european union chamber of commerce in china “the voice of european business in china” presented...
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European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
“The Voice of European Business in China”
Presented by Mr. Fong Boon Loo, Representative of PRD Environmental Working Groups
What is the European Chamber? Introduction
“Voice of European Business in China”
Independent, non-profit organisation governed by its members
8 Offices in China- Guangzhou & Shenzhen- Beijing, Shenyang, Tianjin- Shanghai, Nanjing
- Chengdu
Why does the European Chamber exist? Purpose and Goals
Seek greater market access for European Business in China
Lobbying for improved operating conditions for European companies in China
Facilitate business connections and best-practice sharing of European business
Close co-operation and exchange with the Delegation of the EU Commission, Embassies, Consulates and other organisations
Introduction to the Working Groups The core of our work
A platform for exchange of companies in the same industry
To discuss issues and concerns of the business environment
To derive a lobbying plan for the industry
Exchange on latest industry developments in China
Currently following Working Groups are activeAerospace – Automotive – Auto Components – Aviation – Banking &
Securities – CDM – Construction – CSR – Cosmetics – Energy –
Environment – Food & Beverage – Finance & Taxation – Healthcare Equipment – Human Resources – Information Communication Technology – Insurance – IPR – Legal – Lighting – Logistics – Maritime Transport – Media & Marketing – Non-Ferrous Metals – Petrochemicals, Chemicals & Refining – Pharmaceuticals – Private Equity & Strategic M&As – Public Procurement – SMEs – Sourcing – Standards & Conformity Assessment – Travel
PRD Environment Working Group Topics covered
Topics covered by PRD Environment WG recently
CDM - Policy update Product Carbon Footprint
- Difficulties of evaluation- Potential Trade Barriers
EHS - Regulatory structure & policy update- Standards
LEED - Sustainable building practices- Trends in China
Examples of Activities and Projects European Chamber initiatives
Climate Change Roundtable
Event on “Copenhagen – The Aftermath” in Shanghai
An analyses of the Shanghai “Regulations, Issues and Stakeholders in the Environment Context in China and Shanghai”
Government Meetings recently- NDRC- Shanghai Environment Protection Bureau
Case Study: SWITCH-Asia Project “Train the Trainers”
EC Project implemented by European Chamber, Tongji University & IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
Goals Promote energy efficiency in buildings Decrease environmental impact of construction Train Chinese decision-makers in construction Change Mindset
Activities Training, Research, Awareness-raising, Policy feeds
Where to find us? On MIECF & online
European Pavilion
Online: www.europeanchamber.com.cn
Contact:Dominik [email protected]
