Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.
2022 Corporate Social Responsibility
Report (ESG Report)
March, 2023
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About This Report
Reporting Scope
This report includes information on Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (BoCom) and its subsidiaries.
The report covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2022. BoCom publishes its corporate social responsibility report (ESG Report) annually. Part of the information herein is beyond that timeframe.
The 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report (ESG Report) of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. was published on March 30, 2023.
References
This report is prepared in accordance with the Opinions on Strengthening the Social Responsibility of Banking Financial Institutions issued by China Banking Regulatory Commission, the Green Finance Guidelines for Banking and Insurance Sectors issued by China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, the Guidelines on Environmental Information Disclosure for Financial Institutions issued by the People's Bank of China, the Guidelines on the Corporate Social Responsibility of Banking Institutions of China issued by the China Banking Association, the Notice on Publishing the Guidelines No. 1 for Self-Regulationof Listed Companies-StandardizedOperation of Companies Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange issued by Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting Guide issued by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. and the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards issued by Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB).
Principles
This reporting principles are as follows:
Materiality: Referring to the boundary of material topics stipulated in the Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting Guide issued by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd., we determine the scope of the issues after communication and research with stakeholders and identification of the ESG factors concerned by stakeholders.
Quantitative: Financial data from BoCom Financial Statement 2022 have been independently audited by KPMG Huazhen CPA Co.,Ltd.. Other data from previous years are included in this
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report.
Balance: This report discloses the Bank's performance in an objective manner and avoids the use of any disclosure methods that influence readers' decisions or judgments.
Consistency: The statistical methodology used to disclose data in this report remains consistent with previous years. Any changes in statistical methodology or key performance indicators or any other relevant factors affecting meaningful comparisons will be clearly stated in the report. All currency amounts are reported in RMB, unless otherwise stated.
Reporting Process
Based on its CSR practices, BoCom prepares this report in seven stages covering project approval, information collection, drafts and revisions, review by senior management, Social Responsibility (ESG) and Consumer Committee, and the Board of Directors, as well as printing and publishing. BoCom frequently communicates with its stakeholders for feedback on the structure and content of the report.
Assurance
The KPMG Huazhen CPA Co.,Ltd is entrusted to provide a third-party assessment of the report, in line with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000: Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information, and issues an independent statement of assurance.
Report Availability
This report is available in printed and electronic formats. BoCom uses eco-friendly paper for all printed copies. Electronic copies are viewable at www.bankcomm.com.
Both Chinese and English versions are available. For any discrepancies between the two versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.
Designations
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. is also referred to as "BoCom" or "the Bank" or "we" in this report. The Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as "the Group".
Editorial Board
Director: Ren Deqi
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Deputy Director: Liu Jun
Editor in Chief: Luan Libing
Executive Editor-in-Chief: Yong Bo
Editors: Li Tian and Mei Ying
Contact Information
Corporate Culture Department, Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Address: 188 Yinchengzhong Rd., Shanghai, China
Postcode: 200120
Tel.: 8621-58781234-3761
Email: meiy@bankcomm.com
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Contents | |||
Message from Bank Leadership | 7 | ||
1. | About BoCom | 10 | |
1.1 | Company profile | 10 | |
1.2 | Key Performance | 12 | |
1.3 | Honors | 14 | |
2. | Feature: BoCom Creates A Beautiful Life | 17 | |
2.1 | Accelerating product innovation | 17 | |
2.2 | Supporting business transformation | 19 | |
2.3 | Empowering risk management | 21 | |
2.4 | Promoting industry development | 22 | |
3. Governance:Keep Steadfast to Coordinated Development | 25 | ||
3.1 | Cultivate new customs to consolidate the foundation of development | 25 |
3.2 Strengthening CSR management to show the responsibilities as a major bank ..29
4. Economy: Focus on Quality and Make Progress While Ensuring Stability | 46 |
4.1 Ensuring stability and improving the quality of services provided to the real economy 47
4.2 | Aligning with and implementing national strategies | 53 |
4.3 Improving the quality and efficiency simultaneously and practicing inclusive
finance 65
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Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. published this content on 30 March 2023 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 10 April 2023 09:55:04 UTC.