CSEC,China Shenhua(SH:601088) Xin Jing Bao·2025-08-08 10:33Group 1 - The coal industry has seen significant improvements in the standardization, proactivity, and coverage of ESG information disclosure among listed companies, with a disclosure rate reaching 79.55% by May 2025, an increase of over 21.41 percentage points compared to 2024 [1] - The distribution of ESG ratings among coal listed companies has improved, with the proportion of AA ratings increasing from 2.9% in 2024 to 4.55% in 2025, A ratings from 2.9% to 6.82%, and BBB ratings from 11.8% to 38.64% [1] - Several listed coal companies have introduced carbon reduction targets in their 2024 ESG reports [1] Group 2 - China Shenhua has set a carbon peak target for 2021-2030, aiming to limit carbon emissions to a 70% increase compared to 2020 by 2030, with current progress at a 47.8% increase [2] - Yancoal Energy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 700,000 tons annually by 2025 and plans to increase the share of clean energy utilization to over 10% by 2030 and achieve 80% non-fossil energy consumption by 2060 [2] Group 3 - Digital tools are aiding companies in their green transformation, with Huayang Co. achieving full automation in its production mines three years ahead of schedule, resulting in an efficiency increase of 249.52 tons per person [3] - Shaanxi Coal Industry has developed an online monitoring platform for energy conservation and environmental protection, utilizing IoT technology for real-time data aggregation and analysis [3] - China Shenhua has introduced AI technology to enhance supply chain management and established a big data platform for in-depth analysis of supply chain data [3] Group 4 - The ESG rating is not only a compliance requirement for coal listed companies but also a strategic tool for linking capital, managing risks, and enhancing competitiveness, with room for improvement in ESG ratings [4] - Companies that complete ESG capability building ahead of others will achieve a win-win situation in social benefits and commercial value amid the dual mission of energy supply and low-carbon transition [4]