Tianjin Economic-Technological Development AreaSustainable Development (ESG) Report(Brief Version) In this report In2o25,TianjinEconomic-TechnologicalDevelopmentArea(TEDA)will implementthenationalcarbonpeakingandcarbon neutrality ("dual-carbon") strategy and actively promote the process of green and low-carbon development in theregion.In ordertosystematicallypresentthestrategiclayoutandpracticalachievementsinthefield of sustainabledevelopment,andtofurtherstrengthentransparentcornicationwithglobalstakeholders,theAdministrativeCommittee of TEDA has compiled the"Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area Sustainable Development(ESG) Report 2025" (the"Report") in accordance with thilityreportingstandards oftheGlobalReportingInitiative(GRI) BasedonthestatisticaldataandrelevantcasesinFY2o24,theReportcomprehensivelydemonstratestheeffectiveness This report is issued in both Chinese and English versions. The English version is abridged and excerpted. Forcompleteness and accuracy, please refer to the Chinese version. In case of any discrepancy between the two versionsthe Chinese version shall prevail. Reporting period Reporting Framework and Guidelines Criteria(GCSD)GuidelinesforthePreparationofSustainability Reports (GRI2021) This is1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Some textualinformationand comparative data information that goes beyond thisscope will be explained where relevant. Guidelines forAction on the SDGs (United NationsSustainable Development Goals) International Financial Reporting Standards forSustainable Disclosure (IFRS) Scope of the report World Bank Business-Readiness Assessment System(B-READY) Thescopeoftheinformacovers the progress and achievements of the TEDAinenvironmental,socialandgovernanceaspects GuidelinesfortheRequirementsandUseofEnvironmental,SocialandGovernance(ESG)Management Systems in Industrial Parks (T/ESC 001-2024) Data sources Therelevantcontents,dataandcasesofthisreportarefrom relevant documents, statements, etc. of TEDA andhave been reviewed by relevant departments. This reportpromises not to contain any false records or misleadingstateents, and is responsible for the truthfulness,accuracy and completeness of the contents. Availability of the Report The Report is published in both printed form and PDFelectronic file, welcome to visit the official website ofthe Administrative Committee of TEDA at http://www.teda.gov.cn Stakeholder Communication andSubstantive Issue Identification Messages In FY2024, TEDA screened substantive topics with reference to relevant sustainable development frameworks (GRls andSDGs), the International Financial Reporting Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS), the World Bank's BusinessReady Environment Assessment System (B-READY), and domestic and international policies (including the SDGs).Extensive research and communication with stakeholders such as investors, government authorities, employees,communitiesandresidents,etc.,tofullyconsiderandeffectivelyrespondtotheconcernsanddemandsofstakeholdersto identifythe dechstakeholderolsubstantive issues in relation to the importance of sustainable development. Shicong Hong SecretaryofthePartyCommitteeandDirectorEconomic-Technological DevelopmentArea(TEDA) OnDecember6,2024,TEDAcelebratedthe40thanniversaryofitsestablishment. As the "vanguard" of China's reform and opening up, wehave always taken the courage to be the first and to innovative, writinga magnificent chapter from the saline-alkali beach to a modern Stakeholder information and communication past4oyears,TEDAhasnotonlywitnessedthefulfillmentofthe prophecy of"development zones hold great promise", but also builta development plateau of "investor first and innovation as soul" withthegovernanceconceptof"legislationfirstandinternationalcarbon management system and industrial system, promoting EsGtegratingTEDA'sbrandingpowerwithhigh-qualitydevelopmentinthenewer The 4Oth Anniversary Symposium of National Economic andTechnological Development Zones was successfully held in TEDA,which is a full affirmation of the achievements of the 40-year struggleof the zone, and an earnest expectation of the new era to open up ang at the new historical starting point, TEDA willanchor the goal of"dual carbon", deepen the opening-up cooperation,moreinclusivesharingmechanism,soastoinjectrobustmomentumintoChinesemodernization! CONTENTS TEDA's new phase of01high-quality growth 02 MilestoneO4UnderstandingTEDAbytheNumbers The industry and the city together03to create a warm humanistic harbor Ecological priority to create02a model of green transformation Innovative smart governance drives04highly efficient development Vision of sustainable05development 17 Sustained economic growth and19Scientific and technological innovationsupport to stimulate development vitality20 Prosperity of culture and educationandenrichmentofthespiritualhome24Protecting social equity and buildingabetterTEDA30 Health coverage for the well-beingof the population31Building a l