GCIC Roundtable Forum: Immersive Enterprise Perspective- How Enterprises Influence Sustainable Development and Environmental & Social Governance
01 Event Background
In the face of the global challenge of climate change, the role of enterprises in sustainable development has become crucial. An increasing number of people are recognizing the responsibility of enterprises in social sustainable development and climate action. Moreover, sustainable development is not only a moral obligation but also a key factor in business success. More enterprises are gradually acknowledging that only by adopting proactive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures can they contribute to a sustainable future and ensure their long-term prosperity.
For enterprises, environmental considerations are of utmost importance. With the rise in global greenhouse gas emissions, climate change has emerged as one of the most urgent global challenges. Enterprises should actively reduce carbon emissions, optimize energy use, and promote the transition to clean energy to mitigate the impact of climate change. Meanwhile, social responsibility and good governance undoubtedly serve as the cornerstone of sustainable enterprise development. Enterprises should prioritize employee well-being, diversity and inclusivity, labor rights, and community involvement. Transparency, responsibility, and ethical behavior should permeate all aspects of an enterprise, and effective mechanisms and management systems help ensure the legality and stability of enterprise operations. These three pillars constitute the foundation of the ESG framework, an important tool for corporate sustainability responsibility. Guided by the ESG framework, enterprises will better achieve their long-term sustainable development goals. However, in practice, the ESG framework encompasses many nuanced and complex considerations. Only by truly adhering to these subdivided requirements can enterprises effectively leverage the ESG tool to achieve meaningful climate and sustainable actions.
02 Event Time
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2023, GCIC particularly wishes to delve into these topics through an online report on corporate social responsibility and environmental actions.
At this event, we are honored to have invited four experts in this field to share insights on corporate social responsibility and climate action, current global ESG practices, and how enterprises can better achieve sustainable development goals through the ESG framework in the future.
We hope to share more potential for climate action in the corporate sector and more innovative ESG practices through this event, and let us work together to build a more sustainable and prosperous future!
Thursday, June 15th, 20:00-21:30
The lecture will last for 1.5 hours, including a 1-hour presentation session and a 30-minute Q&A discussion session.
03 Guest Introductions
At this event, we are honored to have invited four experts in this field to share insights on corporate social responsibility and climate action, current global ESG practices, and how enterprises can better achieve sustainable development goals through the ESG framework in the future.
[Ma Ying]
[Ma Ying]
One of the pioneers of corporate social responsibility in China. Former researcher and China director at Social Accountability International (SAI). The author of the guidance document for SA8000, the world's first corporate social responsibility standard. Over the past 20 years, she has helped found and implement landing projects for three international sustainable development institutions in China, promoting green development in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Currently, she serves as a senior advisor to the China New Economist Think Tank.
Presentation Topic: Supply Chain Management: The Life Veins of ESG
[Pei Chao]
Environmental and sustainable development expert, certified ESG analyst, and CFA-ESG holder. Currently employed in the environmental sector of a Fortune Global 500 state-owned enterprise, responsible for national key research projects and provincial key research plans; previously worked at an American environmental consulting firm, a domestic environmental New Third Board listed company, and a main board listed company, serving as the technical leader of national and prefecture-level demonstration projects, with cumulative responsibility for environmental consulting and engineering projects totaling over a hundred million.
Presentation Topic: ESG Empowers Sustainable Enterprise Development
[Jiang Nanqing]
Currently serves on the Sustainable Development Committee for both P&G globally and in China, the Carbon Neutrality Expert Committee of Alibaba Group, the Board of Directors of the Shell Public Welfare Foundation, the Advisory Committee of the Meituan Qingshan Program, the China Advisor for the CGF Global Consumer Goods Forum, a researcher at the Carbon Neutrality Research Institute of Sichuan Tourism University, an advisor to the Carbon Sink Special Task Force of the Pu'er Municipal Government, and a member of the China United Nations Association.
She specializes in linking corporate ESG with consumer-end circular economy and carbon reduction efforts. She has developed a series of personal carbon reduction standards covering plastic recycling, food waste reduction, electricity and paper conservation, and green transportation. Additionally, she has contributed articles to multiple mainstream media outlets, advocating for policy recommendations in this field.
Speech Topic: Corporate Sustainable Development and ESG
[Henry Hu (Hu Mingqi)]
Henry Hu is a strategic financial leader dedicated to sustainable development and growth innovation. With over 25 years of experience, he has held leadership positions in strategy and financial management at companies such as IBM and 1010 Data in the United States. Currently, he serves as the CFO of YUMMET, a U.S.-based company specializing in carbon neutrality and clean energy, providing practical technical solutions for carbon neutrality and the sustainable development of traditional industries. Henry is passionate about human sustainable development. He has received executive education in sustainable development strategies and circular economy from the University of Cambridge in the UK and holds an ESG investment certification from the CFA Institute in the United States. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Columbia University, a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Speech Topic: YUMMET: Using Space Technology to Help the Earth, Balance Carbon Emissions, and Change the World