Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-26 20:21Core Insights - Central enterprises (央企) are integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into their strategies and operations, transitioning from being merely economic pillars to becoming resilient and responsible entities [1] - The 2025 Golden Bull Enterprise Sustainable Development Forum highlighted the importance of ESG in enhancing core competitiveness and driving green transformation in industries [1] ESG Implementation - Central enterprises are elevating ESG from a compliance task to a strategic priority, embedding it into business layouts, investment decisions, and daily management [1] - China Power has incorporated ESG due diligence into its investment decision-making process, alongside legal and financial due diligence, and is exploring AI applications in ESG management [2] - The integration of ESG in sectors like aerospace and defense emphasizes national security, technological innovation, and public health, with companies undertaking significant national projects [2] Supply Chain and Green Transformation - ESG standards are extending to upstream and downstream operations, showcasing the pivotal role of central enterprises in building a green ecosystem [3] - Southern Power Grid has developed a green supplier evaluation system that influences an annual procurement scale of nearly 300 billion, guiding over 280,000 suppliers towards low-carbon practices [3] Value Creation through ESG - The deepening of ESG practices is focused on translating them into tangible corporate value, with ESG becoming essential for managing risks and gaining market recognition [3] - ESG is viewed as a driver of value creation through risk avoidance, operational efficiency, business growth, and optimized financing [4] - In competitive sectors, central enterprises are combining market-oriented approaches with efficiency to realize ESG value, as seen in the case of lithium battery materials [4]