In the face of an economic slowdown and increased pressure on profits, it would be easy to assume business leaders in China are putting social responsibility initiatives on the back burner.
Road Safety is a topic which has drawn attention worldwide. With the high number of road accidents in recent years, safety can never be guaranteed if companies rely merely on technology development. It is crucial to see road safety is also a key responsibility for the communications departments of companies. By doing so, companies are doing a greater effort to call for safety awareness and impact drivers’ behaviors.
Although CEOs proudly proclaim that engaging social responsibility programs is the “golden ticket” to future growth and consumers are eager to support products and companies deemed ethically and socially conscious, is CSR actually profitable?
The CEO Talks: CSR vs. Profit series of events aims to bring together corporate leaders and innovations delivering value chain sustainability and business resilience. These high-level discussions focus on placing sustainability and innovation at the beginning of the innovation process that involves increasing the company’s bottom line.
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Mr. Enno Tang, Head of Chassis & Safety Division and Head of Business Unit Vehicle Dynamics China, Continental, as he discusses CSR models and practices and the Youth Safe-Driving initiative.
Agenda
09.30 – 10.00 Registration and networking time
10.00 – 10.10 Welcome remarks by Mrs. Cindy Zhang, Vice Chair, CSR Forum of the European Chamber,
Shanghai
10.10 – 10.30 VIP Talk by Mr. Enno Tang, Head of Chassis & Safety Division China and Head of Business Unit
Vehicle Dynamics China, Continental AG
10.30 – 11.20 Discussion moderated by Mrs. Cindy Zhang, Vice Chair, CSR Forum of the European Chamber,
Shanghai. Panelists:
- Ms. Monica Cui, Representative and Executive Director of Safe Kids Worldwide (China)
11.20 – 11.30 Closing remarks by Mrs. Cindy Zhang, Vice Chair, CSR Forum of the European Chamber,
Shanghai
Youth Safe-Driving Program
Road Safety is a topic which has drawn the attention worldwide. With the high road accidents in recent years, we strongly believe that it’s time for us to figure out a way in order to reduce road traffic accidents. Even as an innovative technology company, Continental insist that safety can never be guaranteed if we merely reply on the development of technology; we regard it as a serious communications task. By doing so, we are endeavoring to make every effort to call for the safe awareness of the whole society so that the safe driving concept will be truly influencing their behaviors; so that each one will care of safe driving and "Vision Zero" will be more than a dream but a reality.
Launched in the year 2012, Continental initiated the Youth Safe-Driving Program with joint efforts of Safe Kids China under the theme of “Be a Responsible Young Driver”. This Program aims to encouraging people to understand and experience the concept of "safe driving" by learning right safe driving habits: no alcohol driving, no road rage, no speeding, no distractions, driveway safety and use safety belt. The program developed a "train the trainer" mechanism and has formed a team of well-educated volunteer trainers that span all of our partner universities and Continental locations.
The Program was launched in 13 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Yancheng, Lianyungang, Changshu, Changchun, Hefei, Wuhu, benefited around 67,000 people in the past four years under more than 330 core volunteers’ efforts. With the support of the Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this program is also held at driver examination stations in Shanghai.
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Meeting minutes of 4th CEO Talk.pdf
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