Core Viewpoint - The National Grid Energy Research Institute has released its 2024 ESG report, emphasizing the importance of ESG practices for sustainable development and the commitment to transparency and responsibility in the energy sector [1][2]. Group 1: ESG Report Highlights - The report is based on domestic and international standards and policies, focusing on key ESG issues relevant to state-owned enterprises and energy companies [1]. - It introduces a comprehensive framework for implementing ESG principles, including core issues and key performance indicators [1]. - The report includes 30 core quantitative data points across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, aligning with domestic and international ESG disclosure requirements [2]. Group 2: Challenges and Recommendations - The implementation of ESG is described as a long-term and complex process, facing challenges such as inconsistent standards and low-quality information disclosure [2]. - Recommendations include developing a compatible ESG evaluation system that reflects China's development stage and enhancing the incentive mechanisms for ESG information disclosure [2]. - Continuous improvement of the ESG report structure and the establishment of measurable indicators are suggested to position the National Grid Energy Research Institute as a benchmark in the industry [3]. Group 3: Future Directions - The National Grid Energy Research Institute plans to deepen the integration of ESG principles with its think tank strategy, enhancing governance and research capabilities [3]. - Collaboration with various stakeholders is emphasized to create a cooperative ecosystem for sustainable development insights and solutions [3].

9月12日，由国网能源研究院有限公司、京津冀国资国企智库委员会联合主办的国网能源研究院有限公 司环境、社会与治理(ESG)报告(2024)研讨会在京召开。 国家电网有限公司副总工程师兼国网能源研究院有限公司董事、党委书记欧阳昌裕表示，当前，社会各 界对环境、社会和治理(ESG)议题空前关注，企业践行ESG理念是大势所趋，是面向未来的必答题。国 网能源研究院在能源智库中发布首份环境、社会及治理(ESG)报告，既是对全球可持续发展时代脉搏的 主动回应，更是对"能源智库国家队"使命的再度宣示。首份ESG报告只是起点，国网能源院后续将坚定 不移深化ESG理念与智库战略融合，以ESG理念、标准持续升级智库科研范式，提升治理水平，加强 ESG理论研究和政策跟踪，携手各界伙伴共同打造合作生态圈，贡献可持续发展的能源智库洞察与解决 方案。 国务院发展研究中心社会和文化发展研究部副部长宋紫峰指出，由于电力行业的地位和行业特点，电力 行业需要在ESG实践方面走在前列。作为关系国计民生的特大型国有企业，国家电网公司的经营水平和 ESG理念对全国乃至全球企业都有很强的示范引领作用，应该成为ESG的标杆，也有能力成为标杆。 宋紫峰还表 ...