RLX Technology's MSCI ESG Rating Upgraded to "AA", Achieving the Highest Rating in the Global Tobacco Industry
RLX Technology (NYSE: RLX) has achieved an AA rating in the MSCI ESG assessment, upgrading from its previous A rating. This marks the highest rating in the global tobacco industry, with RLX maintaining the top position in the e-cigarette sector for three consecutive years.
The company excels in several key areas, ranking best-in-class for product safety and quality management, and among the top 1% globally in accounting, business ethics, and tax transparency. RLX has established eight laboratories and implemented strict quality controls following Chinese national e-cigarette standards. Their quality and safety laboratory received CNAS recognition in July 2023 and passed expansion assessment in June 2024.
The company maintains strong ESG governance through a Board-level ESG committee, annual supplier assessments, and independently verified ESG reporting by TÜV Rheinland for 2022 and 2023.
RLX Technology (NYSE: RLX) ha ottenuto un rating AA nella valutazione MSCI ESG, passando dal precedente rating A. Questo rappresenta il massimo riconoscimento nell'industria globale del tabacco, con RLX che mantiene la posizione di vertice nel settore delle sigarette elettroniche per tre anni consecutivi.
L'azienda si distingue in diverse aree chiave, classificandosi best-in-class per la sicurezza dei prodotti e la gestione della qualità, ed è nel top 1% a livello globale per contabilità, etica aziendale e trasparenza fiscale. RLX ha istituito otto laboratori e implementato rigorosi controlli di qualità seguendo gli standard nazionali cinesi per le sigarette elettroniche. Il loro laboratorio di qualità e sicurezza ha ricevuto il riconoscimento CNAS a luglio 2023 e ha superato la valutazione di espansione a giugno 2024.
L'azienda mantiene una forte governance ESG attraverso un comitato ESG a livello di consiglio, valutazioni annuali dei fornitori e reporting ESG verificato in modo indipendente da TÜV Rheinland per il 2022 e il 2023.
RLX Technology (NYSE: RLX) ha logrado una calificación AA en la evaluación MSCI ESG, mejorando desde su calificación anterior de A. Esto marca la calificación más alta en la industria global del tabaco, con RLX manteniendo la posición superior en el sector de los cigarrillos electrónicos durante tres años consecutivos.
La compañía sobresale en varias áreas clave, clasificándose como mejor en su clase en seguridad del producto y gestión de calidad, y entre el 1% superior a nivel mundial en contabilidad, ética empresarial y transparencia fiscal. RLX ha establecido ocho laboratorios y ha implementado estrictos controles de calidad siguiendo los estándares chinos para los cigarrillos electrónicos. Su laboratorio de calidad y seguridad recibió el reconocimiento CNAS en julio de 2023 y pasó la evaluación de expansión en junio de 2024.
La compañía mantiene una sólida gobernanza ESG a través de un comité ESG a nivel de junta, evaluaciones anuales de proveedores y reportes ESG verificados de manera independiente por TÜV Rheinland para 2022 y 2023.
RLX 테크놀로지 (NYSE: RLX)는 MSCI ESG 평가에서 AA 등급을 달성하며 이전의 A 등급에서 Upgrade되었습니다. 이는 글로벌 담배 산업에서 가장 높은 등급을 나타내며, RLX는 전자담배 분야에서 3년 연속 1위를 유지하고 있습니다.
회사는 여러 주요 분야에서 뛰어난 성과를 보이며, 제품 안전과 품질 관리 부문에서 최우수 등급에 올랐고, 회계, 기업 윤리 및 세금 투명성 부문에서는 전 세계 상위 1%에 위치하고 있습니다. RLX는 8개의 실험실을 설립하고 중국 국가 전자담배 기준에 따라 엄격한 품질 관리를 시행하였습니다. 이들의 품질 및 안전 실험실은 2023년 7월 CNAS 인정을 받았고, 2024년 6월에는 확장 평가를 통과했습니다.
회사는 이사회 차원에서 ESG 위원회를 운영하고, 연간 공급업체 평가 및 TÜV 라이네란트에 의해 독립적으로 검증된 2022년 및 2023년 ESG 보고를 통해 강력한 ESG 거버넌스를 유지하고 있습니다.
RLX Technology (NYSE: RLX) a obtenu un rating AA dans l'évaluation MSCI ESG, améliorant son précédent rating A. Cela marque le plus haut niveau dans l'industrie mondiale du tabac, RLX maintenant sa position de leader dans le secteur des e-cigarettes depuis trois ans consécutifs.
La société excelle dans plusieurs domaines clés, se classant meilleure de sa catégorie en matière de sécurité des produits et de gestion de la qualité, et figurant parmi le top 1% mondial en comptabilité, éthique des affaires et transparence fiscale. RLX a établi huit laboratoires et mis en œuvre des contrôles de qualité rigoureux conformément aux normes nationales chinoises pour les e-cigarettes. Leur laboratoire de qualité et de sécurité a reçu la reconnaissance CNAS en juillet 2023 et a réussi l'évaluation d'expansion en juin 2024.
L'entreprise maintient une forte gouvernance ESG grâce à un comité ESG au niveau du conseil d'administration, des évaluations annuelles des fournisseurs et un reporting ESG vérifié de manière indépendante par TÜV Rheinland pour 2022 et 2023.
RLX Technology (NYSE: RLX) hat eine AA-Bewertung in der MSCI ESG-Bewertung erreicht und damit von der vorherigen A-Bewertung aufgestiegen. Dies stellt die höchste Bewertung in der globalen Tabakindustrie dar, wobei RLX seit drei aufeinander folgenden Jahren die Spitzenposition im Bereich der E-Zigaretten einnimmt.
Das Unternehmen überzeugt in mehreren wichtigen Bereichen, ist best-in-class in Bezug auf Produktsicherheit und Qualitätsmanagement und gehört zu den Top 1% der Welt in Buchhaltung, Unternehmensethik und Steuertransparenz. RLX hat acht Labore eingerichtet und strenge Qualitätskontrollen gemäß den nationalen chinesischen Standards für E-Zigaretten implementiert. Ihr Qualitäts- und Sicherheitslabor erhielt im Juli 2023 die CNAS-Anerkennung und bestand im Juni 2024 die Erweiterungsbewertung.
Das Unternehmen pflegt eine starke ESG-Governance durch ein ESG-Komitee auf Vorstandsebene, jährliche Lieferantenbewertungen und unabhängig verifiziertes ESG-Reporting durch TÜV Rheinland für 2022 und 2023.
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MSCI ESG ratings aim to measure a company's management of financially relevant ESG risks and opportunities and rate over 8,500 companies every year. MSCI ESG ratings have become a key reference for international capital market participants. The "AA" rating is a significant recognition of RLX Technology's ESG governance structure, further solidifying its leadership position in the e-vapor sector. The Company is also expected to gain increasing opportunities for inclusion in various fund portfolios or gain larger asset allocations.
Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of RLX Technology, stated, "We understand that corporate success lies not only in operational profitability, but also in social and environmental responsibility. The Company has focused on optimizing its product portfolio, supply chains, and operations to enhance corporate value while positively impacting society and the environment."
According to MSCI, RLX ranks best-in-class for risk management capabilities in product safety, quality, and chemical safety. It also ranks among the top
Since its inception, RLX Technology has integrated ESG in its corporate strategy to foster sustainable development. Following the implementation of national e-cigarettes standards and regulations in
The RLX Technology quality and safety laboratory was recognized by CNAS (China National Accreditation Service For Conformity Assessment) in July 2023 and passed expansion and modification assessment in June 2024. Currently, RLX Technology has established a comprehensive testing platform that can provide reliability, electrical performance, inhalation testing, and battery safety testing services for the e-vapor industry, and issue authoritative reports for export products according to international standards.
Furthermore, the Company maintains strict internal standards, incorporating ESG criteria into its supplier selection process. RLX Technology annually conducts ESG assessments of its core suppliers, performing external audits based on the "RLX Business Partner Code of Conduct", SA8000 standards, and other ESG-related metrics.
RLX Technology has always regarded ESG as one of its core competitive edges. It established an ESG committee at the Board level and has published ESG reports for four consecutive years. TÜV Rheinland, a leading international verification agency, has independently verified the report in 2022 and 2023 according to the AA1000 Assurance Standard v3, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the substantive issues addressed.
Looking ahead, RLX remains committed to steadfastly implementing its long-term ESG strategy, actively fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities, and continuously creating greater value for clients, shareholders, partners, employees, and society.
About RLX Technology Inc.
RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading global branded e-vapor company. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology, product development capabilities and in-depth insights into adult smokers' needs to develop superior e-vapor products.
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