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

An exclusive offline seminar for members on the interpretation of the cross-border data transfer (CBDT) policies and its implementation guidance. Speaker is the Chief Engineer of Shanghai CAC.

• 2024-06-17 | 09:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai office 欧盟商会上海分会办公室

The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is delighted to invite you to a meeting with the Minister Counsellor for trade at the EU Delegation Ms. Marjut Hannonen, 21st June in Shanghai.

• 2024-06-21 | 08:30 - 10:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

WANT TO TRY ROWING? Now it is the opportunity to start! Join the rowing workshops organized by the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter and also enjoy a high-level networking among the beautiful Xuanwu Lake!

• 2024-06-23 | 17:00 - 18:00
• 艇进国际赛艇俱乐部 Tingjin International rowing Club

The European Chamber Nanjing is pleased to invite you to join the factory tour to Siemens Numerical Control Nanjing, a digital native factory.

• 2024-06-27 | 14:20 - 16:10
• Siemens Numerical Control Nanjing

According to the UN International Trade Centre, SMEs represent 95% of firms in the world and provide 70% of employment opportunities. Data from the OECD indicates that SMEs in China contribute significantly to the country’s various economic sectors. However, SMEs face significant challenges in adopting sustainable practices and operations. In 2018, the Chinese National Environment Ministry reported penalties for environmental regulations violations as mostly incurred by SMEs.

• 2024-07-03 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office & Zoom 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Zoom

2023年12月29日，全国人大公布了新修订的《公司法》，自2024年7月1日起施行。新修订的《公司法》对公司董事、监事、高级管理人员的责任进一步明确和细化，其中第188条成为追究董监高履职不当责任的重要法律依据。本次讲座的目的是以法律视角解读董监高责任。第一部分是通过对董监高EHS领域法律责任的分析，帮助董监高合规履职，避免被索赔的风险，第二部分是通过董监高责任保险的重点条款分析，帮助企业合理运用董监高责任保险，分散公司以及董事、监事、高级管理人员的被索赔风险。
On 29 December 2023, the National People’s Congress announced the newly revised Company Law which will take effect from 1 July 2024. The revised Company Law further clarifies and elaborates on the responsibilities of company directors, supervisors, and senior executives, of which the Article 188 has become an important legal basis for holding them accountable for improper performance of their duties. The purpose of this seminar is to interpret senior executive’s lability from legal perspective. The first part will analyze the legal responsibilities of directors, supervisors, and senior executives in the EHS field, help them fulfill their compliance obligations while avoid potential claims. The second part will interpret the important provisions of director and officer liability insurance, guide enterprise to effectively use appropriate insurance instruments to mitigate potential risk of claim against both the enterprise and its directors, supervisors, and senior executives.

• 2024-08-01 | 14:00 - 17:00
• Jinling Hotel