Geneva  — The United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative has welcomed two new members from mainland China: the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE). The announcement was made by Tian Xiangyang, Chairman of SHFE, during the 2025 Shanghai Derivatives Market Forum, marking a milestone as SHFE and INE become the first commodity futures exchanges from mainland China to join the global initiative.

By joining the UN SSE, SHFE and INE signed a commitment to further sustainable finance and responsible market development. The exchanges aim to integrate international sustainability best practices, align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and actively contribute to China’s broader financial reform goals set at the Central Financial Work Conference, including green finance, digital finance, and inclusive growth.

“This is a significant step forward for SHFE and INE,” said SHFE. “We look forward to sharing our insights on the role of derivatives markets in supporting sustainable development, and learning from the global community to strengthen our ESG capabilities.”

Launched in 2009, the UN SSE initiative promotes peer-to-peer learning among exchanges and market participants, supports ESG transparency, and fosters sustainable investment practices worldwide.

The addition of SHFE and INE brings new perspectives to the UN SSE community and signals growing momentum in the integration of sustainability principles within commodity and energy markets.