Advocacy Actions
European Chamber Energy Working Group Supports the EU Energy Innovation Virtual EXPO 2022
On Tuesday 8th November 2022, the EU Energy Innovation Virtual Expo organised by the EU-China Energy Cooperation Platform (ECECP) and supported by the European Union Chamber of Commerce kicked off, showcasing 15 European companies (Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece and Slovenia) who wish to introduce their innovative technologies in renewables, energy efficiency, energy storage, power grids and buildings to the Chinese market. Live online events and interviews were streamed from Europe throughout the three-day event at www.euenergyinnovationexpo.com.
Read moreEnergy Working Group Speaks at the 2nd Carbon Neutrality Conference in Tianjin
The European Chamber Tianjin Chapter organised its 2nd Carbon Neutrality Conference: The Role of European Business in China's Race to 2060 along with Green Partnership of Industrial Parks at Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin on Wednesday, 2nd November 2022. This event is also in memory of Guido Giacconi, former Vice President of the European Chamber, and a former passionate leader of the Chamber’s Energy Working Group, who visited Tianjin several times and supported this conference as the keynote speaker last year. Mickael Naouri, Vice Chair of the European Chamber Energy Working Group made a presentation on the work of the energy working group and moderated the panel discussion.
Read moreEnergy Working Group Presentation of Carbon Neutrality Report to Czech Trade Counsellor and other EU trade Counsellors
On 27th October, Mickael Naouri, National Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group presented an overview of the Energy Working Group and past advocacy actions to various EU Trade Counsellors at the the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Shanghai. An in-depth overview of the European Chamber's Carbon Neutrality Report (launched in May 2022) was also provided, highlighting key opportunities and challenges for European busineses to help China reach its 2060 carbon neutrality goals.
Read moreEU-China Exchanges on Industrial Green Development with Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
On 19th October, representatives of Automotive, Carbon Market, Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services and Environment Working Groups and Corporate Social Responsibility Forum met Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) officials from the Centre for International Economic and Technological Cooperation (CIETC) to have exchanges on industry green development.
Read moreMeeting with Department of Energy Conservation and Resource Utilization and Center for International Economic and Technological Cooperation of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
On 29th September 2022, Vice Chair of Environment Working Group and European Chamber staff met with Mr Zhouyang with Department of Energy Conservation and Resource Utilization (DECRU) and Mr Mao Tao with Center for International Economic and Technological Cooperation (CIETC) of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
Read moreChina-Europe Energy Storage Track II Dialogue: Pathway to Wide Deployment of Utility-Scale Energy Storage
The China-Europe Energy Storage Track II Dialogue: Pathway to Wide Deployment of Utility-Scale Energy Storage was successfully hosted by Energy Foundation China and Carbon Trust, and co-hosted by the European Chamber on Tuesday 27 September. This is the second workshop of the China-Europe Energy Storage Track II Dialogue project, covering the policies, business models, and cost compensation mechanisms of energy storage projects in China and Europe, as well as opportunities and challenges in energy storage investment and financing.
Read moreWorking Group Meeting on the EU’s Energy Crisis with EU Delegation and International Energy Agency
The European Chamber Energy Working Group was delighted to welcome Octavian Stamate, representative of the Delegation of the European Union to China, Peter Zeniewski, lead analyst at International Energy Agency (IEA) to examine the global energy crisis and the challenges ahead. This hybrid seminar, moderated by Zhonghua Xu, National Chair of Energy Working Group, took place both offline at the Chamber office, and joined online from 15:00 to 17:00, 23 September. The panel discussion was joined by Robert Xiao, Director of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, Anders Hove, Project Director at GIZ, Yan Qin, Lead Analyst at Refinitiv, and Xavier Chen, President of Beijing Energy Club.
Read moreMeeting with Mr Laurent Bardon, Head of the Sustainability and Green Transition section, EU Delegation to China
On 20th September 2022, the European Chamber staff representatives met with Mr Laurent Barbon, Head of the Sustainability and Green Transition section, EU Delegation to China.
Read moreMeeting with China Biomass Energy Industry Promotion Association (BEIPA)
On 25th August, the European Chamber energy working group representatives had a meeting with the China Biomass Energy Industry Promotion Association (BEIPA).
Read moreEnvironment and Carbon Market Working Group Joint Event: The EU CBAM and its Impact on China
On Wednesday 24th August, the European Chamber Environment and Carbon Market Working Groups invited officials and industry experts from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and the Customs Union; the China National Institute of Standardization; the Carbon Research team at Refinitiv LSEG; and the former EU-China Relations Advisor at European Parliament to discuss recent developments with the EU CBAM and its potential impact on China.
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