Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has guided the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) to release new disclosure guidelines focusing on environmental issues, aiming to enhance the quality of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting among listed companies [1][2][4]. Group 1: New Guidelines and Objectives - The BSE has revised the "Guidelines for the Preparation of Sustainable Development Reports by Listed Companies," which will be open for public consultation starting September 5, 2025 [2]. - The new guidelines include three specific application guidelines on "Pollutant Emission," "Energy Utilization," and "Water Resource Utilization," aimed at improving the understanding of sustainability disclosure requirements [2][3]. - The overall approach of the revision emphasizes raising awareness, promoting standardization, and providing reference without imposing additional mandatory disclosure requirements [2][3]. Group 2: Impact on Listed Companies - Listed companies on the BSE have actively engaged in ESG information disclosure, with 16 companies, including Better Ray, already releasing their 2024 ESG reports [1][6]. - The guidelines are designed to lower the difficulty for companies in implementing the disclosure requirements, thereby enhancing their capacity to prepare ESG reports [4][5]. - Companies are encouraged to adopt a gradual approach to ESG reporting, considering their development stage, which has led to increased enthusiasm and completeness in ESG report disclosures [6]. Group 3: Industry Response and Future Directions - The new guidelines provide detailed explanations of common risks and opportunities related to environmental issues, such as pollution control and energy consumption [4]. - Companies like Better Ray have integrated ESG principles into their development strategies, setting long-term goals for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices [6]. - The BSE aims to continuously guide innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing new development concepts and improving their sustainable development capabilities [3].