China Aims for Unified Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard by 2030

China’s Ministry of Finance is taking significant steps toward unifying corporate sustainability disclosures. They’ve released a draft guideline with the vision of establishing a nationwide standard by 2030. This move responds to the global focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, making enhanced corporate sustainability reporting essential. The guidelines aim to improve companies’ engagement in global trade, enhance international competitiveness, and support China’s institutional opening-up.