Information Session: 2021 Sustainable Business Awards - Applications, Eligibility and More Go back »
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Time2021-06-16 | 15:00 - 16:45
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Venue:European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204 and Online
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Fee:Members: Free |
Non Members: Free
The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is excited to commemorate the 5th consecutive year of our Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). The 2021 edition will continue to put sustainability awareness at the forefront of its focus, recognizing companies who push for sustainable economic growth, environmental care and social welfare.
On 14th September 2021, the European Chamber will host a ceremony in Shanghai to announce the winners of this year's edition. This event will celebrate the 5th anniversary of these awards with the presence of members, partners, representatives from EU Member States Consulates and media.
For this information session, we would like to welcome all interested applicants for our Sustainable Business Awards, members and non-members of the Chamber, on Wednesday, 16th June at 3:00pm (GMT+8), at our Shanghai office and Online Zoom Platform; to be joined by our SBA knowledge partners, SynTao. This session will detail the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards, including award categories, time schedule, evaluation process, methodology, what makes a successful case, as well as a Q&A session to answer any further questions. Those who are interested in applying to the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards will find this session beneficial for understanding all new developments involved; we also welcome any questions regarding the application process in advance.
At the information session, Ms. QI Tiantian from European Chamber Shanghai will introduce the general idea of the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards and the evaluation process. Mr. PENG Jilai from SynTao will introduce all award categories, evaluation methodology and observations. We are looking forward to your participation at our 16th June information session at the Shanghai Chamber office or via Zoom.
Agenda
14:30 - 15:00 Registration & Networking
15:00-15:15 Welcome the guest and introduce the Awards by Ms. QI Tiantian, European
Chamber Shanghai
15:15-16:00 Evaluation observations and Introduction of Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodology by Mr. PENG Jilai, Partner, SynTao
16:00-16:30 Questions and Answers Session
16:30-16:45 Closing Remarks
Registration for this information session:
This information session is free of charge, will be accessible through the online platform Zoom and in-person with limited seating on a first-come-first-serve basis. Companies are encouraged to submit questions in advance to be addressed at the information session. For any questions, please contact Ms. Catalina Fernandez Silva at cfernandezsilva@europeanchamber.com.cn
What are the Sustainable Business Awards?
Since being established in 2017, the European Chamber’s Sustainable Business Awards have been improving, growing, and promoting awareness. In collaboration with our knowledge partner, SynTao, the objective of the European Chamber SBA is to:
- highlight innovative leadership achievement,
- advance sustainability awareness, and
- promote responsible business models.
What are the Awards Categories?
Each category will require a detailed strategy and policy; stakeholder engagement; practice and measures, organizational structure and other factors implemented by the company or organization.
- Advanced Performer in Decarbonisation
- Navigating Diversity and Inclusion
- Outstanding Environmental Performance
- Pioneer in Advancing Rural Revitalisation
- Resilient Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Leader
Submissions are now open from until 9th July, 2021 COB. Follow this link to view application forms.
Application eligibility applies to all companies and organisations, whether they are members or not of the European Chamber. Members of the European Chamber do not have an application fee, non-members do have a 2,500 RMB application fee. Multinational Companies (MNCs) and Small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to apply to all categories. There will be separate awards for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for each category. All applications will be assessed based on criteria given, by nine judges who represent academia, varied businesses, and social organizations within sustainability field.
The award winners will be announced at the 2021 European Chamber Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony on 14th September 2021. There will be highlights of winners to be published on social media, online, and in the European Chamber Shanghai Focus newsletter.
Why the Sustainable Business Awards?
The European Chamber Sustainability Business Awards have been continuously improving, growing, and promoting awareness since being established in 2017. Each year categories, criteria and requirements are adapted to best reflect Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards. Notably, our award categories continue to follow United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and China’s long-term policies on environmental protection and rural revilalisation.
The application process will bring about a deeper understanding of CSR, company goals and opportunities. The Sustainable Business Awards focus on stakeholder engagement and long-term impact. The judging criteria is systematic and objective; the evaluation process is open and transparent. We always welcome feedback as we value continuous improvement.
Would you like to be part of creating positive change and promote your company’s efforts in sustainability? Does your company aim to contribute to long-term sustainable business in China? Share your company’s efforts - Apply to our 2021 Sustainability Awards. Share our objective in creating thought leadership and long-term sustainable change happen. We look forward to your contribution in this year’s Sustainable Business Awards!
Terms & Conditions:
Events have limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration and payment for ALL events. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot attend an event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs. To cancel you can: 1) email: lamendivil@europeanchamber.com.cn , or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
For more information about the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum in Shanghai, please contact Ms. Tiantian QI at tqi@europeanchamber.com.cn from Shanghai.
Speakers
Ms. Tiantian Qi
Ms. Tiantian Qi
Tiantian is a Senior Business Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Sino-EU government relations industry. Skilled in Corporate Social Responsibility, International Relations, Programme Design and Policy Analysis across the food and beverage sector, auto sector as well as the satellite industry.
During her role leading the CSR Forum of the European Chamber, she organised European Chamber 10th Anniversary Conference in 2015 and coordinated with more than 30 member companies’ speakers, led (edited, designed, coordinated) and managed the CSR White Paper project which includes the liaison and coordination of more than 10 Member States Consulate Generals in Shanghai and 20 sponsor companies in 2016; Organised the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter first Sustainable Business Awards and designed seven series of CEO Talks; Organised the Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation CSR Dialogue at the European Chamber in April 2018 and the 2018 SBA in September; Established Shanghai Local Media (Shine: Shanghai Daily App) cooperation with European Chamber and launched European Chamber Sustainable Column at Shanghai Daily in 2017; Led the European Chamber CSR Team teach at Shanghai University for its MBA students on CSR together with the Swedish CSR Ambassador in summer 2017, 2018 and 2019; Led the CSR delegation join the European Commission Multi-Stakeholder Meeting in Brussels and coordinate the member speech delivered on CSR in China on February 2015(First time in the history of the Multi-Stakeholder meeting to host delegates from China and hear China CSR practice).
Mr. Jilai Peng
Mr. Jilai Peng
Mr Peng Jilai is the General Manager and Partner of SynTao Consulting Beijing Office, Director of China CSR Map (CCM), a certified trainer for Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and lecturer of SynTao Academy.
Mr Peng has over 15 years of CSR/ESG consultancy experience and has served many clients in the automobile, FMCG, healthcare, financing, ICT and IDC industries. He is professional in developing sustainability strategy and ESG management systems, CSR internal & external communication, CSR training, CSR/ESG reporting, CSR program planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Besides business consultancy, Mr Peng is heavily involved with corporate-NGO cooperation and has successfully developed a dozen of cross-sector partnership. He is also proficient with charity project implementation and evaluation and he particularly focus on child development, gender, rural revitalization, environment & climate change, health & nutrition issue. Mr Peng provides advisory service for a dozen of large foundations and NGOs.
Before joining SynTao, Mr Peng worked for four years as Project Coordinator with GIZ on Sino-German CSR Project. Mr Peng earned his bachelor degree in English Language and Literature from Capital Normal University.
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