Core Insights - The 2025 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference will be held from October 16-18 in Shanghai, focusing on global action, innovation, and sustainable growth [1] - The conference aims to explore new paths for sustainable development and inject "Chinese momentum" into global governance [1] - Approximately 500 prominent guests, including 100 international attendees, will participate, featuring leaders from various sectors, including Nobel laureates and executives from Fortune 500 companies [1] Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference is organized by the World Green Design Organization (WGDO) and Sina Group, with support from the Shanghai Huangpu District Government [1] - It will cover nearly 50 topics, including energy and "dual carbon," green finance, sustainable consumption, and technology and public welfare [1] Group 2: ESG Standards and Implementation - BSI's Greater China Managing Director, Shi Mulan, participated in a dialogue on the implementation of ESG evaluation standards [2] - Shi proposed a systematic three-phase solution for companies to enhance their ESG performance [4][5] - The first phase involves material assessment, where companies define their long-term goals and identify key ESG issues for the next 5-10 years [4] - The second phase focuses on integrating execution, utilizing international standards to upgrade management systems [5] - The third phase emphasizes strategic benchmarking, where companies communicate their ESG achievements and societal impacts to stakeholders [5] Group 3: Importance of Data and Collaboration - Accurate data and accessibility are crucial for the credibility of ESG reports, with BSI acting as a third-party evaluator [6] - BSI collaborates with ISO and 160 countries to establish new standards supporting zero carbon initiatives, expected to be released next year [5][7] - Education, training, and capacity building are essential for developing future talent in the ESG field [7]