The paper discusses how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration may optimise corporate financial performance and climate-related risks and opportunities considering the mounting problem of climate change. We qualitatively and quantitatively examine how ESG integration affects corporate financial performance using the Pearson correlation coefficient, arbitrage pricing theory (APT) and scenario analysis as theoretical frameworks. The Pearson correlation coefficient assists in identifying potential correlations between ESG rating and return on assets (ROA). The APT assists in explaining the expected return after integrating ESG factors, while scenario analysis offers a measure of the possible risks of the portfolio connected to climate change concerns. We use the Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI) ESG rating standards to evaluate a company's potential ESG performance. Furthermore, this paper's climate-related financial risk analysis is predicated on the four fundamental components of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) structure: Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets. The empirical findings reveal that integrating ESG factors into enterprise management tends to exhibit better financial performance and experience significant mitigation of climate-related risks. The research provides valuable insights for investors and policymakers to guide them towards more sustainable and risk-averse investment practices.

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Abstract: The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the COVID-19 pandemic shock have similarities and differences. They both cause major economic downturn, affecting the normal functioning of the society. The cause and impact of them are different since the GFC is an internal shock whereas the economic downturn brought by the COVID-19 pandemic is an external shock that cannot be predicted. The corresponding expansionary fiscal and monetary policies are also slightly divergent. This research compares the economic impact of the GFC and the COVID-19 shock, specifically in China, focusing on the policy responses in different situations. Based on the analysis of the impact of the policies implemented in the GFC, the four-trillion investment proposed in 2008 was not a sustainable fiscal policy since it had made the government highly in debt. In 2020, the government also employed expansionary fiscal policies, but instead of spending on basic infrastructure, it concentrated on the advanced technology and service industry. Further, this paper suggests that the government could spend more on new investment plan like 5G technology to revive the economy during the aftermath of the pandemic.

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Abstract: With the rise of the "She -economy," female consumers' attention to and willingness to purchase national products are increasing. This paper focuses on the female consumer group, exploring their user experience and emotional responses during the process of purchasing national products, and how these factors affect their willingness to buy national products. The paper collects relevant data through a questionnaire survey and uses SPSS 27.0 for statistical analysis of the data. The results show that female user experience and female emotional response have a significant positive effect on purchase intention, with female emotional responses playing an important mediating role. This paper enriches the research content of the "She-economy" theory and provides new insights for understanding female consumer behavior. At the same time, the research results have practical significance for both enterprises and female consumers.

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The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster caused extensive, long-term damage to the surrounding ecosystem. Twelve years later, the Japanese government faces a contentious decision: releasing accumulated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima site into the Pacific Ocean, sparking widespread debate over environmental and public health risks. This study takes the Fukushima wastewater release as a case study to examine the broader implications of nuclear energy and accidents. Using detailed comparisons, graphs, and calculations, we assess the potential environmental, economic, and political ramifications of the release, aiming to provide an approximate timeline and magnitude of effects, while addressing critical data gaps concerning nuclear wastewater discharge. The findings will offer essential insights for reducing, mitigating, and preventing detrimental impacts on people's lives. They will also guide policymakers in developing strategies that prioritize environmental protection, public health, and global economic stability, while applying lessons learned from Fukushima to prevent future disasters.

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