1104On September 6, Dun & Bradstreet held the ESG and Sustainable Supply Chain Development Forum in Shanghai under the theme “Re-shaping Value, Connecting the Future.” Government leaders, industry associations, domestic and foreign experts, scholars, and corporate guests gathered to discuss global ESG trend insights and contribute to discussions on promoting a sustainable future.
At the conference, guests discussed topics such as ESG transformation strategies under sustainable industrial chain development, how core enterprises can build ESG management systems and digital upgrades, and how upstream suppliers can improve ESG information disclosure and continuously enhance ESG performance.
Carbonstop, Protiviti, Rockwell, and Shanghai Innovation Quality Certification Consulting jointly participated and witnessed the launch ceremony of the Dun & Bradstreet ESG Service Ecosystem Alliance. In the future, they will collaborate to provide more comprehensive and professional ESG solutions to global enterprises and institutions, assisting them in achieving their sustainability goals.
Launch ceremony of the Dun & Bradstreet ESG Service Ecosystem Alliance, with Xuanming Pi, General Manager of Carbonstop East China, at the far left
During the roundtable discussion on “How Chinese Enterprises Can Accelerate Global Business Growth Through Innovative Services,” Xuanming Pi, General Manager of Carbonstop East China, stated that the biggest pressure companies face when adopting low-carbon transition services comes from the potential short-term cost increases. Many companies have already optimized their existing processes and supply chains over many years, achieving maximum cost control.
Low-carbon transitions mean innovating existing processes, procedures, and raw materials, which can easily lead to increased costs. However, the trend towards carbon neutrality is irreversible, and companies need to take a long-term view, strive for a first-mover advantage in the industry, and optimize technology together with low-carbon suppliers to achieve both low carbon and low cost.
Xuanming Pi shared the story of Carbonstop's strategic client, M&G Stationery, at the conference.
He said, “M&G is not a controlled emissions entity, but as a stationery company, it took the lead in low-carbon transformation and launched China’s first carbon-neutral ballpoint pen and a series of carbon-neutral stationery at the beginning of this year. After the release of these stationery items, two effects were observed. First, they directly received office stationery procurement orders from several companies that have announced carbon-neutral goals, which is direct and quantifiable business. Second, today’s young people highly recognize low-carbon and environmental protection, seeing it as cool and a symbol of individuality. Therefore, the release of M&G's carbon-neutral stationery immediately went viral on social media, with over 7 million media impressions and user satisfaction rising to 86%. Sales of the pen quickly surpassed one million units, exceeding expectations. This case has given us confidence and assurance that a good carbon-neutral product can definitely win consumer recognition.”
Roundtable discussion on “How Chinese Enterprises Can Accelerate Global Business Growth Through Innovative Services,” with Xuanming Pi, General Manager of Carbonstop East China, at the far right
ESG management and information disclosure have become mandatory for listed companies and are gradually becoming a key factor in corporate success. In recent years, high-quality investors, regulatory bodies, consumers, and other stakeholders have raised higher expectations and requirements for companies' ESG performance.
Based on its professional background and practical experience, Carbonstop promotes industry ESG development and provides services such as ESG reporting, low-carbon special reports, ESG rating improvement, ESG indicator system construction, and ESG strategic planning. Climate information, as a critical component of the environmental aspect of ESG with high disclosure requirements, high quantifiability, and strong comparability, is one of the essential tasks for companies to improve their ESG disclosure and management. Carbonstop offers integrated consulting and software solutions that are efficient, accurate, and comprehensive, helping companies enhance their overall ESG performance.
