The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is proud to host the 8th annual Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). The 2024 edition will continue to put sustainability awareness at the forefront of its focus, recognising companies who push for sustainable economic growth, environmental care and social welfare. Applications are open from 14th May to 30th June 2024.

• 2024-06-30 - 2024-06-30 | 00:00 - 24:00
• Applications are open from 14th May to 30th June 2024 (18:00). The points for late submissions will be deducted. Please download the application form(s) and FAQ on this page and send your application(s) to sba_submission@europeanchamber.com.cn

The fifth episode of the Interpreting the EU's Toolbox series will focus on EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which was given a green light by both the European Parliament and the Council of the EU in April and May 2024 respectively. On Thursday 20th June at 15:30, Zsofia Kerecsen, a representative from DG JUST at the European Commission will provide an online overview of the CSDDD, which will be followed by a presentation by Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Antony Crockett on how to approach compliance with this regulation in China.

• 2024-06-20 | 15:30 - 17:00
• Online

This event is co-organized by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and the Sino-German Energy Partnership of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), acting on behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration.

• 2024-06-18 | 15:00 - 17:30
• Beijing Yuyang Hotel and Zoom

The European Chamber Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) rewards excellence in sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and raises awareness about sustainable business practices and responsible operating models. The 2024 SBA was officially launched and open for submission on 14th May. The information session on 4thJune will provide an overview of the 2024 SBA and the evaluation process, as well as introduce all the award categories, evaluation methodology and observations to all interested SBA applicants and audience members.

• 2024-06-04 | 14:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室 & Teams

Businesses undergoing transformation are increasingly prioritizing sustainable development. The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies are becoming essential for businesses in terms of the digital transformation of their production and manufacturing processes. Through digitalization, companies can enhance production efficiency, improve product quality, optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and ultimately help achieve their sustainability goals.

The European Chamber is thrilled to organize an exclusive tour to Microsoft, where participants will not only gain a thorough understanding of the latest advancements in generative AI through face-to-face interaction with technologies, but also obtain practical advice on how to leverage AI to drive innovation and sustainability in business.

• 2024-05-16 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Microsoft Center One

In the spirit of fostering global dialogue and sustainable practices, we are delighted to announce the upcoming event, "CSR and ESG – Navigating New Regulations". This gathering serves as a pivotal platform to delve into the realms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, illuminating the path forward amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.

• 2024-05-15 | 13:30 - 16:30
• Diamond Ballroom A, Level 2, Langham Hotel

To highlight the successful stories of the 2023 SBA winning applications, we group the SBA winners by the countries of origin. In this session, we are inviting winners of the Circular Economy Pioneer Award, and those are companies originating from Finland and the Netherlands, to outline their successful projects and practices.

• 2024-05-14 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office 中国欧盟商会上海办公室

The European Chamber, together with the China Academy for Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and the Seconded European Standardization Expert for China (SESEC), invites you to the first in a series of exchanges exploring on digital policy and standardisation efforts in both Europe and China. This first meeting will focus on AI policy and standardisation, and it will take place offline in Beijing on 10th April 2024 from 15:00 to 17:00. Joining the discussion offline to discuss the topic from a variety of angles will be Ms Margot Dor, Director of Government Affairs at ETSI, Wu Tongning, Deputy Director of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Research Center at the CAICT, Maggie Yin, Vice President of Government Affairs at RELX, and Michael Chang, Chair of the ICT Working Group at the European Chamber.

• 2024-04-10 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office

The European Chamber is happy to invite you to the kick-off meeting of the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum (CSR Forum) which will take place onsite from Beijing and online on 28th March 14:00-16:00. If you want to join this meeting, please register here or contact Mr. Ziyao Jing at zyjing@europeanchamber.com.cn before 25th March COB.

The main topics for this meeting will be the review of the activities of the Forum in 2023, as well as the establishment of the Forum priorities for 2024. Thus, members are strongly encouraged to join the discussion and provide input on the key issues which will likely shape the activities of the Forum this year. Please find attached for your reference the Forum Position Paper that was developed and rolled out in September 2023. During this meeting we will hold our 2024-2025 chair elections.

• 2024-03-28 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Beijing Offices, Beijing Lufthansa Center, Office C405

European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
CSR Forum Meeting & 2024 Forum Chair Election
Time: Tuesday 10.00 - 11.15am, 26th March 2024
Venue: European Chamber office, Room 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu, Shanghai
Please RSVP to Ms. Lauren Zheng at sh_govaffairs_c@europeanchamber.com.cn before 22nd March 2pm.

• 2024-03-26 | 10:00 - 11:15
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Big Meetingroom