Core Insights - The 2025 Carbon Neutrality and Green Investment Conference was successfully held in Shanghai as a key event of the 8th China International Import Expo [1] - The conference focused on the theme "Energy Transition as a New Engine, Building a New Zero-Carbon Economy" and gathered experts and industry representatives to discuss pathways for zero-carbon development [3] Group 1: Industry Developments - China Tianying's Chief Scientist Han Dan presented the company's strategies and practices for decarbonizing global shipping, emphasizing progress in hydrogen-based energy projects like green methanol [3] - Tongwei Co., Ltd.'s President of the Photovoltaic Division, Chen Xingyu, highlighted China's photovoltaic industry as a core force in global decarbonization, aiming for a collaborative approach across the entire industry chain [3] - The President of Bozhong Zhihui Energy Transition, Tu Jianjun, pointed out China's advantages in solar and wind energy but noted challenges such as the power system and urbanization pressures that require comprehensive design and social participation [3] Group 2: Investment Focus - The roundtable discussion emphasized that green investment should focus on "people," "efficiency," and "application scenarios" [5] - Saudi Aramco's Investment Director Dou Xuan shared insights on systematic investment layouts across energy sourcing, usage, and standards [5] - China International Capital Corporation's Managing Director Jiang Xuetao noted that capital markets are increasingly interested in stable-return infrastructure and early-stage investments in cutting-edge technologies like perovskite and solid-state batteries [5] Group 3: Standards and Initiatives - The conference officially released the "Zero-Carbon City Evaluation Standards," "Zero-Carbon Port Evaluation Standards," and "Electricity Carbon Footprint Evaluation Guidelines," with 12 projects selected for the "Zero-Carbon China" pilot list [6] - The "Zero-Carbon China: Zero-Carbon Park" blue paper was published to provide systematic solutions for zero-carbon transition [6] - The conference established a high-end cooperation platform for the global zero-carbon industry, showcasing the Import Expo's role in promoting international cooperation in the green and low-carbon sector [6]