Aden Group was recently recognized in Huxiu’s 2024 Sustainable Brands Exemplary List, where it excelled among 197 nominated companies to receive the prestigious “Clean Opportunity Award,” presented by Huxiu, one of the leading Chinese media outlets. This accolade highlights Aden’s innovative sustainability approach and relentless pursuit of environmental responsibility.

The award process was rigorous, involving a professional evaluation of financial performance, governance structure, compliance, and verification. Judges included global experts and scholars from renowned institutions such as Tsinghua University and the University of Hong Kong. The “Clean Opportunity Award” honors businesses whose models inherently support sustainability. Notable winners alongside Aden include NIO, Midea Group, and Jinko Solar.

A Decade of Sustainable Action

Since 2015, Aden has tackled the pressing challenges of climate change with a clear focus on carbon neutrality. Guided by its global perspective on “sustainable development for all humanity,” Aden has rolled out digital solutions and initiatives to drive energy conservation and carbon reduction in the built environment. Here are some standout achievements:

Aden’s First Zero-Carbon Factory

The Faurecia factory in Xi’an, managed by Aden’s NXpark, is a beacon of sustainable design and operation. This facility is certified by China Green Building, France’s HQE, and the U.S. LEED programs and is the world’s first carbon-neutral campus insured under an ESG framework.
Key highlights:

• Recycled materials: Over 40% of the steel structure and 17% of total construction materials (by cost) are recycled.
• Carbon reduction: Achieved a 58.7% reduction rate, with full solar panel integration.
• Climate comfort: Leveraged Akila’s CFD simulation to ensure year-round indoor temperatures of 16–28°C in workshops.

Technology-Driven Carbon Management

In 2023, Aden deployed its Akila Digital Twin Platform to track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across 15 office locations in China. By integrating real-time energy consumption and waste data, Akila provided precise insights into energy use and carbon output.

Since its launch in 2021, Akila has managed over 300 sites globally, partnering with leading brands such as Deloitte, IKEA, and Saint-Gobain to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions through cutting-edge technology.

A Vision for a Sustainable Future

Aden’s sustainability strategy reflects a top-down commitment to actionable solutions. The group aims to achieve net-zero emissions for every building under its management while delivering enhanced productivity and efficiency for its partners. Combining digital innovation with human-centered solutions, Aden is breaking barriers to become the leading zero-carbon partner for enterprises, governments, and institutions.

By championing sustainability, Aden is building a cleaner, greener future—one project at a time.