Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has announced the revised "Corporate Governance Guidelines for Listed Companies," which will take effect on January 1, 2026, emphasizing the establishment of sustainability committees in companies [1]. Group 1: Establishment of ESG Committees - As of October 21, at least 659 companies in the A-share market have established sustainability/ESG committees over the past three years, with private enterprises making up over half of this number [2][3]. - The distribution of companies establishing ESG committees includes 332 private companies (50.38%), 147 local state-owned enterprises (22.31%), and 115 central state-owned enterprises (17.45%) [3][4]. - ESG committees are generally positioned as strategic advisory bodies to the board, focusing on long-term development strategies, major investment decisions, and sustainable development [4]. Group 2: Financial and Stock Performance - Among the 659 companies with ESG committees, nearly 80% have seen their stock prices rise this year, with the highest increase exceeding 12 times [2][6]. - The average market capitalization of these companies is approximately 37.5 billion yuan, with China Mobile, Industrial Fulian, and BYD being the top three companies by market cap [6][7]. - In terms of revenue growth, 367 companies reported year-on-year increases in 2024, representing 55.69% of the total, while this number rose to 389 companies (59.03%) in the mid-2025 report [9][10]. Group 3: Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis - In 2024, 555 companies reported a positive ROE, accounting for 84.22%, with notable performers including Jinbo Biological, Zhengdan Co., and Dongpeng Beverage [12][13]. - The number of companies with positive ROE increased to 565 (85.74%) in the mid-2025 report [12][13]. - The establishment of ESG committees is correlated with improved financial performance, although some companies still exhibit poor results due to superficial implementation of ESG principles [14].