BEIJING, Jan. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RLX Technology (NYSE: RLX) today
proudly presents its Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The
report outlines the firm's annual progress in fulfilling various
corporate social responsibilities, including rural revitalization,
product-related responsibility, corporate governance, environmental
responsibility, and employee responsibility.
According to the report, as of 2023, RLX has invested a total of
44.3 million yuan in areas such as
biodiversity conservation and rural revitalization. By the end of
April 2023, RLX had effectively
generated approximately 120,000 employment opportunities along the
supply chain, and accumulated research and development investments
totaling 800 million yuan.
Navigating the delicate balance between compliance and
innovation is the most crucial challenge for RLX. In pursuit of a
first-class user experience, the company not only strictly adheres
to regulatory requirements by developing products in line with
national standards to ensure quality and safety, but is also
comprehensively upgrading its research and development system. This
involves establishing eight major laboratory matrices and rigorous
factory quality control to enhance product innovation. The report
reveals that as of April 2023, RLX
has applied for nearly 900 patents globally.
From child-proof locks to anti-dry burn functions, each of the
eight laboratories plays a specific role in developing products
that meet both regulatory requirements and user-experience
expectations. The Innovation Lab, for example, focuses on material
purification and flavor perception, significantly reducing the risk
of alterations to product taste and flavor. The Quality and Safety
Lab conducts tests such as drop and negative pressure tests to
ensure product stability in extreme environments. This lab has
received accreditation from China National Accreditation Service
for Conformity Assessment (CNAS).
Since outlining its "1+4" scientific research path in 2020, RLX
has initiated nearly 50 research projects to fill the gaps in the
field of vape science. The report highlights several breakthrough
achievements from the past year. In November
2022, the first domestic clinical study on electronic
cigarettes initiated by RLX was published in the medical SCI
journal "Nicotine & Tobacco Research." By the end of
April 2023, RLX had conducted 17
collaborative research projects, publishing 11 research papers in
authoritative journals.
In September 2023, the Feiyue
All-Weather Bridge and Feiyue Convenience Bridge, constructed
jointly by RLX and the China Siyuan Foundation, were inaugurated in
Jizidu Village, Baiyangping Town, Enshi, Hubei Province. The Feiyue All-Weather Bridge,
with a length of 58 meters and a width of 10.5 meters, features
distinctive local ethnic characteristics, becoming a "new landmark"
attracting tourists near the Jizidu area. The Feiyue Convenience
Bridge, measuring 61 meters in length and 2.2 meters in width, has
reduced the time it takes villagers to cross the river from 40
minutes to just a few minutes, alleviating transportation
challenges. Both bridges have effectively stimulated the
development of the local tourism industry.
"From 2022 to 2023, whether in the Chinese e-cigarette industry
or at RLX Technology, it has been an extremely important period. We
wholeheartedly respond to policies, and actively address various
changes, not only fulfilling strict compliance and providing
reassuring products as 'required actions,' but also contributing
our modest efforts in 'voluntary actions' such as wildlife
protection and rural revitalization to enhance social well-being,"
said Kate Wang, Founder and CEO of
RLX.
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