Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-23 10:09Company Overview - Bank of China, established in 1912, is the longest-operating bank in China, having served various roles including central bank and international trade bank [2] - It operates in 64 countries and regions, offering a comprehensive financial service system that includes corporate finance, personal finance, investment banking, and asset management [2] Green Finance Initiatives - In 2025, Bank of China assisted the Ministry of Finance in issuing 6 billion RMB green sovereign bonds in London, marking the first issuance under the "Green Sovereign Bond Framework" [3] - The bank acted as the lead underwriter for the first green credit bond in the country and issued the world's first green bond compliant with both EU standards and international market principles [3] - Bank of China is actively involved in global climate governance and has participated in various green and ESG-related initiatives, contributing to the development of standards and research [3] Sustainability Efforts - The bank is advancing the construction of green branches and data centers, with a carbon neutrality plan for major office buildings by 2024 [4] - As of June 2025, the balance of green loans reached approximately 4.54 trillion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.95%, with green bond investments exceeding 100 billion RMB [4] - The total carbon emissions from 39 major office buildings were reduced by 49.24% to 125,700 tons of CO2 equivalent in 2024, achieving operational carbon neutrality by the end of 2024 [4] Expert Commentary - Bank of China is leading the green finance trend with its "Green + BOC" initiative, seizing opportunities in the dual carbon goals and demonstrating the power of sustainable finance in driving high-quality development [5]