Discussion on Promoting the Green Economic Transformation of Enterprises in Dalian Based on ESG Principles under the "Dual Carbon" Goals

In the context of global climate change, China has proposed the "dual carbon" goal, which aims to achieve carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060.As an important economic center in Northeast China, Dalian's enterprise green economy transformation is the key to achieving the "dual carbon" goal.This article explores in depth the green economy transformation path of enterprises in Dalian based on the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) concept.The ESG concept has played an important role in the green economy transformation of enterprises, helping them comprehensively evaluate their performance in environmental protection, society, and governance, and enhance the effectiveness of the transformation.Policy and regulatory support of government, capital investment and financial support, as well as talent cultivation and technological innovation, are important guarantees for promoting the green economy transformation of enterprises in Dalian. Research Background and Significance Research BackgroundIn light of the severe challenges posed by global climate change, reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality have become a consensus within the international community.As one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters globally, China proposed its "dual carbon" goals at the 75th United Nations General Assembly in September 2020, aiming to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 [1] .However, the "Annual ESG Action Report" published in 2023 by various organizations, including the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Economic Research Institute, revealed that none of the top 100 listed companies recognized as "Pioneers of Listed Companies" were from Dalian.This