The British Chamber of Commerce in China's annual Sustainability Summit aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between the UK, China, and the global community on key sustainability challenges. In partnership with the United Nations Residence Coordinator in China, KPMG China, the summit aims to focusing on energy transition, climate action, sustainable supply chains, and green finance, and will bring together government representatives, multilateral organisations, businesses, and academia to exchange insights, share best practices, and explore pathways for mutual progress.
With COP-29 approaching, the event will serve as a prelude to key sustainability discussions, contributing to a deeper understanding of how these issues impact both national and global policies. The event will conclude with an optional ESG-focused workshop led by KPMG, providing practical insights for businesses on contributing to sustainable development goals.
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Arrivals, registration, coffee and tea
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Welcome remarks by BritCham China Managing Director
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Opening keynote by Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China
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Opening keynote: Ms. Daisy Shen, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, KPMG China
Panel speakers (moderated by Daisy Shen)
- Mr. Pan Hao, Deputy General Manager (Acting General Manager) of SPIC Carbon Asset Management Co. Ltd.
- Ms. Cynthia Yu, Director of Coal transition at Energy Foundation China
- Other speakers to be confirmed
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Moderated by Robert Xiao, Director, Beijing, the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network
Speaker details to be updated.