BOTON is deepening its long-term community partnership with Yichuan County in Shaanxi Province, China, expanding its support across education, post-flood recovery and local livelihoods.

This marks the second consecutive year that BOTON has returned to Yichuan to continue its community programmes. During the latest visit, the company renewed its scholarship support for local students and, together with the Wuxi Xinwu District Charity Federation, donated RMB 100,000 to support recovery and reconstruction following flooding in August 2026.

The initiative builds on BOTON’s community engagement in Yichuan, which began in 2025 with education support and the adoption of a local apple orchard. Since then, the programme has gradually developed into a more sustained form of community partnership.

At a Glance

• RMB 100,000 contributed to post-flood recovery
• 50 students supported through the BOTON Zhides Scholarship programme in the previous year
• 14 scholarship recipients progressed to undergraduate-level study
• Second consecutive year of BOTON’s community engagement in Yichuan
• Continued support for local farming households and inclusive employment through the BOTON Orchard

Continuing Support for Education

Education remains an important part of BOTON’s community programme in Yichuan.

Through the BOTON Zhides Education Fund, the company continues to provide scholarships to local students, helping them pursue their studies and broaden their future opportunities.

Among the 50 students who received BOTON Zhides Scholarships in 2025, 14 progressed to undergraduate-level study. Several were admitted to universities including China University of Mining and Technology, Xi’an University of Science and Technology and Xi’an International Studies University.

For BOTON, the value of the programme lies not in a one-time contribution, but in the long-term opportunities that sustained educational support can help create.

The company plans to continue the programme as an ongoing commitment, allowing new groups of students to receive support in the years ahead.

Supporting Recovery After the 2026 Floods

In August 2026, parts of Yichuan were affected by flooding. Building on its existing relationship with the local community, BOTON expanded its support to contribute to post-flood recovery.

Together with the Wuxi Xinwu District Charity Federation, BOTON donated RMB 100,000 to support local reconstruction efforts.

The response reflects an important principle behind BOTON’s approach to community engagement: long-term partnerships require not only sustained commitment, but also the ability to respond as local needs change.

Rather than treating community investment as a fixed programme, BOTON aims to build relationships that can evolve over time and provide more relevant support when communities face new challenges.

From an Apple Orchard to Local Livelihoods

BOTON’s engagement in Yichuan extends beyond education.

In 2025, the company adopted a local apple orchard, known as the BOTON Orchard, to support rural livelihoods and the development of Yichuan’s apple-growing industry.

Through its continued support for the orchard, BOTON helps provide greater income stability for local farming households while contributing to the development of one of the county’s important agricultural sectors.

The initiative also creates wider social value.

The orchard provides paid employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the local community, supporting greater participation in economic activity and more inclusive access to employment.

By connecting agricultural support, household livelihoods and inclusive employment, the initiative demonstrates how a locally rooted community programme can generate multiple forms of long-term social value.

From One-Time Support to Long-Term Community Partnership

BOTON regards community engagement as an important part of its broader approach to responsible and sustainable business.

The company publishes annual ESG reports, participates in the United Nations Global Compact and continues to integrate environmental, social and governance considerations into its operations and long-term development.

In Yichuan, this approach is reflected primarily through sustained social investment, including education support, disaster response, rural livelihood development and inclusive employment.

The programme also forms part of the broader regional cooperation between Wuxi High-tech District and Yichuan County, connecting corporate participation with wider local and regional development efforts.

For BOTON, the goal is not simply to complete an individual charitable project.

More importantly, it is to build community relationships that can continue over time.

From scholarships to post-flood recovery, and from agricultural support to inclusive employment, BOTON’s experience in Yichuan shows how sustained community engagement can create value that extends well beyond a single donation or event.

Looking ahead, BOTON will continue to support practical initiatives based on local needs, contributing to stronger and more resilient communities as part of its wider commitment to sustainability.

The contribution will support a new campus for Anuban Nonglalok SAO School, alongside continued volunteer engagement from the BOTON Thailand team.

RAYONG, Thailand, 27 August 2026 — BOTON has pledged THB 5 million to support the expansion of Anuban Nonglalok SAO School in Rayong, Thailand. The contribution will help fund a new campus for the school, which currently operates at full capacity and hopes to provide education and care for more children in the local community.

A BOTON delegation led by Chairman Bao Zhifang recently returned to the school to meet with teachers and students, visit its facilities and learn more about its development plans. This will be BOTON’s largest community contribution in Thailand to date.

Supporting greater access to education

Anuban Nonglalok SAO School supports children facing challenging circumstances, including those whose parents work away from home, children without parental care and students with additional needs.

The school currently serves children from kindergarten through Grade 2 and aims to provide an inclusive environment in which students from different backgrounds can learn and develop.

During the visit, the BOTON team observed a Chinese-language class, toured the campus and watched performances prepared by the students. School representatives also shared plans for a new campus designed to extend access to more children in the local community.

BOTON’s relationship with the school began with earlier visits and support for student sporting activities. The THB 5 million pledge represents the next step in this continuing partnership.

Extending support beyond the contribution

BOTON’s involvement will not end with financial support.

As the school continues to develop its Chinese-language programme, colleagues from BOTON Thailand will volunteer to support language-learning activities and cultural exchange. The initiative is intended to create an ongoing connection between the school and the local BOTON team.

“Going global is about more than markets and manufacturing capacity. It also means bringing care and responsibility to the communities where we operate,” said Bao Zhifang, Chairman of BOTON. “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and reach their potential.”

Growing alongside the Rayong community

BOTON Thailand began operations in June 2025 and has become an important part of BOTON’s global manufacturing network. Based in Rayong, the facility produces high-performance conveyor belts for customers in international markets and supports the continued development of BOTON’s global supply capabilities.

For BOTON, establishing a manufacturing presence in Thailand also means building lasting relationships beyond the factory gates. The school initiative forms part of the company’s broader approach to community engagement and responsible global growth.

A factory may mark the beginning of a company’s presence in a new country. Trust, however, is built through what happens next.

BOTON is proud to manufacture in Rayong—and proud to build its future alongside the local community.

About BOTON

BOTON provides high-performance conveyor belts, intelligent conveying solutions and lifecycle services for mining and bulk-material-handling operations worldwide.

BOTON has officially signed the Global Corporate Initiative for Building a Shared, Inclusive and Sustainable Development Environment, joining more than 30 global companies in a collective commitment to responsible business, inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The initiative was released during the High-Level Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, held in Beijing from June 11 to 12, 2026. It was jointly launched by the Institute for Global South Development and Human Rights at the University of International Business and Economics, and the UN Global Compact action platform on sustainable infrastructure supporting the Belt and Road Initiative and the acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals.

By signing the initiative, BOTON reinforces its long-term commitment to ESG governance, global cooperation, green manufacturing and responsible industrial development.

Supporting a More Sustainable Global Business Environment

The initiative calls for a more open, stable, inclusive and sustainable environment for global development. It focuses on five key areas: strengthening international cooperation, balancing economic growth with social well-being, accelerating green transition, promoting digital inclusion and capacity building, and responding to the practical needs of developing markets.

These priorities are closely aligned with BOTON’s global development strategy and sustainability practices.

As an industrial company with international operations, BOTON recognizes that a stable, transparent and predictable business environment is essential for global investment, trade cooperation, technological innovation and responsible supply chain development.

BOTON’s Sustainability Practices Across Global Operations

BOTON’s sustainability actions are reflected across manufacturing, products, services and overseas operations.

Through the development of its Thailand manufacturing base, BOTON has advanced localized production while supporting local employment, skills development and community engagement. The facility plays an important role in BOTON’s global manufacturing network and strengthens the company’s ability to serve international customers more efficiently.

In green and low-carbon development, BOTON has continued to promote sustainable conveyor belt solutions. The company has developed and delivered a carbon-neutral conveyor belt and a high-bio-based conveyor belt, helping customers reduce environmental impact across the product lifecycle.

BOTON has also invested in circular economy practices. In Perth, Australia, the company has established and put into operation a recycling facility for end-of-life rubber products, supporting the reuse and recycling of industrial materials.

In addition, BOTON continues to promote local workforce development in overseas markets including Thailand, Australia and Africa. Through skills training and cross-cultural management programs, the company supports local teams in building capabilities for modern industrial and digital operations.

Advancing Responsible Supply Chain Development

Responsible supply chain management is another important part of BOTON’s ESG work.

The company continues to promote ESG evaluation and improvement among suppliers, working with upstream and downstream partners to build a safer, greener and more sustainable industrial ecosystem.

For BOTON, sustainability is not limited to products or manufacturing sites. It is a long-term system that connects product innovation, operational management, supply chain responsibility, local community engagement and customer value.

Strengthening BOTON’s Global ESG Commitment

Together with more than 30 participating companies, BOTON supports the initiative’s call for stronger policy coordination, fewer barriers to development and a better environment for long-term, responsible and mutually beneficial global cooperation.

A BOTON ESG representative said that sustainable development requires the participation of companies, communities and individuals across global value chains. BOTON will take the signing of this initiative as an opportunity to further improve its ESG governance system, promote the flow of technology, talent and resources to markets with development needs, and contribute to more balanced and sustainable global growth.

Building Greener Industrial Material Handling

As a company rooted in Wuxi with a growing global presence, BOTON remains committed to its mission of making industrial bulk material handling greener.

Looking ahead, BOTON will continue to advance green manufacturing, circular economy practices, community engagement and digital empowerment across its global operations, providing more sustainable conveyor belt and intelligent conveying solutions for customers worldwide.

Ahead of World Environment Day, BOTON received an A rating in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment, the highest rating in the assessment. This marks BOTON’s first participation in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment and represents another important recognition of the company’s climate action and sustainable supply chain management.

The achievement follows BOTON’s B management-level rating in the 2025 CDP Climate Change questionnaire. More importantly, the A rating in supplier engagement reflects BOTON’s progress in working with suppliers to manage climate-related risks, promote emissions reduction and build a more transparent, low-carbon and resilient supply chain.

Recognized for Supplier Climate Engagement

CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment evaluates how effectively companies engage their suppliers on climate-related issues. The assessment focuses on areas such as governance, climate targets, Scope 3 emissions reporting and supplier engagement actions.

Receiving an A rating indicates that BOTON has made strong progress in supplier climate governance, Scope 3 emissions management, ESG supplier audits, low-carbon procurement and supplier capability building.

For global customers and partners, this rating provides an important signal: choosing BOTON means working with a company that is not only focused on reliable conveyor belt products, but also committed to building a more responsible and sustainable supply chain.

How BOTON Advanced Its Supplier Climate Action

BOTON’s A rating is supported by a series of practical actions across supplier management, low-carbon technology development and green procurement incentives.

In supplier governance, BOTON has integrated ESG requirements into its supplier access and management system. The company released its major supply chain strategy blueprint and promoted the signing of the BOTON Supplier Code of Conduct and Integrity Agreement across its supplier base.

In 2025, BOTON carried out 65 supplier ESG training and communication sessions, covering all core suppliers. The company also completed on-site ESG audits for 43 suppliers, with a corrective action closure rate of more than 95%.

Working with Suppliers on Low-Carbon Materials

BOTON continues to work with suppliers to develop lower-carbon materials and improve product sustainability.

The company has collaborated with suppliers on bio-based materials and high-performance reinforcement materials. It also requires major raw material suppliers to provide product carbon footprint data and has integrated this information into procurement evaluation.

To improve emissions data management, BOTON has developed its own carbon management platform to support supplier carbon data collection and climate-related performance tracking.

Making Green Performance a Supplier Advantage

BOTON has also established incentive mechanisms to encourage suppliers to improve environmental performance.

The company created a Green Supplier Award to recognize partners with strong performance in energy saving, emissions reduction and waste management. In 2025, six suppliers received this recognition.

BOTON also encourages suppliers to disclose carbon emissions data and develop emissions reduction plans. Suppliers that actively disclose climate data and implement reduction measures may receive stronger procurement support.

From Operational Emissions Reduction to Value Chain Decarbonization

BOTON’s supplier engagement work is part of a broader ESG governance system covering operations, products, recycling and value chain collaboration.

In its own operations, BOTON reduced carbon emissions by 39.8% compared with the baseline year, lowered carbon emission intensity by 43.3%, and increased the share of green electricity to 50.32% in 2025.

In product development, BOTON continues to launch energy-saving conveyor belt solutions, including ultra-low rolling resistance conveyor belts, high-wear-resistant conveyor belts, aramid conveyor belts and anti-adhesion conveyor belts. These products help customers improve conveyor system efficiency, reduce energy consumption and lower lifecycle environmental impact.

In circular economy practices, BOTON has put into operation a recycling facility for end-of-life rubber products in Perth, Australia. This supports a more complete product lifecycle management system and helps advance the transition from traditional disposal to material recovery and reuse.

Building a Lower-Carbon Global Supply Chain

Supply chains are one of the most important levers for industrial decarbonization. BOTON’s CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment A rating reflects the company’s continued efforts to extend climate action beyond its own operations and into the broader value chain.

World Environment Day is only one day each year, but BOTON’s green transformation is a long-term commitment.

Looking ahead, BOTON will continue to work with suppliers, customers and global partners to build a more transparent, low-carbon and resilient supply chain. Through responsible procurement, sustainable conveyor belt solutions, circular economy practices and ESG governance, BOTON aims to support greener industrial bulk material handling worldwide.