BEIJING, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 ('the Report') in October. The Report details Waterdrop Inc.'s efforts in a number of key areas such as corporate governance, technology and innovation, inclusive protection and social responsibility, showcasing its ESG achievements in 2023 to the public. Due to its progress in ESG management, practices and information disclosures in 2023, the ESG rating score jumped to 'A', placing it among the industry leaders for the first time.

Over the past year, Waterdrop Inc. has innovated and explored various ESG areas. In terms of sci-tech innovation, the company continued to explore the application of big data, AI and blockchain technologies in the industry value chain. Regarding social responsibility, Waterdrop Inc. focused on critical illness relief and continued to support the elderly, rare disease patients and other special groups, and leveraged its product and technological advantages to help build an inclusive society. In environmental protection, the company actively responded to the 'dual carbon' strategy, advocated green offices, reduced operational carbon emissions, and became a member of the Private Enterprises Green and Low Carbon Development Alliance. 'Waterdrop Inc. is committed to providing the public with quality and inclusive insurance and health service solutions, actively practicing the concept of sustainable development, and continuously deepening the integration of corporate strategy and social responsibility. These commitments and actions are the top priorities of our ESG practice.' Shen Peng, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Waterdrop Inc., emphasized this in the Report.