On 24th April, the European Parliament voted and adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), meaning it is now a legal responsibility for companies in the European Union (EU) to comply with the sustainability legislation and regulations indicated in the directive. Not complying with, or violating, legal requirements will lead to a significant financial or social impact for the company to bear.
While CSDDD is taking into effect in the EU, the directive also influences companies currently doing business in China. The impact of CSDDD spreads across the entire supply chain, potentially impacting all business partners and more importantly, the value chain. The due diligence expectations of CSDDD mean companies need to have awareness of the directive and prepare for the practical actions necessary for the company’s supply chain to comply.
The influence of CSDDD goes beyond geographical boundaries and extends across company functions and departments including the supply chain, procurement, finance and marketing, and legal teams.
So, what actions should your company take to comply with CSDDD? What are the implications for your business operations, compliance and company excellence? Join us at the event on 13th June to hear insights and best practices from experienced lawyers from Europe, sustainability experts, academia and industry.

• 2024-06-13 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

We invite members of the Spanish and Hispano-American business communities in Shanghai to join us for an insightful discussion on the issues, recommendations, and potential solutions outlined in the Position Paper, with a focus on how these matters affect and can be addressed by businesses in your communities.

• 2024-06-07 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

The European Chamber Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) rewards excellence in sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and raises awareness about sustainable business practices and responsible operating models. The 2024 SBA was officially launched and open for submission on 14th May. The information session on 4thJune will provide an overview of the 2024 SBA and the evaluation process, as well as introduce all the award categories, evaluation methodology and observations to all interested SBA applicants and audience members.

• 2024-06-04 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter, in partnership with Roland Berger, cordially invites you to attend the Annual General Meeting and the Shanghai launch of its European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey 2024 on 28th May, from 14:30 to 16:30 (Beijing time).

• 2024-05-28 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

China has recently introduced key policies in cross-border data transfer, cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. In August 2023, China unveiled the inaugural Generative Artificial Intelligence Service Management Interim Measures, outlining regulations governing AI services, including data training, manual annotation, and user information. In December 2023, the draft Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Management Measures established reporting standards and guidelines for handling cyber breaches. Most recently, the new rules for cross-border data transfer were launched in March.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape, it is crucial to explore the latest policies on cross-border data transfers, data authentication, and data sharing. Understanding these policies means foreign companies can adopt a global approach to cybersecurity and compliance, enabling them to review and enhance their regional cybersecurity policies and practices.
The European Chamber's Cybersecurity Conference 2024 will bring together professionals and experts from various sectors, including law and consulting firms, industrial players, and major data processors to share their insights on the future of China’s data flow security landscape and possible solutions for all relevant parties.

• 2024-05-21 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Swissotel Grand Shanghai

In the spirit of fostering global dialogue and sustainable practices, we are delighted to announce the upcoming event, "CSR and ESG – Navigating New Regulations". This gathering serves as a pivotal platform to delve into the realms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, illuminating the path forward amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.

• 2024-05-15 | 13:30 - 16:30
• Diamond Ballroom A, Level 2, Langham Hotel

To highlight the successful stories of the 2023 SBA winning applications, we group the SBA winners by the countries of origin. In this session, we are inviting winners of the Circular Economy Pioneer Award, and those are companies originating from Finland and the Netherlands, to outline their successful projects and practices.

• 2024-05-14 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

The 1st China-Europe Sports Summit ‘Moving Together’ follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Chamber and China’s General Administration of Sports (GAS) to build bridges between sports communities in Europe and China. European sports companies in China are keen to support China’s community goals by promoting healthy lifestyles, sports activities and wellness to create a better life for all. Bringing together European Sports companies, government stakeholders and the local communities through the integration of sports and education to promote the development of sports in China is a core goal of this initiative.

The half-day summit will see experts analyse various aspects of the fast-developing sports landscape in China, with panel discussions featuring representatives from European sports companies, sports opinion leaders and government representatives. The event will delve deeper into trending topics in the industry, such as the development of a winter sports industry, youth sports development, motorsport as well as the current landscape of the China market as well as the wider ecosystem of the sports industry.

• 2024-04-09 | 14:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Big Meetingroom

Over the last decades, the lifestyle of Chinese residents has undergone significant changes due to the rapid processes of industrialisation, urbanisation, and population aging. This transformation has presented new challenges in the health domain. In response, the Chinese Government has prioritised 'Healthy China' since 2016.

This trend creates opportunities for biopharmaceutical companies, supported by favourable policies from local governments. Qidong Economic Development Zone, located in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, is one of the examples. With the life-health industry as one of its key pillars, it has issued subsidy policies and now boasts over 60 biopharmaceutical companies.

The European Chamber invites you to join this session for further insights into the future of the life-health domain.

• 2024-03-29 | 09:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter cordially invites you to attend the launch of the Chamber’s latest publication, produced in partnership with China Macro Group (CMG), on 21st March 2024.

• 2024-03-21 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office