Hikvision has unveiled its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, representing the company's eighth year of publicly sharing its sustainability efforts.
Central to this report is the THRIVE sustainability framework, which refines Hikvision's double materiality assessment. Highlighting technological innovation, product safety, quality, and cybersecurity, these areas are identified as key factors in advancing sustainable development objectives.
Double Materiality Assessment
Committed to the ethos of "Tech for Good," Hikvision emphasizes innovation to foster positive impacts. In urban governance, the company has developed comprehensive monitoring systems to protect critical infrastructures, utilizing over 300 devices and 140 tailored solutions for traffic management. In nature conservation, Hikvision's solutions were prominently featured at the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves and are actively used in China's initial set of national parks and half of its biosphere reserves.
Beyond its business operations, Hikvision is devoted to social initiatives. The STAR Program spans 14 countries and regions, aiding ecological and glacial research initiatives, while the 2025 STAR Installer Partner Initiative builds a worldwide network for critical technical support.
Cybersecurity and Vulnerability Management
To bolster digital trust, Hikvision has implemented a robust cybersecurity framework
To bolster digital trust, Hikvision has implemented a robust cybersecurity framework, achieving a 100% rate of vulnerability remediation in 2025. This effort earned the highest accolade, the Digital Trust Assurance Award, from the British Standards Institution (BSI). Additionally, Hikvision has advanced product quality management through standardized digital processes, notably applying for 7,399 invention patents and receiving 1,553 new patents in 2025.
Compliance and AI Development
Hikvision has integrated compliance requirements into daily operations, achieving ISO 37301 certification in 2025. The company released the document "Hikvision’s Journey Practicing Responsible AI," demonstrating its dedication to developing compliant artificial intelligence. Data protection is prioritized, with Hikvision passing yearly audits for comprehensive international standards such as ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 38505, and ISO/IEC 29151, achieving full personnel coverage in data protection awareness.
Carbon Footprint and Green Initiatives
The company promotes climate action through a three-level governance model
The company promotes climate action through a three-level governance model, supporting decarbonization across four key areas: low-carbon products, smart manufacturing, digital empowerment, and eco-friendly operations.
The GPA platform was developed to enhance green product management, leading to carbon footprint accounting for 169 product models by the end of 2025. Notably, Hikvision's seven WonderHub smart displays became the first large-format displays worldwide to receive the TCO Certified Generation 10 certification.
Recognition and Future Commitment
In alignment with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, Hikvision continues to pursue responsible governance and sustainable practices.
The company has been recognized with awards such as the EcoVadis Silver Medal and the DMCC Global Enterprise ESG Leader Award. Looking forward, Hikvision remains dedicated to ongoing improvement and long-term value creation, collaborating with stakeholders to build a more sustainable and resilient world.
Hikvision has released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, marking the eighth consecutive year of transparent sustainability reporting.
Guided by its THRIVE sustainability philosophy, the report refined its double materiality assessment, identifying technological innovation, product safety and quality, and cybersecurity as double materiality topics, advancing its sustainable development goals in a systematic manner.
Double materiality assessment
Committed to “Tech for Good,” Hikvision fosters innovation to create positive values. In urban governance, it develops end-to-end monitoring systems to safeguard critical infrastructures, with more than 300 devices and 140 scenario-based solutions for traffic management. In nature conservation, Hikvision’s solutions, which were showcased at the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, are now deployed across China’s first batch of national parks, and 50% of the country’s biosphere reserves.
Beyond business operations, Hikvision remains dedicated to social good. Spanning 14 countries and regions, the STAR Program powers Pyrenees ecological observations and Himalayan glacier research, while the 2025 STAR Installer Partner Initiative unites a global network for vital technical support.
Vulnerability remediation rate
To strengthen digital trust, Hikvision has established a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to enhance management. These efforts, including a 100% vulnerability remediation rate in 2025, were recognized with the highest level of the Digital Trust Assurance Award from the British Standards Institution (BSI).
In product quality management, Hikvision has built standardized digital processes to ensure reliability and strengthen its intellectual property portfolio, with 7,399 invention patent applications related to its core business and 1,553 newly granted patents in 2025.
Compliant AI development
By adopting global best practices, Hikvision effectively embeds compliance requirements in daily operations. In 2025, the company achieved ISO 37301 certification. Keeping pace with the latest technological trends, the company also published Hikvision’s Journey Practicing Responsible AI, outlining its firm commitment to compliant AI development.
Data protection remains a paramount priority for Hikvision. Hikvision successfully cleared annual audits in 2025 for multiple international standards, including ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 38505, ISO/IEC 29151, and ISO 37301, and achieved 100% workforce coverage in personal data protection awareness.
Carbon footprint accounting
Hikvision drives climate action through a three-tier governance structure, supporting decarbonization across four pillars: low-carbon products, smart manufacturing, digital empowerment, and green operations.
To further its impact, the company built the GPA platform to enhance green product management capabilities. By the end of 2025, 169 product models completed carbon footprint accounting. Notably, seven WonderHub smart displays obtained the TCO Certified Generation 10 certification, becoming the world’s first large-format displays to meet this standard.
Latest ESG recognitions
Upholding the Ten Principles of UN Global Compact, Hikvision continues to advance responsible governance and sustainable business practices, evidenced by its latest ESG recognitions - the EcoVadis Silver Medal and DMCC Global Enterprise ESG Leader Award.
Looking ahead, Hikvision will remain committed to continuous improvement and long-term value creation, joining hands with stakeholders for a more resilient, sustainable world.
