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. This became even more apparent following the European Chamber's 2020 Sustainable Business Awards, where a record number of companies shared their forward-thinking sustainable projects. In this way, we are pleased to bring to you the 2020/2021 edition of the Sustainable Business Talks, a series of events brining corporate leaders together to dive deep into sustainable solution synergies.

In this Sustainable Business Talk, Covestro will expand on their social innovation cooperation model, more specifically their closed-loop recycling system. Focusing on building various recycling solutions for post-consumer polycarbonate to promote a circular economy. Covestro initiated a tripartite cooperation agreement with Chinese bottled water and beverage company Nongfu Spring and plastics recycling company Ausell in January 2020 to upcycle and reuse polycarbonate water barrels, for use in industries such as electronics, home appliances and automotive.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Chinawelcomes Mr Roy Cheung, Global head of Sustainability Solutions, Polycarbonates Business Unit, Covestro. Covestro China was the winner of the Social Innovation Pioneer Award Category at the European Chamber's 2020 Sustainable Business Awards held by the Shanghai Chapter. In the panel session, we also invite key stakeholders in their social innovation projects, together they will share their expertise, challenges, implementation and outlook of sustainable solutions in China. Book your seat to join us 19^th November, 3:00pm-4:30pm, at the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

Agenda

2:30pm – 3:00pm        Registration and Networking

3:00pm – 3:10pm         Welcome Remarks by Ms Cindy Zhang, Vice-Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum,          

                                     European Chamber Shanghai Chapter

3:10pm – 3:30pm         Presentation by Mr Roy Cheung, Global head of Sustainability Solutions, Polycarbonates Business Unit, Covestro

3:30pm – 4:00pm         Moderated Dialogue 

                                     - Mr Roy Cheung, Global head of Sustainability Solutions, Polycarbonates Business Unit, Covestro

                                     - Mr Jilai Peng, Partner, SynTao  

4:00pm – 4:10pm         Closing of Event by Ms Cindy Zhang, Vice-Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum,          

                                     European Chamber Shanghai Chapter

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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。

Disclaimer: Please notice that the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, as the host of the event, might take photographs from the event and post these on its public webpage, newsletters, or other media platforms in order to create awareness of these events. By attending this event you consent to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China taking and using such photographs as described above. Please contact Ms. Laura Alvarez Mendivil at lamendivil@europeanchamber.com.cn if you have any inquiries related hereto.

Speakers

Ms. Cindy Zhang

Chair of CSR Forum, European Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Chapter & Marketing and Communication Director, Metsä Group APAC

Ms. Cindy Zhang

Chair of CSR Forum, European Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Chapter & Marketing and Communication Director, Metsä Group APAC

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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. Roy Cheung

Global Head of Sustainability Solutions at BU Polycarbonates

Mr. Roy Cheung

Global Head of Sustainability Solutions at BU Polycarbonates

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Roy Cheung is currently the global head of Sustainability Solutions in the Polycarbonates business unit at Covestro, a material science company and one of the largest manufacturers of polycarbonate, a type of polymer with wide applications in various industries including mobility, electronics, healthcare, constructions etc. In his role, Roy focuses on driving internally towards the new company-wise “fully circular” vision, externally collaborating and providing material solutions for different industries to fulfill their circularity or sustainability goals. These collaborations and solutions include close loop recycling, upcycling of post-consumer waste, circular design, renewable raw materials etc. He’s also involved in various innovation projects looking into solving the sustainability challenges using innovative technologies. Roy was born in Hong Kong, spent several years in Taipei, and currently based in Shanghai.

Mr. Jilai Peng

General Manager and Partner of SynTao Consulting Beijing Office

Mr. Jilai Peng

General Manager and Partner of SynTao Consulting Beijing Office

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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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