KE Holdings Inc. Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

BEIJING, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KE Holdings Inc. (“Beike” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BEKE and HKEX: 2423), a leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services, today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report (the “2023 ESG report”), highlighting Beike’s commitment to sustainability under its corporate mission of “admirable service, joyful living,” and the guiding principle of “being virtuous while seeking growth.”

Mr. Stanley Yongdong Peng, Co-founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Beike, commented, “While we advance Beike’s capabilities as a technology-driven one-stop platform for residential services, we are committed to our mission and social responsibility. These include providing joyful living for consumers, facilitating fulfilling careers for service providers and fostering a harmonious ecosystem that drives the industry forward and makes our organization even better.”

Beike’s 2023 ESG report details the Company’s strategic application of ESG principles throughout its operations, covering initiatives in quality assurance, business ethics, talent development, low-carbon operations and community care. These efforts are designed to positively impact all Company stakeholders.

Highlights of Beike’s 2023 ESG Achievements:

Service Quality Assurance
Beike continuously enhances service quality across its residential service offerings including housing transactions, home renovation and furnishing, and home rental services, refining its service commitment system to provide consumers with a better living experience. Notably, the Company has consistently maintained an authentic property listing rate above 95% for years. In home renovation and furnishing services, Beike ensures quality through establishing scientific management systems, refining transparent service standards, and strengthening the fundamental capabilities of construction delivery.

Building a Harmonious Ecosystem
Beike continues to strengthen its platform infrastructure, leading industry transformation in ecology governance and standards formulation. The Company has established an autonomous system in certain areas including the Store Owners Committee, the Regional Co-governance Council and the Beike Jury, to promote the co-governance with store owners and enhance the platform’s ecosystem.