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GALA BEIJING 2026 - AWARDS

Sustainable Impact Award

Description:

This award celebrates enterprises with exceptional actions to protect the environment, reduce carbon footprint, promote circular economy, and drive ecological sustainability. It honors measurable and responsible environmental performance.

Selection Criteria:

1. Measurable achievements in carbon reduction, energy saving, or environmental protection

2. Concrete and scalable sustainable practices

3. Visible positive impact on ecosystems, society, or industry

GALA BEIJING 2026- AWARDS

Sustainable Impact Award

1. Decathlon

2. ECM

3. Schneider Electric

4. Xiaomi

DECATHLON 迪卡侬

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Name of the company: Decathlon China

Sector of activity: Sporting goods design, manufacturing and omnichannel retail

Date of creation in China: 2003

Number of employees in China: 2250

Locations in China: Shanghai

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Person that will receive the prize:

Name:Beck ZHANG 张淳迪

Title : China Retail Vice President

Project manager :

Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Wechat ID:

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Introduction of the company (max 150 words):

DECATHLON is a global multi-specialist sports brand that designs, manufactures and retails sporting goods for people of all levels. Present in China through industrial activities since 1989, DECATHLON opened its first Chinese retail store in Shanghai in 2003 and has since developed an integrated local ecosystem covering product design and development, sourcing and manufacturing, logistics, digital services and omnichannel retail. China also plays a strategic role in DECATHLON's global value chain, with its Global Purchasing & Intelligent Manufacturing division sourcing 42.5% of the products purchased from factories for the Group's global markets. Sustainability is embedded throughout this model, from product design and manufacturing to repair, second-life, buy-back and rental services, supporting DECATHLON's ambition to make sport accessible while reducing its environmental footprint.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Which category are you applying for :

Sino-French Partnership Award

Innovation & Transformation Award

Sustainable Impact Award

“Human at the Heart” Award

Name of the project :

Date of implementation :

Your project in one sentence (max 30 words in English):

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Project presentation (max 150 words):

Decathlon Group aims to reduce its environmental impact and lead industry transformation by decarbonizing its business operations and advancing business models aligned with the principles of the circular economy. Our ambition is to become a beacon for a sustainable future.

Decathlon is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and has established a decarbonization trajectory grounded in the Paris Agreement, compliant with net-zero standards, and aligned with science-based carbon targets.

In 2025, Decathlon achieved decoupling between business growth and carbon footprint for the fourth consecutive year. Since 2021, the Group has successfully reduced its carbon emissions by 16%, further demonstrating the effectiveness and execution strength of its long-term decarbonization pathway.

In 2025, Decathlon sold nearly 1.6 million second-hand products worldwide, with related services now available in 43 markets, enabling more sports equipment to be reused and re-valued. At the same time, Decathlon continues to prioritize extending product lifecycles. Repair services are now available in almost all stores globally, with 1,746 repair workshops supporting consumers in prolonging the use of their equipment and contributing to a more circular sports consumption ecosystem.

Business Models and Event

循环经济业务及线下活动

保养&维修 Marfcen & Repar

合行车维修和保养服务新升级！

不分品牌，能修就修

自行车可维修；支持市面上多数自行车品牌与型号

National Roll-out of AMI Bike Repair Service

保养&维修Maintain & Repair

水上装备安心季

皮划艇和桨板维修保养服务

单色印花

彩色印花

车基//科
SUP & Kayak Repair Services

官方回购Buy-Back

Buy

Buyback 2nd bike a Buyback 二手车服务

The Buyback business has entered a stage of large-scale phase, needs a shift from extensive growth to profitable, refined operations :

\- Resolve unstable inventory supply and allocation issues - Offer customers more diverse fulfillment options

\- lacks consistency in commercial animation as usual business

\- Support category expansion

租赁服务Rental

Rental Paddle & Cycle sports rental

We offer Paddle rental service in Decathlon Store
We offer end to end rental service with partners.

Rental Retail rental 无人租赁驿站

Decathlon Hangzhou

迪卡侬3003m²新店今日亮相！首创租赁模式和儿童体验区

点击查看！

DECATHLON 迪卡侬

ECM TECHNOLOGIES

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Name of the company: ECM China

Sector of activity: Industrial Equipment Manufacturing – Advanced Heat Treatment Solutions (Vacuum Furnaces, Induction Hardening, Atmosphere Technologies)

Date of creation in China: June 2005

Number of employees in China: 53

Locations in China: Beijing & Tianjin

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Person that will receive the prize:

Name : LIANG Feng (梁枫)

Title : General Manager, ECM China

Project manager :

Name: LIANG Feng

Email: liangfeng@ecm-china.net

Phone Number: +86 13911784600

Wechat ID:13911784600

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Introduction of the company (max 150 words): ECM Technologies is a French industrial group headquartered in Grenoble, with nearly 40 years of expertise in advanced heat treatment solutions. Its China subsidiary, established in Beijing Yizhuang ETDZ and Tianjin Wuqing ETDZ, serves as the strategic hub for ECM's Asia-Pacific operations. The company designs, assembles, and commissions premium vacuum furnaces (ECO series), induction hardening systems (ICBP Flex), and atmosphere technologies for automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. ECM China integrates French engineering excellence with localized manufacturing and after-sales service. The facility features a Synergy Center, metallurgical laboratories, and a training academy, embodying ECM's commitment to technology transfer, talent empowerment, and Sino-French industrial collaboration aligned with China's dual-carbon goals.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Which category are you applying for :

Sino-French Partnership Award

Innovation & Transformation Award

√Sustainable Impact Award

“Human at the Heart” Award

Name of the project : ECO Green Heat: Decarbonizing Industrial Manufacturing Through Next-Generation Vacuum Heat Treatment Technology

Date of implementation : 2022

Your project in one sentence (max 30 words in English): ECM China's ECO vacuum furnaces slash heat treatment energy and emissions, driving China's dual-carbon goals through French green engineering.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Project presentation (max 150 words): ECM Technologies China has re-engineered industrial heat treatment around sustainability through its ECO series vacuum furnace platform. Designed and assembled in Tianjin, ECO furnaces replace energy-intensive atmosphere furnaces and oilquenching systems with precision vacuum processing and high-pressure gas quenching, cutting electricity consumption and eliminating process gas emissions and hazardous oil waste. The initiative aligns with China's dual-carbon strategy and green manufacturing policies. Beyond product design, ECM China operates an ISO 14001-certified facility with smart energy monitoring and localized supply chains. The company also equips clients with carbon footprint assessments and operator training, extending environmental impact across the industry. By merging French thermal engineering expertise with China's decarbonization agenda, ECM delivers measurable, scalable carbon reduction in one of manufacturing's most energy-intensive sectors.

• Argument 1 - Measurable Carbon & Energy Impact

ECO series vacuum furnaces deliver quantifiable environmental performance. By replacing conventional atmosphere furnaces with vacuum processing, clients eliminate continuous endothermic gas flow and associated CO2 emissions. Advanced insulation, optimized chamber geometry, and heat-recovery systems reduce electricity consumption per treatment cycle. High-pressure gas quenching replaces oil-guenching, removing hazardous waste streams and vapor emissions. For a typical automotive heat treatment line, this translates into significant annual CO2 avoidance and energy savǐngs, directly contributing to client Scope 3 reduction targets and China's national carbon peak commitment.

• Argument 2 - Circular & Scalable Product Design

The ECO platform is engineered for longevity and recyclability. Modular architecture allows field replacement of heating elements, insulation, and vacuum pumps rather than full-unit disposal, achieving over 90% recyclability at end-of-life. Standardized chassis and control systems across laboratory to industrial scales minimize designphase resource waste and enabTe efficient production scaling. This circular approach reduces embodied carbon per unit and aligns with China's circular economy promotion law.

• Argument 3 - End-to-End Green Operations

ECM China's Tianjin facility practices what it sells. ISO 14001-certified environmental management governs waste segregation, material recycling, and energy monitoring. A Smart Energy Management System tracks real-time consumption of electricity, water, and compressed air, driving continuous efficiency gains. Localized sourcing within a 300km radius cuts transportation emissions and strengthens regional green supply chains, operationalizing MiIT guidelines at the factory level.

• Argument 4 – Client & Industry Ecosystem Enablement

Sustainability impact extends beyond ECM's own footprint. The company provides clients with standardized carbon footprint assessments for existing heat treatment operations, identifying decarbonization pathways. Through the Tianjin Technical Academy, operators receive training on energy-efficient furnace use and predictive maintenance, extending equipment life and reducing waste. ECM also contributes to China Heat Treatment Industry Association green manufacturing standards, pushing sector-wide benchmarks upward.

• Argument 5- Sino-French Policy Alignment

The initiative bridges French engineering excellence with China's decarbonization agenda. ECM leverages EU Green Deal expertise in precision thermal engineering while adapting solutions to China's industrial context, ETS compliance framework, and Made in China 2025 green development pillar. This bilateral collaboration model demonstrates how foreign-invested enterprises can serve as accelerators for host-country climate goals while maintaining commercial competitiveness.

Energy-Efficient Carbon Reduction

• Quantified Carbon Reduction - ECO vs. Conventional Atmosphere Furnaces: Independent lifecycle analysis demonstrates that ECM's ECO series vacuum furnaces deliver transformative environmental performance versus traditional sealed-quench atmosphere furnaces. For a standard 300kg automotive shaft load (20ÑiCrMo2, 1mm case depth), the ECO/ICBP Duo platform achieves:

• Process time: reduced by 40% (600 min → 360 min)

• Electricity consumption: reduced by 39% (1.66 → 1.01 kWh/kg treated)

• Process gas consumption: reduced by 98% (48 → 1 L/kg treated)

• Total CO₂ emissions: reduced by 89% (461 → 49 gCO2/kg treated)

• Scalable Impact – ICBP Flex/Jumbo vs. Pusher Furnace Lines: For continuous production environments, ECM's multi-chamber ICBPsystems versus conventional pusher atmosphere furnaces (400kg load, 16MnCr5, Germany grid factor)deliver:

• Electricity: reduced by 32% (1.436 → 0.973 kWh/kg)

• Process gas: reduced by 99% (246.8 → 1.7 L/kg)

• CO₂emissions: reduced by 81% (2,791 → 530 gCO2/kg treated)

• Quenching Emission Elimination: High-pressure gas quenching (N) versus oil quenching eliminates post-process washing energy (40 kWh/load) and reduces quenching-stage CO2by 31% (22→ 15 kgCO2/lòad), while removing hot-oil vapor hazards and soilcontamination risks entirely.

• Process Gas Elimination: Transition from atmosphere carburizing (requiring continuous endothermic gas generators producing CO/CO₂) to vacuum-based Infracarb®LPC eliminates on-site combustion emissions eñtirely. The ECO furnace operates as a fully electric system with zero on-site process gas combustion and no flame hazard.

Emissions Comparison

LPC vs Atmospheric Carburizing 低压渗碳与气氛炉渗碳排放对比

ECO

Sealed Quench Furnace箱式炉

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GROUPE
II GETRAG

Global Scale & Market Leadership

ECM has deployed 320+ LPC production systems worldwide with 1,596 heating chambers, holding approximately 70% global market share in low-pressure carburizing. This installed base represents a massive collective carbon avoidance potential as clients transition from atmosphere to vacuum technology.

• Product-Level Carbon Reduction: ECO series furnace design achieves up to 85% reduction in CO2 emissions and 80% reduction in overall carbon footprint versus conventional heát treatment equipment. For individual client installations, verified data shows:

• 89% \mathtt { c o } _ { 2 } reduction per kg treated (atmosphere furnace → ECO/ICBP Duo)

• 81% \mathtt { c o } _ { 2 } reduction per kg treated (pusher furnace → ICBP Flex/Jumbo)

98% process gas elimination (48 L/kg → 1 L/kg), removing endothermic generator dependency

• 39% electricity reduction per treatment cycle, directly reducing Scope 2 emissions

• Operational Energy Intelligence: All ECO/ICBP systems feature ECO Mode — an automated energy management function that switches the furnace to ultra-low consumption standby during short production breaks, and allows complete weekend shutdown with rapid Monday restart. This eliminates the "always-on" energy waste inherent to atmosphere furnaces that must maintain gas generators and thérmal barriers continuously.

• • Waste & Hazard Elimination: Gas quenching replaces oil quenching, removing:

• Quenching oil waste streams and associated soil/groundwater contamination

• Post-quench washing energy consumption (40 kWh/load eliminated)

• Hot-oil vapor occupational health hazards and fire risks

• Circular Design: Modular architecture enables 90%+ recyclability at end-of-life and field replacement of heating elements, insulation, and vacuum pumps, reducing embodied carbon per unit and avoiding full-system landfill disposal.

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ECO Furnace
CO2 排放
减少达到85%

ECM Technólogies References

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Aeronautics
Nuclear

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From Emission Control to Zero-Emission H CCI FRANCE CHINE 丰国法国工商会 Treatment - The ECM China Evolution

Photo: Left — Founding team celebrating the first STG exhaust gas treatment system manufactured at ECM China Tianjin. Right —The ECO 1299 large-scale vacuum heat treatment furnace being commissioned for client delivery.

Project Description:

ECM China's sustainability journey began with end-of-pipe solutions — manufacturing STG exhaust gas treatment systems to clean up emissions from conventional heat treatment. Today, we have evolved to source prevention: the ECO 1299 vacuum furnace eliminates the need for atmosphere gas generators and oil quenching entirely, removing emissions at their origin rather than treating them after release.

ECM China's sustainability journey evolved from manufacturing STG exhaust gas treatment systems to developing the ECO 1299 vacuum furnace, eliminating process emissions at source rather than treating them afterward. The ECO 1299 replaces conventional atmosphere furnaces and oil quenching, delivering substantial energy savings while removing hazardous oil waste and contamination risks. Chinese automotive OEMs now specify vacuum heat treatment not merely for metallurgical quality, but to pass carbon audits and ESG supplier scorecards. This market shift validates our R&D roadmap: all future ECM China platforms will prioritize vacuum-based, energy-efficient thermal design, with the ECO platform targeting 90% of client needs by 2028.

Intelligent Heat Treatment-Predictive Quality for Zero-Waste Manufacturing

Photo: ECM client SAIC Gear (上汽齿) collaborated with GE to deploy an Al-driven quality prediction model covering 5 heat treatment lines and 58 part types, achieving cost reduction and efficiency gains in quality inspection.

Project Description:

Sustainability in heat treatment is not only about hardware efficiency— it is about eliminating waste from defective parts, redundant inspections, and over-processing. ECM's client SAIC Gear, supported by ECM furnace data architecture, partnered with GE to develop a predictive quality model that forecasts heat treatment outcomes before physical inspection.

Sustainability extends beyond hardware efficiency to eliminating waste from defective parts and redundant inspections. ECM client SAIC Gear, leveraging ECM furnace data architecture, partnered with GE to deploy an Al-driven quality prediction model across 5 production lines and 58 part types, reducing destructive sampling, offline inspection workload, and energy over-consumption from rework cycles. Chinese automotive OEMs now require suppliers to demonstrate bundled "digital + green" capability. ECM China is integrating loT data export standards into all new furnace control systems and will offer a standardized "Furnace Data

\+ Carbon Analytics" package by 2027, enabling clients to build predictive quality and energy optimization models.

Kaizen Culture = Sustainability Through Continuous Improvement & People Empowerment

Photo: ECM China General Manager LIANG Feng conducting Kaizen (continuous improvement) training for employees in the newly built stepped classroom at ECM China Tianjin factory. Project Description:

Technology alone cannot deliver sustainability; organizational capability is the multiplier. ECM China has invested in a dedicated training academy within its Tianjin facility, where GM LIANG Feng personally leads Kaizen workshops rooted in lean manufacturing principles. This embeds energy awareness, waste reduction, and process optimization into daily operator behavior— not just engineering specifications.

Technology alone cannot deliver sustainability without organizational capability. ECM China has invested in a dedicated training academy where General Manager LIANG Feng personally leads Kaizen workshops, embedding energy awareness, waste reduction, and process optimization into daily operator behavior. Employee-generated improvement proposals have already reduced material waste and energy leakage on assembly lines. In China's manufacturing sector, where skilled heat treatment technicians are scarce, this academy addresses both environmental goals and societal talent gaps. ECM is formalizing the "Green Kaizen" certification module and will extend open training programs to client facilities by 2027, creating a replicable sustainability talent pipeline.

ECM TECHNOLOGIES

Schneider Life Is On FElectric 施耐德电气

1. COMPANY INFORMATION

Name of the company: Schneider Electric

Sector of activity: Energy Management and Industrial Automation

Date of creation in China: 1987

Number of employees in China: 16,000

Locations in China: Headquarters in Beijing, with operations, offices, RCD centers and manufacturing facilities across China.

1. COMPANY INFORMATION

Person that will receive the prize:

Name : Kitty XIA

Title : Vice President, Schneider Electric

Project manager :

Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Wechat ID:

1. COMPANY INFORMATION

Introduction of the company (max 150 words):

As a global leader in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric drives efficiency and sustainability across industries, businesses and homes through its electrification, automation and digitalization solutions.

Schneider Electric's technologies span connected products, software-defined architectures, AIenabled systems, digital services and expert consulting, enabling buildings, data centers, industrial facilities, infrastructure and power grids to operate reliably within open and interoperable ecosystems while enhancing performance, resilience and sustainability. Recognized multiple times as one of the world's most sustainable companies, Schneider Electric operates in more than 100 countries with over 160,000 employees and more than one million partners worldwide.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Which category are you applying for :

Sino-French Partnership Award

Innovation C Transformation Award

Sustainable Impact Award

“Human at the Heart"Award

Name of the project :Schneider Electric Sustainability Green Action Program Date of implementation : First launched in 2015, the initiative has been sustained ever since, with a Green Action Season organized annually from March through June.

Your project in one sentence (max 30 words in English):

A 10+ year long employee engagement program that translates Schneider Electric's sustainability commitments into environmental action, biodiversity awareness and measurable social impact.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Project presentation (max 150 words):

Schneider Electric Sustainability Green Action Program is a long-term employee engagement initiative that turns the company's sustainability commitments into meaningful environmental action. Since its launch in 2015, the program has engaged employees through sustainability education, biodiversity awareness, lowcarbon initiatives, volunteer activities, and community partnerships.

The 2026 edition, themed “Discovering Nature's Answers,"strengthened the connection between people and nature through biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship. Approximately 2,000 employees participated, supporting the planting and maintenance of 1,615 trees and 5,120 plants, completing over 500 biodiversity conservation actions, generating 374 biodiversity observation reports, and collecting 192 kilograms of waste. These measurable outcomes demonstrate how employee engagement can translate sustainability awareness into real environmental impact.

By extending participation to employees' families, local communities, and partners, the program creates lasting environmental and social value while supporting Schneider Electric's commitments to biodiversity protection, climate action, and sustainable development.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

The strengths of your project (four or five key arguments) – Max 500 words:

1. A Long-Term and Structured Sustainability Program

Unlike one-off environmental campaigns, the Schneider Electric Sustainability Action Program has been continuously operated for more than a decade. Through annual themes, recurring engagement mechanisms and ongoing employee participation, the program has become an integral part of the company's sustainability culture. Its long-term approach enables sustained awareness building, continuous behavioral change and lasting impact over time.

2. Strong Alignment with Schneider Electric's Sustainability Strategy

The program serves as a key employee engagement platform that supports Schneider Electric's sustainability commitments. By connecting corporate sustainability ambitions with employees' daily actions, it translates company-wide sustainability goals into practical and meaningful experiences. This alignment helps embed sustainability into organizational culture while strengthening employee ownership of environmental responsibility.

3. Turning Awareness into Action

The program goes beyond sustainability communication by encouraging employees to put knowledge into practice. Through environmental education, biodiversity awareness initiatives, low-carbon challenges, green office activities and nature-based experiences, participants are empowered to adopt more sustainable behaviors both at work and in their personal lives. The project creates a clear pathway from awareness to action.

4. Delivering Measurable Environmental and Social Impact

The program transforms sustainability awareness into tangible outcomes through biodiversity conservation, community engagement and environmental action. In 2026, it engaged approximately 2,000 employees, supported the planting and maintenance of 1,615 trees and 5,120 plants, completed 500 biodiversity conservation actions, generated 374 biodiversity observation reports, and collected 1G2 kilograms of waste. These results demonstrate the program's ability to create measurable environmental and social impact.

5. A Replicable and Scalable Engagement Model

Over the years, the program has developed a mature implementation framework, communication approach and participation mechanism that can be adapted across locations and annual themes. Its multi-location deployment demonstrates strong scalability and enables broader participation from employees, families and communities. The model offers a practical example of how companies can mobilize people to support sustainability goals while creating long-term environmental and social value.

Turning Sustainability Commitments into Employee Action

Schneider Electric Sustainability Green Action Program

• A long-term employee sustainability engagement platform established in 2015

•Annual campaigns organized around different environmental themes

•Connecting Schneider Electric's sustainability strategy with employees' daily behaviors

• Focusing on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy and sustainable lifestyles

•Transforming sustainability awareness into tangible actions through education, engagement and hands-on activities

Caption:
Using the 2026 campaign theme, “Discovering Nature's Answers," as an example, the images showcase diverse activities and employee participation across multiple locations in China.

From Awareness to Action

Awareness

•Sustainability and environmental education

• Biodiversity and nature conservation advocacy

• Knowledge sharing on key environmental issues

Action

• Environmental challenges

• Green office initiatives

• Nature exploration experiences

Impact

• Volunteer service

• Community engagement

• Partnerships with non-profit organizations

Program Impact Since 2015

• 50,000+ employee volunteers engaged

• 170,000+ volunteer hours contributed

• RMB 8 million+ in social value created

• 10,000+ trees planted

• 1,000+ kg of waste collected

Caption:

The images illustrate sustainability education and employee engagement activities, including thematic workshops, circular economy initiatives, low-carbon challenges and other interactive participation formats.

Creating Sustainable Impact

Employees Impact

Strengthening environmental awareness and encouraging lasting sustainable behaviors

Business Impact

Embedding a culture of sustainability and supporting ESG strategy implementation

Social Impact

Promoting environmental awareness and inspiring broader stakeholder participation

Why it Works

• More than 10 years of continuous operation

•Strong alignment with corporate sustainability strategy

• Multi-location participation across China

• High employee engagement

• Replicable and scalable model

• Long-term environmental and social value creation

Caption:

The images highlight SEs achievements and demonstrate its long-term impact on employees, environmental stewardship and social engagement.

Looking Ahead

Expanding participation among employees, families and communities to build a broader and more impactful sustainability ecosystem.

Schneider Life Is On FElectric 施耐德电气

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1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Name of the company: Xiaomi Corporation

Sector of activity: Consumer Electronics and New Energy Vehicles

Date of creation in China: April 2010

Number of employees in China: 50,000+

Locations in China: Beijing

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Person that will receive the prize:

Name : Kai Song

Title: Group Director, Sustainability

Project manager :

Name: Yilong Li

Email: liyilong5@xiaomi.com

Phone Number: 13898403972

Wechat ID: Elonwin3938

1. COMPANYINFORMATION

Introduction of the company (max 150 words):

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company, with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an loT platform at its core.

Xiaomi relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone enjoy a better life through innovative technology. As of 2025, Xiaomi ranked among the top 3 globally in smartphone shipments (Omdia). The company has established the world's leading consumer AloT platform, with over 1 billion smart devices connected — excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops — as of December 2025. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. In July 2025, Xiaomi was listed as a Fortune Global 500 company for the 7th consecutive year.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

Project presentation (max 150 words): Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 is an industry-first innovation: a 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum alloy, and the first among Chinese brands to be massproduced for automotive integrated die-cast rear floor panels. After two years of intensive R&D Xiaomi's team overcame the core technical barriers that had prevented post-consumer recycled aluminum from being used in structural applications — iron-rich brittle phases and inclusioninduced defects — achieving performance parity with conventional primary aluminum while improving elongation.

The alloy is now deployed in Xiaomi's SU7 and YU7 electric vehicles. With a verified carbon footprint of just 1.1 \mathsf {kg C O } _ { 2 } \mathsf { e } / \mathsf {kg } approximately 93% lower than conventional primary aluminum — each vehicle saves approximately 800 kg C O _ { 2 } .At an annual production scale of 550,000 vehicles, this translates to 450,000 tons of C { \mathsf { O } } _ { 2 } avoided per year. The carbon data was independently calculated by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and verified and certified under the International EPD®System, ensuring transparent and traceable carbon data.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

The strengths of your project (four or five key arguments) – Max 500 words:

1. Carbon footprint approximately 93% lower than conventional primary aluminum, reaching internationally leading levels

Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 achieves a carbon footprint of 1.1 kgCO₂e/kg — approximately 93% lower than conventional primary aluminum. This result was independently calculated by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, and verified and certified under the International EPD®System, with full traceability (EPD registration number: EPD-IES-0031547:001).

Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 is the only mass-produced automotive structural material with 100% post-consumer recycled content and an internationally leading carbon footprint. The emission reduction impact is substantial: approximately 800 kg C { \mathsf { O } } _ { 2 } saved per vehicle — equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration of 40 trees. At an annual production scale of 550,000 vehicles, this avoids approximately 450,000 tons of C O _ { 2 } per year — equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration of 20 million trees.

2. Overcame the technical barriers of 100% recycled aluminum for structural diecasting — strength uncompromised, toughness improved

Achieving 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum in automotive integrated die-cast structural components is a genuine technical breakthrough. Post-consumer aluminum scrap has complex and variable sources, inevitably introducing iron (Fe) and other harmful elements. Iron forms coarse brittle phases in the alloy matrix, compromising toughness; elevated inclusion levels cause internal casting defects, directly threatening structural safety. The core challenge: raising the recycled content in a heat-treatment-free alloy from the industry baseline of 0% to 100%, without any loss in performance.

Xiaomi's team spent two years tackling this across three technical directions:

After systematic validation across multiple vehicle models and structural components — including rear floor panels and other critical load-bearing parts — Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 meets all mechanical, crashworthiness, and X-ray internal quality standards required for automotive structural applications. It is now mass-produced and deployed in Xiaomi's newgeneration SU7 and YU7 electric vehicles.

3. Dual certification: China Machinery Industry Federation and the International EPD® System

Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 has been independently validated by two authoritative bodies at the highest level.

The China Machinery Industry Federation convened an expert technical appraisal panel composed of materials science academicians and top industry experts. The panel assessed the technology as reaching "internationally advanced" level.

The carbon footprint was independently calculated by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, a globally recognized authority in sustainability, and verified and certified under the International EPD® System by an independent auditor. The data is publicly registered, fully traceable, and internationally accepted

Together, these two credentials — domestic technical authority and international EPD certification — provide an exceptionally rigorous dual endorsement of both the alloy's technical performance and its low-carbon data.

4. Beyond a technical breakthrough: three strategic imperatives for industry

Enabling compliance with rising global sustainability standards. The internationally registered EPD certification provides a credible, auditable carbon data foundation for Xiaomi's future global automotive expansion, directly supporting compliance with increasingly stringent international low-carbon trade requirements — including the EU Battery Regulation and carbon border mechanisms. It also offers a replicable pathway for the broader automotive industry to meet evolving global sustainability standards.

Delivering circular economy at scale. By replacing primary aluminum with post-consumer recycled content, Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 reduces dependence on imported bauxite ore and channels end-of-life societal resources into high-value circular use. This is circular economy realized in advanced manufacturing — not as a concept, but as a massproduced component.

Contributing to global climate goals. Raw material manufacturing accounts for 40–60% of a vehicle's full-lifecycle carbon footprint, with aluminum among the largest contributors. Xiaomi Titans Alloy 2.0 compresses the carbon footprint of automotive aluminum to 1/14 of primary aluminum — a concrete and scalable contribution to the Paris Agreement goals of decarbonizing industrial production.