Core Viewpoint - The ESG China Innovation Annual Conference (2025) highlighted the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, with State Grid Information Communication Co., Ltd. (国网信通) being recognized as one of the top 100 ESG companies among central enterprises in China for 2025, ranking 85th, showcasing its commitment to sustainable development and governance [1][3]. Group 1: ESG Governance Structure - The company has integrated ESG principles into its strategic foundation and operational guidelines, establishing a governance system led by the board, with an ESG committee for decision-making and oversight, and dedicated ESG working groups for implementation [4]. - An ESG management system has been developed, clarifying responsibilities and core management requirements, and an action plan has been created focusing on green development, social harmony, and excellent governance [4]. Group 2: Green Innovation and Low-Carbon Transition - As a core player in the energy internet sector, the company has embedded green and low-carbon principles into its operations, supporting national carbon emission monitoring and analysis platforms, and facilitating the construction of a carbon accounting system for the electricity sector [5]. - The company has actively participated in green certificate trading, achieving a cumulative transaction volume of 108 million certificates, and has integrated advanced digital technologies into its grid development to enhance energy efficiency [5]. Group 3: Social Responsibility and Community Engagement - The company emphasizes social responsibility, aiming to create a harmonious ecosystem with employees, partners, and society, while adhering to quality and data security standards in supply chain management [7]. - It has been disclosing ESG reports for four consecutive years, maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders, and actively participating in national rural revitalization strategies through various support initiatives [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the achievements of the State Grid Corporation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing its role in high-quality development and its contributions to China's modernization efforts through advancements in power grid infrastructure and technology [2][12]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The coverage rate of the large power grid has significantly improved, with the installed capacity of wind and solar power ranking first in the world, and the scale of ultra-high voltage transmission networks being the largest globally [2][3]. - The cross-provincial and cross-regional transmission capacity has increased by 30% compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with a maximum power transmission capacity exceeding 225 million kilowatts, equivalent to the capacity of 10 Three Gorges power stations [3][4]. Group 2: Market Transactions and Reliability - In the first half of the year, the market-oriented electricity trading volume reached 24,550 billion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 75.3% of the total trading volume, indicating a robust development of cross-provincial electricity trading [4]. - By the end of June 2025, the comprehensive power supply reliability rate is expected to reach 99.950%, an increase of 0.089 percentage points from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [5]. Group 3: Renewable Energy Integration - The installed capacity of wind and solar power connected to the grid has tripled to 1.34 billion kilowatts compared to 450 million kilowatts at the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," making renewable energy the largest power source in the operating area [7][8]. - The State Grid has successfully tackled challenges related to integrating a high proportion of renewable energy into the grid, establishing a large-scale renewable energy grid operation control system [7][10]. Group 4: Technological Innovation - Research and development investment has increased by 21% compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan," with significant technological advancements including the world's first controllable converter technology and the development of ultra-high voltage direct current control protection equipment [9][10]. - The "Light Power Big Model," an AI-driven decision-making tool, has improved operational efficiency, reducing decision-making time from 30 minutes to one minute [11][12]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Looking ahead to the "15th Five-Year Plan," the State Grid aims to continue supporting high-quality development in the energy sector, focusing on the construction of the power grid and the integration of renewable energy [12].