European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
SH EnergyUpcoming Meeting and Chair Elections
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 10am-12pm
European Chamber Shanghai (Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road)
Dear Working Group Member,
Following the call for candidacy for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair, the Energy Working Group is happy to announce that the following people have put their names forward for the election, which will take place at the next Working Group meeting on Tuesday, 6 March, 10am-12pm, at the European Chamber Shanghai.
One Chair Position·
Martin Wilderer, Managing Director, MAN Diesel & Turbo
One Vice-Chair Position·
Henry Hu, Director, Energy Management, Air Liquide
Please find attached the candidates’ biography and motivation letter, in addition to two documents outlining the code of conduct as well as the roles and responsibilities of Working Group Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
The Energy Working Group Chairpersons plays 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.
At this meeting, Ms. Li Jin, Head, Research Department, Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE), will introduce the Exchange and its activities, with a particular focus on two of its four major areas of work, namely clean development mechanism and emissions reduction. Ms. Li will also provide an update on the Exchange’s progress of the Shanghai Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) pilot project. Finally, she will share her perspectives on the latest progress and potential opportunities in carbon trading and the government-approved pilot carbon trading schemes.
We will also begin discussions on the 2012-2013 Position Paper. The Position Paper is the Chamber’s key lobbying document and is widely recognised 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 Energy Position Paper cannot be overstated. Members are encouraged to review last year’s Position Paper and identify internally the key issues for this upcoming year. Keeping with the same structure as previous editions, members are requested to come to this meeting with recommendations that the Working Group should consider. Please find attached the Energy Position Paper 2011-2012.
Tentative Agenda
Presentation, Ms. Li Jin, Head, Research Department, Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE)
2012-2013 Chair elections
Position Paper 2012-2013 preliminary discussion
member feedback on WG events for 2012
As always, we welcome your suggestions for possible agenda topics and speakers for this and future meetings.
To participate in this meeting, please register with Mr. Mike Yung at myung@europeanchamber.com.cn by Monday, 5 March COB.
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For more information on the Energy Working Group, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Bettina Buck at bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn in Shanghai or Mr. Sam Passafiume at spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn in Beijing.