CNR News & 2FIRSTS Sign ESG Cooperation Agreement and Jointly Release "2023 Global Vaping Industry ESG Development Report"

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Jan.18.2024
CNR News & 2FIRSTS Sign ESG Cooperation Agreement and Jointly Release "2023 Global Vaping Industry ESG Development Report"
On January 18, 2024, 2FIRSTS and CNR News hold the "Vaping Industry ESG Project Signing Ceremony and the Release of the '2023 Global VapingIndustry ESG Development Report'" at the CNR headquarters in Beijing.

On January 18, 2024, 2FIRSTS and CNR News held the "Vaping Industry ESG Project Signing Ceremony and the Release of the '2023 Global Vaping Industry ESG Development Report'" at the CNR headquarters in Beijing. CNR Vice Editor-in-Chief Wu Gang, 2FIRSTS Co-founder and CEO Alan Zhao, CNR Financial and Business Department Senior Director Hu Lishan, and 2FIRSTS Global Vice President and Global Executive Editor Yuna Hou attended the signing ceremony.

 

CNR News & 2FIRSTS Sign ESG Cooperation Agreement and Jointly Release
Wu Gang, Vice Editor-in-Chief of CNR, and Alan Zhao, Co-founder and CEO of 2FIRSTS, jointly signing the cooperation agreement | Source: 2FIRSTS

 

With the deepening of the concept of sustainable development, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards are gaining increasing acceptance globally. The implementation of ESG is not only a guarantee for the long-term development of enterprises but also a reflection of fulfilling social responsibility. The unique nature of the vaping industry determines higher requirements and standards for social responsibility and sustainable development. 2FIRSTS, as a leading global vaping technology media and consultancy, has been committed to promoting the development of the global vaping industry in ESG. CNR News, as one of China's key news websites and one of the most influential online media in China, has played an important role in promoting sustainable development. To promote the high-quality development of the global vaping industry, 2FIRSTS and CNR have established in-depth cooperation, jointly contributing to the continuous development of ESG in the vaping industry with their respective professional advantages and influence.

 

During this cooperative signing ceremony, 2FIRSTS and CNR News jointly released the "2023 Global Vaping Industry ESG Development Report" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"). This is the world's first ESG development report for the Vapingindustry. The report consists of four chapters, systematically outlining the overall situation of ESG in the global vaping industry and presenting enterprise practice cases. The report calls on global vaping enterprises to further strengthen their attention and investment in ESG. It also recommends enhancing global communication, actively exploring the establishment of global vaping industry ESG action standards and guidelines.

 

CNR News & 2FIRSTS Sign ESG Cooperation Agreement and Jointly Release
Table of contents of the '2023 Global Vaping Industry ESG Development Report' | Source: 2FIRSTS

 

Co-founder and CEO of 2FIRSTS, Alan Zhao, said: "The development of ESG in the vaping industry cannot do without the attention and support of authoritative news media, including CNR. The signing ceremony and report release between 2FIRSTS and CNR mark a milestone, indicating that the development of ESG in the vaping industry has entered a new stage. It is also a new beginning, indicating that both parties will continue to exert efforts in the field of ESG in the vaping industry, continuously launch new achievements, and contribute to the high-quality and sustainable development of the global vaping industry."

 

CNR News & 2FIRSTS Sign ESG Cooperation Agreement and Jointly Release
Hu Lishan, Senior Director of CNR Financial and Business Department, and Yuna Hou, Global Vice President and Global Executive Editor of 2FIRSTS, jointly release the report | Source: 2FIRSTS

 

This cooperation signing ceremony and the release of the industry report mark a new stage in the cooperation between 2FIRSTS and CNR in the field of ESG in the global vaping industry. In the future, both parties will continue to cooperate closely, conduct research on hot and important issues in the vaping field's ESG, organize seminars, timely convey the latest global dynamics and trends, continuously establish outstanding practical cases, and contribute to the high-quality and sustainable development of ESG in the global vaping industry.

 

Click to download "2023 Global Vaping Industry ESG Development Report".

 

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