ESG Ratings for China’s Urban Development

The ESG Ratings for Urban Development presented in this publication are formulated based on the contemporary public management's urban development performance evaluation and ESG macro rating framework. This rating system represents an innovative and sustainable approach to assessing urban resilience, incorporating critical factors such as Governance, Economy, Ecology, People's Livelihood, and Civilization.

ESG Finance in the New Era

This publication provides an in-depth examination of the current state and future prospects of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in both domestic and global markets. The first section serves as an Introduction, defining and establishing the framework for ESG Practice and ESG Investment. The second section delves into ESG Practice, providing an analysis of related topics such as the foundation of management economics, industry variances, and performance disclosure through real-world corporate case studies. The third section focuses on ESG Investment, exploring investment strategies, products, financial returns, and investment motivations based on observations of both domestic and international market developments. The fourth section covers ESG Data and Performance Evaluation, discussing relevant data sources, investor responses, and product performance disclosure based on the latest advancements in the field. The fifth and final section is dedicated to ESG in China, focusing on the domestic market and exploring issues such as retail investors, investor composition, excess returns, and carbon neutrality targets.