园区城发院专家：企业出海“ESG合规”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Chinese companies are facing challenges in ESG compliance as they expand overseas, shifting from viewing ESG as an optional enhancement to an essential part of operations [1] - Three main challenges have been identified for companies going abroad: the first is compliance with ESG regulations, particularly new EU laws such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, CSRD, and the Battery Passport [1] - The Battery Passport, required for all electric vehicle batteries sold in the EU starting in 2027, serves as a digital identity for batteries, providing information on composition, health status, and recycling [1] Group 2 - The second challenge involves the cost-sharing mechanisms for carbon emissions, which remain unclear for small and medium-sized enterprises facing supply chain management transformation demands from larger companies [2] - The third challenge is the risk of disconnection due to geopolitical factors, particularly affecting the supply of raw materials in the manufacturing sector [2] - The Suzhou Industrial Park has initiated three measures to assist companies in going abroad, including a free ESG self-diagnosis tool, policy packages for ESG information disclosure, and innovative financial products like sustainable-linked loans [2][3]