Automotive Industry ESG Evaluation Frameworks Accelerate Convergence and Alignment

[Policy Update] The 2026 China Automotive Forum hosted a thematic session on the alignment and integration of ESG evaluation frameworks.

Core Development: Accelerated Integration of Chinese Standards with Global Perspectives

On July 22, the 2026 China Automotive Forum held a thematic forum in Jiading, Shanghai, titled “Chinese Standards, Global Vision: Benchmarking and Integration of ESG Evaluation Systems in the Automotive Industry.” Pan Chunsheng, Vice Chairman of the Association for Public Companies of China, emphasized advancing industry-wide ESG system development through high-quality, sustainable information disclosure.

Key Data: First Industry Sustainability Report Released

The forum officially launched the “2025–2026 China Automotive Industry Sustainability Report” and showcased ESG practice cases from multiple enterprises. Representatives from Geely, Chery, NIO, and Seres participated in keynote speeches and roundtable discussions, focusing on standardizing ESG rating criteria and implementing localized solutions.

Strategic Foundation: Building a China-Centric ESG Discourse System

Moderated by Li Shaohua, experts at the forum highlighted the need to balance internationally accepted frameworks with China’s industrial realities, aiming to establish an automotive ESG evaluation mechanism that is independently controllable and internationally recognized.