Global CSR Foundation CEO Spotlights China’s “Marathon Strategy” for ESG at 3rd KOMPAS ESG Congress in Poland

Warsaw, Poland — May 28, 2025
At the 3rd KOMPAS ESG Congress held in Warsaw and recognized as one of Poland’s most influential ESG conferences, Jing Zhao Cesarone, CEO of the Global CSR Foundation (GCSRF), delivered a featured keynote address titled “Marathon Strategy: China’s Pursuit of Sustainable Growth.”

Cesarone presented China’s long-term ESG approach, emphasizing policy integration, green financing, and international cooperation. She highlighted China’s Dual Carbon Goals—peaking emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060—as a reflection of the country’s commitment to sustainable development beyond short-term performance.

“Sustainability is not a sprint. It’s a marathon,” said Cesarone. “True ESG leadership requires endurance, a long-term mindset, and meaningful collaboration between governments, business, and civil society.”

China’s ESG Journey and Global Impact

Cesarone’s speech showcased major Chinese sustainability milestones:
– Over $230 billion invested in clean energy by 2023
– National carbon market trading over 212 million tons
– Green finance leadership with $37.4 billion in green bonds issued in Beijing
– Electrification of 77% of urban public transport by end of 2022
– Large-scale afforestation and desert control projects increasing national forest coverage

She also presented case studies from Alibaba, BYD, and JD.com, illustrating how leading Chinese companies are embedding ESG into operations—from low-carbon supply chains to rural inclusion and green technology deployment.

Global CSR Foundation: A Voice for SDG Partnerships

The Global CSR Foundation continues to advance United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by building bridges across public and private sectors, especially through:
– The “Endless Vitality” Palace Museum global cultural exhibition, launched at the United Nations and heading to Abu Dhabi
– CSW parallel events focused on gender equality and women’s leadership
– Cross-border investor dialogues and ESG roundtables
– Climate action initiatives like “Light Up Africa” and youth-focused climate toolkits

Poland’s Growing ESG Ecosystem

The Congress also highlighted Poland’s own ESG progress:
– Over 30 expert roundtables hosted by the Employers of Poland
– 2,000+ professionals trained via ESG webinars co-organized with Forbes and KPMG
– A robust digital platform (kompasesg.pl) engaging 170,000+ users/month
– National media coverage reaching nearly 10 million people, generating strong awareness and public support

“Let’s run this marathon together—not for speed, but for resilience, trust, and transformative impact,” Cesarone concluded. “The future of ESG lies in global collaboration.”