Numerous applications were received from companies based in and outside of the European member states in the 2023 submission process. To highlight the successful stories of the winning applications from this year, we group the winners by the countries of origin. In this talk, we are inviting companies originating from France, FORVIA Faurecia China, Lesaffre, and VEOLIA, who won the 2023 SBA in these categories respectively - Decarbonisation Leader, Rural Development Pioneer, and Circular Economy Pioneer, to outline their successful projects and practices. To recognise the contribution of French companies to sustainability, the Chamber is also inviting a representative from the Consulate General of the Republic of France in Shanghai to deliver the closing remarks.

• 2023-12-14 | 14:30 - 16:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

Since 2008, the policy of deducting research and development (R&D) expenses for tax purposes has been formally recognized in legal terms. In order to encourage innovation and technological progress, and to assist businesses in enhancing their competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities, in recent years, the scope of the R&D expense deduction policy has gradually expanded.

• 2023-12-14 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Dun'an New City, 4th Floor, Alan's Western Restaurant

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, the forthcoming workshop holds immense promise for key stakeholders in Shenyang, with a special focus on European businesses, automotive industry players, and other manufacturers. This gathering is strategically designed to equip the audience with actionable insights, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing and real-world case studies around EU and China, North and South of China as well as automotive industry become the catalyst for positive change. The workshop's emphasis on practical know-how, especially from an end-user perspective, ensures that attendees, including European businesses in Shenyang, automotive industrialists, and manufacturers, gain invaluable tools to not only enhance their operations but also contribute meaningfully to the city's sustainable development.

• 2023-12-05 | 14:00 - 19:00
• Conrad Hotel 3rd Floor Ball Room/沈阳康莱德酒店三层大宴会厅

Decarbonization of the electric power system is the key to realize the “double carbon” target. EU SMEs have to increase the usage of renewable energy while decreasing coal power when facing the ever-growing demand in electricity. However, to meet the target is not simply stop using coal power, but to realize multi-energy integration and complementation by optimizing the combination of coal and new energy, and furtherly establish low-carbon electric power system with renewable energy as the main body.

• 2023-11-24 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Blue-whale SOHO 蓝鲸SOHO联合办公

Are you ready to elevate your managerial skills to the next level? The Managerial Acceleration Programme (MAP) is a dynamic curriculum to equip mid and senior managers, as well as forward-thinking entrepreneurs, with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.
MAP focuses on three pivotal elements that define the modern business environment: sustainability, digitalisation, and agility. These elements are not just buzzwords; they are the driving forces behind success in the contemporary world of business.

• 2023-11-17 | 13:30 - 16:45
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

Companies are currently clearly facing a complicated legal risk landscape, in regard to both regulatory and disputes issues. The regulatory developments worldwide also pose new challenges for companies operating in China. These developments require robust risk mitigation strategies. This seminar therefore dives into the important topic of legal risk management.

Join us for the seminar on 12th October to hear from lawyers, in-house counsels, and other experts on this important topic.

• 2023-10-12 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Union Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Chapter is delighted to invite you to the launch event of the European Business in China – Position Paper 2023/2024 on 27th September 2023.

Join us to discuss the issues, recommendations and possible solutions outlined in the Position Paper from the perspective of European businesses from a range of industries in Shanghai.

• 2023-09-27 | 14:00 - 15:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber fosters collaboration among members from diverse industries in China. The dedicated platform facilitates idea-sharing and best practices, enhancing the supply chain for all participants.

• 2023-09-26 | 14:00 - 15:55
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

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

In recent years international F&B manufacturers and exporters are looking at the country for their investments and business expansion; US and European brands such as Beyond Meat, Omni Foods, VIOLIFE, and St Hubert have stepped into the Chinese market, of which the food and beverage market size was 9.1 billion US dollars in 2021, registered with a CAGR of 14%, according to Zhiyanzhan Research Institute. On the other side, the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy calls for a fair, healthy and sustainable food system and one of the approaches is transitioning from intensive animal agriculture to more plant-based food production.

This event will help European SMEs identify the market opportunities in plant-based food in China; analyse the exports to the region; understand the regulatory landscape; build competitive advantages against local brands; and benchmark against other leading entities that are thriving in this sector.

Join us on 30th August to hear about the latest developments and best practices from our prominent group of industry players and analysts.

• 2023-08-30 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & ZOOM