Annual Report 2022

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 9 The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited Annual Report 2022 FULFILLING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Our efforts in sust ainabilit y have been widely recognised in the industry. MSCI affirmed our ESG rating at grade A, which is an industry-leading rating. We also received honors in several ESG-related assessments. The Group doubled its efforts to build green factories in order to contribute to China’s goals of “carbon emission peaking” and “carbon neutrality”. We also give back to the society with concrete actions such as public welfare activities in various fields like education, anti-epidemic, poverty alleviation and community care. The Group is committed to promoting the development of the pharmaceutical industry and making positive contributions to improving accessibility and affordability of medicines. Keeping the corporate objective of “Making Life More Valuable” in mind, the Group will improve corporate governance, fulfill social responsibilities, and work together with all stakeholders to create a green, healthy, friendly, efficient and sustainable social ecosystem. OUTLOOK In 2023, the global economy will face greater downward pressure with persistent uncertainties. Amid the challenging external environment, China’s economic vitality will be fully released with the optimisation of domestic epidemic control policies. In this context, pharmaceutical industry will enter an accelerated recovery and break new ground in development. Leveraging the opportunities arising from development and reform China’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, the Group will take a policy-oriented approach to consolidate the advantages of its core industries in order to drive our development through scientific research and innovation. Looking ahead, the Group is confident that it will keep consolidating and enhancing its position and influence in the pharmaceutical industry in China amid the wave of changes in the industry, so as to create more value for shareholders and the society. On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our shareholders and partners for their full trust and support in 2022, as well as to our staff for their hard work and contributions. I hope we can join hands and create a better future together. Tsoi Hoi Shan Chairman Hong Kong, 21 March 2023