The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber), along with the Department of Science and Technology of Shanxi Province, the Multinational Corporation Carbon Neutrality Forum 50 (MNC50) and the Shanxi Research Institute of Huairou Laboratory, will jointly organise the upcoming Panel Forum: Energy Transition and Low-Carbon Innovation in Taiyuan, Shanxi on 7th September. This event will be an integral part of the Coal Clean and Efficient Utilization Parallel Forum and the Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum 2023.

• 2023-09-07 | 08:30 - 12:00
• Room Wutong, Wutong Building Taiyuan, Shanxi

Climate change has become one of the focuses that attract global attention. China also proposed at the 2020 United Nations General Assembly to fully implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, striving to achieve peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. The first challenge faced by enterprises in reducing emissions is how to calculate emissions more accurately, scientifically, and comprehensively, which is the foundation of enterprise emission reduction. The disclosure of emissions from enterprise products and operations may become a necessary policy requirement in the future. More and more regional markets and supply chains will impose restrictions on emissions to help reduce emissions and assume social responsibility.

European Parliament recently voted to officially pass the proposal on carbon border adjustment mechanism. It is reported that the CBAM plan (carbon tariff) will be implemented from October 1, 2023.

• 2023-09-01 | 13:30 - 16:30
• 24th Floor 2407 Room 24层 2407室

Published in June 2020 by the European Parliament and European Council, the European Union (EU) taxonomy for sustainable activities sets a framework to classify ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ economic activities executed in the bloc. The aim is to fuel investments to meet the objectives outlined in the EU’s Green Deal strategies and achieve the sustainable transformation of the bloc’s economy.
Following the publication of the EU taxonomy, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the European Commission published the first Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT) in November 2021, with further updates a year later. This document lists activities that meet green finance definitions in both the EU and China, making it easier for international investors to provide financial support to Chinese borrowers for sustainable projects.

• 2023-08-04 | 15:00 - 16:30
• C405, European Chamber Beijing Office/Zoom Online

On Tuesday 1st August, the Carbon Market Working Group welcomes Ms. Liu Haiyan from the National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC) to debrief members on the details of the Administrative Measures, and discuss opportunities and challenges for enterprises with Dr. Zhang Da from the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economics, Tsinghua University and Ms. Yutong Song from Refinitiv Carbon Research team. Kindly note the meeting will be conducted in Chinese.

• 2023-08-01 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Zoom

On Monday 24th July, Mr Xavier Vanden Bosch and Mr David Boublil at the European Commission’s DG TAXUD, will debrief members on the details of the CBAM. If you are interested in joining, please register before Friday 21st July COB.

• 2023-07-24 | 15:00 - 16:00
• Online

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has the pleasure to cordially invite you to the seminar “Green Transition Through Innovation and Energy Efficiency” co-organised with Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai and Business Sweden as part of Sweden’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The seminar will take place at 09:30 – 12:00 on June 13 at the Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao (No. 100 Lane 1588 Zhuguang Road 诸光路1588弄100号) and is organised as a side event of the 2023 Shanghai International Carbon Neutral Technology, Products and Achievements Expo hosted by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai.

The seminar will focus on the importance of energy efficiency in driving the green transition and will explore innovative solutions to promote sustainable practices. The event will also feature insights based on the work conducted through the Swedish Pioneer the Possible China Platform, which provides support to Swedish companies in their efforts to reach carbon neutrality goals.

To RSVP, please reply to Stephanie Sam (European Chamber) at : ssam@europeanchamber.com.cn by June 9.

• 2023-06-13 - 2023-06-13 | 09:30 - 12:00
• Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao

The Environment Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Monday 3rd April 2023, 15:30-17:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai Offices.

In the first part of this meeting, Rachel Zhang, Climate Change Certification Manager of TÜV SÜD, will present a keynote presentation on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) : What are the implications for European companies ?



From 1st October, the transition period of the Carbon Board Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will begin, where the embedded GHG emissions of some exported products will be required to be reported on a quarterly basis. These policy changes will impact many European companies operating in China, particularly due to global pledges to reduce carbon emissions. Which industries will be affected and how will the GHG emissions be calculated? How will this be reported? This keynote presentation will outline the CBAM scheme and share some best practices from a verifier’s perspective.

The second part of the meeting will consist of the Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion. Candidates running for the elections will introduce themselves and their goals for the Environment Working Group over the next 12 months.

• 2023-04-03 | 15:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office | European Chamber Shanghai Office

The Energy Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Thursday 30th March, 15:00 to 17:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai offices.

• 2023-03-30 - 2023-03-30 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office and European Chamber Shanghai Office

The Carbon Market Working Group is pleased to invite you to join its 2023 Kick-off Meeting on Thursday 16th March, 10:00 to 11:30.

• 2023-03-16 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Zoom

Carbon Market Working Group Next Meeting

• 2010-11-22 | 14:00
• European Chamber Meeting Room C411A