SHANGHAI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn
The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16.
Multinational corporations based in Shanghai are stepping up environmental, social, and governance innovation through localized practice, supported by the city's open business environment and clear policy framework.
The trend was highlighted at the 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference held on Dec 16.
The event showcased a range of ESG cases developed by foreign-invested companies operating in Shanghai, covering areas such as the circular economy, climate action, and public welfare.
In the circular economy sector, cross-industry collaboration is helping build greener material loops. Saudi Arabian chemicals manufacturer SABIC, for instance, has applied its chemically recycled plastics, developed through its China-based cooperation, to a basketball court renovation program, in collaboration with sports flooring supplier Enlio.
In the climate and resource management field, several multinational companies have achieved measurable progress through technological innovation and localized cooperation. One of these companies is Nestle China, which is reducing emissions through precision feeding and improved manure management, while working with 36 farms across the country to advance more sustainable agricultural practices.
In the area of safety and public welfare, foreign enterprises are increasingly focusing on long-term, locally embedded programs. For example, Volvo's Little Red Horse Safety Education Program, implemented in partnership with the Shanghai Public Service Foundation for Volunteers, reached more than 5,000 children at 41 schools in Shanghai in 2024, aiming to reduce traffic accidents involving children.
The program has also attracted participation from international teams through related training activities in China.
To further strengthen ESG development, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce released a three-year action plan in February 2024 for 2024-2026, aimed at enhancing the ESG capabilities of foreign-related enterprises and building a collaborative ESG ecosystem by 2026.
Industry data show that more than 90 percent of the 41 ESG reports collected from foreign-invested enterprises in Shanghai this year incorporate China-specific practices, indicating that localized ESG innovation has become a common approach among multinationals operating in the city.
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Shanghai-based MNCs step up ESG innovation
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As a fintech company committed to improving quality of life through digital financing, PT JULO Teknologi Finansial (JULO) continues to expand its role in advancing financial inclusion and literacy across Indonesia, including underbanked communities across the country. Over nine years of operation, JULO has reached 3.28 million users nationwide, across Indonesia's 38 provinces from Aceh to Papua.
As of December 2025, JULO has disbursed more than USD 1.7 billion in total financing to support a wide range of user needs. Of this amount, USD 380 million was allocated to business capital across various sectors, including food and beverage (F&B) businesses, online merchants, and service-based enterprises. JULO has also supported access to education through total financing of USD 108 million, which was used for school tuition fees, uniforms, and learning materials.
Beyond supporting business activities and education, JULO has also helped its users create comfortable living environments through home renovation financing totaling USD 63 million. In addition, users have also utilized a total of USD 45 million to cover healthcare expenses, ranging from prescription redemptions to medical consultations across thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
Anisa, a JULO user since 2023, utilized her credit limit to realize her aspiration of starting a small business. "I had long wanted to start a small venture to increase my income and savings. Once I received my credit limit from JULO, I immediately used it as business capital. The process was fast, straightforward, and the funds were disbursed quickly. Today, the snack business I run has become a steady source of additional monthly income," she shared.
With credit limits of up to IDR 50 million, JULO provides users with the flexibility to manage multiple financial needs simultaneously. Gita L, a JULO user based in Semarang, has been utilizing her credit limit since 2023 to support both her business operations and her child's education. "I use JULO to manage my business cash flow. There were also times when significant school expenses came up at the same time, and I relied on JULO. So far, everything has been running smoothly because I always make payments before the due date." he explained.
Beyond providing financing, JULO also prioritizes payment convenience as part of its commitment to sustainable financial inclusion. With interest rates starting from 0.1% per day, users are given the flexibility to align installments with their payday, benefit from incentives for early repayment, and choose from a wide range of payment methods, including autodebit and payments via convenience stores.
Supported by responsible financing practices and accessible payment systems, JULO has maintained a 90-day repayment success rate (TKB90) of 98.69% as of November 2025, in line with regulations set by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
President Director of JULO, Harri Suhendra, said, "Over JULO's nine-year journey, we have seen firsthand how access to the right financing can help people improve their quality of life. The trust and loyalty of our users reflect the tangible impact of our efforts in advancing financial inclusion. Going forward, JULO will continue to expand its service reach while strengthening financial literacy to ensure that credit is used in a safe, healthy, and responsible manner."
To reach a wider user base, JULO officially launched its application on the iOS platform in 2025, complementing its previously optimized Android services. Alongside this expansion, JULO has consistently reinforced its commitment to data security and user protection by maintaining internationally recognized certifications, including the successful completion of ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701:2019 audits in 2025.
About JULO
JULO is an innovative Indonesian financial technology company committed to providing accessible digital credit solutions through a smartphone-based application. Easy and affordable access to credit empowers individuals to meet their financial needs, improve quality of life, increase productivity, and support the circulation of the national economy.
JULO is also among the first fintech companies in Indonesia to implement a fully digital credit underwriting process at a national scale, supported by a proprietary risk assessment platform. This platform enables end-to-end consumer credit applications and creditworthiness assessments directly through a mobile application.
Founded in 2016, JULO's loan services are now accessible nationwide across Indonesia. Headquartered in Jakarta, JULO is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Credit Saison, Skystar Capital, Saratoga Investama, East Ventures, Quona Capital, Central Capital Ventura, MDI Ventures, and Gobi Partners.
JULO officially obtained its operating license as a registered fintech lending provider from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK) under Decree No. KEP-16/D.05/2020 dated May 19, 2020. Since entering Indonesia's peer-to-peer lending industry, JULO has secured multiple funding rounds, including a US$10 million Series A funding in 2018 and a US$80 million Series B funding in 2022. These investments have enabled JULO to continuously expand its services and deliver practical, accessible digital credit solutions to communities across Indonesia.
To date, the JULO application has been downloaded by more than 10 million users and has disbursed digital credit to over 3 million borrowers nationwide. JULO has also received several awards in recognition of its commitment to social impact, business ecosystem development, and innovation in the financial services landscape, including Winner of the Indonesia Fintech Festival (2016), Winner of the UN FinTech Challenge (2018), Winner of Inclusive Fintech 50 (2019), Financial Inclusion of the Year and Consumer Lending Product of the Year at the Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards 2024, as well as Asia FinTech Awards 2024.
For more information about JULO, please visit www.julo.co.id.
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Nine Years of Impact: JULO Disburses USD 1.7 Billion in Digital Financing Across Indonesia
