全文 | CDP亚太区董事总经理何塞·奥多涅斯：环境行动不是成本，而是更具韧性、对地球更有益的经济学

Core Insights - The 2025 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference will be held from October 16-18 in Shanghai, focusing on global action, innovation, and sustainable growth [1] - The conference aims to explore new pathways for sustainable development and inject "Chinese momentum" into global governance [1] - Approximately 500 prominent guests, including 100 international attendees, will participate, featuring leaders from various sectors, including Nobel laureates and executives from Fortune 500 companies [1] Group 1: Environmental Risks and Financial Implications - The current critical issue is not "why" sustainable development is necessary, but "how fast" the transition must occur, with potential GDP losses of 18% by 2025 due to inaction on climate [3][6] - Environmental risks are financial risks, manifesting in supply chain disruptions, resource scarcity, and market volatility [3][6] - Companies taking action are not merely engaging in philanthropy; they are laying the foundation for a more resilient and competitive economy [3][6] Group 2: Supply Chain and Disclosure - Over 70% of emissions occur outside of a company's direct operations, indicating that most risks are hidden [5][9] - Many companies operate without complete visibility of their value chains, facing challenges such as inconsistent supplier data and resource limitations for SMEs [5][9] - Large buyers must shift from merely demanding compliance to actively empowering suppliers through capacity building and resource sharing [5][9] Group 3: Data Transparency and Business Strategy - Environmental transparency is becoming a business expectation, with consistent and comparable data serving as a benchmark for credibility [8][10] - Companies that integrate disclosure into their strategies can identify critical risks and effectively allocate capital [9][10] - The potential financial impact of unaddressed risks is estimated at $6.5 trillion, while the cost of addressing identified risks is $1.4 trillion [9] Group 4: Future of Sustainable Business - The future of sustainable business will be defined by clarity, courage, and collaboration, with data providing clarity and action requiring courage [11] - The most proactive companies are leading through transparency rather than waiting for regulatory mandates [11] - Sustainable actions should be viewed as a means to create a more resilient and beneficial economy for the planet [11]