With new advances in battery, electric vehicles and solar, how will China shift away from coal as the dominant power source, and what advancements are needed in energy storage for a secure energy future? What steps are industry players taking to optimise their energy efficiency ahead of the anticipated summer energy shortages in 2023? Join the European Chamber and various industry experts to take a closer look at the renewable energy outlook for the rest of the year.

• 2023-08-17 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Published in June 2020 by the European Parliament and European Council, the European Union (EU) taxonomy for sustainable activities sets a framework to classify ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ economic activities executed in the bloc. The aim is to fuel investments to meet the objectives outlined in the EU’s Green Deal strategies and achieve the sustainable transformation of the bloc’s economy.
Following the publication of the EU taxonomy, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the European Commission published the first Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT) in November 2021, with further updates a year later. This document lists activities that meet green finance definitions in both the EU and China, making it easier for international investors to provide financial support to Chinese borrowers for sustainable projects.

• 2023-08-04 | 15:00 - 16:30
• C405, European Chamber Beijing Office/Zoom Online

On Tuesday 1st August, the Carbon Market Working Group welcomes Ms. Liu Haiyan from the National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC) to debrief members on the details of the Administrative Measures, and discuss opportunities and challenges for enterprises with Dr. Zhang Da from the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economics, Tsinghua University and Ms. Yutong Song from Refinitiv Carbon Research team. Kindly note the meeting will be conducted in Chinese.

• 2023-08-01 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Zoom

On Monday 24th July, Mr Xavier Vanden Bosch and Mr David Boublil at the European Commission’s DG TAXUD, will debrief members on the details of the CBAM. If you are interested in joining, please register before Friday 21st July COB.

• 2023-07-24 | 15:00 - 16:00
• Online

中国欧盟商会南京分会将于7月11日举办江苏区域绿色电力交易圆桌研讨会，本次活动将聚集中广核新能源控股有限公司，江苏省电力交易中心及相关领域专家，为与会者提供专业的意见和建议，共同探讨江苏省绿电交易市场的现状和发展趋势以及双碳目标背景下江苏省节能减排相关政策解读及未来实施路径判断，并针对绿电需求企业的具体问题进行解疑答惑。参会者同时有机会亲身参观中广核全椒风电场。
European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is delighted to annouce that we will hold a Roundtable Discussion on Green Power Trade in Jiangsu on July 11th, 2023. This event will bring together China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), the Jiangsu Provincial Power Trading Center, and experts in related fields to provide professional opinions and suggestions to participants. The seminar aims to jointly explore the current situation and development trends of the green power trading market in Jiangsu Province, as well as the interpretation of energy-saving and emission reduction policies and future implementation paths in Jiangsu Province under the dual-carbon targets. Additionally, specific questions from companies with green power demand will be addressed. A tour to CGN Quanjiao Wind Power Field will also be organized on the same day. This event will be in Chinese.

• 2023-07-11 | 08:30 - 18:00
• B楼西苑厅, 华东饭店 Huadong Hotel

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has the pleasure to cordially invite you to the seminar “Green Transition Through Innovation and Energy Efficiency” co-organised with Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai and Business Sweden as part of Sweden’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The seminar will take place at 09:30 – 12:00 on June 13 at the Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao (No. 100 Lane 1588 Zhuguang Road 诸光路1588弄100号) and is organised as a side event of the 2023 Shanghai International Carbon Neutral Technology, Products and Achievements Expo hosted by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai.

The seminar will focus on the importance of energy efficiency in driving the green transition and will explore innovative solutions to promote sustainable practices. The event will also feature insights based on the work conducted through the Swedish Pioneer the Possible China Platform, which provides support to Swedish companies in their efforts to reach carbon neutrality goals.

To RSVP, please reply to Stephanie Sam (European Chamber) at : ssam@europeanchamber.com.cn by June 9.

• 2023-06-13 - 2023-06-13 | 09:30 - 12:00
• Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao

The Energy Working Group is pleased to invite Snam Group Hydrogen CTO Prof. Pere Margalef Valldeperez and China Hydrogen Alliance to share European and Chinese green hydrogen industry developments and policy updates, as well as potential for EU-China cooperation in the field, on Wednesday 7th June at the European Chamber Beijing office and online.

• 2023-06-07 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Zoom

The Energy Working Group is pleased to invite you to China-Europe Energy Storage Track II Dialogue: User-side Energy Storage Development on Wednesday 10th May, 15:00 to 17:30 at the European Chamber Beijing office and online.

• 2023-05-10 | 15:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber Office Beijing | Zoom

The Environment Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Monday 3rd April 2023, 15:30-17:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai Offices.

In the first part of this meeting, Rachel Zhang, Climate Change Certification Manager of TÜV SÜD, will present a keynote presentation on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) : What are the implications for European companies ?



From 1st October, the transition period of the Carbon Board Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will begin, where the embedded GHG emissions of some exported products will be required to be reported on a quarterly basis. These policy changes will impact many European companies operating in China, particularly due to global pledges to reduce carbon emissions. Which industries will be affected and how will the GHG emissions be calculated? How will this be reported? This keynote presentation will outline the CBAM scheme and share some best practices from a verifier’s perspective.

The second part of the meeting will consist of the Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion. Candidates running for the elections will introduce themselves and their goals for the Environment Working Group over the next 12 months.

• 2023-04-03 | 15:30 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office | European Chamber Shanghai Office

The Energy Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Thursday 30th March, 15:00 to 17:00 at the European Chamber’s Beijing and Shanghai offices.

• 2023-03-30 - 2023-03-30 | 15:00 - 17:00
• European Chamber Beijing Office and European Chamber Shanghai Office