Advocacy Actions
Visit to the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange Centre
On 15 September, 25 Members of the European Chamber across 4 Working Groups (Energy, Carbon Market, Environement and Petrochemcials,Chemicals and Refining) visited the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange Centre to discuss the National Carbon Emission Trading System, carbon finance and China's pathway to decarbonisation.
Read moreEnergy WG Networking Event: EU-China Energy Night
On Friday 10th September, the Energy Working Group has organised a social networking event "EU-China Energy Night". Around 150 representatives from the European and Chinese energy sector, including embassies and consulates, relevant ministries, key industry associations, energy companies, think tanks, etc. attended the event. The event was divided into two parts: the first part included keynote speeches from China Photovoltaic Industry Association, Biomass Energy Industry Promotion Association and Chinese Wind Energy Association on the Outlook of China's 14th Five-Year Energy Plan and Green Energy Transition. The second part was a Cocktail Party for working group members to get to know each other and interact with key stakeholders.
Read moreSeminar on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
MEE Policy Research Center organize the seminar on EU Regulation Proposal of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the members of European Chamber joined the discussion.
Read moreESG Seminar: New Energy and Carbon Neutrality
In order to better serve and support the development of Shanghai new energy industry and continuously attract foreign investment, this ESG seminar "New Energy and Carbon Neutrality" promotion conference was jointly organised by Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, and PwC. During the conference, the new energy industry development in Shanghai and the foreign investment environment and policies in Shanghai were introduced to key foreign enterprises to increase awareness on ESG investment incentives.
Read moreMeeting with French Counselor of Environment , Energy and Sustainability
BM of Environment WG and the Event Team discussed about the feasibility to co-host the kick-off series events on EU policies of "Green Deal " and " Fit for 55 " with the Slovenian Embassy as a rotating presidency EU member state. the both sides make a tentative agreement to
Read moreMeeting with China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME)
On 1st September, the Energy Working Group representatives met with the Vice President and the Deputy Secretary General of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME). Discussion included establishing a long-term cooperation mechanism between the two chambers (exchanges between member companies, joint visits to industrial parks, joint events, etc.); and setting up a Green&Low-carbon International Cooperation Committee, with the European Chamber being invited as a strategic partner for the inaugural conference in October.
Read moreMeeting with Chinese Academy of Social Science
On 25th August, European Chamber Energy Working Group representative met Mr Liu Qiang, Director of Research Office, Institute of Quantitative and Technical Economics of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Both sides planned to co-organise the next International Seminar on Belt and Road Initiative and Energy Connectivity in the second half of October 2021.
Read moreEnvironment Working Group Meeting: How to Build a Climate-Resilient Business Model (Shanghai OFFLINE and Online)
This Environment Working Group meeting focused on the legal landscape of climate change, the EU Green deal and risk assessment as a key component of ESG policies. Opening remarks were provided by Peter Corne, Vice Chair of Environment Working Group at the European Chamber, while the key note speeches were delivered by Annette Magnusson, Immediate Past Secretary General of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (2010-2021), Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and Anja Ipp, Co-Founder of Climate Change Counsel and former legal counsel at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (Joining Online from Sweden)
Read moreMeeting with Biomass Industry Promotion Association
Mr. Zhang Dayong, the Secretary General of the Association introduced the Status Quo and development of Biomass industry in China, and cooperation outlook with the European Partners and member companies of the European Chamber of Commerce.
Read moreMeeting with representatives of the EIB
On Thursday, 29th July, a group of Chairs led by Member of the ExCo Board Jens Eskelund met with representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to discuss the EIB's new China strategy.
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