{"id":61166,"date":"2022-04-07T10:25:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/?p=61166"},"modified":"2022-04-13T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:00:16","slug":"report-launch-webinar-chinas-esg-landscape-assessing-compliance-issues-risks-and-opportunities-for-canadian-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/zh-hans\/ccbc-past-events\/report-launch-webinar-chinas-esg-landscape-assessing-compliance-issues-risks-and-opportunities-for-canadian-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Report Launch Webinar: China\u2019s ESG Landscape \u2013 Assessing Compliance Issues, Risks, and Opportunities for Canadian Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hero-single-event-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||75px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title author=&#8221;off&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;||on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hero-single-event-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||75px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title author=&#8221;off&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Post Title &#8211; mobile &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; title_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; title_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; title_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; meta_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; meta_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Event information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.15.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>Both inside and outside of China, the landscape for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance is quickly shifting. All signs point to ESG becoming an increasingly core component of business operations and strategy for companies across all sectors. Maintaining responsible business conduct (RBC) is, at the same time, becoming more complex. Companies can increasingly be exposed to risks if they do not stay on top of changes to both regulatory and social expectations in their operating environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Risk profile has skyrocketed for foreign business in China, where regulatory frameworks have started to include RBC factors. Within China, ESG awareness and reporting is growing, driven in part by the need to accelerate China\u2019s low-carbon economy transition. Chinese customers are also demanding greater transparency about the sustainability of the products they are sourcing. Further, China\u2019s government views sustainable development as both a domestic growth issue and an opportunity to enhance its global image. Canadian firms\u00a0must\u00a0understand the differing ESG requirements between their home market and China.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In response to growing interest and a need for clarity, the Canada China Business Council, in partnership with PwC China, at 10 am EDT on April 7, 2022, launched <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/extending-our-horizons-business-and-esg-integration-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extending our Horizons: Business and ESG Integration in China<\/a>, <\/em><\/strong>a new report designed to help Canadian companies become better prepared to comply with evolving ESG and RBC standards. CCBC members and guests who attended this session gained a better understanding of China\u2019s ESG policies and regulations, key stakeholders (consumers, domestic supply chain partners, etc.) and potential ESG risks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Registration was free for CCBC members; $25+tax for non-members. Simultaneous French interpretation was available for this session.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsor:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/EDC-logo-e1649085337433.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"149\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>CCBC thanks CanExport Associations for partial funding support for this program.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>The link to the video presentation is available upon request. Please contact your regional Chapter Director to request access:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>\u2022 Atlantic:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:edward@ccbc.com.cn\">Edward Dai<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Quebec:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:philippe@ccbc.com\">Philippe Jeanneau<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Ontario:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jeff@ccbc.com\">Jeff Zhang<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Prairies:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:philippe@ccbc.com\">Philippe Jeanneau<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 BC:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:philippe@ccbc.com\">Philippe Jeanneau<\/a><br \/><\/strong><strong>\u2022 Beijing:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:noah@ccbc.com\">Noah Fraser<\/a><br \/><\/strong><strong>\u2022 Shanghai:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:edward@ccbc.com.cn\">Edward Dai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>About the speakers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61053 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/justine_hendricks-e1649100466232-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Justine Hendricks<\/strong><br \/><em>Senior Vice-President and Chief Corporate Sustainability Officer, Sustainable Business and Enablement<\/em><br \/><em>Export Development Canada<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since her appointment in May 2019 as Senior Vice-President, Sustainable Business and Enablement, Justine Hendricks\u2019s focus has been on supporting continuous improvement within EDC\u2019s business lines to be more agile, efficient and effective, while also embedding sustainable business principles and practices for the environment, human rights, social welfare\u2014into every EDC business transaction. Ms. Hendricks joined EDC in 2006. In her previous role as Vice-President Working Capital Solutions, she led a cross-Canada team devoted to meeting the working capital needs of small- and medium-sized companies. Prior to this, she led the transformation of EDC\u2019s Financing and Investment groups, which accounts for more than 80% of the net revenue Export Development Canada generates annually. Prior to this she led teams serving small businesses and investors in widely varied sectors, from fisheries and agriculture, to health sciences and light manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Hendricks earned an MBA from the University of Ottawa and a bachelor of arts in urban studies from Carleton University. She holds a Certified Financial Planner Designation and, in 2007, received EDC\u2019s Excellence in Team Leadership Award. Since 2013 she has been Chair for the Forum for Young Canadians, a foundation that provides young people with first-hand access to the minds, the procedures and the energy of Parliament Hill.\u00a0In 2017 Ms. Hendricks received the Telfer School of Management Trudeau Medal, the highest honor awarded to alumni in recognition of their leadership, initiative and contributions to the business world, the community and their alma mater.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61042 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Callum_AGM-Speaker-headshot-e1649085254162-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Callum Douglas<br \/><\/strong><em>Corporate Sustainability Director, China and Asia Pacific<strong><br \/><\/strong>PwC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As PwC China and Asia Pacific Corporate Sustainability Lead and PwC Global Lead for Net Zero Measurement &amp; Disclosure, Callum Douglas\u00a0works collaboratively to deliver PwC\u2019s local and global community and environment ambitions, including PwC\u2019s Net Zero 2030 commitment. He is passionate about sustainability and supporting business, government and non-government organizations to take a lead in creating positive social and environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before joining PwC China in 2008, Mr. Douglas worked with NGOs in capacity building and corporate partnership roles, then for UNDP China as a United Nations Volunteer on a project aimed at strengthening volunteerism for development in China.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Douglas holds a BA in Chinese and Asia Pacific Studies from Leeds University and a postgraduate diploma in Economic Principles from the University of London. He has been living in Beijing since 2006.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-61065\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Qian-WU-PwC-headshot-2-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Qian WU<em><br \/><\/em><\/strong><em>Partner, Climate and Sustainability<\/em><br \/><em>PwC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Qian WU is a Partner of PwC China, based in Beijing. With 16 years\u2019 work experience, she is part of the Sustainability Consulting leadership team with extensive experience in helping clients from Fortune 500 in clean-tech investment, corporate sustainability strategy, and supply chain resilience. Qian was the lead author of green finance policy recommendations for Business-20 Summit in Hangzhou in 2016 and has advised Chinese banks and government departments developing their green finance strategies. 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