AUX Electric has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report covering the 12 months to 31 December 2025. The disclosure outlines a strengthened governance framework, new climate objectives and key operating metrics for the air-conditioning manufacturer, which listed in Hong Kong last year.
Key operating snapshot • Revenue for 2025 reached RMB 30.05 billion (USD 4.2 billion). • The workforce stood at 15,631 employees across seven manufacturing bases and three R&D centres in mainland China, Thailand and Japan. • AUX Electric maintained the No. 1 position in China’s AI smart air-conditioner market and ranked among the global top three in residential split air-conditioner sales for the seventh consecutive year (2018-2024), according to Frost & Sullivan.
Climate metrics and targets • Total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions were 157,668 tCO₂e in 2025, equating to an intensity of 5.27 tCO₂e per RMB 1 million of revenue. • Scope 3 emissions, covering purchased goods, services and wastewater treatment, added 549 tCO₂e, bringing total reported emissions to 158,217 tCO₂e. • AUX Electric commits to cut combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14.62% from the 2025 baseline by 2030, and to lift the share of green electricity in its power mix from the current 18% to 30% over the same period.
Resource and waste performance • Total energy consumption reached 357,057 MWh, or 11.88 MWh per RMB 1 million of revenue; electricity accounted for 78% of the total. • Freshwater withdrawal totalled 2,030.70 tonnes, with an intensity of 0.07 tonnes per RMB 1 million of revenue. • Hazardous waste generation was 1,716.91 tonnes (0.06 tonnes per RMB 1 million revenue), while non-hazardous waste amounted to 67,570.73 tonnes (2.25 tonnes per RMB 1 million revenue).
Governance and workforce • The Board remains the top decision-making body for ESG matters, supported by a four-tier structure that includes a Sustainability Committee and an ESG Steering Office. • The company reported no corruption, bribery or fraud cases during the year. • Employee turnover stood at 34.38%, with women representing 32% of the workforce.
Innovation and quality focus • R&D investment continues to target four pillars—energy efficiency, comfort, health and smart functionality—underpinned by over 12,000 granted patents and more than 860 registered trademarks. • Intelligent manufacturing systems now achieve over 90% automated data capture across key production processes, while “lights-out” injection-moulding operations enhance precision and reduce labour intensity.
Supply-chain oversight • AUX Electric works with 5,788 mainland suppliers and three in Hong Kong, applying ISO 14001 requirements and digitalised procurement and inventory systems to manage quality, cost and environmental risks.
Community and social impact • The group committed 102 hours to community initiatives in 2025, with a focus on education support in western China, including donations of appliances, learning materials and facility upgrades for schools in Xinjiang.
Strategic outlook The ESG roadmap prioritises governance excellence, decarbonisation, talent empowerment and product quality. With clear emissions-reduction and renewable-energy targets now in place, management signals an intention to align operational expansion—new bases in Zhengzhou and Wuhu—with tightening climate and compliance standards, positioning AUX Electric for continued growth in global HVAC markets under increasingly stringent ESG expectations.
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