ESG企业动态双周报第三十期：首个城市绿证绿电碳业务服务中心在杭成立-20250427

Group 1: ESG Overview - ESG is a crucial framework for assessing corporate sustainability and social responsibility, gaining significant attention from global investors and enterprises[10] - The implementation of ESG principles is vital for enhancing the competitiveness and sustainable development of Chinese enterprises[11] - Aligning ESG with China's development goals supports green and sustainable growth, fostering innovation and resource conservation[12] Group 2: Domestic ESG Developments - The first distributed "canal surface" photovoltaic project in Hainan has a total installed capacity of 59.9 MW, expected to generate approximately 100.75 million kWh annually, reducing carbon emissions by about 4.2 tons per year[8] - The first urban green certificate and green electricity carbon business service center was established in Hangzhou, providing public services related to green electricity and carbon neutrality[15] - Fujian's Zhangping City has successfully implemented a bamboo forest carbon sink project covering 12,590 acres, with a carbon sink volume of 54,551.21 tons registered[16] Group 3: International ESG Developments - Japan's JERA plans to acquire Belgium's largest offshore wind company for $1.7 billion to expand its renewable energy capacity[17] - Deutsche Bank's DWS was fined €25 million (approximately$27 million) for misleading ESG claims, highlighting the importance of transparency in ESG reporting[19] - Apple has reduced its global greenhouse gas emissions by over 60% compared to 2015 levels, moving closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030[20] Group 4: Green Finance Initiatives - Guangzhou announced its first batch of 15 "2024 Green Finance Benchmark Demonstration Units," with green loan balances increasing by 26.4% year-on-year[23] - The Bank of Communications issued 300 billion yuan in green financial bonds, fully allocated to green industry projects as per the 2021 Green Bond Support Project Directory[24] - Industrial Bank also issued 300 billion yuan in green financial bonds, with a subscription rate of 2.38 times, supporting various green industry sectors[25]