COSCO SHIPPING Ports Honored with Six Prestigious Awards at the 12th HKIRA Investor Relations Awards
Reflecting broad market recognition of its outstanding ESG and investor relations practices
On June 17, COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (stock code: 1199.HK) garnered six prestigious accolades at the 12th Investor Relations Awards organized by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA). This comprehensive sweep of awards clearly demonstrates the Company's outstanding performance and industry-leading position in Investor Relations management and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
List of Awards Received by the Company:
Ms Venus Zhao, General Manager of Public Relations Division of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, on behalf of the Company accepted six awards at the HKIRA 12th Investor Relations Awards 2026 ceremony on 17 June 2026 in Hong Kong.
Since its inception in 2015, the "Investor Relations Awards" has been held for twelve consecutive years and is widely acclaimed in the industry as the "Oscars of Hong Kong's Investor Relations field." This year's awards recorded an all-time high in the number of applications, eligible voters, and participating institutions, making the competition exceptionally fierce. Companies must receive outstanding evaluations from both investors and the judging panel across multiple dimensions—including transparency, communication quality, and ESG practices—which fully underscores the authority and credibility of these accolades.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports was honored with six major awards, including the grand "ESG Excellence Award," and notably swept all three individual "Best ESG" category awards, firmly underscoring its comprehensive leadership and benchmark strength in the field of sustainable development. The three individual "Best ESG" awards were voted on directly by investors to commend companies with outstanding performances in standalone dimensions. Meanwhile, the "ESG Excellence Award," as one of the highest honors selected by the judging panel, aims to recognize companies whose overall performance reaches the top tier across all three components.
In Environmental (E) matters, COSCO SHIPPING Ports actively promotes the construction of green and smart ports. Through key initiatives such as terminal equipment electrification, digital and intelligent operations, and the deployment of renewable energy, the Company continuously enhances energy efficiency and minimizes its operational carbon footprint. For Social (S) initiatives, the Company is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, prioritizing comprehensive employee training and career development, and actively investing in community welfare and public benefit initiatives. For Governance (G), the Company has established an efficient and transparent governance framework, steadily advancing its board diversity initiatives. Furthermore, all board directors complete anti-corruption and ESG training annually, fulfilling its commitment to compliant governance.
In terms of investor communication and information disclosure, the Company has established a multi-layered, high-frequency engagement mechanism. It maintains close interaction with domestic and overseas institutional investors and analysts through earnings conferences, roadshows, investor days, and one-on-one meetings. Adhering to strict principles of transparency, the Company proactively publishes monthly throughput and quarterly operating data to ensure the market gains timely access to key operational information. Going beyond conventional financial metrics, the annual report systematically presents business strategies, market analysis, and risk management modules with a clear structure and strong readability, providing a comprehensive and in-depth decision-making reference for investors.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited won six top honours at the “HKIRA 12th Investor Relations Awards 2026”
Significance of the Awards and the Company’s Commitments
As a leading global port operator, COSCO SHIPPING Ports always embraces "The Ports for ALL" as its core brand philosophy. While driving high-quality business development, the Company continuously deepens its ESG system framework. Receiving the "Best" evaluation across all three dimensions of ESG highlights its solid measures and remarkable results in carbon reduction, green port construction, employee care, community contribution, and board independence. The "Best Annual Report" award verifies that the Company's transparency, completeness, and readability in information disclosure have reached industry-leading standards.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports believes that these awards represent not only an affirmation of the Company's past endeavors but also a profound responsibility. The Company expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the HKIRA and the judging panel for their professional selection, to investors, analysts, and other parties in the capital market for their long-term trust and support, as well as to all employees and partners for their joint efforts. Looking ahead, the Company will continue to uphold the philosophy of sustainable development, continuously optimize investor relations, elevate ESG management levels, and create long-term, stable value for shareholders, customers, employees, and society.
Representatives from multiple Hong Kong-listed companies attended the award ceremony and conference.
About the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA)
Founded in 2008, the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) is the only non-profit professional industry association in Hong Kong dedicated to the investor relations sector. It is committed to promoting international standards in investor relations and actively advocates for best practices in IR. Its membership comprises executives from listed companies, heads of investor relations, institutional investors, and professional advisers, holding broad influence within Hong Kong's financial ecosystem.
