Annual Report 2024

China Merchants China Direct Investments Limited Annual Report 2024 81 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED) STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The Company values the importance of stakeholder’s participation and the long- term success in its business, as this can guarantee that the expectations of the stakeholders can be properly conveyed and understood, which can also help further demonstrate the Company’s current and future sustainability strategies. It is important to maintain close communication with its key stakeholders, as this allows the Company to understand their views and expectations of the Company’s operations and sustainability performances. The Company also frequently engages with its key stakeholders to listen to their opinions and suggestions, as well as to understand their concerns and demands. Such key stakeholder groups include shareholders and investors, employees of the Investment Managers, investee companies, communities, and government and regulatory bodies. The table below highlights the Company’s key stakeholders as well as its efforts in communicating with and responding to their concerns. Stakeholder Group Engagement channel Shareholders and investors ‧ Annual general meeting ‧ Publication of interim and annual reports ‧ Company website Employees of the Investment Manager ‧ Internal policies and regulations ‧ Internal emails ‧ Trainings ‧ Performance appraisal Investee companies ‧ Due diligence ‧ On-site visit and discussion ‧ Social media and news exposure ‧ Feedback form Communities ‧ Social media ‧ Company website Government and regulatory bodies ‧ Examination and inspection ‧ Compliance documentation We believe the Company has great responsibility in addressing the stakeholders’ concerns regarding our ESG and sustainability related practices in our ESG report and improving our practices step by step.