Core Insights - The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management of supply chains has become a focal point as global sustainable development progresses, particularly following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which emphasizes the importance of supply chain ESG collaboration in implementing sustainable development strategies [2][3] - The launch of the "China ESG Big Model (Whale ESG) 2.0" at the ESG China Innovation Annual Conference marks a significant advancement in the integration of AI into ESG governance, indicating a new phase for Chinese enterprises in ESG management [2][6] Group 1: Supply Chain ESG Management - Supply chain ESG management is now seen as essential for achieving sustainable development, with a need for collaboration across the entire supply chain, including upstream and downstream partners [3][4] - The China Supplier ESG Rating Platform, launched earlier in 2025, has attracted 135 enterprises, indicating a growing focus on establishing a comprehensive ESG evaluation system across various industries [4][5] - Major state-owned enterprises and well-known listed companies are leading the way in establishing their own ESG systems and integrating ESG requirements into supplier conduct [4][5] Group 2: AI Integration in ESG - AI technology is viewed as a critical solution to the low engagement rates in supplier ESG evaluations, with the Whale ESG 2.0 model enhancing the capabilities of ESG management through data collection and analysis [6][7] - The Whale ESG 2.0 model has upgraded its capabilities to address core challenges in supply chain ESG, focusing on data quality and the integration of various ESG metrics [6][7] - The model aims to create a high-quality dataset covering over 5,000 enterprises, facilitating real-time risk monitoring and the identification of "greenwashing" behaviors [7][9] Group 3: Market Challenges and Future Outlook - Despite the potential of the ESG big model, market willingness to pay for such services remains a significant barrier, as many companies are hesitant to invest in what they perceive as non-essential technology [8][9] - The future development of the Whale ESG model will focus on expanding its data coverage and aligning with international ESG standards to support Chinese enterprises in global markets [9][10]