Domestic Highlights - Xiamen has launched the "ESG Report Verification Cost Compensation Insurance," aiming to enhance ESG disclosure and verification coverage in the region[12] - The Xiamen Free Trade Zone has introduced 632 innovative measures, with 153 being national firsts, to promote ESG standards and practices[12] International Developments - The European Commission proposed amendments to the European Climate Law, targeting a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels[3] - The proposal includes mechanisms like carbon credit allowances to alleviate pressures in achieving these reduction targets[3] ESG Financial Products Tracking - As of July 5, 2025, China has issued 3,605 ESG bonds, with a total outstanding amount of 5.52 trillion RMB, where green bonds account for 61.53% of the total[22] - In the past month, 41 ESG bonds were issued, raising 39.8 billion RMB, while the total issuance over the past year reached 1,007 bonds worth 1.1758 trillion RMB[22] Public Fund Insights - The market has 902 existing ESG products, with a total net asset value of 1,055.066 billion RMB, where ESG strategy products represent 52.98% of the total[34] - No new ESG public funds were issued in the past month, but 236 funds were launched in the last year, totaling 170.639 billion units[34] Banking Wealth Management - There are 965 existing ESG products in the banking sector, with pure ESG products making up 55.85% of the total[40] - In the last month, 12 new ESG products were issued, primarily focused on pure ESG and environmental protection[40] Index Performance - As of July 4, 2025, major ESG indices, except for the Wind All A Sustainable ESG, outperformed the market, with the 300 ESG Leading Index showing the highest increase of 1.87%[41] - Over the past year, the Huazheng ESG Leading Index had the largest growth at 17.59%, while the Shenzhen ESG 300 Index increased by 13.3%[41] Expert Opinions - UNEP FI's Butch Bacani emphasized the insurance industry's role in managing climate-related risks and supporting sustainable industrial transitions[8] - The need for a comprehensive asset-liability perspective was highlighted to align insurance and investment efforts towards building resilient and carbon-neutral communities[8] Risk Factors - Potential risks include slower-than-expected ESG development, delays in the dual carbon strategy, and insufficient policy advancements[43]

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the importance of selecting majors based on industry demand and future career prospects rather than solely on academic scores [1][2] - It highlights the trend of professional differentiation in higher education, where traditional popular majors face saturation while emerging fields aligned with new industries gain prominence [1][3] Group 2 - The article discusses the significance of identifying industries in an upward trajectory and choosing corresponding majors to establish a solid foundation for future career development [3][5] - It uses the example of China's "dual carbon" policy, which aims for carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, to illustrate how industries related to carbon management are experiencing unprecedented growth opportunities [5][6] Group 3 - The demand for talent in the renewable energy sector is highlighted, with a reported 52% growth rate in carbon emission management positions from 2022 to 2023, indicating a strong need for skilled professionals in this area [6][8] - The article notes that the current talent structure in the carbon management field is imbalanced, with a significant demand for mid-level professionals (3-6 years of experience) and a lack of practical experience among job seekers [6][8] Group 4 - The article mentions the introduction of 29 new undergraduate majors in response to national strategies, technological advancements, and market needs, including fields like carbon neutrality science and international cruise management [9][11] - It points out the rapid growth of the cruise industry in China, with projections indicating a need for 100,000 to 300,000 professionals in cruise operations by 2030 due to increasing passenger volumes [11][14] Group 5 - The article discusses the dual nature of the job market in artificial intelligence, where there is a high demand for AI-related positions but also a significant gap in qualified candidates, particularly in specialized areas like AI ethics [17][20] - It highlights the emergence of new roles such as AI trainers and consultants, as well as the growing importance of ethical considerations in AI development, which are becoming critical in both domestic and international contexts [20][22]