The 2026 Summer Summit of the China Sustainable Investment Forum (China SIF) was successfully held in Beijing on July 10, 2026. The event focused on the theme of "New Quality Productive Forces and Sustainable Finance," with over 20 experts from regulatory bodies, markets, and academia sharing their insights. More than 200 representatives from financial institutions, listed companies, and academic organizations attended.

During the summit, Zhao Hui, General Manager of the Public Relations Department, and Fan Li, Sustainability Manager, of COSCO SHIP PORT (SEHK: 1199) delivered a keynote presentation titled "Green Navigation, Digital Empowerment: Building Resilient and Sustainable Ports." The presentation detailed the company's 2050 carbon neutrality blueprint, its green and smart port operations from vessel arrival to gate exit, its financial quantification of climate-related risks and opportunities, and its initiation of nature-related assessments. It demonstrated how the company is driving new quality productive forces in the port sector through digital and green low-carbon transformation, supporting the upgrade of the global shipping industry chain. COSCO SHIP PORT emphasized that as a global leader in port and logistics services, practicing ESG is not only about fulfilling social responsibility but is also a key pathway to enhancing core competitiveness and achieving sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Strategic Decarbonization Pathway

Confronting global climate challenges, COSCO SHIP PORT has anchored its vision on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, establishing a clear, stepwise emission reduction path. The targets are to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity by 55% and energy consumption intensity by 45% by 2035, compared to a 2020 baseline. By 2025, the company had already achieved a 38.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity against the baseline year.

Operational Decarbonization in Action

Decarbonization practices are being fully implemented across operations. In 2025, all domestic controlled terminals advanced the "oil-to-electricity" conversion for mobile equipment, with new energy and clean energy container trucks reaching a 60% share, including 147 pure-electric smart container trucks already deployed. The Tianjin Container Terminal developed its first wind power project, and Xiamen initiated a green charging and battery-swapping project, bringing total renewable energy installed capacity to 22 megawatts. Shore power coverage reached 100% at domestic controlled terminal container berths, with 5,998 vessels connected in 2025, achieving an equivalent carbon dioxide reduction of 9,006 metric tons. The company completed a comprehensive inventory of its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, totaling 540,537 metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2025, identifying key sources such as downstream transportation and distribution, investments, and fuel and energy-related activities, thereby laying a data foundation for collaborative decarbonization across the value chain.

Digital Twin for Green Management

Guided by its "Digital Intelligence Empowerment" strategy, COSCO SHIP PORT has pioneered a globally unique "Port Digital Twin Integrated Energy Management and Control Platform." This platform enables 3D visualization, analysis, and quantifiable management of energy consumption. All domestic controlled terminals and supply chain companies are fully connected to an integrated digital energy management platform, with smart meter data transmitted in real-time and a carbon emission statistics and accounting system established. This solution, which highly integrates digital twin technology with green low-carbon practices, is providing a replicable "one-stop model for green smart ports" for the global port industry.

Setting New Standards in South America

COSCO SHIP PORT successfully developed and officially opened the Chancay Terminal in November 2024, South America's first green smart port. In 2025, the terminal's major port machinery operated using 100% green hydropower, setting a new benchmark for smart ports in South America and becoming a model for green infrastructure cooperation under the Belt and Road framework.

Commitment to Biodiversity

During the construction and operation of the Chancay Terminal, COSCO SHIP PORT implemented biodiversity protection practices. The project is adjacent to the Chancay Wetland and marine animal habitats. The project team employed innovative vibroflotation techniques, wastewater recycling, and an environmental monitoring network to achieve zero ecological disturbance during construction. This green practice was recently recognized as an outstanding sustainability case study during the "520 Social Responsibility Day" awards.

Governance and Market Recognition

At the governance level, COSCO SHIP PORT has established sustainability commitments at the board level. Its ESG Committee convenes at least twice a year, all directors receive anti-corruption and ESG training, and business performance evaluations are linked to ESG metrics. The company continues to be included in the FTSE4Good Index Series and the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. It has received mainstream recognition, including an AA ESG rating from Hua Zheng (ranking first in the transportation infrastructure industry) and an A ESG rating from SynTao Green Finance.

Creating Investor Value

For investors, the ESG practices of COSCO SHIP PORT have evolved beyond a mere "responsibility report" to become an engine for value creation. By reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, lowering compliance risks, strengthening asset resilience, and expanding revenue channels, the company is translating its sustainability commitments into long-term investment value that can withstand economic cycles.