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SAIF Sustainable Development Goals

  • Investigate low-carbon operations and establish an efficient carbon emissions management mechanism to consistently reduce carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality objectives.
  • Develop a comprehensive Sustainable Finance curriculum that blends theory with practice to cultivate financial professionals cognizant of their global citizenship responsibilities.
  • Provide academic and thinktank support for national sustainable development strategies and amplify SAIF's societal impact in the realm of sustainability.

News

November 12, 2026

SAIF Releases 2026 Shanghai ESG Development Report

SAIF and its partner institutions released the 2026 Shanghai ESG Development Report at the 2026 Sustainability Global Leaders Conference.
May 19, 2026

Review of Financial Studies Publishes Professor Xiao Zhao’s Latest Paper

A paper titled “Smokestacks and the Swamp” by Xiao Zhao, Assistant Professor of Finance at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), together with Emilio Bisetti, Stefan Lewellen, and Arkodipta Sarkar, has been published online in The Review of Finan
March 27, 2026

SAIF CSI Releases Shanghai Foreign-Related Enterprises ESG Report

At a thematic session of the 2025 CIIE Shanghai Events and Conferences, held during the 6th China International Import Expo, the SAIF Center for Sustainable Investment (SAIF CSI) released the Shanghai Foreign-Related Enterprises ESG Development Report.
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Research

At SAIF, we acknowledge our pivotal role in offering guidance in the realm of sustainable development. We extend our support to faculty members engaged in conducting research on a multitude of these pressing challenges. Through these efforts, we strive to contribute significantly to societal progress and environmental preservation.

  • Academic Research
  • SAIF ThinkTank
  • Research Center

Financial Inclusion via FinTech: From Digital Payments to Platform Investments

Hong, Y., Lu, X., & Pan, J. in press

Management Science,

Environmental regulation and equilibrium unemployment in China: Evidence from a multiple-sector search and matching model

Li, Z., Lyu, P., & Sun, J. 2025

China Economic Review, 89, Article 102336

Negation of Sanctions: The Personal Effect of Political Contributions

Fulmer, S., Knill, A., & Yu, X. 2023

Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, 58(7), 2783-2819

Environmental regulation and sectoral disparity in labor demand: evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China

Guan, J., He, D., Zhang, H., & Zhu, Q. 2023

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 36(1), Article 2179509

Does Concealing Gender Identity Help Women Win the Competition? An Empirical Investigation into Online Video Games

Chen, X., Zeng, X., & Zhang, C. 2023

Marketing Science, 42(3), 551-568
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Research Projects

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Center for Sustainable Investment In alignment with China's sustainability strategies, SAIF has established the Center for Sustainable Investment (CSI) in collaboration with its global partners. The Center is committed to building a world-class platform for knowledge creation and talent development in the realm of sustainable investment. We aim to foster a sustainable investment ecosystem both within China and globally, thereby enabling companies and institutions to transition towards a future that is less carbon-dependent and greener. Leveraging SAIF's robust research capabilities and academic resources, the Center will forge extensive connections with international institutions and scholars.

 

The Implementation of Sustainable Development-The Shanghai ESG Development Report 2024

The Implementation of Sustainable Development-The Shanghai ESG Development Report 2025

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Curriculum & Co-Curricular Activities

SAIF has been at the forefront of sustainable finance education in China. Our comprehensive curricula, live learning projects, and extracurricular activities cohesively integrate sustainable development and social responsibility into finance education. SAIF is committed to equipping students with the essential insights and critical thinking skills necessary to actively contribute to the sustainable development of our environment and society.

  • Courses
  • Co-Curricular Activities

SAIF continually refines and enhances its curriculum to address the growing demand for future business leaders capable of tackling sustainability challenges. Since 2013, we have offered courses in the field of sustainability, ensuring that all SAIF graduates possess a heightened understanding of the pivotal role finance plays in driving the transition towards a more sustainable future. Currently, SAIF is in the process of developing a robust curriculum system that features "Sustainable Finance" as a key track. Our goal is to solidify our position as a trailblazer in sustainable finance education within China.

 

Sustainability-focused courses in our educational programs include:

  • Financial Ethics

  • Impact Investing

  • Sustainable Finance

  • ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Corporate ESG: Cases and Practices

  • Clean Energy and Carbon Emission Reduction – Technology, Market and Investment

  • Sustainability Live Learning Projects

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SAIF provides students with access to a wealth of sustainability resources and opportunities, facilitated through a diverse array of student clubs and volunteer activities. These initiatives serve to empower students in their pursuit of impactful careers, while also enabling them to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to the sustainable development of society.

Student Club Engagement More +

  • The Rongyi Public Welfare Club

    The Rongyi Public Welfare Club, founded in 2016, aims to support the healthy development of underprivileged children. It focuses on improving education and living conditions for left-behind children and abandoned orphans. The club raises funds through city walks for abandoned infants, donates resources to children in impoverished mountainous areas, provides financial aid, and sponsors educational trips to Shanghai.

  • The Responsible Financier Club

    The Responsible Financier Club is dedicated to the practice of personal and corporate social responsibility, as well as the promotion of societal progress. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the club unites alumni and finance professionals who share a commitment to social responsibility, leadership, and innovation. The club advocates the principle of "Finance for Good, Responsibility for Empowerment" and aims to cultivate a platform for dialogue focused on social value innovation and sustainable development.

  • The ESG Investment Club

    Leveraging SAIF's financial research capabilities and alumni expertise, the ESG Investment Club explores the implementation of ESG investment cases, standards, and evaluation systems tailored to the Chinese market. Since 2021, the club has organized numerous activities, including lectures on China's carbon trading market, sustainable finance forums, climate investment seminars, salons on ESG data and public fund practices. Through these initiatives, the club aims to foster a deeper understanding of ESG principles and drive the growth of sustainable investing practices in China.

Student Volunteer Activities More +

GES Cohort 10 Helps Children in Mountain Communities Pursue Their Education

GES Cohort 10 established the SAIF Suoma Class in Meigu County, Liangshan, Sichuan Province. Working through the Sichuan Suoma Charity Foundation and using both class-to-class and one-on-one pairing, the cohort covered tuition and living expenses for 55 students at Meigu Ethnic Middle School throughout their three years of junior high school, and it continues to fund them as they progress to senior high or vocational school. Each summer, class representatives visit the students in person, sustaining this long-term commitment.

EMBA Cohort 22 Charity Auction

To mark the second anniversary of its enrollment, EMBA Cohort 22 held a charity auction of 21 donated items, reflecting the cohort’s guiding spirit of “remembering our roots and giving wings to SAIF.” The proceeds are earmarked for two purposes. The first is a donation to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Education Development Foundation (SAIF Development Fund) to support construction of SAIF’s new building, which will give alumni a place to gather when they return to campus. The second is the SAIF EMBA Targeted Assistance Fund, which supports education and child development at schools in mountainous areas such as Eryuan County. Looking ahead, cohort members plan to visit the beneficiary schools on their graduation trip, continuing their involvement and deepening the project’s impact.

Eryuan Initiative: Education Outreach in Yunnan

The SAIF Rongyi Public Welfare Club traveled to Eryuan County, Yunnan Province, on an education-support trip. The club established scholarship programs at two local primary schools, visited the families of students in financial need, and delivered school supplies. Members also spent time with the children at special education schools and toured local rural businesses and the SJTU Rural Revitalization Practice Base, seeing first-hand the lasting results of the university’s partnership with the region.

Mountain Cleanup Campaign

The SAIF Rongyi Public Welfare Club regularly organizes volunteer hikes to collect litter from mountain trails, turning its commitment to environmental protection into practical action. To date, the club has cleaned up several scenic mountain areas, including Kaolao Mountain in Ningbo and Lingyan Mountain in Suzhou.

"One Egg" Charity Walkathon

The Rongyi Public Welfare club planned and carried out the “One Egg” charity walkathon to raise awareness across society about the nutritional status of children in impoverished areas and to further support their healthy development.

EMBA Cohort 16: Language Bridge Charitable Project

Sign Language Teaching at Special Education Schools: Since February 2019, the project’s working group has recruited, trained, deployed, and funded volunteer teachers proficient in sign language, both deaf and hearing, for a total of 65 teaching placements at special education schools in Liangshan in Sichuan Province, Lijiang in Yunnan Province, and other regions. These teachers have taught more than 15 subjects to over 700 deaf students. University Scholarships for Outstanding Deaf High School Graduates: Since 2019, the working group has selected 21 high-achieving deaf high school students from low-income families across China and funded their university education. Ten have since graduated; of these, two have gone on to master’s programs and two now teach at special education schools. Language Bridge Charitable Trust: The Language Bridge Charitable Trust is China’s first charitable trust dedicated to the language and culture of the deaf community. Its funds are used mainly to support outstanding deaf high school graduates through university and to recruit, train, deploy, and fund sign language teachers, both deaf and hearing, to teach at special education schools in Liangshan in Sichuan Province, Lijiang in Yunnan Province, and other regions. In this way, the trust cares for local deaf children and others facing language barriers.

Guizhou Outstanding Impoverished Students’ Study Tour to Shanghai

The SAIF Rongyi Public Welfare Club organized a 5-day study tour to Shanghai for outstanding impoverished students from Longli, Guizhou Province. SAIF volunteers accompanied the children to visit various famous scenic spots in Shanghai, university campuses, oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, and other financial institutions in Shanghai. Volunteers also organized sharing exchanges between SAIF staff and the children.

Financial Literacy Classroom for Primary School Students

In 2019, the SAIF Master of Finance (MF) Program launched the Financial Literacy Classroom, a volunteer initiative for primary school students. The original curriculum blends international best practice with the local educational context, and all lesson plans and slides are created by MF student volunteers. By putting their professional training to work for the community, the students help children develop sound attitudes toward money and appreciate the value of work. From a single introductory lesson to a lasting sense of responsibility, SAIF’s finance students are turning the spark of knowledge into an enduring force for the public good.

Sustainable Campus

SAIF acknowledges that sustainability lies at the core of China's new development philosophy. As an educational institution, SAIF has embarked on its path toward green development and considers the construction of a low-carbon campus a key long-term objective.

SAIF Carbon Footprint Report

With a commitment to addressing environmental challenges, SAIF launched its "Carbon Footprint Accounting and Decarbonization Target Planning Report" in 2023. This report represents a significant step taken by SAIF toward a green economy and low-carbon emissions. In 2024, SAIF released a new Carbon Neutrality Action Report for the previous year as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve its carbon reduction goals.

 

Low-Carbon Initiatives

Over the years, SAIF has actively worked to improve the efficient utilization of resources within its buildings. Some successful initiatives, leading to real impact on our campus, are listed below.

Energy-saving Initiatives →

Low-carbon Equipment →

Advocacy & Awareness →

SAIF Sustainability Working Group

Objectives

♦ Define SAIF's roadmap for sustainability, especially in its low‑carbon development.
♦ Establish low‑carbon management systems aligned with SAIF’s governance structure.
♦ Translate low‑carbon principles into concrete, actionable initiatives.

Working Mechanism

♦ Convene regular cross-department meetings to share outcomes and experience in sustainability.
♦ Evaluate the impact of sustainability initiatives implanted by each department, and incorporate results into departmental performance reviews.
♦ Organize benchmarking visits to leading companies, including Carrier China, Johnson Controls, and Schneider Electric, to learn advanced sustainability practices and power SAIF’s green transition.

Co-Curricular Activities

GES Cohort 10 Helps Children in Mountain Communities Pursue Their Education

GES Cohort 10 established the SAIF Suoma Class in Meigu County, Liangshan, Sichuan Province. Working through the Sichuan Suoma Charity Foundation and using both class-to-class and one-on-one pairing, the cohort covered tuition and living expenses for 55 students at Meigu Ethnic Middle School throughout their three years of junior high school, and it continues to fund them as they progress to senior high or vocational school. Each summer, class representatives visit the students in person, sustaining this long-term commitment.

EMBA Cohort 22 Charity Auction

To mark the second anniversary of its enrollment, EMBA Cohort 22 held a charity auction of 21 donated items, reflecting the cohort’s guiding spirit of “remembering our roots and giving wings to SAIF.” The proceeds are earmarked for two purposes. The first is a donation to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Education Development Foundation (SAIF Development Fund) to support construction of SAIF’s new building, which will give alumni a place to gather when they return to campus. The second is the SAIF EMBA Targeted Assistance Fund, which supports education and child development at schools in mountainous areas such as Eryuan County. Looking ahead, cohort members plan to visit the beneficiary schools on their graduation trip, continuing their involvement and deepening the project’s impact.

Eryuan Initiative: Education Outreach in Yunnan

The SAIF Rongyi Public Welfare Club traveled to Eryuan County, Yunnan Province, on an education-support trip. The club established scholarship programs at two local primary schools, visited the families of students in financial need, and delivered school supplies. Members also spent time with the children at special education schools and toured local rural businesses and the SJTU Rural Revitalization Practice Base, seeing first-hand the lasting results of the university’s partnership with the region.

Mountain Cleanup Campaign

The SAIF Rongyi Public Welfare Club regularly organizes volunteer hikes to collect litter from mountain trails, turning its commitment to environmental protection into practical action. To date, the club has cleaned up several scenic mountain areas, including Kaolao Mountain in Ningbo and Lingyan Mountain in Suzhou.

"One Egg" Charity Walkathon

The Rongyi Public Welfare club planned and carried out the “One Egg” charity walkathon to raise awareness across society about the nutritional status of children in impoverished areas and to further support their healthy development.

EMBA Cohort 16: Language Bridge Charitable Project

Sign Language Teaching at Special Education Schools: Since February 2019, the project’s working group has recruited, trained, deployed, and funded volunteer teachers proficient in sign language, both deaf and hearing, for a total of 65 teaching placements at special education schools in Liangshan in Sichuan Province, Lijiang in Yunnan Province, and other regions. These teachers have taught more than 15 subjects to over 700 deaf students. University Scholarships for Outstanding Deaf High School Graduates: Since 2019, the working group has selected 21 high-achieving deaf high school students from low-income families across China and funded their university education. Ten have since graduated; of these, two have gone on to master’s programs and two now teach at special education schools. Language Bridge Charitable Trust: The Language Bridge Charitable Trust is China’s first charitable trust dedicated to the language and culture of the deaf community. Its funds are used mainly to support outstanding deaf high school graduates through university and to recruit, train, deploy, and fund sign language teachers, both deaf and hearing, to teach at special education schools in Liangshan in Sichuan Province, Lijiang in Yunnan Province, and other regions. In this way, the trust cares for local deaf children and others facing language barriers.

Guizhou Outstanding Impoverished Students’ Study Tour to Shanghai

The SAIF Rongyi Public Welfare Club organized a 5-day study tour to Shanghai for outstanding impoverished students from Longli, Guizhou Province. SAIF volunteers accompanied the children to visit various famous scenic spots in Shanghai, university campuses, oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, and other financial institutions in Shanghai. Volunteers also organized sharing exchanges between SAIF staff and the children.

Financial Literacy Classroom for Primary School Students

In 2019, the SAIF Master of Finance (MF) Program launched the Financial Literacy Classroom, a volunteer initiative for primary school students. The original curriculum blends international best practice with the local educational context, and all lesson plans and slides are created by MF student volunteers. By putting their professional training to work for the community, the students help children develop sound attitudes toward money and appreciate the value of work. From a single introductory lesson to a lasting sense of responsibility, SAIF’s finance students are turning the spark of knowledge into an enduring force for the public good.

学生俱乐部

  • The Rongyi Public Welfare Club

    The Rongyi Public Welfare Club, founded in 2016, aims to support the healthy development of underprivileged children. It focuses on improving education and living conditions for left-behind children and abandoned orphans. The club raises funds through city walks for abandoned infants, donates resources to children in impoverished mountainous areas, provides financial aid, and sponsors educational trips to Shanghai.

  • The Responsible Financier Club

    The Responsible Financier Club is dedicated to the practice of personal and corporate social responsibility, as well as the promotion of societal progress. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the club unites alumni and finance professionals who share a commitment to social responsibility, leadership, and innovation. The club advocates the principle of "Finance for Good, Responsibility for Empowerment" and aims to cultivate a platform for dialogue focused on social value innovation and sustainable development.

  • The ESG Investment Club

    Leveraging SAIF's financial research capabilities and alumni expertise, the ESG Investment Club explores the implementation of ESG investment cases, standards, and evaluation systems tailored to the Chinese market. Since 2021, the club has organized numerous activities, including lectures on China's carbon trading market, sustainable finance forums, climate investment seminars, salons on ESG data and public fund practices. Through these initiatives, the club aims to foster a deeper understanding of ESG principles and drive the growth of sustainable investing practices in China.

教授观点

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私募基金绿色投资的数据挑战

目前私募基金绿色投资相关的投向和规模数据都极为欠缺，其中固然有些与国内绿色金融体系建构有关，但另一些则与监管制度、主体动机等有关。

05/25

私募基金绿色投资的数据挑战

目前私募基金绿色投资相关的投向和规模数据都极为欠缺，其中固然有些与国内绿色金融体系建构有关，但另一些则与监管制度、主体动机等有关。

05/25

私募基金绿色投资的数据挑战

目前私募基金绿色投资相关的投向和规模数据都极为欠缺，其中固然有些与国内绿色金融体系建构有关，但另一些则与监管制度、主体动机等有关。

05/25

私募基金绿色投资的数据挑战

目前私募基金绿色投资相关的投向和规模数据都极为欠缺，其中固然有些与国内绿色金融体系建构有关，但另一些则与监管制度、主体动机等有关。

News

Academic Research

Hong, Y., Lu, X., & Pan, J. (in press). Financial Inclusion via FinTech: From Digital Payments to Platform Investments. Management Science . https://doi.org/10.3386/w28063

Li, Z., Lyu, P., & Sun, J. (2025). Environmental regulation and equilibrium unemployment in China: Evidence from a multiple-sector search and matching model. China Economic Review , 89, Article 102336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chieco.2024.102336

Fulmer, S., Knill, A., & Yu, X. (2023). Negation of Sanctions: The Personal Effect of Political Contributions. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , 58(7), 2783-2819. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022109022000977

Guan, J., He, D., Zhang, H., & Zhu, Q. (2023). Environmental regulation and sectoral disparity in labor demand: evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China. Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja , 36(1), Article 2179509. https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2023.2179509

Chen, X., Zeng, X., & Zhang, C. (2023). Does Concealing Gender Identity Help Women Win the Competition? An Empirical Investigation into Online Video Games. Marketing Science , 42(3), 551-568. https://doi.org/10.1287/mksc.2022.1393

Wu, F., Yu, J., Zhao, Y., & Zhou, D. (2022). Interim CEO and corporate long-term investment: evidence from China. Accounting and Finance , 62(1), 369-415. https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.12793

Courses

  • Financial Ethics

    Course Code: ECON6616
    This course serves as an introduction to the conceptual foundation of ethical issues within the financial sector, primarily adopting a meso-perspective. It presents a comprehensive framework for ethical decision-making in investment scenarios. The course centers around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in investment, encompassing topics such as carbon divestment and social justice, the ethical implications of green products, and governance issues related to family firms and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the financial market, the potential and limits of sustainable investment, and environmental challenges faced by financial institutions. The course will also explore the ESG spill-over effect along the global supply chain, referencing an academic paper from the Journal of Financial Economics. In addition, the course will provide an in-depth analysis of several products and cases, including the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index, the MSCI Catholic Value Index, the MSCI ESG Universal Index, the MSCI Climate Indices, First Green Bank’s contentious loan applications, the University of Michigan’s divestment decision, and Morgan Stanley’s strategic positioning as a leader in sustainability finance.

  • Impact Investing

    CHIU, Tzu-Kuan

    Course Code: ECON8647

    The course covers 12 sessions, both theoretical and practical. 

    Session 1: Financial Positioning of Impact Investing

    Section 2: Basic Concepts of Impact Investing

    Sessions 3-4: Key Actors in the Investment Landscape: Market Size, Investor Types, and Capital Structures

    Session 5: Impact Risk Capital

    Session 6: Impact Measurement Methods at the Project Level

    Session 7: Impact Measurement Methods at the Enterprise Level (Including the use of impact-weighted financial accounts)

    Session 8: Interaction of Impact Funds with Cutting-Edge Issues, Communities, and Investments Targets

    Session 9: Return Spectrum of Impact Investing and Conditions for Concessionary Returns

    Session 10: Local Case Studies Using Impact Measurement

    Session 11: Regulatory Support for Creative Finance in Impact Investing

    Session 12: Regulatory and Tool Innovations: Future Prospects and Challenges of Impact Investing

  • Sustainable Finance

    Course Code: ECON8665

    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of essential topics that align with contemporary trends in the field of sustainable finance. The curriculum encompasses the fundamental concepts and infrastructure of sustainable finance, the theoretical reconfiguration of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), economic challenges associated with climate change, ESG investment strategies and their returns, the efficacy of carbon pricing mechanisms, and the role of carbon financial instruments.

    The course materials are designed to offer a holistic learning experience, incorporating academic papers for a deeper conceptual understanding, industry reports that reflect current market conditions, Harvard case studies, and detailed descriptions of financial products to facilitate a thorough analysis of sustainable finance practices.

  • ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility

    Course Code: ECON8695

    This course offers a comprehensive understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and provides a framework to guide organizational stakeholders in making ethically sound decisions from a mid-level management perspective. The curriculum emphasizes voluntary practices at the organizational level and delves into the three dimensions of ESG that are currently of global significance.

    Topics covered in this course include the economic foundations of ESG, practical implementation of ESG initiatives, ethical considerations, ESG-related disclosure standards, motivations for disclosure, and associated costs. 

  • Corporate ESG: Cases and Practices

    Course Code: ECON8727

    This course delves into the realm of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) cases and practices at the firm level. It explores the intricate processes through which ESG operates within various organizations, as well as analyzes the economic outcomes of these firm-level ESG practices. The extent to which firms can positively or negatively impact societal welfare has garnered increasing attention from diverse stakeholders. In recent decades, companies have not only acknowledged the significance of ESG but have also developed various strategies to integrate ESG practices seamlessly into their operations.

    The course employs a blend of lectures and an MBA-style applied case method approach to familiarize students with ESG practices at the firm level. By the end of the course, students will have acquired practical knowledge through exposure to concrete real-world business scenarios. Additionally, they will gain insights into the different strategies that firms employ to enhance their ESG performance and how these approaches contribute to long-term value creation for both the companies and society as a whole.

  • Clean Energy and Carbon Emission Reduction – Technology, Market and Investment

    Course Code: ECON8713

    This course provides an overview of the scientific evidence establishing the relationship between global climate change and carbon emissions. Students will acquire knowledge about the core technical reserves of zero-carbon energy sources and examine the technological approaches and business models employed to promote zero-carbon energy solutions. The course will explore the policy and market environments facilitating the transition to new energy sources, analyzing development trends, market investment opportunities, investment strategies, and key financial instruments within the new energy industry.

  • Sustainability Live Learning Projects

    The SAIF Live Learning Center (LLC) has integrated consulting projects focused on sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its curriculum. Through these projects, students develop a comprehensive understanding of the critical importance of sustainability for communities and gain confidence in their ability to drive positive change in addressing these issues.

    Since 2021, the following sustainability projects have been successfully undertaken:

    – Research on the ESG Current Status and Future Plans of Technology Enterprises Planning to Go Public in the Zhizhu National High-Tech Industrial Development Park.

    – Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change on Investment in Financial Institutions and the Necessary Solutions from a Carbon Neutrality Perspective

    – Empirical Analysis of the ESG Performance of Listed Companies in the Shanghai Shenzhen 300 Index, Based on the Current ESG Status of Listed Companies in a Zhizhu National High-Tech Industrial Development Park

    – Exploration of the Methods and Challenges of Constructing a Localized Climate Index in China

    – Analysis of the ESG of Enterprises in the Zhizhu National High-Tech Industrial Development Park

    – Application of AI Semantic Analysis Models such as GPT in ESG Ratings

    – ESG Practices of Shenergy Group Finance Co., Ltd

    – Exploration of Climate Risk Stress Testing Model

    – Enhancing Cultural Soft Power: Orient Securities Strengthens ESG Management to Help Build a Sustainable Future.

    – Climate Transition Pathway in China

    – Carbon Asset Management Boosts ESG Enhancement Research – A Case Study of Inner Mongolia Energy Limited of State Power Investment Corporation

    – Model for Estimating Personal Pension Income and Demand of Chinese Residents (based on Shenzhen)

    – Case Studies in Sci-Tech Finance

    – How to Build an Efficient and Sustainable Donation Model for Medical Equipment

    – Mutual Funds Empowering Pension Finance Official Translation

    – Sustainable development of sports industry

    – Building a Data-Driven Forecasting and Precision Marketing System for Property-Embedded Elderly Care Services

Low-Carbon Initiatives

Energy-saving Initiatives →

Classroom Lighting

Measures：Classroom lights are switched off promptly after classes and events to avoid wasting energy.

Energy Savings：Daily classroom electricity use has fallen by 5%.

Printing and Paper Use

Measures：Copiers default to double-sided printing, and meetings and events use mobile check-in and electronic materials to reduce paper consumption and waste.

Energy Savings：Paper used for office printing and copying has fallen by 20%.

Refillable Pens in Meeting Rooms

Measures：Refillable pens are provided in all meeting rooms for use at internal meetings and events, reducing the surplus and waste caused by bulk requests for disposable pens.

Energy Savings：Requests for pens for internal meetings and events have fallen by 20%.

Low-Carbon Office Supplies

Measures：SAIF has introduced low-carbon office supplies such as rechargeable batteries, erasable notebooks, and carbon-neutral gel pens.

Energy Savings：Consumption of disposable batteries has fallen by 75%.

Low-Carbon Consumables and Packaging

Measures：SAIF is moving its disposable items to renewable or green-certified materials and applies sustainable practices to its custom SAIF-branded gifts.

Energy Savings：SAIF’s disposable paper cups and some of its tissues are now made from low-carbon materials, and all gift packaging is recyclable.

Organic Waste Reuse

Measures：SAIF has set up a One-Meter Garden on its rooftop, which uses spent coffee grounds as organic fertilizer.

Energy Savings：Organic waste is put to productive use instead of being discarded.

Low-carbon Equipment →

Building Automation System

Measures：A building automation system switches and remotely controls lighting, air conditioning, and other equipment. It reduces energy consumption through efficiency optimization, scheduled operation, fault monitoring and alerts, and data analysis.

Air Conditioning

Measures：A water-spray curtain system has been added to the air conditioning units to improve their performance during extreme heat and save energy.

Energy Savings：Air conditioning energy use in summer fell by about 17% year over year.

Smart Sensor Paper Towel Dispensers

Measures：Smart back-end monitoring makes paper towel use more efficient and reduces paper consumption.

Energy Savings：Paper towel consumption has fallen by about 25%.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Measures：SAIF provides ample charging spaces for electric cars and has expanded charging and parking facilities for electric bikes and scooters, making green travel more convenient.

Advocacy & Awareness →

Environmental Outreach

Measures：SAIF periodically shares environmental knowledge and introduces its sustainability policies. Students in all degree and executive education programs have been briefed on SAIF’s energy-saving and emission-reduction policies, which are also promoted through printed materials at class meetings and other events.

Sustainability Learning

Measures：SAIF encourages staff to pursue sustainability-related learning and covers the cost of relevant certification exams. To date, every staff member who has taken the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate exam has passed.

Green Travel

Measures：Staff are encouraged to take high-speed rail instead of flying whenever possible, and both staff and students are encouraged to choose low-carbon options for their daily commute.

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