European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
BJ + SH + South China Environment WG
Environment WG Meeting and Chair Elections
Monday, 21 March, 15:30 – 17:45
European Chamber Beijing (Beijing Lufthansa Centre, Office C412, 50 Liang Ma Qiao Road)
Dear Working Group member,
The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Environment Working Group meeting + Chair Elections. It will be held on Monday, 21 March, 15:30 – 17:45 at the European Chamber Shanghai and Beijing offices via video conference. The Environment WG members in South China will join via conference call.
At this meeting, a presentation on indoor air quality will be given by Mr. Raefer Wallis, Architect and Founder, GIGA and RESET. For most companies, 90% of expenses are related to staff salary and benefits. With new research on increases in productivity, performance and lifespan, investing in the health and wellness of employees is providing a critical Return On Investment for companies while creating better work environments. Come and learn how the best companies are focusing on health to attract and retain staff and tenants.
We will also hold Chair/Vice Chair elections.The Environment Working Group Chairs/Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group. In order to register a vote for the elections, according to European Chamber practices, you must be present at the Working Group meeting.
Moreover, we will have a discussion on the Environment Position Paper (PP) 2016/2017. As you may know, the PP is the Chamber’s key lobbying document and is widely recognized by the Chinese and European governments, EU institutions, business associations and the media as the authoritative voice of EU business in China. It is used extensively for policy considerations, bilateral discussions, cooperation projects and background information. The value and importance of a well-written and well-represented Environment Position Paper cannot be overstated.
Tentative agenda:
- 15:30 – 16:05: Presentation and Q&A on Indoor Air Quality by Mr. Raefer Wallis, Architect and Founder, GIGA and RESET
- 16:05 – 16:45: Chair/Vice Chair Elections
- 16:45 – 17:30: Discussion on Environment Position Paper 2016/2017
- 17:30 – 17:40: Discussion on upcoming Working Group activities
- 17:40 - 17:45: China Europe Water Platform (CEWP)
As always, we welcome your suggestions for possible agenda topics and speakers for this and future meetings.
We encourage as many of our members as possible to attend to have their say in the leadership and representation of the Working Group in the year ahead. If you would like to attend this meeting in Beijing, please register ONLINE or contact Ms. Heidi De Langhe at hdelanghe@europeanchamber.com.cn by Friday, 18 March COB.
For more information on the Environment Working Group or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Heidi De Langhe at hdelanghe@europeanchamber.com.cn in Beijing or Mr. Daniel Sellers at dsellers@europeanchamber.com.cn in Shanghai or Ms. Anna Rudawska at arudawska@europeanchamber.com.cn in South China .