Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-14 11:40Core Insights - The report highlights the need for improved sustainable information disclosure capabilities among small and medium-sized banks in China, revealing significant disparities influenced by regulatory pressures, market listing status, and regional characteristics [1][9]. Group 1: Research Findings - Finding 1: There is a notable divergence between mandatory and voluntary disclosures, with listed banks generally having more robust frameworks due to external compliance pressures, while non-listed banks rely heavily on management's strategic vision [3][4]. - Finding 2: Regional characteristics shape disclosure practices, with banks in green finance reform pilot areas leveraging policy advantages to innovate in areas like green credit and carbon accounting [5][6]. - Finding 3: Common capacity bottlenecks include insufficient internal motivation, weak data foundations, lack of organizational structure, and inadequate integration of environmental risks into core processes [7][8]. Group 2: Recommendations - The report proposes a tiered capability enhancement roadmap, suggesting banks improve internal governance, develop comprehensive ESG risk management systems, and establish practical climate risk stress testing mechanisms [8][9]. - Specific actions include clarifying board responsibilities for ESG oversight, creating dedicated departments, and developing localized carbon accounting practices [8].