The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) have joined the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative, becoming the first commodity futures exchanges from mainland China to do so. The announcement was made by SHFE Chairman Tian Xiangyang at the 2025 Shanghai Derivatives Market Forum.
By joining the initiative, SHFE and INE have signed a commitment to support sustainable finance and responsible market development. The exchanges plan to adopt internationally recognised sustainability practices and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The move also forms part of China’s broader financial reform agenda, which includes priorities such as green finance, digital transformation, and inclusive economic development.
According to a statement from SHFE, the exchanges intend to contribute to discussions on the role of derivatives markets in supporting sustainability and enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks through engagement with international peers.
The UN SSE, established in 2009, facilitates cooperation among stock exchanges and market participants to improve ESG transparency and encourage sustainable investment practices. The addition of SHFE and INE adds representation from China’s commodity and energy trading sectors, highlighting the increasing relevance of sustainability in these markets.
