XPENG maintains top ESG rating

• XPENG sets benchmarks in CO₂ reduction and AI responsibility

• Vehicles will emit around six million tons less CO₂ than combustion engines in 2025

• Responsible use of AI as a core element of corporate strategy

Munich/Dielsdorf, 16 April 2026 – XPENG has maintained its leading position in the global sustainability ranking: For the third consecutive time, the high-tech mobility company has received the MSCI ESG AAA rating. With its newly published ESG report for 2025, XPENG reinforces its claim to be a pioneer of sustainable and technologically responsible mobility.

The focus is on tangible progress in CO₂ reduction, ambitious climate targets, and a clearly structured approach to handling artificial intelligence (AI) – an area of growing strategic importance for XPENG.

Millions of tons of CO₂ saved – climate targets tightened

According to its own data, XPENG vehicles could save more than six million tons of the greenhouse gas CO₂ in 2025 compared to combustion engines. At the same time, the company is raising its climate targets: By 2027, emissions per vehicle in China are to be reduced by nine percent, and operational CO₂ intensity by as much as 38 percent. The long-term goal: climate neutrality by 2050 across the entire value chain.

Clear rules for AI in the mobility ecosystem

With its expansion towards autonomous driving, robotics, and connected mobility, XPENG is establishing a comprehensive AI governance framework for the first time. This framework regulates the entire lifecycle of AI applications – from development to decommissioning – and relies on strict review processes, continuous monitoring, and clear ethical guidelines. The responsible use of AI thus becomes a core element of the corporate strategy.

Circular economy as a driver of efficiency

XPENG is also placing greater emphasis on sustainability in production: An aluminum recycling program reduces the need for primary material by around 40 percent per vehicle, while optimized water cycles make more than half of the water used reusable. In 2025 alone, over 280,000 tons of water were saved.

Safety and trust as differentiators

Technological innovations should not only be efficient but also safe. According to company data, driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking and steering systems have already prevented hundreds of thousands of potential accidents. This is complemented by a robust vehicle architecture and consistently integrated data protection based on the “privacy by design” principle.

Pressure on the supply chain and strong social commitment

At the same time, XPENG is tightening ESG requirements along the supply chain: Mandatory integrity standards, extensive training, and increased audits are intended to systematically anchor sustainability. Internally, the company continues to invest in its workforce – more than 97 percent of employees were trained in 2025.

In parallel, XPENG is expanding its social engagement, for example through disaster relief and donation programs. In total, the company recently allocated more than 34.88 million CNY (over 433 million euros) for this purpose.

With a stable top ESG rating, measurable progress, and a growing focus on AI, XPENG is increasingly positioning itself as an integrated technology and sustainability player – far beyond the traditional automotive role.