ESG热点周聚焦（7月第1期）：核聚变商用迈入新阶段

Core Insights - The report highlights significant global ESG developments, including the approval of $5.2 billion in funding for 16 sustainable development projects across 10 countries by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean [2][17] - The European Union and the European Investment Bank launched a €5 billion flexible guarantee to promote clean energy and green infrastructure projects [2][6] - Google signed the largest fusion energy agreement in corporate history, supporting the development of commercial fusion technology [2][20] Global ESG Developments - In carbon neutrality, the European Commission proposed tax incentives to accelerate the transition to clean industries, while JPMorgan's Kinexys is piloting blockchain applications in carbon markets [2][6] - Nokia secured a €1.5 billion credit line linked to its emissions reduction targets, demonstrating corporate governance advancements [2][6] - The European Climate Law was amended to include carbon credit quotas in the 2040 emissions targets, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels [8] Domestic ESG Developments - The implementation of the "Management Measures for Information Disclosure of Listed Companies" aims to standardize disclosure requirements for listed companies in China [21] - China's clean energy investment continues to grow, with solar and wind power installations leading globally for ten consecutive years [21] - The green finance reform innovation conference in Huzhou, Zhejiang, released a report indicating that the contribution of green finance to China's GDP is expected to rise to 4.01% by 2030 [21] Academic Frontiers - Research published in the Journal of Environmental Management found that green public procurement significantly enhances corporate ESG performance [4] - A study in Applied Economics Letters indicated that green inventor CEOs notably improve corporate ESG performance, particularly in environmental and governance dimensions [4] - Financial inclusion and development were found to positively impact ESG readiness in low- and middle-income countries, according to a study in the International Journal of Financial Studies [4]