上交所制定专项行动方案 推动提升沪市上市公司ESG评级

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange has completed the "Action Plan for Promoting the Improvement of ESG Ratings of Listed Companies in the Shanghai Market," aiming to enhance the ESG rating levels of listed companies and attract long-term investments [1][2]. Group 1: ESG Ratings and Investment Trends - ESG ratings serve as a comprehensive representation of a company's performance in environmental, social, and governance dimensions, which is crucial for investment institutions in selecting suitable investment targets and constructing portfolios [1]. - The global ESG asset investment scale is expected to exceed $50 trillion by 2025, indicating a significant growth trend in ESG investments [1]. - Companies with higher ESG ratings are more likely to be included in ESG indices and ETFs, attracting more long-term, value, and responsible investments [1]. Group 2: Current Status and Future Goals - As of the end of 2024, there are 342 listed companies in the Shanghai market included in the MSCI ESG rating, with 100 companies experiencing rating upgrades and 10 companies achieving a jump of 2-3 rating levels [2]. - The action plan includes six key initiatives to address the challenges in improving ESG ratings: providing rating guidance, promoting communication, improving information disclosure, forming best practices, strengthening positive incentives, and enhancing management performance [2]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange aims to optimize systems, strengthen guidance, and enhance services to promote listed companies as practitioners and leaders of ESG principles, thereby improving governance levels and investability [2].