Corporation striving to fulfill its corporate responsibility

Thanks to a scholarship program offered by CGN Swakop Uranium, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Corporation in Namibia, Tessa Tshiningayamwe was able to leave her remote village in the southwest Africa nation for a remarkable journey of self-discovery.

With the support of the scholarship, she pursued a postsecondary education, ultimately earning a bachelor's degree and becoming a skilled geological surveyor.

As CGN expands its global presence, the group and its subsidiaries continue to pursue efforts to integrate into local communities worldwide. They prioritize the well-being of vulnerable groups, contribute to environmental protection and biodiversity, and emphasize the importance of cultural integration.

In Namibia, CGN Swakop has made investments exceeding 200 million Namibian dollars ($10.5 million) to provide training and skill development opportunities for the local workforce. In Malaysia, the company's Edra Scholarship Program has been implemented for 17 consecutive years, benefiting 28,000 students in Southeast Asia and providing support to more than 2,500 underprivileged families, while in Brazil the CGN subsidiary supports local kindergartens and athletes with disabilities while promoting poverty reduction and development.

As a world-leading clean energy company, CGN prioritizes the protection of biodiversity in its project areas, aiming for coexistence, mutual symbiosis and regeneration of the project and its surrounding ecosystem. For example, during construction of its uranium mine in Namibia, CGN optimized the road design to protect Welwitschia mirabilis, making sure every one of the ultra-rare tropical plant was successfully relocated.

CGN is also dedicated to protecting birds in its wind farms in France by installing monitoring and sound deterrent devices, which assess the risk of collision based on the real-time detection of bird species, distance, and flight trajectory.

In its solar power stations in Brazil, CGN employees have detected rare and endangered species such as environmentally sensitive armadillos and water voles. CGN also planned and carried out cultural and sports initiatives to advocate diversity and inclusiveness, while enhancing the global employees' understanding of traditional Chinese culture.

Since 2015, CGN has organized a marathon in Namibia, which has gained a reputation in southern Africa for its large-scale rich activities and enthusiastic atmosphere. In promoting the spirit of sport and serving as a bond connecting China and Namibia, the event attracts professional athletes and marathon enthusiasts from Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and other countries, while also serving as a joyful gathering for local families.

In June, CGN held a sustainable development report release conference in Paris, France, disclosing the overall situation of the company's implementation of sustainable development concepts, fulfillment of social responsibilities, and environmental protection globally, in Chinese, English and French, showcasing the company's determination and confidence in promoting sustainable development. CGN said it will continue to support and promote social responsibility to ensure sustainable development in the communities it serves.