Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the importance of environmental performance ratings for companies, which directly impacts their production capabilities during periods of heavy pollution [1][2][3] - The city of Hebi has successfully implemented a performance grading system, resulting in the addition of 117 new A and B level enterprises in 2024, leading the province in both application numbers and approval rates [1][2] - Companies achieving higher environmental performance ratings, such as A and B levels, gain greater autonomy in production during heavy pollution periods, thus ensuring production continuity and enhancing customer trust [2][3] Group 2 - The performance grading system evaluates companies based on various environmental indicators, categorizing them into four levels: A, B, C, and D, with higher ratings allowing for more flexible production options during pollution events [2] - Companies that have improved their environmental ratings, like Nuoxin Electronics, have experienced significant benefits, including a 20% increase in production capacity and an additional revenue of over 20 million yuan in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2024 [3] - The shift in perception of environmental protection from a cost to a competitive advantage is encouraging more companies to pursue higher performance ratings, with a target of adding at least 50 new A and B level enterprises by the end of 2025 [3]