ESG双周报：全国统一碳交易市场第三个履约期正式启动

Group 1: ESG Policy and News Tracking - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced a "Sustainable Finance Action Plan" on October 21, 2024, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for banks and by 2050 for the investment portfolio of the Exchange Fund [9][11] - The National Development and Reform Commission and other departments issued a plan to improve the carbon emission statistical accounting system, which is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality goals [12][13] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the total amount and allocation plan for carbon emission allowances in the power generation industry for 2023 and 2024, marking the start of the third compliance period of the national carbon trading market [15][16] Group 2: ESG Ecosystem Updates - The United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity adopted several agreements at COP16, highlighting global efforts towards biodiversity protection [2] - The National Energy Administration published data on the issuance and trading of renewable energy green power certificates for September 2024, reflecting ongoing developments in renewable energy [2] - Companies like Rio Tinto and Mercedes-Benz are taking significant steps towards sustainability, such as transitioning to renewable diesel and establishing battery recycling facilities [2] Group 3: Practical Observations - The "2024 Biodiversity Protection Report" by the State Grid was released at COP16, showcasing corporate responsibility in biodiversity [2] - The transition of Rio Tinto's copper business in the U.S. to renewable diesel indicates a shift towards sustainable practices in the mining sector [2] - Mercedes-Benz's establishment of a battery recycling plant promotes the circular economy in the automotive industry [2]