【第四届五矿产业金融论坛系列活动】五矿信托ESG理念助力构建信托新生态-信托-金融界

Core Viewpoint - The event focused on the strategic significance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles in the transformation and high-quality development of the trust industry, emphasizing the alignment with national strategies and the necessity for the industry to integrate ESG into its operations [4][7]. Group 1: Industry Insights - The trust industry is undergoing a transformation that aligns with national strategies such as "accelerating the green transformation of development methods," making the adoption of ESG principles essential for achieving high-quality development [4][5]. - The China Trust Industry Association is actively promoting the implementation of ESG principles through initiatives like the revised "Green Trust Guidelines" and the "ESG Disclosure Guidelines" [5][9]. - The trust industry has a natural compatibility with ESG principles, as it emphasizes long-term value, rigorous risk control, and flexible business models that can innovate green financial products [9][19]. Group 2: Company Developments - Minmetals International Trust released the "ESG Principles Leading the New Pattern of Trust Industry and Financial Integration" report and the "2024 ESG Report," showcasing its commitment to ESG practices [10][14]. - As of the end of 2024, the trust industry had a total of 16.68 trillion yuan supporting the real economy, representing 75% of the total trust scale, highlighting the industry's role as a connector between financial capital and industrial elements [13]. - Minmetals International Trust's green trust scale reached 6.402 billion yuan, and its investments in the real economy amounted to 543.062 billion yuan, accounting for 85.21% of its total trust plan principal [14]. Group 3: Expert Perspectives - Experts discussed how ESG is reshaping the trust business value chain, emphasizing the need for the industry to address externalities and internalize environmental and social costs [19][20]. - ESG is seen as a dual return model, combining financial returns with social value, thus redefining the role of trust institutions in wealth management [20][21]. - The transition towards ESG principles is viewed as a critical step for the trust industry to align with national strategic needs and to overcome financing bottlenecks in green industries [21].