ESG at YQN

Building a Better Way Forward, For Our Planet, Our People, Our Partners

As a global smart logistics company, YQN is committed to operating responsibly and sustainably. Guided by our environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, we strive to uphold our role as a responsible corporate citizen and to become one of the world’s most trusted smart logistics companies.

 

Environmental

YQN recognizes that digitalization is not only essential to improving logistics efficiency, but also an important means of reducing the environmental impact of our operations.

Digital Operations:

  • Since its founding, YQN has leveraged digital technologies to simplify and optimize global supply chain operations. Key processes, including business workflows, documentation and customer collaboration, are highly digitized and managed online. Within our warehouses, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have been introduced to handle cargo movement, further enhancing warehouse automation.

Paperless Operations:

  • YQN actively promotes paperless operations by replacing traditional paper-based documents and processes with digital systems. This reduces paper consumption and helps minimize the environmental impact of our day-to-day operations.

 

Social

YQN believes that sustainable business growth goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Supporting Our People and Their Growth

  • Structured Onboarding and Development: YQN continues to recruit recent graduates and has established a multi-stage training program that combines specialized courses, mentorship and performance assessments to support employees as they grow into their roles. A significant proportion of our employees have also been with YQN for more than eight years, reflecting the stability and continuity of our organization.
  • Employee Health Benefits: Full-time employees who have completed one year of service are eligible for an annual health check-up.

Giving Back to Our Communities

  • “Matchstick Charity” Initiative: Since 2021, YQN has led this initiative annually, encouraging employees to donate unused items for delivery to remote communities in China. We have established long-term partnerships with four major regional organizations, including the Anhui Boai Charity Foundation.
  • “99 Giving Day”: Since 2021, YQN has participated in Tencent’s annual online charitable giving campaign.
  • Employee Charity Sales: At the end of each December, employees donate unused items for charity sales, with all proceeds directed toward charitable causes.
  • Our Impact: To date, YQN’s charitable initiatives have collectively contributed 24 packages, 90 kg of textiles, 1,200 items and RMB 30,000 in monetary donations.

 

 

Governance

YQN is committed to establishing a transparent, well-structured and responsible corporate governance framework that supports sound decision-making, ensures compliance in business operations and protects the interests of all stakeholders. This commitment is particularly important as we provide global freight forwarding and cross-border e-commerce logistics services. Integrity and compliance remain at the core of how we operate.

Compliance Management:

  • YQN continuously strengthens its compliance framework across the countries and regions where we operate, covering anti-bribery, customs compliance, trade compliance and sanctions compliance. Regular training and internal reviews help ensure that our business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Security and Privacy Goverance:

  • YQN complies with global data protection regulations, including the Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We have established a data governance framework covering data classification, access controls, security measures and incident response, supported by regular compliance audits.

Risk and Supplier Management:

  • YQN maintains a comprehensive risk management framework covering both day-to-day operations and strategic planning. We also conduct due diligence, compliance reviews and performance assessments of our suppliers to help build a secure, sustainable and ethical supply chain.