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Time2020-09-17 | 15:00 - 19:20
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Venue:Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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Fee:Members: One free attendee per company, additional participants 200 RMB |
Non Members: 400 RMB
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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to the 2020 Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony, once again taking an active role in celebrating companies who put sustainable economic growth, environmental care and social welfare at the forefront of their values. This year the Sustainable Business Awards and the European Chamber's 20th year Anniversary Cocktail Reception will take place on 17th September, 2020 at the Mandarin Oriental Pudong Hotel in Shanghai.
Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony & European Chamber's 20-Year Anniversary Cocktail Reception
Master of Ceremony: Cindy Zhang, Vice Chairwoman of the CSR Forum, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter
PART I: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CONFERENCE
14:30 to 15:00 Registration and Networking
15:00 to 15:10 Opening Address by Hui Zhang (Roy), Chairman of the CSR Forum, European
Chamber Shanghai Chapter
15:10 to 15:30 Keynote Speech: Mr Xuelin Yin, Vice President, Human Pharma Supply China, Boehringer Ingelheim
15:30 to 16:15 Panel Discussion I: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Trends
Moderator: Dr Peiyuan Guo, GM and Founder, SynTao
Panellists:
- Mr Jyh-Ching Yaur, Vice President, Head of Research and Innovation Hub Shanghai, Philips Greater China
- Mr Zhou Tao (Joe),China President, Royal DSM
- Ms Meng Liu, Head for Asia Pacific Networks, United Nations Global Compact
16:15 to 16:25 Group Photo and Certificate of Appreciation
16:25 to 16:45 Coffee break with Gallery Display
PART II: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AWARDS CEREMONY
16:45 to 17:50 Panel Discussion II: Sustainability during and in the aftermath of COVID-19
Moderator: Dr Jianzhong Lu, Founder, CSR Thoughts Lab and Board Member, Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI)
Panellists:
- Ms Onny Jalink, Deputy Consul-General, Head of the Economic Section, Consulate-General Kingdom of
The Netherlands in Shanghai
- Dr Xuanwei Cao, Director of Center for Responsible and Sustainable Business Education, International
Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Mr Jianping Ling, Director of Good Business Center, National Business Daily
- Mr Jilai Peng, Partner, SynTao
17:50 to 18:00 Closing Address by Hui Zhang (Roy), Chairman of the CSR Forum, European
Chamber Shanghai Chapter
18:00 to 19:30 Celebrate the European Chamber's 20-year Anniversary - Cocktail Reception sponsored by Pernod Ricard (Cocktail Reception open exclusively to members and sponsors of the Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony).
In this cocktail reception we will be announcing the winners of this year's awards, followed by some words of recognition and cocktail party. Gallery display of Earth, Jupiter sponsors and Applicant cases. Join the lucky draw to win exceptional prizes from our sponsors.
Registration Fee:
Members: one free attendee per company, additional participants 200 RMB
Non-members: 400 RMB
Sustainable Business Awards 2020 Applicants: two free attendees per company
Background
2020 is the start of a new era for sustainability - a turning point – where it takes the world stage as we continue to learn just how important its role is in preserving our quality of life and all lives in the planet we share.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China in collaboration with SynTao as our knowledge partner and the Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai as SME supporting partner, strive to drive sustainability to the centre of attention on the 4th consecutive year of the Sustainability Awards. Our objective is to highlight innovation leadership achievements, advance sustainability awareness, and promote responsible business models to organizations in China who wish to adopt responsible business competition. The European Chamber envisions a transformation where businesses are eager to build a sustainable business model that is socially and environmentally responsible and geared towards valuable growth.
The European Chamber Sustainability Business Awards have been continuously improving, growing, and promoting awareness since being established in 2017. As we strongly value feedback from our experts, each year categories, criteria and requirements are adapted to best reflect Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards. Notably, our award categories closely follow United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal’s and China’s long-term policy on poverty alleviation and environmental protection. This year, award application eligibility has expanded to members and non-members of the Chamber in China, further highlighting our commitment to support sustainable business amongst varied industries and types of companies.
The Awards will bring about a deeper understanding of CSR, company goals and opportunities. The Sustainable Business Awards focus on stakeholder engagement and long-term impact, rather than utilizing sustainability as a ‘buzzword’ in company strategy without meaning. The judging criteria is systematic and objective; the evaluation process is open and transparent.
This year the Sustainability Awards were open for members and non-members of the European Chamber, with application categories including: Advocate in Combating Poverty, COVID-19 Crisis Response, Navigating Diversity and Inclusion, Outstanding Environmental and Climate Performance, and Social Innovation Pioneer.
Multinational Companies (MNCs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were eligible to apply to all categories. All applications were assessed based on criteria given, by eleven judges who represent academia, varied businesses, and social organizations within sustainability field. The award winners will be announced at this Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony on 17th September 2020.
Judging Panel
Practitioner and Key Opinion Leader
- Xidelong Guo, Manager, Corporate Engagement & Business Development, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) China
- Jianzhong Lu, Founder, CSR Thoughts Lab and Board Member, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Yiqi Zhou, Senior Manager of Partner Relations and Cooperation in the Sino-German Centre for Sustainable Development, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- Jianping Ling, Director of Good Business Center, National Business Daily
- Jilai Peng, Partner, SynTao
- Peiyuan Guo, GM and Founder, SynTao
Academia
- Lydia Price, Professor of Marketing, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
- Xuanwei Cao, Director of Center for Responsible and Sustainable Business Education, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Xiaojun Qian, Professor and Associate Dean of Academics, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Member States Representatives
- Anne-Roos Wasser, Vice Consul Commercial and Economic Affairs, Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai
- Lennart Nilsson, Counsellor of Economic and Trade Affairs, Leader of Team Transition Growth and Trade, Embassy of Sweden in Beijing
Sponsored Lucky Draw:
- Beauteville: Cosmetics Set (facial masks, fragrance, skin care products and other products)
- Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai: one room stay voucher
- Langham Hotel: 2 weekend buffet dinner voucher
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel: Two nights stay in a Club Mandarin River View Room inclusive of club benefits for 2 guests
- Sofitel Hyland: 1 night stay Presidential suite with Luxury Afternoon Tea at 30th floor
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China: Free participation in one of their two Professional Development Qualification courses
- Nordaq- Kettle with water filter
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.
All our events are held in English and follow the Chatham House Rule unless otherwise stated.
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 yangzhao@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.
Advisory Council Policy
Members of the Advisory Council may receive complimentary admission to Chamber seminars, conferences and factory visits up to two attendees per event. Additional participants will be charged at the member rate.
Advisory Council members will still be charged the standard member rate for participation in training courses and special events, such as gala balls, government appreciation dinners, or admission to corporate social events/tournaments.
For further information contact Ms Laura Alvarez Mendivil at lamendivil@europeanchamber.com.cn
Disclaimer 免责声明
Participants must maintain proper social distancing norms and abide by the Shanghai Municipal Government’s Epidemic Prevention and Control Rules (eg. wearing masks and so on). If you do not follow the relevant regulations, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China assumes no responsibility for any of your physical discomfort caused during and after the event. Thank you for your cooperation.
参与活动时,参会人应与他人保持适当距离(防疫考虑)并遵守上海市政府颁布的疫情预防控制要求(例如佩戴口罩等)。如您违反要求,中国欧盟商会将对您在活动中或活动后的任何身体不适,不承担任何责任。感谢您的理解与配合。
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Speakers
Ms. Cindy Zhang
Ms. Cindy Zhang
Cindy is the Chair of CSR Forum from 2020 at European Chamber Shanghai where she has served as Vice Chair and Chairwoman since 2014. Currently, she is the Marketing and Communication Director of Mestä APAC, responsible for marketing and communication strategy and planning, including sustainability communications for Mestä Group in APAC region. Cindy acted as Vice Chair of Finnish Chamber of Shanghai during 2019-2022,
Mr. Hui Zhang
Mr. Hui Zhang
Mr. Zhang Hui served as the CSR and sustainability leader in multiple Fortune 500 companies, leading the development and evolution of CSR strategies and driving signature campaigns across regional and international markets. Since 2014, Mr. Zhang has taken the CSR Forum Chair and Vice Chair role of European Union Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Chapter, fostering the cross-sector CSR and sustainability collaboration on the European Chamber CSR Forum platform. He also contributed his knowledge and experience by serving as the CSR Think Tank expert of China Federation of Industrial Economics, lecturer of Syntao Academy and universities, CSR advisor of UNAIDS, UNDP and ILO in China in the past years.
Mr. Xuelin Yin
Mr. Xuelin Yin
Mr. Xuelin Yin is the GM of Boehringer Ingelheim Shanghai Pharmaceutical Ltd., as well as the Vice President, Human Pharma Supply & Quality of Boehringer Ingelheim for the Chinese Market. With 28 years of experience in different leadership roles, he has accumulated an extensive experience and formed deep understanding about pharmaceutical industry in China. He is focusing on leading the organization to strive for operations excellence and company sustainable development to meet and exceed the expectations from customers and stakeholders. He has a deep faith in advocating Quality Culture, Sustainable Development and Talent Development, and has been a highly valued lecturer in universities and among industry.
Dr. Peiyuan Guo
Dr. Peiyuan Guo
Dr. Guo Peiyuan is a director of SynTao's board, as well as co-founder and General Manager of SynTao. As one of China’s renowned experts in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI), he has been closely involved in responsible management development. Dr. Guo holds a rich experience in consulting, research and training services, he is a highly appreciated speaker at international conferences and he is a selection committee member for a number of prestigious CSR awards. Before the foundation of SynTao, Dr. Guo gained work experience at the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and West LB.
Dr. Guo Peiyuan holds a Ph.D. in Management from Tsinghua University in China.
Mr. Jyh-Ching Yaur
Mr. Jyh-Ching Yaur
In April, 2019, Jyh-Ching Yaur was appointed as the Head of Research and Innovation Hub Shanghai, Philips Greater China. Jyh-Ching joined Philips from Siemens Healthineers where he was the global VP, R&D, Automation & Informatics leader for the IVD business during the past six years. Prior to that, he waswith Siemens for various leadership roles. In 2005, he led team to build a global R&D Team for Healthcare workflow solution in clinical application. In 2011, he became the General Manager for Siemens Medsuite China, further building and developing the local Engineering team for Healthcare IT Solutions
for China. He has profound knowledge and experience in technology and global management, especially in building hospital informatics solutions for emerging markets. Jyh-Ching holds MSc from Utah State University and MBA from the University of Utah.
Mr. Tao (Joe) Zhou
Mr. Tao (Joe) Zhou
Mr. Zhou Tao (Joe) joined Royal DSM in 2020 as the president of DSM China. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing DSM’s business in China in the areas of Health, Nutrition and Materials and building the reputation of DSM in China.
Joe has worked in Alcatel Lucent in Australia and China for 19 years where he has had extensive experience in commercial, operations, strategic, and general management roles. Joe was a key leader for the establishment of a major Joint Venture, Alcatel Shanghai Bell, before running its successful international unit as part of the top management. In 2008, Joe joined Eaton as its China President before taking leadership responsibility as Asia Pacific President for its Aerospace Group and once again became its China President following Eaton’s acquisition of Cooper Industries. He was the China President at Arconic before joining DSM.
“DSM is uniquely positioned in the market as a global leader of innovative and sustainable solutions that brighten people’s daily life through science. My priorities as DSM China president will be to drive DSM’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, with purpose-led strategies to create value on People, Planet and Profit. I will also continue to uphold and deepen DSM’s relationships with key stakeholders including partners and customers. To achieve these, I am committed to providing effective leadership that empowers employees at DSM China to achieve the best of themselves and realize these targets together.”
Joe holds a degree in Business Administration from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia, and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Beijing University of Aerospace in China.
Ms. Meng Liu
Ms. Meng Liu
Ms. Meng Liu is the Head for Asia Pacific with the United Nations Global Compact, overseeing over 15 country networks and operations across the region. Before joining the United Nations in 2007, Ms. Liu has worked for the non-profit and public sector across the US and in Asia. She was a fellow on Asian public policy with Harvard Kennedy School and book author of “Responsibility Changes the World-UN Global Compact Leading Business Revolution Worldwide”.
Ms. Liu speaks regularly at global and regional conferences on the topics of corporate social responsibility, inclusive business, climate change, cross-sector partnership and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ms. Liu has been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2015. Since 2020, she serves as a member on Global Future Council on Frontier Risks.
Dr. Jianzhong Lu
Dr. Jianzhong Lu
Dr. Lu Jian Zhong, board member of Global Reporting Initiative GRI and Deputy Director General of China CSR Think Tank, deputy chairman of Shanghai Foreign Invested Association. He performed many senior executive roles for more than 20 years in a variety of industry sectors and multinational companies, such as President General Affairs Essilor Greater China, President China of The Weir Group, and Global Partner of Brunswick Group, Executive Vice President of Singapore RGE Group (China) and Chief Representative, Chairman of RGE subsidiary Asia Symbol Paper & Pulp Ltd, Vice President of RGE Subsidiary Sateri Group Ltd., Acting President China of BHP Billiton Group. In his roles of leading China operation in the companies, he integrated corporate social responsibility and sustainability into company’s strategy and day to day operations realizing social value alongside financial value, he helped the companies achieve business growth, operational excellence, and corporate image as well as talent development. Dr. Lu acquired solid professional expertise in enterprise management, commercial operations, leading corporate strategy, business growth, market expansion, organizational and leadership development, corporate branding and strategic communications, employee engagement, and company culture advancement.
Dr Lu is a well-konwn pioneer of sustainable business strategy and well-respected industry thought leader, with profound and systematic practical expertise and theoretical methodologies.
Ms. Onny Jalink
Ms. Onny Jalink
Onny Jalink has been Deputy Consul-General and head of the Economic Section at the Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai since November 2016. Previously she was the head of the Dutch regional rule of law unit in the Western Balkans. She has more than 17 years of international experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs in areas such as security, economy, and the European Union.
Dr. Xuanwei Cao
Dr. Xuanwei Cao
Dr Cao is an associate professor of management at International Business School at Suzhou (IBSS), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Dr Cao’s research interest, at the intersection of strategy and sustainability, include corporate environmental strategy, corporate sustainability, sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation. Since 2008, he has conducted one NSFC research project and ten contracted consulting research projects for Suzhou government as principal investigator. Currently, he is supervising a Ph.D student focusing on research of entrepreneurial orientation, corporate environmental strategy and performance. Dr Cao is the honorary "Middle-Aged Academic Leadership" awarded by 'Qing-Lan Project' of the Education Department of Jiangsu Province.
In the past years, Dr Cao pioneered many innovative teaching practices in XJTLU. He has developed broad international collaborations on research and teaching. Dr Cao is the visiting researcher at Institute of China Business and Economy of University of Würzburg and Centre for Sustainable Management of University of Lüneburg, Germany.
Within IBSS of XJTLU, Dr Cao is the team leader of PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) working group. Dr Cao is also the founder, convener and host of PRME China Signatories Sustainability Management Education Roundtable Forum, an annual event of PRME signatories for promoting sustainability management education in business schools. Beyond IBSS, Dr Cao keeps close engagement with businesses in Suzhou and Shanghai. Dr Cao is a special invited consultant by Suzhou Industrial Park CSR Alliance.
Mr. Jianping Ling
Mr. Jianping Ling
Director of Good Business Center, in charge of CSR, Business model and other news reports, 20 years of senior reporter experience, master degree in library and information science, work experience including Shanghai JiaoTong University, etc., once visiting scholar at Brandeis University in the United States.
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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