Feng Huang Wang Cai Jing·2025-09-23 13:03Core Viewpoint - The "2025 Phoenix Star Listed Company Awards" ceremony was held in Guangzhou, recognizing companies for their performance in innovation, returns, responsibility, growth, brand influence, and globalization. The awards aim to promote corporate social responsibility and sustainable development in China [1]. Group 1: Award Categories and Evaluation - The awards include nine categories such as Best Innovative Listed Company, Best Shareholder Return Listed Company, and Most Socially Responsible Listed Company, among others [1]. - The Most Socially Responsible Listed Company award focuses on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance, evaluating companies based on their new contract with society, including environmental disclosure, green transformation investment, employee welfare, rural revitalization contributions, and governance transparency [1]. Group 2: Winners of the Most Socially Responsible Company Award - BYD, Dong-E E-Jiao, and Nanjing Bank jointly won the Most Socially Responsible Listed Company award, reflecting their commitment to social responsibility and sustainable practices [1][3]. Group 3: BYD's Achievements - BYD has become one of the first companies globally to pass the ISO ESG standard and has upgraded its ESG governance structure, linking ESG performance to executive compensation [5]. - In 2024, BYD implemented over 410 energy-saving projects, achieving energy savings equivalent to over 53,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon emissions by over 210,000 tons [5]. - BYD's total tax contribution in China reached 51 billion yuan in 2024, and the company employed 4,630 disabled individuals, contributing to poverty alleviation [5]. Group 4: Dong-E E-Jiao's Commitment - Dong-E E-Jiao emphasizes the integration of ESG management into its operations and has published independent ESG reports for three consecutive years, showcasing its governance and environmental efforts [8]. - In 2024, Dong-E E-Jiao generated nearly 4 million kWh of renewable energy and achieved a total carbon reduction of 430.87 tons [8]. - The company actively contributes to local economic development and supports rural revitalization, enhancing its role in the community [8]. Group 5: Nanjing Bank's Financial Initiatives - Nanjing Bank has maintained a commitment to responsible finance and has focused on serving the real economy, with significant growth in loans for technology innovation, green development, and small micro enterprises [11][12]. - By the end of 2024, Nanjing Bank's green loan balance exceeded 221.6 billion yuan, growing by 25.20% from the beginning of the year [11]. - The bank has developed various financial products to support rural revitalization and has seen significant growth in loans to small micro enterprises and agricultural sectors [12].