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EnviroSeries 2008: International CSR Experts Forum in Beijing

Event Date:	20 June, 2008 (Friday)
Event Time:	8:30am-5:00pm (Registration Time: 8:15am)
Venue:	Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, PRC China
Fee:	$2000
Discounts:	20% - BEC members/ sponsors/ partners, additional 5% - early birds 21 days prior to the event, additional 5% - Group of 2 or more
Contact:	Ms Burnie Chu
Email:	event@bec.org.hk

International CSR Experts Forum –
Key Drivers for Harmonized Community & Business Success in China

This conference is the foremost gathering of senior executives on the transformational trends, challenges and opportunities of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in both global and local China context. 20 renowned leaders from government, business, education and media sectors will share their expertise and experience covering global standards, guidelines, best practices and outstanding examples. Speakers will also highlight how CSR serves as a key driver to sustainable development of Chinese enterprises linking with broader societal goals. Don’t miss out this central platform to learn from the trendsetters and network with the movers and shakers in the industry.
Full program and rundown (download program brochure):
Presentation materials of the conference are available for downloading.

Time	Topics/ Speakers and Organizations
8.15am	Registration
8.30am	Mr Stephen Fong Chairman, Business Environment Council Mr Ningke Peng Public Affairs Co-leader, Asia Pacific and Government Affairs Director, Asia Pacifc and Greater China, Dow Chemical Company Prof Zhang Guo-you Vice President, Peking University Council
	Global Standards, Guidelines and Initiatives
8.45am	UN Global Compact: From Principles To Action - Driving Value, Achieving Impact (PDF Format, 269KB) Ms Chen Ying Board Member, United Nation Global Compact
9.05am	British Standard’s BS 8900:2006 - Guidance for Managing Sustainable Development (PDF Format, 131KB) Prof David Jackman Co-Chairman of the BS8900 Committee & Co-Founder of Ethics Foundation, British Standards (BSI)
9.25am	Global Perspectives on Business Ethics (PDF Format, 145KB) Dr David Bevan Lecturer, School of Management Royal Holloway, University of London
9.45am	Q&A Session & Panel Discussion
10.15am	Break
10.40am	Global Reporting Initiative: Emerging Practice in Sustainability Reporting (PDF Format, 805KB) Mr Sean Gilbert Director of Technical Development Global Reporting Initiative
11.00am	Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes - An Opportunity for Chinese Companies (PDF Format, 713KB) Mr Edoardo Gai Head of Sustainability Services, SAM Research
11.20am	Corporate Social Responsibility Navigator: Comparing Public Policies in China with other Countries (PDF Format, 921KB) Dr Astrid Skala-Kuhmann Director of GTZ China Country
11.40am	Q&A Session and Panel Discussion
12.10pm	Lunch
	State of Corporate Social Responsibility in China Today
1.10pm	Guiding Principles for State-owned Enterprises to Implement Corporate Social Responsibility Measures (PDF Format, 1220KB) Mr Peng Hua-Gang State-owned Assets Supervision and Administation Commission of the State Council (SASAC)
1.30pm	China SME and Corporate Social Responsibility: Overview & Recommendations for Appropriate Policy Measures (PDF Format, 277KB) Prof Qin Zhi-hui Deputy Director of NDRC SME Coordination Centre
1.50pm	Practically Improving on Traditional Approaches to CSR in China (PDF Format, 330KB) Mr Carlos Flores Manager of China Centre for Labor & Environment
2.10pm	Q&A Session & Panel Discussion
2.40pm	Break
	Best Practice Case Studies
3.00pm	Dow’s Experience with CSR Implementation in China (PDF Format, 330KB) Ms Vivian Lu Corporate Communications Manager, Greater China and Office Manager, Dow Beijing Office, Dow Chemical Company
3:20pm	Industrial Bank of Chian's Experience with CSR Implementation in China (PDF Format, 871KB) Mr Tang Bin Industrial Bank of China, President
3:40pm	Best Case Studies (PDF Format, 2677KB) Mr Zhang Long Research Office, Economic Management Research Institute, Baochem Group Co., Ltd
3:55pm	Best Case Studies (PDF Format, 708KB) Mr Li Wei Yang Director of CSR Division, State Grid Corporation of China
4.00pm	Research Highlights on Public Administration and CSR in China (1) Prof Zhang Guo-qing Director of Peking University Centre of Public Administration & Management (2) Mr Xin Wang from Economic Observer (3) Mr He LiCBN Magazine Moderator: Mr Alex Ng Professorial Research Scientist Peking University Centre of Public Administration & Management
4.50pm	Closing Remarks Dr Andrew Thomson Chief Executive Officer, Business Environment Council
5.00pm	End of Conference