Hanshow, a global leader in digital retail solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2025, placing it in the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. This recognition highlights Hanshow’s outstanding performance in Environment, Labor& Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement, affirming its commitment to driving sustainable innovation across the retail industry.
EcoVadis is one of the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, offering SaaS-based sustainability intelligence solutions that help companies improve their environmental and social performance across the supply chain. The rigourous EcoVadis assessment methodology evaluates companies against 21 sustainability criteria aligned with international standards such as the UN Global Compact and the Global Initiative (GRI).
Leading the Way in Environmental Responsibility
Hanshow’s sustainability efforts are integrated across its value chain – from product innovation to supply chain management and employee development.
The company’s RoHS/WEEE-certified electronic shelf labels (ESLs) leverage ultra-low-power e-paper technology to cut energy consumption and operational emissions. By digitizing store operations, Hanshow helps retailers minimize paper usage, improve operational efficiency, and cut carbon emissions—while also extending product life through remote firmware upgrades that reduce e-waste.
In 2024, Hanshow helped advance circularity by selling nearly 100,000 refurbished ESLs, significantly conserving resources and diverting electronic waste from landfills. The company has also conducted carbon footprint assessments for three core products—analyzing emissions from raw materials to end-of-life disposal—providing a strong foundation for data-driven decarbonization strategies.
Beyond product innovation, Hanshow has adopted smart energy solutions at its facilities, reducing carbon emissions by nearly 1,994 tons annually. The company operates under ISO 50001 frameworks and applies integrated water management to approach near-zero carbon office operations.
Advancing Responsible Business Practices: People, Ethics and Supply Chains
Hanshow is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace. A comprehensive health and safety management system, including robust emergency preparedness protocols, has been implemented to ensure employee well-being and minimize workplace risks .
To cultivate talent, Hanshow offers diverse career development programs, from onboarding and cross-functional management trainee rotations to professional skills enhancement and leadership acceleration. These initiatives support long-term career growth and organizational excellence.
As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and a supporter of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), Hanshow actively promotes gender diversity. As of 2024, women represented 36.98% of the workforce and 33.95% of management roles. The company embeds anti-discrimination principles across recruitment, training, promotions, and compensation to ensure equal opportunities and a thriving culture of inclusion.
In parallell, Hanshow upholds a high standard of business ethics through a company-wide ethics and integrity management framework. This framework is built on four key pillars: policy formulation, internal auditing, awareness-raising, and governance oversight., supported by a suite of policies, including the Code of Business Ethics, Anti-Fraud System and Reward Measures, Audit System, Control Management System, and Statement of Integrity and Self-Discipline.
In 2024, 740 employees underwent ethics training, with a 96% certification rate. These efforts reinforce ethical decision-making and risk awareness at every level of the company.
Hanshow also adheres to fair competition practices and complies fully with anti-monopoly regulations. The company contributes to industry standards development through partnerships with global organizations such as the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).
On the procurement front, Hanshow places strategic emphasis on building a secure, transparent, and responsible supply chain. A multi-tier Supplier Management and Control Procedure that includes stringent supplier access criteria, regular performance evaluations, and holistic risk assessments.
For each material used, Hanshow sources at least two potential suppliers, considering corporate credit, quality systems, production capacity, and technical capabilities. All selected suppliers are required to hold certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and must pass Hanshow’s CSR risk screening to ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
This rigorous approach not only strengthens supply chain resilience but also fosters collaborative innovation and shared growth with partners.
In addition to earning the EcoVadis Gold Medal, Hanshow achieved an "A" rating in its inaugural participation in Wind ESG—a top domestic ESG assessment in China. These recognitions reflect Hanshow’s strong environmental, social, and governance performance, and its relatively low ESG risk profile.
Looking forward, Hanshow will continue to champion digital innovation while delivering sustainable solutions worldwide and fulfilling its long-term corporate social responsibilities.
