Corporate Social Responsibility Conference
Creating a Sustainable & Responsible Enterprise in China
Benchmark your current CSR policies utilizing findings from The Chamber's 2008 nationwide CSR survey, involving 150 companies. Gain best practice insight from a cross-section of MNCs operating in China. And hear the inspiring story of one man's example to the world of how business can be profitable and environmentally friendly.
Conference Agenda:
1.00-2.00 Registration & Networking
2.00-2.30 Keynote Speech:Towards a Sustainable Enterprise Model
In 1996 Interface Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpets, embarked upon 'Mission Zero' to become climate neutral by 2020. To date, Interface Inc. has; reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 82%; reduced total energy intensity for carpet manufacturing by 45%; and increased the use of recycled and bio-based raw materials by 25% of total raw materials used in 2007, whilst sales continue to rise. Find out: how Interface Inc. has achieved this, what is left to do on their journey towards sustainability, and how these techniques can be learned from and applied to your business.
Ray Anderson, Chairman, Interface Inc.
2.30-2.50 Audience Q&A
2.50-3.20 The Contribution of Business to China's Harmonious Society
Gain insight in what CSR initiatives leading MNCs are carrying out in China, based on results from The Chamber's national CSR Survey involving over 150 businesses operating in China.
Laura Mitchelson, Strategic Director, Amber
3.20-3.40 Audience Q&A
3.40-4.10 Break & Networking
4.10-5.10 Panel Discussion:
Implementing CSR in China-Best Practices and Top Tips
Learn about the practicalities, benefits and challenges to effectively implementing CSR in China and the role of CSR in companies' current and future development.
Changbo Bai, Director, Communications & External Affairs and Senior CSR Manager, BP
Chi Zhang, CSR Manager, China, KPMG
Nanbing Zhuang, Corporate Affairs Director, Tesco
Haiqing Lu, Corporate Relations Director,
Diageo
5:10-6:00 Cocktail Reception & Networking
Early Bird Discount for Bookings & Payments Before September 1st:
Members RMB500 / Non-Members RMB700
Bookings After Septmber 1st: Members RMB600 / Non-Members RMB800
Cocktail Reception Sponsored by:
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Cancellation Policy: Please note that you must cancel your reservation in writing one week before the conference in order to receive a full refund.
