环保业ESG驱动绿色转型 43家企业跻身“A级”

Core Viewpoint - The environmental protection industry is crucial for China's green transition, evolving from opportunistic development to building comprehensive competitiveness, with ESG becoming a core element for sustainable development [1]. Industry Overview - The environmental protection industry is increasingly recognized for its role in leading the transition to a low-carbon economy, with a notable shift towards integrating ESG principles into business strategies [1][2]. - The number of ESG reports published by listed companies in the environmental sector has increased from 30 in 2020 to 68 in 2024, with the disclosure rate rising from 28.16% to 48.23% [1][2]. ESG Reporting and Performance - Leading companies in the environmental sector have set an example in ESG management, with 7 out of the top 10 companies having disclosed ESG reports for over 5 years, and some for over 10 years [2]. - Key ESG issues identified for the industry include climate change response, emissions and waste management, water resource management, product quality and service, smart environmental protection, technological innovation, business model resilience, and occupational health and safety [2]. - The proportion of listed environmental companies incorporating climate change into their material issue management has increased from 20% in 2023 to 42% in 2024 [2]. ESG Ratings and Scores - The average ESG score for environmental companies in 2024 is 65.29 out of 100, categorizing the overall performance as BBB level, with 30.49% of companies rated A to AAA and 65.96% rated B to BBB [3]. - The public utility sector shows a high ESG disclosure rate of nearly 75%, with significant growth from 59.23% in 2022 to 74.81% in 2024 [4][5]. Company-Specific Insights - Huanlan Environment has been recognized for its long-standing commitment to ESG, having published its first social responsibility report in 2008 and achieving A-level ratings in various ESG assessments [8][11]. - The company has implemented comprehensive waste management and water resource management strategies, achieving a water supply loss rate of 6.84% in 2024, which is among the best in the country [9][10]. - Changjiang Electric has made significant strides in green energy production, generating 2,959.04 billion kWh of green electricity in 2024, a 7.11% increase from the previous year, while also reducing carbon emissions by over 240 million tons [14][16].