Corporate Governance and ESG
- Is Dahua an ethical business and does it take it environmental impact seriously?
Yes, Dahua entered the video surveillance market nearly 30 years ago and has a comprehensive set of policies, governance and action. Dahua Technology goes above and beyond its obligations as a private company listed on public markets.
The latest environmental, social and governance report can be found here.It contains details on many of our policies and actions including Governance, Cybersecurity, ESG, Carbon Reduction, Ethics, Service Delivery, Compliance, Research, Packaging Materials, Data Protection, Employees, Resource Management, Public Welfare, Supply Chain, and Emission Management.
Check out a summary of the document in our blog here https://www.dahuasecurity.com/uk/newsEvents/blog/1117
- Is Dahua Technology Owned by the Chinese Government?
As we have made clear on a consistent basis, Dahua Technology is not a ‘state-owned or state controlled’ company. Rather, we are a private-sector business traded on the public markets. Like any capital investment in the open market, a very limited number of state-owned investors have purchased the floating stocks of the company through the secondary market. As minority shareholders, these investors will not have operational control over Dahua Technology or undue influence over its decision-making, nor will they change the status of Dahua Technology as a “private-sector, publicly traded company that is not controlled by the Chinese government.’
- Does China Mobile’s investment mean that Dahua is state-owned?
Dahua Technology, as a publicly traded company operating across more than 180 countries, works with partners and investors globally to diversify our stakeholder foundations and support our progress. In that context, China Mobile’s investment allows us to better serve our customers. This investment does not, however, change Dahua Technology’s status as an independent, publicly traded corporation. China Mobile will be a minority shareholder, with over 90% of all shares held by other shareholders. As a minority shareholder, China Mobile does not have operational control over Dahua Technology or undue influence over its decision making.
- Has China Mobile taken board seats at Dahua Technology?
China Mobile has not taken any board seats at Dahua Technology. As a shareholder in Dahua Technology, China Mobile has the right to appoint two directors to the Board of Directors.
- Does China Mobile have special privileges or decision rights in Dahua Technology?
No, China Mobile has no special privileges or decision rights in Dahua Technology. China Mobile’s shares are common stock, not any special or preferred class. As a minority shareholder holding common stock, China Mobile does not have operational control over Dahua Technology or undue influence over its decision-making.
- Does China Mobile have access to Dahua’s end-user data?
No, China Mobile has no access to Dahua’s end-user data. As a device supplier, Dahua Technology does not store, manage, or have access to end-user data. Our products adhere to industry standards and best practices regarding data security and end-user privacy. We do not—and cannot—share data that we do not have access to.