Core Insights - Central enterprises (央企) are integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into their strategies and operations, evolving from being merely economic pillars to becoming resilient and responsible entities [1] - The 2025 Golden Bull Enterprise Sustainable Development Forum highlighted the importance of transitioning ESG from a compliance requirement to a core value driver for enhancing competitiveness and leading green transformation [1] ESG Implementation - Central enterprises are elevating ESG from a reporting 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 like Aerospace Changfeng focusing on safety and health initiatives [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's supply chain management 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 becoming a focal point for translating into tangible corporate value [4] - ESG is viewed as a key factor for companies to address physical and transitional risks while gaining market recognition, with initiatives like climate risk stress testing enhancing asset resilience [4] - Aerospace Changfeng sees ESG as a driver of value creation through risk avoidance, operational efficiency, business growth, and optimized financing [4] - In competitive sectors, companies like Chengsheng Technology are realizing ESG value through market-oriented approaches and efficiency improvements, achieving industry-leading productivity and profitability [4] Commitment to Carbon Neutrality - Emphasizing the need to sometimes transcend short-term cost considerations, central enterprises are actively enhancing green supplier evaluation systems and leveraging digital technologies for intelligent procurement processes [5]
ESG实践铸就央企竞争新优势： 从“经济顶梁柱”迈向“责任压舱石”
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-26 20:35