五矿信托董事长刘国威：ESG是信托业回归本源、服务国家战略的重要引擎

Core Viewpoint - The forum emphasized the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles in transforming the trust industry and achieving high-quality development in alignment with national strategies [1][3][5]. Group 1: ESG Integration in Trust Industry - ESG principles are highly compatible with China's "Five-in-One" overall layout and the financial "Five Major Articles" strategy, serving as a crucial engine for the trust industry's transformation [1][5]. - The trust industry must move away from traditional path dependence and integrate asset allocation, wealth management, and social services into the promotion of Chinese-style modernization [3][6]. Group 2: Industry Developments and Achievements - Five Minerals Trust released the industry research report "ESG Principles Leading the New Pattern of Trust and Financial Integration" and the "2024 ESG Report" showcasing its annual achievements [7]. - The scale of green trust at Five Minerals Trust reached 6.402 billion yuan, with successful products like "Green Investment No. 3" [8]. - By the end of 2024, the scale of investments directed towards the real economy reached 543.062 billion yuan, accounting for 85.21% of the total trust plan principal [9]. Group 3: Innovations and Social Contributions - The family trust management scale approached 80 billion yuan, with innovations in pension trusts and special needs trusts leading the industry [10]. - The "Sanjiangyuan" charity trust brand accumulated a scale of 220 million yuan, ranking among the industry leaders, while the company actively participated in the establishment of the charity trust sector [10].