Core Insights - Central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a crucial role as a "ballast" and "stabilizer" in the economy, leading in ESG practices and system construction [1] - By May 2025, 379 central SOE-controlled listed companies had achieved a 100% disclosure rate for their 2024 ESG reports, significantly higher than the A-share market's overall disclosure rate of 45.67% [1] - The majority of central SOE-controlled listed companies are rated at the BBB level in ESG ratings, outperforming the overall market [1] Group 1 - Over 170 central SOE-controlled listed companies referenced the research center's findings in their ESG reports, improving the quality of ESG information disclosure [2] - The evaluation scores for 379 central SOE-controlled listed companies are centered between 60 and 70, with 30% scoring above 70, indicating strong performance in core content and adherence to basic principles [2] - Since 2021, the central SOEs' ESG rating scores have shown a yearly improvement, with over 85% receiving BBB or higher ratings, reflecting efforts in climate change response, green supply chain construction, and governance optimization [2] Group 2 - The establishment of the CSI Central SOE ESG Benchmark Index and the CSI State-Owned Enterprise ESG Benchmark Index shows annualized returns of 8.06% and 8.34% respectively since June 30, 2022, outperforming similar indices [3] - The ESG indices highlight the advantages of balancing returns and risk control, promoting the integration of investment and functional value [3] - The research center invites more enterprises, think tanks, investment institutions, and international organizations to participate in sustainable development research for central enterprises [3]

Core Insights - Central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a crucial role as a stabilizer in the economy and are leading in ESG practices and system construction, with 100% disclosure rate of ESG reports among 379 central SOE listed companies, significantly higher than the A-share market's 45.67% [1] - The ESG ratings of central SOE listed companies are predominantly in the BBB category, outperforming the overall market in major domestic ESG ratings [1] Group 1 - Over 170 central SOE listed companies referenced the research center's findings in their ESG reports, leading to improved quality of ESG information disclosure, with 30% scoring above 70 points in evaluations [2] - A localized ESG evaluation system has been established, reflecting the quality of information disclosure while aligning with international rating standards, with 85% of central SOE listed companies achieving BBB or higher ratings [2] Group 2 - The China Securities Central SOE ESG Benchmark Index and the China Securities State-Owned Enterprise ESG Benchmark Index have been developed, showing annualized returns of 8.06% and 8.34% respectively since June 30, 2022, indicating the advantages of balancing returns and risk [3] - Central enterprises are identified as key players in achieving high-quality development and promoting ecological civilization, with an invitation for collaboration from enterprises, think tanks, investment institutions, and international organizations to enhance sustainable development research [3]