
Core Viewpoint - Industrial Bank has been recognized as the only domestic bank to be included in the S&P Global "Sustainable Development Yearbook (China Edition) 2025" for two consecutive years, highlighting its commitment to ESG development and sustainable finance [1][3] Group 1: ESG Management and Strategy - Industrial Bank is upgrading its ESG management system in 2024, integrating ESG into corporate strategy, major decisions, daily operations, and employee behavior, aiming to establish a leading sustainable development decision-making and management mechanism [1] - The bank emphasizes green development as a foundation for high-quality growth, promoting a "green bank" image and facilitating the green and low-carbon transformation of the economy and society [1] Group 2: Financial Services and Green Financing - In 2024, the bank will enhance its financial service logic around "financing, investment, fundraising, and attracting investment," focusing on "green commercial banking + green investment banking + green retail," supplemented by "green leasing + green trust + green funds" [1] - As of the end of 2024, the bank's green financial financing balance is expected to grow by 15.88% year-on-year to 2.19 trillion yuan, with green loan balance increasing by 19.64% to 967.9 billion yuan, supporting projects that save 10.5 million tons of standard coal and reduce CO2 emissions by 25.24 million tons annually [1] Group 3: Commitment to Climate Neutrality and Social Responsibility - The bank actively responds to the UN Climate Change Convention's "immediate implementation of climate neutrality" initiative, promoting green low-carbon operations through various measures such as green office, travel, procurement, and buildings [2] - By the end of 2024, the bank's total greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decrease by 2.55% year-on-year, with per capita emissions down 14.81% compared to 2020 [2] - Industrial Bank focuses on inclusive finance, supporting small and micro enterprises, agricultural entities, and individual businesses, with 47,300 clients in this sector and over 550 billion yuan in loans [2]