This event is co-hosted by Hanns Seidel Foundation, KIC China (Korea Innovation Center), Macau Ricci Institute, Rothlin International Consulting Ltd, Swiss Chamber of Commerce, University of Saint Joseph, and Yale Center Beijing.
Event Time
Thursday, December 14, from 4:00 to 7:45 pm
The Agenda
15:30 Registration
16:00 Introductory Remarks
Ms. Carol Li Rafferty
Director, Yale Center Beijing
Prof. Dr. Stephan Rothlin
Director, Macau Ricci Institute of the University of Saint Joseph, Macau
H.E. Jürg Burri
Ambassador of Switzerland
16:15-16:40
Dr. Sebastian Eckardt
Practice Manager, Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment in the East Asia and Pacific Region, World Bank
Keynote Speech1：
Achieving China’s 30/60 carbon goals – Economic Impacts, risks and opportunities
Mr. Lars Eckerlein
General Manager, ABB (China) Ltd.
Keynote Speech1：
Combining Sustainable Business and Social Innovation in China
17:15-17:40
Mr. Jung-Sik Kim
Professor, School of General Engineering, Beihang University
Keynote Speech1：
What China's Leading Universities Should Do for H₂ Technology?
17:40-17:55 Panel Discussion
17:55-18:20 Refreshments
18:25-18:50
Dr. Shiqiu Zhang
Professor of Environmental Economics, Peking University
China's Path Toward a Cleaner Air
18:55-19:20
Mr. Jörg Wuttke
Vice President; Chief Representative, China, BASF (China) Company Ltd
Keynote Speech2：
Crucial Success Factors for CSR & ESG in Responding to Climate Change in China
19:20-19:35 Panel Discussion
19:35 Concluding Remarks
H.E. Dr. Patricia Flor
Ambassador of Germany
The Way Forward
19:45-20:45 Flying Dinner and Networking
Registration and Fees
Registration
We invite senior executives of multinational entreprises, Chinese officials, embassy officials, international organization representatives, and academic scholars to join this event on Thursday, December 14, from 4:00 to 7:45 pm. Please click“HERE” further below to register latest November 10th.
Ticket:The event is free of charge upon invitation.;
Dress code: Business Formal.
LANGUAGE
The event will be in English and Chinese, with simultaneous translation.
The Event
The workshop series on Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Change aims to convene thought leaders in business and academia to share their insights on corporate sustainable business practices, develop strategies for reducing carbon footprint, and explore their impact on the wider community. This initiative places a special focus on understanding the challenges and opportunities related to environmental responsibility within the Chinese context. These workshops provide a unique forum for discussing the complexities, risks, and challenges in a highly volatile and competitive environment. The objective of the seminars is to cultivate connections beyond conventional boundaries, which is critical for sustaining innovative and action-oriented solutions going forward. There will also be time to explore whether Confucianism can offer guidance and inspiration for sustainable development.
Invitation-only Event