Core Insights - Cleantek Industries Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, highlighting significant international growth and increased market share in North America [2][7]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2025 increased by 39% to CAD 3,352,000 from CAD 2,411,000 in Q2 2024, driven by strong equipment sales and growing rental demand [7]. - Gross profit also rose by 39% to CAD 1,782,000, maintaining a gross profit margin of 53%, consistent with Q2 2024 [7]. - The net loss narrowed to CAD 457,000 in Q2 2025, an improvement of CAD 54,000 compared to a net loss of CAD 511,000 in Q2 2024, despite a non-cash foreign exchange loss of CAD 456,000 [7]. - Adjusted EBITDA surged by 241% to CAD 778,000 for the quarter, compared to CAD 228,000 in Q2 2024, primarily due to higher revenue [7]. Operational Highlights - The company continues to focus on enhancing equipment utilization, global market expansion, and maintaining a strong balance sheet [3]. - Cleantek's R&D team is working on improving the performance of evaporator solutions by increasing salt and solids tolerance, while also pursuing manufacturing efficiencies [4]. Capital Structure - As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased to CAD 14,537,000 from CAD 13,641,000 at the end of 2024 [8]. - The working capital deficit improved to CAD 1,242,000 from CAD 1,939,000 at the end of 2024 [8]. - Non-current debt rose slightly to CAD 7,493,000 from CAD 7,085,000 at the end of 2024 [8]. Executive Changes - The company announced that Orson Ross, the Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving Cleantek in September 2025 after contributing significantly since joining in 2022 [17].

Corporate Leadership and Performance - The shift towards gender-diverse leadership is transforming corporate cultures and enhancing business performance across various sectors, including technology and healthcare [2][4] - Women-led firms are setting new benchmarks for strategic growth and operational excellence, often outperforming their industry peers [2][4] Case Studies of Women-Led Companies - American Water Works' Cheryl Norton has advanced infrastructure resilience and innovation, earning multiple leadership awards [3] - Apple's Deirdre O'Brien has significantly shaped the company's global retail presence and internal culture, overseeing flagship store expansions and community engagement programs [3] Financial Market Recognition - ESG-focused funds are increasingly prioritizing companies with women in executive roles, recognizing the value of gender-diverse leadership [4] - Women entrepreneurs own 42% of U.S. businesses, employing 9.4 million workers and generating $1.9 trillion in annual revenues [4] Funding Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs - Women-led startups receive only about 2% of venture capital funding in the U.S. and Europe, partly due to biases in the investment community [5] - Women entrepreneurs are less likely to seek financing, with only 25% pursuing loans compared to 33% of male business owners [5] Investment Opportunities in Women-Led Companies - Companies like Newmont Corporation, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Automatic Data Processing, Inc., and Casey's General Stores exemplify strong leadership and strategic vision, making them attractive investment opportunities [6] - Newmont's recent performance includes adjusted earnings per share of $1.43 and revenue of approximately $5.32 billion, with a record $1.7 billion in quarterly free cash flow [9][10] - Ralph Lauren reported a 14% year-over-year revenue increase, with an 8% uptick in North America, indicating growth potential under new leadership [13][14] - Automatic Data Processing achieved 7% revenue growth and 9% adjusted EPS growth in fiscal 2025, supported by a people-centric strategy [15][17] - Casey's reported $15.9 billion in revenues and $546.5 million in net income for fiscal 2025, reflecting strong operational execution [19][20]

宁波东方电缆股份有限公司 董事会战略与 ESG 委员会议事规则 （2025 年 8 月修订） 第一章 总 则 第一条 为适应宁波东方电缆股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）战略发展需要， 提升公司环境、社会及治理（ESG）水平，增强公司核心竞争力，保证公司发展规划和 战略决策的科学性，增强公司的可持续发展能力，根据《中华人民共和国公司法》 《上市公司治理准则》《上海证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 1 号——规范运作》 《上海证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 14 号——可持续发展报告（试行）》《公 司章程》及其他有关规定，公司董事会特设立董事会战略与 ESG 委员会，并制订本议 事规则。 第二条 董事会战略与 ESG 委员会是董事会下设的专门工作机构，负责对公司长期 发展战略、重大投资决策、可持续发展和 ESG 相关政策进行研究并提出建议，指导并 监督公司 ESG 相关事宜。 第二章 人员组成 第三条 董事会战略与 ESG 委员会由三名董事组成，其中独立董事一名。 第四条 董事会战略与 ESG 委员会委员由董事长、二分之一以上独立董事或者全体 董事的三分之一提名，并由董事会选举产生。董事会战略与 ESG 委员会 ...

证券代码：601728 证券简称：中国电信 公告编号：2025-025 中国电信股份有限公司 第八届董事会第二十一次会议决议公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈 述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 一、董事会召开情况 中国电信股份有限公司（以下称"公司"）于 2025 年 8 月 14 日 在香港湾仔告士打道 108 号光大中心 28 楼以现场方式召开了第八届 董事会第二十一次会议。本次董事会的会议通知及资料已于会前发送 给公司全体董事。本次会议应到董事 9 人，实到董事 8 人，公司董事 吕永钟先生因工作原因无法出席本次现场会议，委托公司董事李英辉 先生在本次董事会上对会议议案行使表决权。会议由董事长柯瑞文先 生主持，会议的召开及其程序符合有关法律、法规和公司章程的规定。 二、 董事会审议情况 （一）批准《关于公司 2025 年半年度报告的议案》 议，公司董事会审核委员会同意该议案，并同意将该议案提交公司董 事会审议。 董事会批准公司 2025 年半年度报告、摘要及业绩公告。具体内容 详见公司同日披露于上海证券交易所网站（www.sse.com ...

General Principles - The company aims to implement a social responsibility management system to promote sustainable economic and social development, adhering to relevant laws and regulations [1][2] - Social responsibility encompasses safety production, product quality, environmental protection, resource conservation, employment promotion, and employee rights protection [1][2] Management System and Responsibilities - The company has established an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management system led by an ESG working group, which is responsible for formulating ESG strategies and standards [3] - The board of directors serves as the decision-making body for social responsibility, while various departments and subsidiaries are responsible for execution [3] Responsibilities to Consumers - The company commits to providing natural, nutritious, healthy, and delicious products while adhering to food safety laws and regulations [5][6] - A robust product quality control system is in place to prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers [6] Responsibilities to the Environment and Resources - The company focuses on energy conservation and environmental protection, implementing clean production methods to minimize resource consumption [12][13] - An environmental monitoring system is established to ensure compliance with pollution discharge regulations and to address any environmental incidents promptly [15] Responsibilities to Employees - The company protects employees' legal rights and promotes stable employment, ensuring timely social insurance payments and adherence to labor laws [19][20] - Safety management and health monitoring systems are implemented to safeguard employee well-being [21][22] Responsibilities to Shareholders and Creditors - The company aims to improve corporate governance and market image while ensuring fair treatment of all investors [24][25] - Long-term profit distribution policies are established to provide reasonable returns to shareholders [27] Responsibilities to Suppliers and Partners - The company fosters long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers and partners based on mutual benefit and integrity [30][31] - Anti-commercial bribery measures are in place to prevent unethical practices in business dealings [33] Responsibilities to Social Welfare - The company actively participates in industry activities and social welfare initiatives, including disaster relief efforts [34][37] - A donation management system is established to support social causes within the company's capacity [35] Reporting and Disclosure - The company is required to publish an annual sustainability report within four months after the end of the fiscal year, ensuring transparency in its social responsibility efforts [39][40] - The information disclosed must accurately reflect the company's performance in sustainable development without misleading stakeholders [41]

露笑科技股份有限公司 ESG 管理办法（草案） （H 股发行并上市后适用） 第一章总则 第一条为建立健全露笑科技股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）ESG 管理体系， 规范 ESG 管理工作，推动公司最大限度地创造经济、社会和环境的综合价值， 实现高质量、可持续发展，根据《香港联合交易所有限公司证券上市规则》等有 关法律法规、规范性文件及《露笑科技股份有限公司章程》（以下简称"《公司 章程》"）的相关规定，结合公司实际情况，制定本办法。 第二条本办法所称 ESG 职责，是指公司在经营发展过程中应当履行的环境 （Environmental）、社会（Social）和公司治理（Governance）方面的责任和义 务，主要包括对自然环境和资源的保护、社会责任的承担以及公司治理的健全和 透明。 第三条本办法所称利益相关方，指可能会受到公司决策和行为影响或影响公 司决策和行为的个人或团体，包括但不限于各级政府、监管机构、股东（投资者）、 员工、客户、消费者、合作伙伴、供应商、债权人、媒体、行业协会、非政府组 织、社区公众等。 第四条本办法适用于公司及纳入公司合并报表范围内的全资、控股子公司 （以下简称"子公司"）。 第五条 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of INR 27.2 billion, representing a 43% year-over-year growth [6] - Profit after tax for the quarter was INR 5.1 billion, exceeding the profit for the entire fiscal year 2025 [6] - The leverage at the operating asset level was around 5.7 times EBITDA, which is below the six times threshold set by the company [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The manufacturing business produced 900 megawatts of modules and 400 megawatts of cells in the quarter, contributing INR 5.3 billion to adjusted EBITDA [7][10] - The operational capacity of the manufacturing business is 6.4 gigawatts for modules and 2.5 gigawatts for cells [7] - The company revised its FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance from the manufacturing business upwards to INR 8 billion to 10 billion [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company commissioned around 2.25 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, marking a 23% growth in its portfolio after adjusting for asset sales [5] - Year-to-date, the company has commissioned more than 700 megawatts, with over 650 megawatts of solar capacity and about 50 megawatts of wind [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be a global leader in clean energy and is focused on improving margins and capital discipline to create shareholder value [4][5] - The company plans to complete the construction of 1.6 to 2.4 gigawatts of capacity in fiscal 2026 and is selective in bidding for future growth [6][23] - The company is committed to its ESG initiatives, having reduced Scope one and Scope two emissions by 18.2% from the FY 2022 baseline [8][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while there are factors beyond their control, they remain focused on executing their strategy and improving operational efficiency [5] - The bidding environment is steady, with the government aiming for 500 gigawatts by 2030, but competition has become more irrational, affecting win ratios [32][33] - Management expressed optimism about signing PPAs from the current pipeline in the fiscal year [9] Other Important Information - The company received a final, revised non-binding offer at USD 8 on July 3, with ongoing discussions expected to update shareholders by September 30, 2025 [14] - The company secured a significant investment from British International Investments for over USD 100 million for a 10% stake in the solar manufacturing business [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about manufacturing business production volumes - The company sold almost 700 megawatts of modules to third parties in Q1 FY 2026, with a balance used for internal consumption [28] Question: Expectations for the back half of the year regarding sales - The company anticipates continued contribution from third-party sales throughout the year, with visibility on guidance provided [31] Question: Update on the bidding environment - The bidding environment remains steady, with the government auctioning 50 to 70 gigawatts annually, but competition has become more aggressive [32][33] Question: Key issues facing the renewable sector - Management noted occasional delays in transmission infrastructure and land acquisition as key issues, but overall capacity addition is proceeding at a reasonable pace [43][44] Question: Participation in recent ammonia tenders - The company did not participate in the ammonia tenders due to concerns over contract structures and the need for selective bidding [51][52]

Core Viewpoint - Chongqing Brewery has reported strong performance in the first half of 2025, achieving revenue of 8.839 billion yuan and net profit of 865 million yuan, maintaining stability despite a high base in 2024 [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 8.839 billion yuan, with net profit at 865 million yuan, showing nearly flat growth compared to the previous year [1] - Net cash flow from operating activities increased by 13.8% to 2.906 billion yuan [1] - Beer sales volume reached 1.8 million kiloliters, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.95%, outperforming the industry [1] Market Environment - The Chinese beer market is experiencing intense competition, structural adjustments, and transformation, with a reported decline of 0.3% in beer production among large enterprises in the first half of 2025 [1] - Chongqing Brewery has a diverse brand portfolio, including local brands like Wusu and international brands like Carlsberg [1] Product Innovation - In the first half of 2025, Chongqing Brewery launched nearly 30 new products and several new packaging options, expanding into non-beer categories such as fruit-flavored sodas and energy drinks [2] - The company focused on large-capacity and craft beer products, introducing several 1L options and upgrading its craft beer brand 京A with new canned products [2] Marketing Strategy - Chongqing Brewery is enhancing its marketing innovation by focusing on local culture and consumption scenarios, aiming to stimulate market activity [3] - The company has organized various local events and collaborations to strengthen brand image and consumer engagement [3] ESG Initiatives - Chongqing Brewery is advancing its ESG initiatives, achieving significant progress and receiving awards for its environmental efforts [4] - The company has implemented projects to reduce carbon emissions and water usage, with notable achievements in water recycling and safety [5]

Group 1: Market Overview - The global asset management industry is projected to reach an AUM of $128 trillion in 2024, marking a 12% increase from 2023, indicating a gradual recovery from previous declines[1] - The industry experienced a revenue growth of approximately $58 billion in 2024, with over 70% (around $42 billion) attributed to market gains and the remaining 30% (approximately $16 billion) from net inflows, highlighting the industry's sensitivity to external market conditions[1] - The U.S. asset management sector is at a transformative crossroads, driven by changes in product supply and distribution, accelerated industry consolidation, and pressure to restructure cost structures[1] Group 2: Industry Trends - The shift towards low-cost, high-transparency investment tools has made ETFs the fastest-growing product type, with U.S. ETF assets surpassing $9 trillion by May 2024[1] - The asset management industry saw a significant increase in mergers and acquisitions, with 37 transactions in 2024, a 48% increase from 25 in 2023, and a total transaction value of $16.3 billion[1] - Cost structure re-evaluation is becoming essential, with firms adopting zero-based budgeting and focusing on investment management, sales networks, and IT systems to enhance efficiency[1] Group 3: Governance and Participation - The U.S. asset management industry is increasingly viewing fund participation in corporate governance as a core fiduciary responsibility, evolving from passive voting to active engagement and strategy formulation[1] - BlackRock has set a precedent in governance participation through proxy voting, supporting approximately 90% of board elections in 2024, while opposing around 10% based on governance-related concerns[1] - The industry is moving towards a governance-driven model, emphasizing high voting participation rates, deep corporate dialogue, and technology-enabled governance efficiency[1]

Q1 FY26 Highlights - Operating portfolio increased by 23% year-over-year (YoY) due to the commissioning of 2.2 GW since July 2024[19, 21] - Committed portfolio stands at 18.2 GW (+1.1 GWh BESS), with 3.7 GW of PPAs signed in the trailing twelve months (TTM) and a pipeline of 25 GW+ (+~3 GWh BESS)[19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY26 reached INR 27.2 billion, a 43% increase YoY[19] - Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1 FY26 was INR 5.1 billion, a ~13x increase YoY[19] Manufacturing Performance - Over 900 MW of modules and 400 MW of cells were produced in Q1 FY26[19] - Adjusted EBITDA from manufacturing was INR 5.3 billion[19] - FY26 Adjusted EBITDA guidance from manufacturing revised from INR 5-7 billion to INR 8-10 billion[19] ESG and Sustainability - Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduced by 18.2% from the baseline, exceeding the target of 12.6%[19] - Water saved amounted to 540,372 cubic meters, a 51% YoY increase[19] Financial Guidance - FY26 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is INR 87-93 billion (includes INR 8-10 billion from manufacturing + INR 1-2 billion gain from asset sales)[54] - Total committed portfolio is expected to reach 18.2 GW[54]