Mainland China’s stock exchanges release guidelines for sustainability reporting

Mainland China’s major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), have released their guidelines for listed companies to disclose sustainability-related information. 

The guidelines emphasized areas like governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics to aid stakeholders in understanding companies’ sustainable development actions. They also highlight environmental disclosures, including carbon emissions and support for national development strategies.