Advocacy Actions
Seminar on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
MEE Policy Research Center organize the seminar on EU Regulation Proposal of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the members of European Chamber joined the discussion.
Read moreEuropean Heating Industry Desk Meeting: Shanghai Green Building Floor Area Ratio Bonus and 3C Certification System Advocacy Plan Discussion
This European Heating Industry desk meeting focused on Europe China Heating Initiative's latest working progress, work plan for September and October, Shanghai Green Building Standards and China's adoption of CCC certification system for commercial gas-burning appliance. During the meeting, members shared their interpretation of the regulations and discussed plans to overcome the difficulties in adopting the CCC certification system.
Read moreESG Seminar: New Energy and Carbon Neutrality
In order to better serve and support the development of Shanghai new energy industry and continuously attract foreign investment, this ESG seminar "New Energy and Carbon Neutrality" promotion conference was jointly organised by Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, and PwC. During the conference, the new energy industry development in Shanghai and the foreign investment environment and policies in Shanghai were introduced to key foreign enterprises to increase awareness on ESG investment incentives.
Read moreDialogue on the Roadmap to Maritime Carbon Neutrality
Decarbonization is always on the agenda, and we are seeking alignment of China’s vision. Governments around the world and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have already joined the mission in reducing emissions from shipping. All carriers are now installing equipment to ensure sustainability and remain heavily engaged. Shipbuilders are looking at vessel conversion and replacement, as well as newbuilt orders. Shipping has a lower carbon emission than air cargo, so the concern is mainly on fuel transition.
Read moreEuropean Chamber meeting with the Representatives of the Beijing Chaoyang District CBD Administration Committee
On 1st September, the executive deputy director of the Beijing Chaoyang District CBD Administration Committee and his delegation visited the European Chamber Beijing Office to discuss future cooperation.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Meeting with the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA)
On 26th August, the Chair of Pharmaceutical Working Group led a European Chamber delegation to visit the Division of the International Cooperation of the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA). The Division director welcomed delegates from the Chamber and expressed appreciations for chamber’s support to the NHSA.
Read moreMeeting with Chinese Academy of Social Science
On 25th August, European Chamber Energy Working Group representative met Mr Liu Qiang, Director of Research Office, Institute of Quantitative and Technical Economics of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Both sides planned to co-organise the next International Seminar on Belt and Road Initiative and Energy Connectivity in the second half of October 2021.
Read moreEnvironment Working Group Meeting: How to Build a Climate-Resilient Business Model (Shanghai OFFLINE and Online)
This Environment Working Group meeting focused on the legal landscape of climate change, the EU Green deal and risk assessment as a key component of ESG policies. Opening remarks were provided by Peter Corne, Vice Chair of Environment Working Group at the European Chamber, while the key note speeches were delivered by Annette Magnusson, Immediate Past Secretary General of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (2010-2021), Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and Anja Ipp, Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and former legal counsel at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (Joining Online from Sweden)
Read moreLiving a Green Life for the Future
In order to let all staff and members better understand such state strategy and present green policies for consumer-end activities and call on all staff and members to do our parts and take the social responsibility of reducing emission and saving energy, the European Chamber is very pleased to invite the experts from PRCEE of MEE.
Read moreMeeting with the Director General of the Foreign Trade Department, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), on Policy Recommendations for the Development of China's Digital Economy.
The European Chamber, represented by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Working Group, attended a MOFCOM celebrated meeting to provide policy recommendations to ameliorating China's digital economic landscape.
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