兴业银行行长陈信健：新阶段的可持续金融应把服务低碳转型作为着力点

Core Viewpoint - The sustainable finance sector should focus on supporting low-carbon transitions, creating a strong collective force across society to address climate challenges [1][2]. Group 1: Company Initiatives - Industrial Bank has been a pioneer in green finance in China, launching the first energy efficiency project financing product in the banking sector [1]. - The bank has maintained a strategic focus on green finance, evolving through three stages: initial exploration, strategic leadership, and deepening expansion [1]. - Currently, the green financing balance of Industrial Bank is nearly 2.5 trillion yuan, with green loans exceeding 1 trillion yuan and a non-performing loan rate of only 0.57% for green loans [1]. Group 2: ESG and Strategic Commitments - The bank has established a Strategic and ESG Committee at the board level to extend its environmental advantages into social and governance areas [2]. - Industrial Bank has received the highest ESG rating in the Chinese banking sector for seven consecutive years, fostering harmonious relationships with stakeholders [2]. Group 3: Recommendations for Sustainable Finance - The industry should emphasize long-term commitment and demand-driven approaches, encouraging enterprises to prioritize ESG system development and low-carbon transitions [2][3]. - The financial sector needs to innovate and diversify financial services, particularly in green investment and asset management, to better support carbon reduction efforts [3]. - The carbon market should be more open and inclusive, enhancing resource allocation efficiency and liquidity for green low-carbon transitions [3]. - Regulatory bodies should encourage and support with more incentive measures, increasing funding support for carbon reduction tools and adjusting risk weights for green financing [3].