an upgrade in its MSCI ESG Rating from 'BBB' to 'A' in February 2025, marking its second consecutive year of improvement. The company scored an impressive 7.2 in the ESG social category, substantially above the global industry average of 4.3.
The advancement is attributed to Beike's strong focus on human capital development through vocational training programs and structured career paths, alongside robust privacy and data security measures. The company also made significant progress in environmental initiatives, securing a 1.8-point increase in the ESG environmental category through initiatives like the 'Lianjia Green Store Standard,' which implements eco-friendly renovations and smart energy controls in brokerage stores.
This upgrade from MSCI, a leading provider of investment decision support tools, reflects Beike's commitment to creating sustainable value in China's residential services industry through infrastructure transformation and technology innovation.
KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE) ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo con un upgrade del suo Rating ESG MSCI da 'BBB' a 'A' nel febbraio 2025, segnando il suo secondo anno consecutivo di miglioramenti. L'azienda ha ottenuto un impressionante 7.2 nella categoria sociale ESG, ben al di sopra della media globale del settore di 4.3.
Questo progresso è attribuito al forte impegno di Beike nello sviluppo del capitale umano attraverso programmi di formazione professionale e percorsi di carriera strutturati, insieme a misure robuste per la privacy e la sicurezza dei dati. L'azienda ha anche fatto notevoli progressi nelle iniziative ambientali, ottenendo un aumento di 1.8 punti nella categoria ambientale ESG grazie a iniziative come il 'Lianjia Green Store Standard', che implementa ristrutturazioni ecologiche e controlli energetici intelligenti nei negozi di intermediazione.
Questo upgrade da MSCI, un fornitore leader di strumenti di supporto alle decisioni di investimento, riflette l'impegno di Beike nel creare valore sostenibile nell'industria dei servizi residenziali in Cina attraverso la trasformazione delle infrastrutture e l'innovazione tecnologica.
KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE) ha logrado un hito significativo con una mejora en su Calificación ESG de MSCI de 'BBB' a 'A' en febrero de 2025, marcando su segundo año consecutivo de mejora. La compañía obtuvo un impresionante 7.2 en la categoría social ESG, sustancialmente por encima del promedio global de la industria de 4.3.
Este avance se atribuye al fuerte enfoque de Beike en el desarrollo del capital humano a través de programas de formación vocacional y trayectorias profesionales estructuradas, junto con sólidas medidas de privacidad y seguridad de datos. La empresa también ha logrado un progreso significativo en iniciativas ambientales, asegurando un aumento de 1.8 puntos en la categoría ambiental ESG a través de iniciativas como el 'Lianjia Green Store Standard', que implementa renovaciones ecológicas y controles de energía inteligentes en las tiendas de corretaje.
Esta mejora de MSCI, un proveedor líder de herramientas de apoyo a la decisión de inversión, refleja el compromiso de Beike de crear valor sostenible en la industria de servicios residenciales de China a través de la transformación de infraestructuras y la innovación tecnológica.
KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE)는 2025년 2월에 MSCI ESG 등급이 'BBB'에서 'A'로 상승하며 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이는 두 번째 연속 개선을 나타냅니다. 회사는 ESG 사회 부문에서 7.2라는 인상적인 점수를 기록하였으며, 이는 글로벌 산업 평균인 4.3을 크게 초과하는 수치입니다.
이러한 발전은 직업 훈련 프로그램과 구조화된 경력 경로를 통한 인적 자본 개발에 대한 Beike의 강력한 집중 덕분이며, 강력한 개인정보 보호 및 데이터 보안 조치와 함께 이루어졌습니다. 또한, 회사는 'Lianjia Green Store Standard'와 같은 이니셔티브를 통해 ESG 환경 부문에서 1.8점 상승을 달성하며 환경 이니셔티브에서도 상당한 진전을 이루었습니다. 이 기준은 중개점에서 친환경 리노베이션과 스마트 에너지 제어를 구현합니다.
투자 결정 지원 도구의 선두 제공업체인 MSCI의 이 업그레이드는 Beike가 인프라 혁신과 기술 혁신을 통해 중국 주거 서비스 산업에서 지속 가능한 가치를 창출하려는 의지를 반영합니다.
KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE) a atteint un jalon significatif avec une amélioration de sa Notation ESG MSCI de 'BBB' à 'A' en février 2025, marquant sa deuxième année consécutive d'amélioration. L'entreprise a obtenu un impressionnant 7,2 dans la catégorie sociale ESG, bien au-dessus de la moyenne mondiale de l'industrie de 4,3.
Cette avancée est attribuée au fort accent mis par Beike sur le développement du capital humain à travers des programmes de formation professionnelle et des parcours de carrière structurés, ainsi qu'à des mesures robustes de confidentialité et de sécurité des données. L'entreprise a également réalisé des progrès significatifs dans les initiatives environnementales, enregistrant une augmentation de 1,8 point dans la catégorie environnementale ESG grâce à des initiatives telles que le 'Lianjia Green Store Standard', qui met en œuvre des rénovations écologiques et des contrôles énergétiques intelligents dans les agences.
Cette amélioration de MSCI, un fournisseur leader d'outils de soutien à la décision d'investissement, reflète l'engagement de Beike à créer une valeur durable dans l'industrie des services résidentiels en Chine grâce à la transformation des infrastructures et à l'innovation technologique.
KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem es im Februar 2025 seine MSCI ESG-Bewertung von 'BBB' auf 'A' verbessert hat, was das zweite aufeinanderfolgende Jahr der Verbesserung markiert. Das Unternehmen erzielte beeindruckende 7,2 in der ESG sozialen Kategorie, was erheblich über dem globalen Branchendurchschnitt von 4,3 liegt.
Der Fortschritt wird Beikes starkem Fokus auf Entwicklung des Humankapitals durch berufliche Ausbildungsprogramme und strukturierte Karrierewege zugeschrieben, zusammen mit robusten Datenschutz- und Datensicherheitsmaßnahmen. Das Unternehmen hat auch erhebliche Fortschritte bei Umweltinitiativen gemacht und einen 1,8-Punkte-Anstieg in der ESG-Umweltkategorie durch Initiativen wie den 'Lianjia Green Store Standard' erzielt, der umweltfreundliche Renovierungen und intelligente Energiesteuerungen in Maklerbüros implementiert.
Dieses Upgrade von MSCI, einem führenden Anbieter von Investitionsentscheidungsunterstützungswerkzeugen, spiegelt Beikes Engagement wider, nachhaltigen Wert in der Wohnungsdienstleistungsbranche Chinas durch Infrastrukturtransformation und technologische Innovation zu schaffen.
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BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KE Holdings Inc. (“Beike” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BEKE and HKEX: 2423), a leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services, is pleased to announce today a significant upgrade in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating by Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) from “BBB” to “A.” This achievement marks the second consecutive year of improvement for Beike, reflecting its steadfast commitment to excellence in ESG practices within the industry.
In MSCI’s latest evaluation, Beike earned an impressive overall score of 7.2 in the ESG social category, outperforming the global industry average of 4.3. This accomplishment is attributed to the Company’s continuous efforts in human capital development through tailored vocational training programs and structured career paths for service providers, together with its robust privacy and data security measures. Additionally, Beike made notable strides in exploring opportunities in incorporating green concepts across various business scenarios, such as establishing the “Lianjia Green Store Standard” to regulate eco-friendly renovations, material recycling, and smart energy control installations for the brokerage stores. These efforts contributed to a remarkable 1.8-point increase in the ESG environmental category from the previous year.
The MSCI ESG Rating, developed by a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, MSCI, serves as a benchmark for institutional investors to measure a company’s resilience to financially material ESG risks and to deploy capital in ways that maximize investment return over their time horizon.
With its mission of “admirable service, joyful living,” Beike is dedicated to creating long-term, sustainable value by reshaping China’s residential services industry through its infrastructure transformation and technology-driven innovation. This commitment empowers service providers to enhance their professional growth and deliver exceptional living experiences for consumers.
About KE Holdings Inc.
KE Holdings Inc. is a leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services. The Company is a pioneer in building infrastructure and standards to reinvent how service providers and customers efficiently navigate and complete housing transactions and services in China, ranging from existing and new home sales, home rentals, to home renovation and furnishing, and other services. The Company owns and operates Lianjia, China’s leading real estate brokerage brand and an integral part of its Beike platform. With more than 23 years of operating experience through Lianjia since its inception in 2001, the Company believes the success and proven track record of Lianjia pave the way for it to build its infrastructure and standards and drive the rapid and sustainable growth of Beike.
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