On March 12, Clarivate, a global authority in intellectual property and technology information analysis, released its 2025 Top 100 Global Innovators report. Six enterprises from Chinese mainland were included in this prestigious list, with CATL standing out as the sole representative from the global battery industry. This recognition underscores CATL's exceptional research and development capabilities and its leadership in cutting-edge technological advancements, as acknowledged by international authorities.

Clarivate, renowned for its rigorous evaluation system and profound insights into future trends, assesses candidates based on four key dimensions: patent influence, success rate, investment intensity, and uniqueness. CATL has emerged as a standout among the newly recognized top 100 innovators, thanks to its exceptional performance. The company has led the industry in patent applications for five consecutive years, filing over 35,000 patents during this period. With an accumulated patent authorization success rate exceeding 95%, more than 30,000 patents cited, and an R&D investment of approximately 70 billion yuan, CATL has solidified its position as a rising force in global innovation.

Moreover, the 2025 edition of the Top 100 Global Innovators introduces the framework of "Five Macro Forces of Innovation," covering five dimensions: sustainable development, social welfare, efficient mobility, connectivity, and automation. Through this framework, the list aims to identify pioneering institutions at the forefront of global technological innovation, adopting a more open and ecologically-oriented perspective.

As a global leader in new energy innovation, CATL is committed to advancing global sustainable development through technological innovation. The company operates the only three global lighthouse factories in the battery industry and nine zero-carbon factoriesIts Liyang Plant, a recipient of "Industry 4.0 China Award," has improved plant energy efficiency by 16% and reduced carbon emissions by 18.5% through AI-powered energy management and Digital Twin technology. This facility serves as an exemplary model of intelligent manufacturing and sustainable development for the industry.

In its report, Clarivate highlights CATL as a leading force in innovation within the evolution of disruptive technologies, noting that the company’s development strategy aligns closely with open innovation - a key trend shaping the future. Moving forward, CATL will continue to focus on innovating in material and electrochemistry systems, structure system, advanced manufacturing, and business models. By collaborating with global partners, CATL aims toenable a zero-carbon future.