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Xiaomi Corporation recently released its eighth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2025 which demonstrates its commitment to sustainability. Xiaomi’s strategy, driven by its foundational core technologies, is to consistently embed ESG principles into the daily operations of its “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem. The report details Xiaomi’s cutting-edge technology, trustworthy governance, data security, privacy protections, and its pledge to deliver green, climate-resilient products to advance a circular economy.
Cutting-Edge Technology And Trustworthy Governance
Xiaomi remains committed to long-term investment which forms the foundation of the Group’s technological breakthroughs and premiumization strategy. Full-year R&D (research and development) expenses in 2025 reached RMB33.1B (33.1 billion renminbi). 25,457 R&D personnel account for 45% of the total workforce. Xiaomi has built an AI capability matrix of “foundation models + scenario-based derivative models”, achieving the technological objective of general capabilities while enabling more precise scenario adaptation. Its large AI model capabilities have led to breakthroughs and are accelerating the empowerment of the “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem. Xiaomi recently unveiled three self-developed large models built for the agentic AI era: flagship foundation model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro, omni-modal large model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Omni, and speech large model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-TTS. Within less than a week of its launch, Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro ranked No. 1 in weekly call volume on OpenRouter, a global API platform, and was rated No. 8 globally and No. 2 in China on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. To navigate uncertainties arising from evolving global AI regulatory landscape, Xiaomi references the EU’s Ethical Guidelines for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence to propose the “Trustworthy AI” concept, ensuring its AI models are fair, inclusive, and trustworthy. It embraces trustworthy AI governance practices for privacy, ethics, and security.
Data Security And Privacy Protection
Xiaomi is committed to building trustworthy products and services in four categories: security, privacy, compliance, and transparency. Its privacy protection capabilities and practices have been validated through authoritative industry certifications and assessments, including ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems certification, which covers 100% of its technical operation facilities, and ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems certification. To reinforce on-device security foundations and protect users’ core privacy and digital assets, Xiaomi has self-developed the MiTEE secure operating system to operate within an isolated environment that is separate from the main system. This ensures that core assets — such as facial templates, payment credentials, account tokens, and vehicle digital keys — never leave the device or travel beyond the endpoint. For cross-device data protection, Xiaomi strictly adheres to four core principles: Authorization First, End-To-End & No Trace, Consistent Protection, and Secure Link. These assure high-standard data protection across multi-device collaboration scenarios. To safeguard user data rights, Xiaomi has standardised the processing timeframe for Data Subject Requests (DSRs) to 15 days worldwide, which is significantly faster than the one-month period required by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — with a 100% response rate.
Green Products And Circular Economy
Guided by the 3R principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, Xiaomi manages resource efficiency and environmental impact through the entire lifecycle of its products. Several smartphone models, including Xiaomi 15T Series and REDMI K90, use mid-plates made from 100% recycled, high-strength, high-thermal-conductivity die-cast aluminum. Smartphone charger housings incorporate 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The recycled aluminium usage ratio is 14.2% and 19%, respectively, for the Xiaomi YU7 Series and the Xiaomi SU7 Series EVs. Xiaomi systematically integrates low-carbon and near-zero energy concepts into its designs and R&D. In 2025, it launched the world’s first Ultra-Low Standby Power Consumption Technology for 100W chargers with an expected annual saving of hundreds of millions of kilowatt-hours of standby electricity consumption. Its refrigerator business has implemented expanded polystyrene (EPS) reduction initiatives by optimizing packaging design, reducing EPS usage per unit by 620 grams and cutting annual EPS consumption by nearly 310 tonnes. More than 2 million used smartphones were recycled through trade-in programs during the year. In overseas markets, Xiaomi has positioned trade-in programs as a key driver of its global circular ecosystem. In 2025, it established trade-in capabilities in 14 markets. By the end of the Reporting Period, the program covered 24 countries and regions worldwide. The range of items eligible for recycling includes smartphones, electric scooters, TVs, smartwatches, and a wide range of electronic products.
Climate Resilience
Xiaomi has been adapting to climate change and advancing emissions reduction across its operations and value chain in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C pathway. It has also been delivering technology products and services that are more resilient to climate impacts worldwide. Xiaomi Smart Factory and Xiaomi EV Factory have obtained ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification. At the Xiaomi EV Factory, a regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) system was introduced to treat exhaust gas while recovering high-temperature heat for drying rooms. This achieved total annual heat recovery of 38,333 gigajoules (GJ). In addition, Xiaomi HyperCasting enabled a more compact production line and optimized die-casting workshop systems, which reduced temperature control units and operational load and saved approximately 1.82 million kWh of electricity annually. Xiaomi also carries out low-carbon logistics restructuring by continuing to shift from air freight to sea and rail transport. This reduced emissions by approximately 2,471 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025. Xiaomi procured over 40 million kWh of green electricity in 2025 which represents more than a 10-fold year-on-year increase in transaction volume. Through a model combining direct rooftop photovoltaic connection and green electricity trading, the Xiaomi Smart Home Appliances Factory has advanced renewable energy adoption and the decarbonization of purchased electricity. By 2026, it plans for directly connected photovoltaic electricity to cover approximately 15% of its annual electricity demand. Xiaomi invests in high-quality enterprises in the new energy vehicle industry chain. This investment focuses on low-carbon technology such as automotive-grade lightweight materials and efficient thermal management systems, enabling breakthroughs and the scaled application of key clean technologies.
Xiaomi is committed to leveraging technological innovation to build an advanced and continuously evolving technology ecosystem, providing users worldwide with a comprehensive, seamless, and sustainable smart-living experience.
