Amid the global wave of sustainable development, Friend Group has consistently anchored its efforts in quality management, integrating environmental responsibility, social commitment, and corporate operations to build a comprehensive sustainable development system. Through over two decades of dedicated practice, the group has achieved remarkable results in quality assurance, environmental management, social responsibility, and carbon reduction, establishing itself as a benchmark for sustainable development in the industry.
I. Quality Management: Laying the Foundation for Sustainable Development
In 1998, Friend Group pioneered the adoption of the ISO quality management system, conducting annual internal and external audits to standardize production and operations, thereby ensuring product quality and operational efficiency. In 2005, the group obtained QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) management system certification, integrating quality, environmental protection, and employee health and safety into a dynamic management framework. This enabled efficient resource allocation and risk mitigation. In 2008, its products were recognized as "Quality-Trusted Products" by the China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association, reducing resource waste through superior quality and aligning with circular economy principles to drive sustainability at the source.
II. Social Responsibility: Upholding Global Sustainability Standards
In 2025, Friend Chemical Co., Ltd. underwent an ISO 26000 audit by EcoVadis, a globally renowned corporate social responsibility rating agency, achieving a score of 54 (a 16-point increase from 2020). EcoVadis evaluates companies across environmental impact, labor rights, business ethics, and other dimensions. Friend Group's improved score reflects its deep commitment to social responsibility. From supply chain management to safeguarding employee rights, the group comprehensively aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating its accountability to society through transparent and standardized operations.
III. Carbon Reduction: Embarking on a Low-Carbon Journey
The Beijing subsidiary (operating under the name Beijing New Friend) has set clear carbon reduction targets: a 25%, 37%, and 50% reduction in carbon emissions per unit of output value by 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively, compared to 2019 levels. Data shows that emissions stood at 10,618 units in 2019 and are projected to drop to 5,309 units by 2025, marking significant progress. By optimizing production processes, adopting clean energy, and improving energy efficiency, the group not only reduces emissions but also drives industrial upgrading, contributing to climate action. These goals underscore its environmental responsibility while enhancing long-term competitiveness through low-carbon transformation.
IV. Integrated Systems: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem
The group has simultaneously achieved ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certifications, enabling synergistic management of quality, environmental protection, and employee well-being. The quality system ensures product reliability, the environmental system minimizes ecological footprints, and the occupational health system safeguards employee welfare-forming a closed-loop management model. This integrated approach not only boosts operational efficiency but also fosters a corporate culture centered on "people-first and green development," injecting endogenous momentum into sustainability.
From quality management to carbon reduction, from social responsibility to multi-system certifications, Friend Group exemplifies the deep integration of "quality assurance and sustainable development" through concrete actions. By continuously refining management systems, adhering to global standards, and implementing emission reduction targets, the group has not only enhanced corporate value but also set an industry benchmark in environmental protection and social responsibility. Moving forward, Friend Group will continue to innovate, deepen sustainable practices, and contribute to a greener, more harmonious business ecosystem-writing a new chapter of shared success for business, society, and the environment.