Nanwang Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report, Fully Implementing ESG Strategy

As the dual-carbon goals gain momentum across industries, ESG has become a key competitive differentiator for manufacturers. Nanwang – China’s first listed company in the eco-friendly paper bag sector – has officially published its 2025 Sustainability Report, providing a systematic review of its annual performance across environmental, social, and governance pillars. Through standardized and systematic green operations, the company is forging a distinctive competitive advantage.

Environmental Responsibility and Green Operations

A pioneer in the green transformation of the packaging industry, Nanwang embeds low-carbon and circular principles throughout its value chain. The company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, and all five of its domestic manufacturing facilities have achieved FSC certification. Several subsidiaries have also obtained BRC certification for packaging materials, meeting the rigorous environmental requirements of both domestic and international brand owners. On the production side, Nanwang strictly monitors wastewater and VOCs emissions, maintains a comprehensive pollutant control system, and continuously reduces its environmental footprint across manufacturing processes.

Eco-Friendly Product R&D and Innovation

Product R&D remains the core driver of Nanwang’s environmental commitment. Over the past three years, the company has invested over RMB 90 million in R&D, focusing on bio-based and eco-friendly materials. Newly developed products include PHA-coated compostable paper cups, water-repellent self-sealing paper bags, and eco-friendly inner bags for garment packaging.

The PHA-coated cups, made from renewable feedstocks, are home-compostable and marine-degradable, delivering performance comparable to traditional plastic packaging while significantly reducing white pollution. The company has also strengthened its intellectual property management system, adding 21 new authorized patents in 2025 and bringing its total active patents to over 110, with multiple technologies winning industry innovation awards.

Employee Welfare and Career Development

On the social front, Nanwang has built a comprehensive employee welfare and career development system, securing ISO 45001 occupational safety certification, ISO 9001 quality management certification, and other authoritative accreditations. During the year, the company organized 153 safety and skills training sessions, involving over 1,400 employees, and strictly enforced a workplace safety accountability framework, achieving zero work-related fatalities.

A dual career track – managerial and technical – along with performance appraisals and internal transfer mechanisms, supports employees’ long-term growth.

Green Supply Chain and Social Responsibility

Nanwang also drives green upgrades across its upstream and downstream supply chain, integrating environmental criteria into supplier evaluations. For leading brands such as McDonald’s and Yum China, the company offers comprehensive green solutions, including carbon footprint management and packaging waste reduction.

In 2025, Nanwang invested nearly RMB 300,000 in public welfare programs, actively fulfilling its social responsibilities in rural revitalization and educational support.

Governance and Sustainable Development

A robust governance framework underpins sustainable development. The company has established a full-cycle intellectual property management system and conducts regular patent risk assessments to mitigate potential infringement risks within the supply chain.

The release of this sustainability report marks a significant milestone in Nanwang’s ESG journey. Looking forward, the company will continue to advance low-carbon technologies, optimize green production across the entire value chain, and strive to become the trusted green packaging partner for global brands.