The new ESG report It has 80 pages and in it we can find a multitude of information related to its efforts to maintain its commitment to sustainability in all business areas. This is the sixth report of these characteristics that Xiaomi presents.
Inclusive technology with zero carbon footprint from Xiaomi
In its new report, the Chinese manufacturer once again supports a clear business philosophy, where the user experience is at the center. And the motto of its sustainable mission says it all «Enjoy a better life through innovative technology» One of the great advances in this regard has been the arrival of HyperOS, the brand’s new operating system, which now has more inclusive functions.
Such as ambient sound recognition, tactile feedback or the AI-based dialing assistant. The brand’s ecosystem is getting bigger and bigger, but this does not have to be a problem in the least, since despite this the philosophy Human x Car x Home It is committed to connectivity between a multitude of devices to make our lives simpler and more comfortable.
Efficiency is increasingly greater, thanks to the use of new resources and the gradual reduction of waste generated by its activity. Xiaomi has set itself the clear goal of achieving zero emissions, and different strategies play an obvious role in this transition. Like the presentation in Dubai a few months ago of the first White Paper on Climate Action. which was presented within the framework of COP28.
Thus, Xiaomi is committed to achieve the use of 100% renewable electricity by 2035 in their activity, and carbon neutrality combined with 100% renewable energy in 2040. A strategy that is expanding throughout the different countries where the manufacturer operates, having taken its sustainable practices to new markets, such as Spain, and other highly relevant ones such as France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Poland.
One of the brand’s milestones in recent months has been the recognition received precisely for its sustainable actions, with the certification Alliance for Water Stewardship Gold. This has made the Xiaomi Science and Technology Campus the first commercial building on the entire planet to apply for a certification like this.
Other sustainable aspects of Xiaomi’s activity include launch of limited editions of its products that have been made from recycled fishing nets, which gives a new life to waste that would only have contributed to pollution and disrupted the marine ecosystem.
More research and development
Xiaomi’s sustainable approach is not only limited to the manufacturing of its devices and the footprint they leave on the planet, but also to the Xiaomi’s relationship with its employees and partners. In this sense, the report highlights that the brand has appeared in Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023, being recognized in China as the best employer in the country in innovative practices.
The Xiaomi Foundation It also has special relevance in these policies, collaborating with more than 150 universities and colleges. Giving fruits technologies such as the Xiaomi AIoT Box. Other milestones that Xiaomi highlights in her report are that she has incorporated the first female director of the Board of Directors at the beginning of this year.
The patents continue to demonstrate that Xiaomi is committed to innovation, certifying that until now the company has presented more than 37,000 patents Worldwide.