As we draw ever closer to the critical juncture in the battle against climate change, and while COVID-19 continues to pose challenges to economies around the world, this year's Sustainability Summit will explore how business, government and society can build back greener after the pandemic.

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021. The Summit will include a keynote message from a UK government representative who will share how the UK has joined forces with companies, non-for-profit organisations and individuals on the frontline of climate change to inspire action ahead of COP26.

For China's part, the 14th Five Year Plan states a clear direction for the world's second-largest economy with a focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. Against this backdrop and its potential impact on enterprises' future operations in China, one of the main topics at the Summit will be maintaining a sustainable business, alongside advice on managing sustainability risks and exploring ESG-related investment in China.

Key topics & agenda

• UN Sustainable Development Goals
• UK and China's approaches to sustainable development
• How to create and maintain a sustainable business?
• From risk to opportunities
• Net Zero Carbon and the Circular Economy in China
• From Responsible Supply Chain to ESG
• Enabling ESG investment through common principles and alignment
• Chamber Pledge

*The Chamber reserves the right to alter the above agenda at its sole discretion.

Who will attend?



Foreign and Chinese businesses looking to

• build a sustainable business,
• invest in ESG,
• exchange and share best practices