YUTONG Bus, a global leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and a key player in Africa’s transport sector for over 20 years, officially released its 2025 Sustainability Report on April 2, 2026. The report comprehensively outlines the company’s progress in low-carbon transition, technological innovation, global service upgrading, and social value creation. During the reporting period, YUTONG’s brand value exceeded 100 billion yuan for the first time, and it was awarded the Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating – the highest international recognition for corporate ESG performance, cementing its position as a benchmark for sustainable development in the global commercial vehicle industry.

With a cumulative delivery of over 23,000 vehicles across dozens of African countries including Algeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, and Nigeria, YUTONG has been deeply involved in the modernization and green transformation of Africa’s public transport sector. This report further reinforces YUTONG’s long-term commitment to the African market, providing a solid foundation for deepening localized partnerships and building a sustainable mobility ecosystem across the continent.

Ambitious Net-Zero Roadmap & Proven Low-Carbon Achievements

Addressing climate change as a global shared challenge, YUTONG has set a clear medium and long-term carbon reduction roadmap: based on 2023 levels, the company targets a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 40% reduction in carbon emission intensity by 2030, 100% clean electricity use by 2040, and strives to achieve net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.

In 2025 alone, YUTONG delivered tangible low-carbon results:

· 13.20% year-on-year reduction in carbon emission intensity

· 1,130 MWh of electricity saved, 730,000 cubic meters of natural gas saved, equivalent to 7,920 tons of carbon emissions reduced

· 98.32% water recycling rate in production processes

· Cumulative promotion of over 210,000 new energy buses worldwide by the end of 2025

· 17 products completed LCA full life cycle assessment and EPD environmental product declaration certification, with 8 electric buses achieving over 95% reusability and recyclability rate

· Multiple products awarded the Busworld Ecology Award, the top international honor for eco-friendly commercial vehicles

For the African market, YUTONG provides full-scenario customized new energy solutions covering urban public transport, intercity passenger transport, and mine commuting. Leveraging mature new energy technology and field-proven product reliability, YUTONG supports African countries in building low-carbon, efficient public transport systems and advancing the green transition of the transport sector.

Technology-Driven Innovation, Tailored for African Operating Conditions

YUTONG has always taken technological innovation as the core of its development, with a focus on product quality, safety, and adaptability to extreme operating environments. By the end of 2025, the company has:

· Led or participated in over 100 major national, provincial and municipal scientific research projects

· Won 44 national and provincial scientific and technological progress awards, including 3 second prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award

· Held 2,743 valid patents and software copyrights at home and abroad, with 11 China Patent Awards

Relying on its strong R&D capabilities, YUTONG has carried out exclusive customized optimization for the unique operating conditions in Africa: upgraded high-temperature and dust resistance, reinforced body structure for unpaved and rough roads, and specially calibrated powertrain for long-distance and high-intensity operations. These customizations ensure long-term stable operation of vehicles in complex African scenarios, delivering high-reliability, low operating cost mobility solutions for local customers.

Full-Coverage Localized Service Network Across Africa

Upholding the core promise of "Where there is YUTONG Bus, there is YUTONG Service", the company has built a global customer service system covering the full life cycle of vehicles, with over 2,000 service stations worldwide and a 2,100+ strong permanent front-line service team. The system guarantees a 10-minute rapid response in China and a 30-minute rapid response for overseas markets including Africa.

In Africa, YUTONG has established 94 localized service stations, a complete regional spare parts center warehouse, and a multilingual professional service team. The upgraded "YU⁺ Direct Service" full life cycle system, detailed in the 2025 report, provides African customers with one-stop full-chain services: from vehicle customization, delivery and commissioning, maintenance, to free professional training for drivers and maintenance personnel. This fully addresses the core pain points of overseas vehicle operation, including after-sales gaps, long spare parts waiting times, and delayed maintenance, ensuring worry-free operation throughout the vehicle's service life.

Shared Value Creation: Growing Together with African Communities

YUTONG adheres to the trinity sustainable development model of "Industry + Public Welfare + Ecology", with cumulative donations of over 300 million yuan to society globally. The company has planted more than 83,700 trees through its "Zero Carbon Forest" project, and its "Traffic Safety Public Welfare Tour" has covered over 140,000 participants worldwide.

In the African market, YUTONG is committed to symbiotic growth with local communities. Beyond providing high-quality products and services, the company continues to promote local economic and social development through technical training, talent development, local employment empowerment, and targeted public welfare programs, working closely with African partners to advance high-quality and sustainable development of the transport sector.

Looking ahead, YUTONG will continue to uphold its sustainable development philosophy, and bring more reliable, efficient, and low-carbon mobility solutions to the African market with leading green technology, full-scenario product matrix, and comprehensive localized service system. YUTONG is dedicated to working hand in hand with all African partners to drive towards a sustainable, better mobility future for the continent.