Hong Kong, November 2, 2026: COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited has received two awards at the 2026 Best Annual Reports Awards organised by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA), while its ESG rating from SynTao Green Finance has been upgraded to ‘A’.
The company was recognised with the “Excellence Award for H-Share Companies & Red Chip Entries” and the “Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Award (Shipping & Maritime)” at the HKMA ceremony held on October 28. The awards highlight COSCO SHIPPING Ports’ annual and ESG reports for their clarity, conciseness, and visual design, as well as compliance with reporting standards.
Recognition for annual and ESG reporting
Among this year’s awardees, COSCO SHIPPING Ports was honoured alongside other local and international companies. The HKMA awards are judged by directors and senior executives from leading firms, representing high standards for listed company disclosures in Hong Kong.
Venus Zhao, General Manager of the Public Relations Division at COSCO SHIPPING Ports, attended the presentation ceremony and accepted the accolades on behalf of the company.
Investor communication and disclosure
The company maintains a multi-tiered investor communication mechanism, including results presentations, roadshows, investor days, and one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts. COSCO SHIPPING Ports also publishes monthly throughput data and quarterly operating data to support investor decision-making, adhering to strict transparency principles.
ESG rating and industry recognition
SynTao Green Finance upgraded COSCO SHIPPING Ports’ ESG rating to ‘A’, citing the company’s performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. The company was also listed in the “2026 Top 20 Hong Kong-listed Companies in the Industrial Sector for ESG Performance” by Sino-Securities Index. SynTao Green Finance is the only Chinese ESG rating agency adopted by Bloomberg, and Sino-Securities uses international methodologies to evaluate ESG performance of issuers.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports said the awards and rating upgrade reflect recognition of its efforts in information disclosure, ESG management, and responsible operational practices. The company stated it will continue to integrate sustainability concepts into its operations and management, aiming to further enhance its ESG framework and investor relations.
Company background
As of September 30, 2026, COSCO SHIPPING Ports operated and managed 395 berths at 40 ports worldwide, including 245 container berths. Its portfolio covers major port regions in China, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa.
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