Driving Social Sustainability with AI: iFLYTEK Named to Fortune China ESG Impact List for the Second Consecutive Year

On May 16, iFLYTEK was honored on Fortune magazine's "2025 China ESG Impact List" in recognition of its outstanding practices across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) domains. This marks the company's second consecutive year earning this prestigious distinction.

Fortune, the globally renowned business publication established in 1930, enjoys widespread influence and credibility in international business circles due to its authoritative reputation. As one of the most authoritative ESG evaluation systems, the Fortune China ESG Impact List - compiled by Fortune (China edition) - assesses corporate performance across multiple dimensions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices to establish benchmarks for sustainable development.

iFLYTEK has always adhered to green development, focused on technology for the benefit of the people, and upheld compliant governance. With a long-term approach to ESG, the company actively seeks intersections between technology, public welfare, and social responsibility. iFLYTEK explores a unique path for ESG and social responsibility that reflects the characteristics of a high-tech enterprise, using AI to empower sustainable social development and making technology a source of warmth for society.

Green Development in Action

Harnessing AI to Build an Eco-Friendly Society

iFLYTEK is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to advance environmental protection and sustainable development, with a strong focus on supporting China’s “dual carbon” goals—carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.

The company is actively developing green technology applications to foster a low-carbon, eco-conscious society. Leveraging perceptual and cognitive intelligence, iFLYTEK has built an integrated AI-powered energy optimization system that includes energy management frameworks and various predictive models. This solution significantly boosts energy efficiency while lowering operational and maintenance costs. In parallel, iFLYTEK’s “AI Traffic Brain,” built on its urban digital platform, enhances the precision and efficiency of urban traffic management—playing a key role in reducing urban carbon emissions and promoting smarter, greener mobility.

In 2024, green electricity accounted for 70% of iFLYTEK’s total energy consumption, reaching 42,591 MWh. This shift has led to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. The company also implemented energy-saving equipment upgrades and circular energy use initiatives to further improve resource efficiency. Internally, iFLYTEK developed the “AI Pin” carpooling platform, which serves an average of 2,300 rides per day, equivalent to taking 60 buses off the road in terms of emissions reduction—helping cut the carbon footprint of daily commuting.

In line with China’s Guidelines for Carbon Neutrality at Large Events, iFLYTEK partnered with a carbon-neutrality provider during its 1024 Global Developer Festival. Using a SaaS-based carbon tracking platform, the company accurately calculated and fully offset all greenhouse gas emissions generated by the event. The festival was officially certified as a “Zero-Carbon Conference” by TÜV Rheinland.

Focusing on Technology for Good: Using AI to Improve Lives

iFLYTEK remains deeply committed to public welfare, focusing on areas such as education, disability support, rural revitalization, and cultural preservation—using AI to brighten everyday life and create social value.

In public education, the company’s public science initiative, “Chase Scientists, Not Stars,” has engaged over 20,000 young students in direct interactions with scientists, planting the seeds of curiosity and innovation in the next generation.

In disability support, the "Three Voices of Hope" AI Philanthropy Program, built on the iFLYTEK Open Platform, has empowered 33,000 developers to create 38,000 accessible applications, benefiting 14.04 million people with hearing or visual impairments through 50 million daily interactions.

In rural revitalization, iFLYTEK established smart employment workshops in Guizhou Province, linking employment with local industry development. The initiative was recognized as a model case in national poverty alleviation training programs.

In cultural preservation, iFLYTEK Input Method supports 202 dialects across 288 cities. Nearly 1 million users have contributed over 1.7 million valuable dialect recordings through the Dialect Protection Program, helping safeguard regional languages and traditional culture for future generations.

Upholding Compliance and Governance

Laying a Solid Foundation for Sustainable Growth

In corporate governance, iFLYTEK continuously improves its internal governance structure while strengthening compliance management and risk control. The company places great importance on data security and privacy protection, having established a comprehensive information security management system. At the same time, iFLYTEK is committed to safeguarding employee rights, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, and providing a strong platform for career development.

The company has built a governance framework centered on the Board of Directors, supported by key committees including the Strategy Committee, Audit Committee, Compensation and Evaluation Committee, and ESG Committee—ensuring well-informed decision-making and effective oversight. iFLYTEK has received an “A” rating in information disclosure for 12 consecutive years and was recognized in 2023 by the China Association for Public Companies for Best Practices in Corporate Governance.

Looking ahead, iFLYTEK will stay true to its guiding principle of “reaching for the sky while staying grounded”—tackling core technological challenges while ensuring AI benefits are accessible to all. The company will continue exploring paths for tech-for-good, proving through concrete actions that technology is not just a tool for efficiency, but a source of warmth and human connection.