BEIJING, March 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KE Holdings Inc. ("Beike" or
the "Company") (NYSE: BEKE and HKEX: 2423), a leading
integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and
services, had its ESG rating upgraded by MSCI from BB to BBB,
representing strong recognition for the Company's management and
business practices in the ESG domain in recent years.
The ESG rating upgrade by MSCI indicate that Beike has exceeded
industry standards in Human Capital Development, as well as Privacy
& Data Security. The Company was awarded an overall score of
7.7 for the category of "social", compared with the industry
average of 4.3. These improvements reflect the Company's
commendable efforts in these two areas, which have received
significant recognition.
Beike has consistently placed a high priority on information
security and safeguarding user privacy. The Company has established
the Information Security and Data Compliance Committee to oversee
the information security and data compliance risks, as well as to
review and issue policies and regulations at the Company level. For
customers, Beike adheres to four key principles when it comes to
privacy protection: legality and compliance, data minimization,
transparency, and security and reliability. The company has
implemented an open "Privacy Protection Platform" and introduced
the "Phone Number Protection" service to protect their privacy and
information security. Additionally, information security
empowerment activities have been conducted for employees, with over
80,000 individuals trained by 2022.
In terms of talent, Beike has implemented multiple
initiatives in recent years to attract talent and
promote talent development and cultivation. The New Employees
Orientation Training program and "Lu Shi
Camp" have been introduced specifically for new employees.
Agents "Erudite" Professionalism Examination, labor unions, and
employee activity clubs are also offered to employees, providing
them with comprehensive vocational training and enriching
recreational activities.
Beike is also proactive about managing its environmental impact.
The Company has previously published the 2023 Beike Carbon
Neutrality Target and Action Roadmap Report , and will be included
in the Hang Seng Climate Change 1.5°C Target Index effective
March 4, 2024 as recognition for its
commitment to emission reduction.
MSCI is a globally renowned ESG rating agency that assesses
companies on their environmental, social, and corporate governance
performance. As one of the earliest and most influential rating
agencies worldwide, MSCI ESG ratings are characterized by their
independence, consistency, and transparency. Currently, they cover
over 8,500 companies and over 680,000 global stocks and
fixed-income securities.
Looking ahead, Beike will continue to advocate for low-carbon
environmental protection and fulfilling its social responsibility
to contribute to sustainable development.
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SOURCE KE Holdings Inc.