2025年A股上市公司ESG评级分析报告

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that A-share listed companies are experiencing a steady improvement in ESG performance, particularly among leading enterprises, while facing challenges in the transition from "disclosure-driven" to "performance-driven" approaches [1][7]. - The overall ESG rating of A-share companies is on the rise, with 14.13% of companies rated A- or above in 2024, a significant increase from previous years [2][15]. - The average ESG performance of the CSI 800 constituent stocks has grown by over 27% from 2018 to 2025, with the proportion of companies rated B+ or above increasing from less than 8% to over 81% [2][34]. Group 2 - There is a notable disparity in ESG performance across different industries, with water and environmental services, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing leading, while mining, information transmission, and real estate lag behind [3][19]. - The governance dimension scores the highest on average, while the environmental dimension remains a challenge for many companies, reflecting pressure in environmental data disclosure and actual performance [3][19]. - The disclosure rate of ESG reports among A-share companies has significantly increased, reaching 46.09% in 2025, with the average compliance with exchange guidelines exceeding 70% [4][19]. Group 3 - Climate change and governance issues are focal points, with many CSI 800 companies beginning to disclose carbon management goals, although few have set clear quantitative targets [5][19]. - Nearly 80% of companies have integrated ESG responsibilities into their board duties, but less than 30% link executive compensation to ESG performance [5][19]. - The management of supply chain issues remains relatively low-scoring, indicating a need for improvement in sustainable development across the industry chain [5][19]. Group 4 - The report indicates a positive correlation between ESG performance and long-term stock value, with ESG-leading companies showing excess returns compared to benchmark indices [6][30]. - Substantial ESG issues, such as energy consumption and emissions management, have a more pronounced impact on financial performance and stock prices in various industries [6][30]. - The overall ESG risk level is stabilizing, but the number of risk events remains high, indicating ongoing challenges in managing ESG risks [19].