Second Consecutive Year of Inclusion in the Dow Jones Best in Class World Index
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 May 2026 - Sino Group ('the Group') is pleased to announce that Sino Land Company Limited ('Sino Land') (Stock Code: 0083.HK) has been recognised as a 'Top 1% S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score (China)' company in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 (China Edition), and is the only company in the Real Estate Management & Development industry to receive this distinction. Sino Land has also been included as a constituent of the Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class (DJ BIC) World Index for the second consecutive year, underscoring international recognition of the Group's efforts and leadership in sustainability.
Sino Land has been recognised as a ‘Top 1% S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Score (China)’ company in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 (China Edition), and is the only company in the Real Estate Management & Development industry to receive this distinction.
The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 (China Edition) acknowledges Chinese companies that demonstrate sustainability excellence in their respective industries. This year's assessment covers nearly 1,800 companies, of which around 190 were selected for inclusion in the Yearbook. Sino Land is the only company in the Real Estate Management & Development industry to be rated among the top 1%, building on its earlier recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 as a 'Top 5% S&P Global CSA Score' company. The Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index is also one of the market's leading sustainability indices. Based on long‑term economic, environmental and social criteria, the index comprises the top 10% of sustainability performers among the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI). These recognitions reflect the Group's ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability principles into its business strategy and daily operations, as well as its continued and measurable progress across key sustainability areas.
Mr Daryl Ng, Chairman of Sino Group and Chairman of the Group's ESG Steering Committee, said, 'We are grateful for this recognition under S&P Global's rigorous assessment framework, particularly as one of the top 1% companies in the Chinese mainland's Real Estate Management & Development industry. It encourages us to continue strengthening our sustainability efforts in line with international standards. We recognise that our progress has been made possible by the dedication of our colleagues and the support of our business partners and communities, enabling us to implement the Group's sustainability strategy. In response to the country's emphasis on accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of the economy and society, as highlighted in the 15th Five-Year Plan, we also hope to learn from it and explore how we can better align our business accordingly, promoting the integration of international experience with local practices and working together to build communities that are lower in carbon and more liveable. Looking ahead, we will continue to learn with humility and work collaboratively with our stakeholders to uphold our corporate culture and core values as we make steady progress on our sustainability journey.'
Beyond advancing a more sustainable environment through climate action, building planning and design, and innovative solutions, the Group also remains committed to a people‑centric approach by promoting sustainability through employee engagement. For the second consecutive year, Sino Group organised 'Sino Sustainability Month' in collaboration with close to 15 partners, including environmental social enterprises, green-technology start-ups, academic institutions and professional bodies, to organise visits, workshops and hands-on experiential activities for our employees. Such initiatives encourage colleagues and their families to embrace sustainable practices in the context of work and home life, while gradually extending awareness of sustainable living practices to families and business partners. This year, the programme extended from Hong Kong to Singapore and Sydney, attracting nearly 300 employees and delivering over 650 training hours through the 'Sino Sustainability Academy', bringing teams from the three locations together to support sustainability initiatives.
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About Sino Group
Established in 1971, Sino Group comprises three listed companies – Sino Land Company Limited (HKSE: 0083), Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited (HKSE: 0247), Sino Hotels (Holdings) Limited (HKSE: 1221) – and private companies held by the Ng Family.
As one of Hong Kong's leading property developers with core businesses in property development and investment, Sino Group has grown with the communities it serves. The Group's business interests comprise a diversified portfolio of residential, office, industrial, retail and hospitality properties across Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Australia, and has developed over 250 projects spanning more than 130 million square feet. Core business assets are further complemented by property management services, hotel investment and management, including The Fullerton Hotels & Resorts and other affiliate brands.
With over 11,000 committed staff members, the Group strives to fulfil its vision of Creating Better Lifescapes with a focus on three interconnected pillars – Green Living, Community Spirit and Innovative Design – shaping the cities we call home where people live, work and play. Sustainability is central to what we do as we seek to create value for stakeholders and make the business a driver of sustainability for a better future.
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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 June 2026 - AS Watson Group has launched AS Watson brand lab, a data-driven brand creation and scaling platform designed to systematically identify, develop, and grow brands across its global retail ecosystem. Built on the company's integrated O+O (Offline plus Online) capabilities, extensive distribution network, and deep consumer insight from over 180 million loyalty members, the platform transforms how brands are brought to market - enabling both the creation of new propositions and the rapid scaling of brands across multiple markets with speed, discipline and consistency.
AS Watson Launches brand lab to Turn Retail Scale into a Data-driven Brand Growth Engine
The initiative formalises capabilities the Group has been building internally, combining data-led demand identification, integrated distribution, and execution across more than 17,000 O+O stores in Asia and Europe.
Over the past two years, AS Watson has introduced more than 4,800 new brands and brand extensions across its network, underscoring the scale of its brand development activity.
From Incubation to Execution
AS Watson brand lab departs from traditional incubator models by embedding brand development directly within AS Watson's retail ecosystem.
Rather than incubating brands ahead of their market entry, the platform operates inside the market, using real-time customer data, shopping behaviour and category dynamics to inform development decisions.
Dr Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, said the model reflects the company's structural advantage. "We don't wait for brands to find the market - we build them where demand already exists, and scale them through our ecosystem."
A Systemised Growth Model
At the core of AS Watson brand lab is an integrated operating model linking insight, creation, distribution, demand activation and scaling.
The platform leverages AS Watson's over 180 million loyalty members and O+O capabilities to accelerate brand selection and commercial execution.
A Structured Pathway to Scale
Brands within AS Watson brand lab are supported through a structured growth pathway, progressing from early-stage validation to regional scaling and category leadership.
At each stage, brands receive differentiated support across insight, distribution, marketing activation and investment, ensuring resources are focused where the greatest growth potential exists.
This staged approach enables AS Watson to systematically build, scale and prioritise brands, improving success rates while maintaining disciplined capital allocation.
Focus on High-Growth Segments
AS Watson brand lab will prioritise product segments including Asian beauty trends (K-beauty, J-beauty, C-beauty), ingredient-led skincare, health and wellness products and elevated personal care - areas where consumer demand continues to evolve rapidly.
The Group expects the platform to strengthen its ability to build proprietary and exclusive brands while improving speed-to-market and capital efficiency.
Proven Brand Scaling in Action
Early outcomes demonstrate how AS Watson brand lab translates insight into accelerated growth - not only by shaping brand development, but by scaling brands rapidly across markets through its integrated O+O ecosystem.
Across multiple categories and geographies, the platform has enabled brands to move from targeted market entry to multi-market expansion with speed and discipline:
COSRX (K-Beauty)- By combining COSRX's innovation-led skincare expertise with
AS Watson's extensive retail footprint and deep consumer insights, the partnership has accelerated international expansion and broadened consumer reach. This illustrates how the platform converts strong brand propositions into sustained category growth across markets.
&honey (J-Beauty) - Leveraging its distinctive product positioning alongside
AS Watson's regional scale, &honey rapidly expanded beyond its home market, rolling out across multiple Asian markets within a short timeframe. This demonstrates the platform's ability to systematically scale proven domestic leaders into regional brands.
e.l.f. Cosmetics (US) - Through partnership with AS Watson, e.l.f. has extended its community-led, value-driven model across Europe, translating strong brand engagement into measurable market penetration. The example highlights how consumer-centric brands can be amplified through local market execution at scale.
essence (Germany) - The expansion of essence across multiple markets, including exclusive partnerships, reflects how purpose-driven brands can achieve consistency and reach when supported by integrated distribution and retail insight. This underscores the platform's ability to build sustained brand relevance and loyalty across diverse markets.
Across these examples, brands have scaled through a consistent model - combining data-led selection, integrated distribution, and coordinated market execution - demonstrating how AS Watson brand lab functions as a repeatable engine for brand growth, from market entry through to regional scale.
Scaling a Repeatable Engine
AS Watson brand lab positions AS Watson to leverage its retail footprint not only as a distribution channel, but as an engine for brand creation and scaling.
The initiative signals a shift from opportunistic brand sourcing towards a structured, repeatable growth model, reinforcing AS Watson's ability to scale brands with speed, discipline and consistency while driving long-term portfolio value.
AS Watson continues to engage with selected brand partners and emerging brands aligned with its focus areas, with further information available through its official
AS Watson brand lab platform (https://www.aswatson.com/asw-brand-lab)
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About AS Watson Group
Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world's longest-standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.
In the fiscal year 2025, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$26 billion. The company's technology-enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.
AS Watson Group supported over 180 charitable and non-profit organisations every year, dedicating over 40,000 hours of volunteer work to serve over 370,000 people in need in our operating markets.
AS Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has four core businesses - ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications in over 50 countries.
Please visit www.aswatson.com/our-company/o-and-o-strategy/ for more information.
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