KE Holdings Inc. Upgraded to “AA” in MSCI ESG Rating

KE Holdings Inc. (Beike) announced a significant upgrade in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) from “A” to “AA.” This marks the third consecutive rating upgrade for Beike from 2023 to 2025. The upgrade highlights Beike's commitment to excellence in ESG practices within the industry. Beike achieved an impressive overall score of 6.6 in the ESG governance category, exceeding the industry average. The company demonstrated notable progress in corporate behavior by refining policies on business ethics and anti-corruption and implementing comprehensive training programs. Beike's score in the ESG environmental category also saw a remarkable year-over-year increase, supported by its Sustainable Apartment Agreement, which promotes green practices in urban communities. The MSCI ESG Rating serves as a benchmark for institutional investors to measure a company's resilience to financially material ESG risks. Beike is dedicated to creating long-term, sustainable value by reshaping China's residential services industry through infrastructure transformation and technology-driven innovation.