Chang Jiang Ri Bao·2025-08-05 00:34Core Viewpoint - The first "Excellent Cases of ESG Practices by Enterprises in the Yangtze River Economic Belt" conference highlighted the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) as a key evaluation system for sustainable development, emphasizing its role in reshaping corporate value and driving industrial transformation [3][4]. Group 1: ESG Policy and Development - Recent years have seen a surge in ESG policies in China, with the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges set to enforce mandatory disclosure of sustainability reports starting April 2024, prioritizing climate change responses [3]. - The Ministry of Finance has integrated climate-related content into its guidelines, aligning with the national "dual carbon" goals [3]. - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has issued guidelines for central enterprises to fulfill social responsibilities, with local state-owned asset management offices also releasing related opinions [3]. Group 2: Corporate Participation and Innovation - Enterprises along the Yangtze River Economic Belt are accelerating their transformation towards a green economy, becoming a key battleground for ecological priority and green development in China [3]. - A diverse group of nearly 100 representatives from central and local state-owned enterprises, as well as large private companies, gathered to discuss innovative approaches to sustainable development and the integration of ESG principles [4]. - The conference featured 45 companies recognized for their outstanding ESG practices in 2024, showcasing their innovative measures through video presentations [5].