JD.com Recognized on FORTUNE’s China ESG Impact List for Fourth Consecutive Year

May 20, 2025 -- JD.com has once again earned a spot on FORTUNE’s 2025 China ESG Impact List, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition. The ranking highlights 100 companies demonstrating exceptional performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

JD.com is named to 2025 FORTUNE China’s ESG Impact List on May 16

A Benchmark for Employee Welfare and Social Responsibility

FORTUNE China commended JD.com for setting industry-leading standards in workforce welfare, including being the first private enterprise in China to sign formal labor contracts and provide comprehensive social insurance and housing funds (“五险一金”) to all frontline employees.

In 2024, JD further solidified its commitment to talent development by launching its largest-ever global campus recruitment drive, offering 18,000 positions with significantly enhanced compensation packages.

The company also unveiled two landmark projects: a 110,000-square-meter global training base in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, designed to accommodate over 2,000 trainees, and the first phase of “JD Youth City,” a residential complex offering nearly 4,000 fully furnished apartments for employees. Notably, JD reported zero violations in information security and privacy protection in 2024.

Leading the Shift from “E” to Holistic ESG Progress

FORTUNE China observed a broader trend among Chinese companies this year: a shift from prioritizing environmental (“E”) metrics alone to embracing a more balanced approach with social (“S”) and governance (“G”) initiatives. As industries grapple with diminishing returns from hyper-competition, businesses increasingly recognize that human capital, like natural resources, demands sustainable stewardship. Many are actively reducing overtime, enhancing benefits, and emphasizing employee well-being.

JD.com exemplifies this evolution. With over 720,000 employees as of April 30, 2025, JD stands as a leading private employer model in China by embracing corporate responsibility. The company’s “People First” philosophy extends beyond traditional logistics, now covering full-time food delivery riders with full social insurance and housing fund contributions—a first in the industry in China. JD also assumes the riders’ personal contribution share, ensuring financial security and dignity for this growing workforce.

A Legacy of Promises Kept

Richard Liu, JD.com’s Founder and Chairman, reflected on a defining 2024 milestone: over 1,200 veteran delivery employees retired with comprehensive benefits, including steady monthly pensions, lump-sum housing fund withdrawals, and full medical coverage. “In 2007, when hiring our first delivery colleague, I pledged to secure their futures through comprehensive benefits. Today, that promise sustains tens of thousands of families,” Liu shared in a March social media post, calling it his “most fulfilling achievement” in 20 years of entrepreneurship.

On March 28, JD Food Delivery hosted a signing ceremony to welcome new full-time riders. This initiative aligns with JD’s decade-long dedication to frontline employees, celebrated on April 28 at the 10th anniversary of its “Frontline Workers Day.” Originally to honor delivery personnel, the event now recognizes diverse roles, from riders and customer service representatives to housekeeping cleaners and more, reinforcing JD’s mission to provide dignified, stable careers.

In December 2024, JD Logistics honored its courier Chen Haiyan with a retirement ceremony 

JD.com remains committed to the company’s “People First” ethos, driving innovations in employee welfare and community impact. As the company grows, so does its resolve to empower every worker, ensuring not just livelihoods but brighter futures.

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