Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-29 13:10Core Viewpoint - The satellite communication industry is experiencing significant policy support from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which has issued guidelines to optimize business access and promote industry development through 19 measures across six areas [1]. Industry Overview - The satellite communication sector consists of 50 listed companies, with 23 companies disclosing ESG-related reports for 2024, resulting in a disclosure rate of 46%, slightly below the overall industry rate of 46.81% as of August 29 [1][2]. - The top ten companies by market capitalization have all disclosed ESG reports, with nine of them providing carbon emission data [2]. ESG Disclosure Insights - The carbon emissions reported by companies vary significantly, with China Telecom reporting the highest emissions at 14.35 million tons of CO2, while China Science and Technology Corporation reported the lowest at 707.85 tons [2][4]. - The differences in carbon emission disclosures are attributed to selective reporting and methodological discrepancies, as companies may choose different accounting boundaries for their emissions [3][4]. R&D and Product Quality - Innovation, product quality, and supply chain management are prioritized as significant issues within the satellite communication industry, with seven of the top ten companies disclosing R&D investment amounts [5][7]. - Companies like China Satellite and China Telecom have implemented measures to enhance product quality and customer service, including establishing quality control systems and monitoring customer complaints [7][9]. Unique Industry Challenges - The satellite communication industry faces unique challenges regarding ESG disclosures, such as the need to address space environment protection, satellite decommissioning plans, and debris management [9][10]. - Experts suggest that the industry should emphasize its distinct characteristics in ESG reports, including the environmental impact of launch activities and the sustainable use of critical raw materials [9][10].