The global sustainable development agenda has reached a pivotal stage. As the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development enters its final five-year sprint, climate change and resource constraints are becoming central concerns worldwide. Amid this green transition, ESG has emerged not only as a key criterion in international capital markets but also as a critical element for building corporate long-term competitiveness

China's latest Nationally Determined Contributions have charted a clear course for corporate decarbonization. Simultaneously, growing attention from investors and consumers is driving businesses to deeply integrate ESG into their strategy and operations, aligning commercial success with social value.

Yet businesses still face multiple challenges in ESG implementation. High-level international platforms are needed to pool strengths across sectors, helping businesses translate ESG commitments into tangible brand value and enhanced sustainability capabilities. To this end, China Sustainability Tribune will co-host the ESG and Sustainability Leadership Themed Event at the 8th China International Import Expo(CIIE) under the theme of "Driving New Growth, Building a Shared Future", creating a platform for exchange and collaboration.

The event will convene policymakers, international organization representatives, leading academics and business leaders to explore cutting-edge ESG topics. Participants will gain:

Insight into latest global sustainability trends and emerging ESG opportunities
Lessons from leading companies on embedding ESG into business practices
Understanding of innovative ESG evaluation frameworks to enhance sustainability performance
New perspectives on ESG brand building and value communication
Event Details
Date/Time: November 7, 2025, 14:00-17:30
Venue: Meeting Room 23M-N03, Main Venue, National Convention Center (Shanghai)
Co-hosts
China Sustainability Tribune
Shanghai Pudong Foreign Investment Enterprise Association
Shanghai Service Industries Development &Research Foundation
China Enterprise Management Science Foundation

Draft Agenda

· Opening Addresses

· SDG Action Network Launch & Signing Ceremony

· Expert Keynotes: Research Insights

· Executive Speeches: Strategic Perspectives

· Report Release & Signing Ceremonies

· ESG Evaluation Framework & Benchmark Cases

· Specialized ESG Service Partnerships

· Roundtable: Innovative Practices in ESG Reporting

· Release of 2025 Stories of Corporate Social Responsibility in China

· Conclusion

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