The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the third event in our Copenhagen Debate Environmental Seminar series, a 6-month program of discussions about the most urgent environmental issues facing China and the world in the run-up to December’s Copenhagen Climate Summit.

Urban development in Asia-Pacific is the biggest economic, environmental and social challenge facing the planet, driving the world's largest growth in greenhouse emissions. Sustainable green building and construction offers a viable and better way forward. Awareness of climate change has begun to have a major impact on the property industry around the globe and, despite the economic downturn, is set to not only continue but intensify in the future.

It is predicted half of all new construction in the world will take place in China for the next 10 to 15 years, where the government has set a target of achieving a 50% energy-efficient rating by 2010 for buildings in all cities and towns. By 2020, 65% of the buildings in those areas are expected to be energy-efficient. Greening up this vast sector is a tremendous challenge – but also presents a major opportunity.

Join us for the third session in the Copenhagen as we discuss Environmentally Friendly Construction: How You Can – and Why You Should - Green Up Your Facilities. Our panel of industry experts will identify for you the market chances and challenges presented by this drive towards energy efficiency. We will map out the legal environment for Green Buildings, including the incentives and penalties in place, the development of the market for Green Building Standards in China and finally how you can make sure your project meets Green Building standards.


The Speakers

Barbara Li, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP ( bio)

Barbara Li is a Partner at Beijing office of Baker & McKenzie LLP, a leading international firm dedicated to provide legal services across the broad spectrum of practice areas. Barbara specialises in construction and infrastructure, mergers & acquisitions, and foreign direct investment. She will talk about PRC laws, regulations and policies to outline Chinese government's commitment to progressing green building and will also outline related incentives and penalties.

Fabien Joly de Bresillon, Manager, Energy and HSE Services, Bureau Veritas ( bio)

Fabien Joly de Bresillon works for Bureau Veritas, one of the certification bodies conducting LEED certification reviews for commercial projects on behalf of the USGBC (US Green Building Council). He will focus on the Development of the market for Green Building Standards in China, identifying green building standards, the certification process and current/forthcoming development of the market in China, including recent development of the Chinese Green Building Label (aka 3-Star).

Catherine Xiong, LEED Accredited Professional, Associate director, Project Management, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) ( bio)

Catherine Xiong is an Associate director at CBRE, world leader in real estate services Ms Catherine Xiong, LEED Accredited Professional, Associate Director, Project management, CBRE. CBRE is the world leader in real estate services. Catherine will discuss the LEED standard – how to make your construction project go through LEED and supported with a case study of their project which has been recently awarded GOLD LEED certificate.

The Moderator

Choun Lieu Yon, Chair of European Chamber Construction Working Group, Managing Director of Global Management Corporation (GMC)

As the Chair of the Construction Working Group, Yon has been actively involved in contributing to promoting and defending the interests of the construction industry in China. He is particular great in understanding the Chinese standards for Green Building and continuously builds up communication with relevant government units and industry associations on behalf of the Chamber.

The Agenda

4.00 - 4.30pm – Registration/Networking
4.30 - 5.30pm – Presentations
5.30 - 6.00pm – Q&A
6.00 - Networking with drinks  

Sponsorship opportunities for the Copenhagen Debate series are available. For details, please contact

Fernando Cutanda
Member Relations & Sponsorship Manager
Email: fcutanda@euccc.com.cn 
Tel: 010 6462 2066 ext. 31

Event Terms & Conditions

Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the "Chatham House Rules").

To register for this event please register online by 12:00 Wednesday, 26th August. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at tliang@euccc.com.cn.

Please note that registration starts at 4:00pm and the seminar starts at 4:30pm. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance. 

For more information, please visit: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/beijing/kerrycentre

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