Lianhe Credit Information Service Co., Ltd. ("Lianhe Group") was established in January 2000, with a registered capital of RMB 150 million. As one of the most widely recognized credit information providers in China, Lianhe Group and its affiliates have a full range of qualifications accredited by China’s governing authorities, including but not limited to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, etc.

Lianhe Group provides a range of products and services in four major sectors: credit rating, credit investigation, environmental impact assessment, and investment consulting. With 11 subsidiaries and 27 branches across China, Lianhe Group has established a service network covering the whole country with the exception of Tibet.

By leveraging its leading technologies in credit risk management, rich experience in credit investigation and market research, specialized talent team and large database resources, Lianhe Group provides government authorities, investors and counterparties with information on various entities’ compliance with national laws and regulations and the fulfillment of business contracts in their socio-economic activities. With a core value of "serving the clients with professionalism and sincerity", Lianhe Group aims to become a leading credit information provider as well as the most credible credit service provider in China.

Lianhe Equator Environmental Impact Assessment Co., Ltd. (“Lianhe Equator”) was established in 2015, with a registered capital of RMB 60 million. As a subsidiary of Lianhe Group, Lianhe Equator aims to promote environmental credit system, provide third-party green finance certification service, and develop environmental impact assessment and environmental protection consulting businesses. It is a third-party service provider with many professional and technical competitive edges in green and sustainable finance, environmental testing and environmental consulting. Lianhe Equator operates multiple green finance certification centers which are located in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan and other cities, and is a major third-party organization participating in the establishment of national and regional green financial systems. As one of the earliest green finance evaluation and certification service provider in China, Lianhe Equator published the first-ever “issuer + bond” green certification methodology in China. With our technical strength and professional team, Lianhe Equator has launched a number of first green certification deals in the industry and it is the largest green bond certification provider in China in terms of market share in recent years.

Lianhe Equator has obtained the most recognized green bond certification qualifications in China and abroad, including but not limited to a verification institution recognized by the International Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), and an observer organization for the Green Bond Principles (“GBP”) of the International Capital Market Association (“ICMA”). Familiar with GBP, Climate Bonds Standard and other international green bond standards while having a good understanding of domestic green bond related policies and standards, Lianhe Equator is highly recognized by China domestic regulatory authorities in the field of green and sustainable finance. With a deep understanding on sustainable development and keeping in line with international standards, Lianhe Equator is deeply involved in comparing the green financial classification standards between China and Europe.