Photo: courtesy of the State Grid Corporation of China

During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the State Grid Corporation of China (State Grid) unveiled the Report of State Grid Corporation of China on Contribution to the Implementation of Global Development Initiative (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") at the Headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in New York. The Report offers State Grid's solutions to addressing the pressing question of global sustainable development in our time and demonstrates the corporation's attitude, wisdom and responsibility in this area.

The State Grid has proactively embraced the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and remained steadfast in aligning the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its pursuit of high-quality and sustainable economic and social progress. It has explored a string of successful models in facilitating local development under different scenarios at home and abroad. The Report is a systematic summary and comprehensive depiction of the practical experience outlined above.

Photo: courtesy of the State Grid Corporation of China

The State Grid has harnessed its network advantages and actively engaged in global development cooperation. This has established a robust foundation for power technology and energy supply services, facilitating optimal energy supply and driving the transformation toward a green and low-carbon future within its service areas. The State Grid upholds the six principles put forth in the GDI, regarding them as fundamental guidelines for its operations. It has systematically initiated key initiatives and projects for advancing the GDI, and materialized its commitment from six points of view: staying committed to development as a priority, staying committed to a people-centered approach, staying committed to benefits for all, staying committed to innovation-driven development, staying committed to harmony between man and nature, and staying committed to results-oriented actions. Through these efforts, it has successfully attained the anticipated outcomes.

As a pioneer in the global energy revolution, the State Grid endeavors to foster a wider consensus on sustainable development in the power and energy sectors. By inspiring and engaging more partners, it actively encourages the pursuit of sustainable development, making new contributions to the achievement of the UN's 2030 SDGs and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

The event garnered global attention and received accolades from international experts and scholars in the power and energy sectors.