21世纪经济报道记者杨娜娜 上海报道 8月16日，由南方财经全媒体集团指导，21世纪经济报道联合东方证券主办、上海环境能源交易所战略 支持的第三届21世纪"活力·ESG"创新论坛在上海隆重举办。 在全球商业逻辑被ESG重塑、企业长期价值与韧性以此衡量的当下，2025年作为中国"十四五"收官 与"十五五"蓝图绘就的关键交汇点，更是经济高质量发展与绿色转型攻坚之年。随着科学风险量化方法 日益成熟，关注全球ESG治理格局的深刻变革变得尤为重要。 值此背景，国际可持续准则理事会（ISSB）主席特别顾问、国际财务报告准则基金会北京办公室主任 张政伟，在本次论坛中发表了题为《ESG全球大势与中国机遇：怎么看与怎么办》的精彩主旨演讲。作 为制定全球ESG披露基准的核心机构，ISSB发布的IFRS S1、S2准则正重塑全球资本市场估值体系。 演讲伊始，张政伟便点明全球ESG面临的复杂处境。他提及，国际上ESG正遭遇某种"妖魔化"，部分企 业刻意回避相关表述，"不是不谈碳，就怕上法院"的紧张氛围弥漫，更有甚者试图以行政手段推翻温室 气体有害的科学认定（注：2025年7月，特朗普政府被曝计划推翻2009年确立的温室气体有害认定） ...

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Core Insights - Latham, The Pool Company has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Companies 2025 by Newsweek, highlighting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee experience [1][3]. Company Performance - The recognition is based on a comprehensive study evaluating companies with over $75 million in annual revenue, involving over 151,000 employees and 3.3 million company reviews on various performance metrics [2]. - Latham's selection was influenced by its financial performance, employee satisfaction, innovation, and sustainability efforts [1][2]. Sustainability Efforts - Latham achieved a 50% reduction in waste from fiberglass pool production in 2023 compared to 2022, and recycled thousands of tons of materials, including scrap vinyl, galvanized steel, and aluminum [3]. - The company expanded energy-efficient LED lighting to nearly half of its fiberglass facilities, contributing to its environmental stewardship [3]. Employee Commitment - Latham's President and CEO emphasized the company's dedication to fostering a culture that empowers employees and drives innovation, which is reflected in the recognition received [3][4]. - The company aims to build brand trust, which is crucial for consumer decisions in the outdoor products market [4]. Company Overview - Latham Group, Inc. is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools and pool accessories in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, with over 60 years of experience [5].

Core Viewpoint - The company,兔宝宝, reported a revenue of 3.634 billion yuan and a net profit of 268 million yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.71% in net profit and 10% in basic earnings per share, indicating a stable performance amidst a transitioning market towards high-quality development [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 36.34 billion yuan and a net profit of 2.68 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 9.71% in net profit [1][2]. - The main business segments, including decorative materials and brand usage fees, generated revenues of 28.00 billion yuan and 201 million yuan, respectively, with gross margins of 12.20% and 99.22% [2]. - The company’s sales expenses, management expenses, and financial expenses were 116 million yuan, 204 million yuan, and -34.04 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.39% in sales expenses and a decrease of 23.04% in management expenses [7]. Market Position and Strategy - The company has established a vast terminal network with over 6,000 specialized stores, positioning itself as a leading player in the board material industry [1]. - The company has formed stable business partnerships with over 20,000 custom furniture enterprises, driving strong momentum for industry transformation [1][2]. - The company is focusing on high-quality development and has optimized its operational strategies across various channels, including furniture factories, home decoration companies, and construction projects [3][4][6]. Industry Trends - The Chinese building decoration materials market is projected to reach 4.2 trillion yuan in 2024, with an expected compound annual growth rate of over 7% [2]. - The demand for decorative materials is anticipated to be significantly boosted by real estate stimulus policies and expanding consumer subsidy programs [2]. Innovation and Sustainability - The company is committed to green innovation, focusing on the development of high-quality, environmentally friendly decorative materials, and has maintained a leading position in the high-end eco-friendly furniture board market [8][9]. - The company has received a BBB ESG rating, ranking 19th among 50 companies in the paper and forestry products sector, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development [8]. Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 2.8 yuan per 10 shares, amounting to 229 million yuan for the first half of 2025, as part of its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns [10]. - The company has a three-year shareholder return plan, committing to distribute at least 50% of its distributable profits in cash annually [10][11].

Core Viewpoint - Indonesia's nickel industry is experiencing a profound internal contradiction, with nickel exports surpassing coal for the first time, marking a peak in the country's mineral downstream integration strategy initiated in 2014. However, the world's largest nickel producer, Tsingshan Holding, has paused some nickel smelting lines due to global oversupply and profit pressure, indicating structural risks in Indonesia's nickel-centric industrial strategy [2][3][4][5]. Group 1: Nickel Industry Dynamics - In H1 2025, Indonesia's nickel export value reached $16.5 billion, exceeding coal's $14.4 billion, making nickel the largest export commodity [3]. - The success of Indonesia's nickel industry, driven by a decade-long integration strategy, has led to a saturation point in value growth, prompting the government to accelerate a complex industrial transformation towards a complete new energy industry chain [4][6]. - The government plans to reduce nickel ore production quotas from 272 million tons to 150 million tons by 2025 to stabilize prices and encourage investment in high-value products like nickel hydroxide and nickel sulfate [16]. Group 2: Manufacturing and Economic Transition - Indonesia's manufacturing sector has been underperforming, contributing only 19% to employment in 2023, significantly lower than manufacturing-led countries like Vietnam, raising concerns about falling into a "middle-income trap" [9][10]. - The "Making Indonesia 4.0" strategy aims to increase manufacturing's GDP contribution from under 20% to 25% by 2030, focusing on automotive, electronics, chemicals, textiles, and food and beverage sectors [11]. - The strategy seeks to replicate and upgrade the successful model established in the nickel industry, leveraging Indonesia's resource advantages to attract foreign investment in downstream processing [12][14]. Group 3: Electric Vehicle Market Growth - The electric vehicle market in Indonesia is experiencing explosive growth, with domestic EV sales soaring by 215.2% in H1 2025, and BYD leading with a market share of nearly 39% [23][24]. - The government aims to have 1.3 million electric two-wheelers on the road by 2030, contributing 5-8 GWh of battery demand annually [28]. - The RUPTL plan outlines a target of adding 10.3 GW of battery storage capacity, creating a significant market for energy storage solutions [29]. Group 4: Infrastructure and Investment Challenges - Indonesia's aging infrastructure poses significant challenges, with the national grid unable to effectively absorb renewable energy from remote areas, necessitating the construction of nearly 48,000 kilometers of new transmission lines [37]. - The unique "Indonesian model" requires companies bringing foreign capital to also build infrastructure, leading to high upfront capital expenditures and creating barriers for smaller participants [38]. - The establishment of the INA sovereign wealth fund is seen as a key player in reducing project risks for foreign investments, signaling a shift towards a more favorable financing environment for emerging industries [39]. Group 5: ESG Considerations and Future Outlook - Indonesia's green energy transition heavily relies on high-carbon coal power, raising significant ESG risks that could impact product marketability in regions with strict carbon footprint regulations [46]. - Collaborative projects, such as the one between Greeenme and Vale, aim to establish environmentally friendly nickel processing facilities, aligning with global ESG standards [47]. - Despite challenges, Indonesia is on track to create a complete lithium battery ecosystem, encompassing upstream resource extraction, midstream material refining, and downstream battery manufacturing, positioning itself as a critical player in the global battery industry [40][49].

Core Insights - The Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) debuted on June 7, 2017, and provides broad exposure to the emerging markets category of ETFs [1] - NUEM aims to match the performance of the TIAA ESG Emerging Markets Equity Index using a rules-based methodology focused on ESG criteria [6][5] Fund Overview - NUEM has accumulated assets of over $316.8 million, positioning it as an average-sized ETF within the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category [5] - The ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.36% and a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.65% [7] Holdings and Sector Exposure - The top holding, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, constitutes approximately 11.62% of the fund's total assets, with the top 10 holdings accounting for about 28.58% of total assets [8][9] - The ETF holds around 187 securities, effectively diversifying company-specific risk [11] Performance Metrics - As of August 19, 2025, NUEM has gained roughly 18.26% year-to-date and 19.07% over the past year, with a trading range between $25.97 and $34.65 during the last 52 weeks [10] - The ETF has a beta of 0.59 and a standard deviation of 19.35% for the trailing three-year period [11] Alternatives - Other ETFs in the ESG space include Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) and iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU), with assets of $11.1 billion and $14.25 billion respectively [13] - Investors may consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs for potentially lower-cost and lower-risk options [13]

Group 1 - The global green energy transition is a consensus driven by extreme climate events and frameworks like the Paris Agreement and dual carbon goals, with technology innovation being a key force in this transition [3] - The average system cost of photovoltaic (PV) technology has decreased by over 90% in the past decade, making net-zero transition a feasible goal rather than just an ambitious slogan [3] - Companies can find opportunities in "big ESG" while building their own competitive advantages in "small ESG," with sustainable business practices being the greatest form of ESG for solar companies [4] Group 2 - JinkoSolar has become the first Chinese PV company to join RE100 and has successfully established its near-term and long-term net-zero carbon goals and roadmap by the end of 2023 [4] - The proportion of green electricity used by JinkoSolar has increased from less than 20% to over 50% in the past five years, with an absolute increase of over ten times in green electricity usage [4] - Many companies still view ESG as a "cost center," but some have successfully transformed it into a "profit center," experiencing the benefits of this transition [4] Group 3 - Energy companies should enhance their cognitive iteration capabilities, integrating technology innovation and ESG construction into their core competitiveness to avoid missing transformation opportunities [5] - Companies need to solidify their technological and digital foundations to accelerate the R&D to industrialization cycle and enable real-time ESG data collection and compliance disclosure [5] - Building ESG ecosystem capabilities is essential, involving both improving internal ESG management systems and engaging in global green governance through standard-setting and technical services [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the interconnection between green transformation, technological innovation, and ESG, with green transformation being the primary investment goal and qualitative measure [1][4] - Zhang Tian, founder of Deep Stone Capital, highlights that the potential for green transformation is the most critical dimension in investment decisions, directly influencing investment returns and effectiveness [4] - Deep Stone Capital focuses on integrating innovative technologies and solutions for urban carbon neutrality, using the "Biosphere No. 3" project in Shenzhen as a testing ground for advanced energy technologies [4] Group 2 - Future opportunities in the consumption-side renewable energy assets, such as photovoltaic, energy storage, and charging facilities driven by carbon-neutral parks, are expected to become a significant component of major asset management platforms [5] - The market for renewable energy assets in China has reached trillions, with increasing marketization and transaction attributes due to policy openness and improved comprehensive energy utilization [5] - RWA and other blockchain financial innovations are anticipated to promote the trend of integrating renewable energy assets with digital technologies, enhancing traceability and reliability in the Web3 domain [5]