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Summary of CSI ESG Monthly Report (October 2021)

Introduction

The report covers updates on the CSI ESG market for October 2021, highlighting new index launches, fund developments, policy changes, and performance data for ESG-related products.

Key Market Developments

• New Index Launches: The CSI Carbon Neutral 60 Index was introduced, focusing on companies involved in renewable energy and emission reduction within the沪深 markets, aiming to reflect strong performance in carbon-neutral sectors. As of October, the CSI company had released 82 ESG-related sustainable development indices, including 64 stock indices, 17 bond indices, and one multi-asset index.
• Fund Products: The Huatianfu CSI PV Index Enhancement Fund was established with a scale of 1.77 billion RMB. Overall, 53 ESG-based products had a combined scale of 920.22 billion RMB, with 4 funds tracking CSI ESG evaluation indices, totaling 7.84 billion RMB.
• Policy Updates: China's central government issued the "National Standard Development Outline," emphasizing green standards for carbon peak and neutral goals. The "Carbon Peak Action Plan" provided strategic guidance for reducing CO2 emissions. Shanghai's government published a plan to support green finance hub development, including ESG disclosure mechanisms. An international white paper on climate policy was also released, promoting carbon pricing and market mechanisms.
• Global Funds: International institutions such as Invesco, Fidelity International, and Natixis launched new ESG-themed ETFs and funds, expanding sustainable investment options in global markets.

Performance of ESG Benchmarks

• ESG benchmark indices outperformed their market counterparts:
  • The CSI 300ESG benchmark achieved a 2.29% excess return over the CSI 300 index, with high ESG scores and significant carbon reduction commitments.
  • The CSI 500ESG benchmark showed a 4.61% excess return, with robust social contributions and ESG performance, indicating superior risk-adjusted returns in sustainable investing.
• ESG scoring analysis demonstrated that higher-scoring portfolios (e.g., ESG1-4 groups versus ESG5) had better risk-adjusted gains, lower volatility, and maximum drawdowns.

ESG Integration in Investment Strategies

• Research indicates that combining ESG factors with Smart Beta approaches, such as value investing, enhances portfolio performance by improving returns and reducing risks. The CSI ESG Value strategy, for example, outperformed traditional value strategies by 24.18%, showing higher average market capitalization and alignment with high-growth sectors like technology and healthcare.
• The ESG evaluation system is designed to cover risks and opportunities, with unified standards for Chinese A-shares and H-shares, transparent indicators, and an emergency adjustment mechanism.

ESG Evaluation System

• The CSI ESG framework includes environmental, social, and governance dimensions, with 14 themes, 22 units, and over 100 indicators. It aims to be internationally aligned yet tailored to domestic needs, ensuring reliable, objective data for investment decision-making.

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