STO Express Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Transportation
Country/Region: China
Identifier: SHE:002468
STO Express is one of the “Tongdas,” which refers to the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the network partner model. Tongdas provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to its network partners for fees, while its local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongdas’ brands and collect the payments. STO was founded in 1993 by Nie Tengfei, who passed away in 1998. His widow Chen Xiaoying’s brother, Chen Dejun is now the chairman. The family held over 34% of the company as of Sept. 30, 2024. STO’s strategic shareholder is Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, with a 25% stake. Alibaba can exercise its share options to purchase additional 21% of STO from the family before Dec. 27, 2025, at CNY 16.50 per share.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Transportation 314 out of 377
Universe
Global Universe 9842 out of 14947
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Österreichische Post AG |
16.4
Low
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36 out of 377 |
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18.1
Low
|
60 out of 377 |
| ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. |
19.3
Low
|
83 out of 377 |
| China Railway Special Cargo Logistics Co., Ltd. |
27.4
Medium
|
285 out of 377 |
| STO Express Co., Ltd. |
29.4
Medium
|
314 out of 377 |
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