Expert Perspectives on Decarbonizing Supply Chains in China
We are pleased to invite you to an insightful discussion organized by USCBC and the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) – one of the most influential environmental NGOs in China. As USCBC celebrates its 50th anniversary with a renewed focus on climate initiatives, we seek to expand the pathways for your business to deepen its climate and decarbonization plans.
IPE is a non-profit environmental research organization based in Beijing. Since its establishment in 2006, IPE has collected, collated, and analyzed government and corporate environmental information to build a database of environmental information. This data has enabled multinationals to conduct green manufacturing and procurement, accelerating the low-carbon transition of supply chains in China.
To cover the opportunities for businesses, USCBC Senior Vice President Matt Margulies will be joined by IPE director Ma Jun, one of China’s most renowned environmentalists and opinion leaders on environmental policy.
Agenda:
- Introduction of USCBC, IPE, and USCBC's 50th Anniversary Climate Initiatives
- Learn about IPE and the climate initiatives undertaken by USCBC as part of our 50th-anniversary celebrations.
- Importance of Reputational Value with Local Regulators on Environmental Issues
- Discuss the need to increase reputational value to improve engagement with local regulators, informed by IPE’s work and experience on this front.
- Overview of IPE’s Databases
- An overview of IPE's key databases for transparency and reputation.
- Tools and Solutions for Data-Driven Green Supply Chain Management
- Understand IPE's tools to deepen supply chain decarbonization.
- Best Practices and the Zero-Carbon Supply Chain Initiative
- Insight from IPE into best practices in the field and the Zero-Carbon Supply Chain Initiative.
- FAQ
This event is for USCBC member companies only. Registration is required. Please register using your work email so that we don't mistakenly decline you. The deadline to register for this program is on Wednesday, August 9 at 2 pm (China time) / 2 am (US ET).
On August 9, 2023, USCBC and the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) – one of the most influential environmental NGOs in China held an insightful discussion over Zoom featuring USCBC Senior Vice President Matt Margulies and IPE director Ma Jun.
As USCBC celebrates its 50th anniversary with a renewed focus on climate initiatives, we seek to expand the pathways for our members to deepen their climate and decarbonization plans. IPE is a non-profit environmental research organization based in Beijing. Since its establishment in 2006, IPE has collected, collated, and analyzed government and corporate environmental information to build a database of environmental information. This data has enabled multinationals to conduct green manufacturing and procurement, accelerating the low-carbon transition of supply chains in China.