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 active Aerospace – 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:  Contact: Dominik Ehmann