ESG企业动态双周报第二十五期：谷歌取消多元化、公平和包容性（DEI）目标

Group 1: ESG Developments - Google announced the cancellation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, ceasing to set hiring targets for historically underrepresented groups[22] - Zero Run Auto received an "AA" rating from MSCI for two consecutive years, ranking in the top 25% of the global automotive industry[16] - The first batch of hybrid diesel-electric locomotives was delivered, achieving approximately 45% reduction in nitrogen oxides, 73% in hydrocarbons, and 83% in carbon monoxide emissions compared to traditional locomotives[15] Group 2: International ESG Investments - Google invested over $100 million in carbon removal technologies in 2024, including natural carbon sinks and direct air capture[18] - Microsoft signed a 25-year agreement with Chestnut Carbon for over 7 million tons of carbon removal credits, planning to restore about 60,000 acres of land[19] - Meta signed agreements for 595 MW of renewable energy to power its data centers in Texas, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030[21] Group 3: Domestic Green Finance - By the end of 2024, Henan's green credit balance exceeded 1 trillion yuan, reaching 1,026.7 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 165 billion yuan, or 19.15%[23] - Shenzhen's green credit balance also surpassed 1 trillion yuan, totaling 1,023.1 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 21.07%[26] - Guangdong's first glass industry transformation note business was launched, expecting a 1.26% reduction in comprehensive energy consumption by 2025 compared to 2021[24]