Advocacy Actions
Exploring Pathways to the Green Transition: The China Market and Corporate Transition
Despite the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and the resulting economic fluctuations over the past two years, the new energy sector has continued to see staggering growth, including electric vehicles, which set new records in Chinese sales in the past year. The rapid growth of offshore wind energy and solar PV in recent years has breathed hope into global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Whether it be at COP26 or in China’s 14th FYP, one message always rings clear: the new energy sector is key to tackling climate change and reaching carbon neutrality, and its growth is only the beginning of the global shift towards sustainable practices.
Understanding the growth of renewable energy in the past gives us reason to be more optimistic about how fast it can ramp up to meet carbon neutrality goals in the future. The European Chamber of Commerce in China were delighted to invite Mr. Guozheng Zhang, Director of Investment Promotion Bureau of Qidong Economic Development Zone, Simon Lemin,
Director Industry Services Division Great China, TUV SUD, and Juan Ignacio Garcia de Motiloa, Vice Chair of Energy Working Group to present the challenges and outlook on the Green Transition in China.
Green Transition in Industry and Transport: Sharing Swedish Experiences
On December 17th, the Swedish Consulate hosted the "Green Transition in Industry and Transport: Sharing Swedish Experiences" event and the opportunities within China on the transition to renewable energy. Two European Chamber Energy Working Group vice chairs participated as moderator and panellist respectively, providing European business perspectives on decarbonising the industrial sector and securing fossil free transport.The event brought together a number of experts in green transport and industry, for a series of presentations followed by a panel discussion.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG ENV
On 3rd December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG ENV, Florika Fink-Hooijer.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Environment
On the 2nd December a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Guido Giacconi met with Mr Marius Vascega, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreMeeting with Jinan Foreign Affairs Delegation (Energy WG Vice Chair)
The Shanghai chapter welcomed a visit from Tian Yin, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Jinan and the rest of the Jinan delegation (庞龙, Deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Jinan, 董晓丽 Director of Europe Africa division) on the 4th November to discuss the general situation of Jinan and potential areas of collaboration with European coompanies as well as the Shandong Initiative. This built on the recent Jinan visit from the European Chamber delegation, led by Vice President, Guido Giacconi. The vice chair of the Energy Working Group, Juan Ignacio Garcia de Motiloa was present to represent the chamber and the advocacy work of the working group.
Read moreKeynote Speech at Sino-Europe Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Summit Forum
The European Chamber was represented by the Energy WG Vice Chair in the Sino-Europe Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Summit Forum hosted in Shanghai by TUV Rheinland, a member company involved in the Energy and Environment Working Groups. The keynote speech focused on potential areas of collaboration for EU-China in this sector as well as the current challenges and developments in wind energy, hydrogen and expectations in the lead up to COP26. Other keynote speakers included Qimin Chai, Director of Strategic Planning at the National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC) and Dr Jin Li, General Manager of Carbon Neutral Operation Centre-Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange.
Read moreVisit to the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange Centre
On 15 September, 25 Members of the European Chamber across 4 Working Groups (Energy, Carbon Market, Environement and Petrochemcials,Chemicals and Refining) visited the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange Centre to discuss the National Carbon Emission Trading System, carbon finance and China's pathway to decarbonisation.
Read moreSeminar 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 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 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)
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