From October 20 to 22, the 2026 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference took place at the Huangpu Expo Park in Shanghai. The event gathered more than 300 distinguished guests from across the globe, including representatives from UN agencies, Nobel Prize and Turing Award winners, corporate leaders, and think tank specialists. The conference hosted 22 sub-forums that delved into a wide range of topics, such as macro strategies, carbon neutrality, green industrial practices, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Coinciding with the conference, the second Green Industry and Sustainable Consumption Expo highlighted the green practice accomplishments of over 30 companies. Notably, BrightSource, Honor, and other firms showcased their innovations through captivating performances, incorporating robots into situational dramas.

In a significant move, the People's Government of Zhejiang Province unveiled the '15th Five-Year Plan' for Beautiful Zhejiang Construction, focusing on ecological environmental protection. The plan outlines a series of measures aimed at optimizing the energy structure. Specifically, it sets a target for over 60% of new electricity consumption to be sourced from non-fossil energy by 2030. Additionally, the plan emphasizes the continuous increase in the proportion of electricity received from external sources, reflecting Zhejiang's commitment to a sustainable and clean energy future.