Environment

Are Chinese shoppers more discerning than their Western counterparts when it comes to demanding supply chain transparency? It’s clear that sustainable brands will increasingly have the edge in 2023, so how should you communicate with Chinese consumers about the credentials of your products? Like people in countries all over the world, Chinese consumers are experiencing the effects of climate change and unmanaged waste products first-hand and are concerned about the …

China can do many things to help climate-vulnerable countries deal with the loss and damage caused by climate change. China Dialogue’s You Xiaoying asks the experts how the country should proceed Post COP27, humanitarian aid, debt relief, technology transfer and knowledge sharing are all contributions that could be made or increased by China to help offset the damage done by climate change, say several experts. Those same experts also expect …

China is tackling data integrity issues within its carbon market, but more efforts are urgently needed to establish effective controls and minimise complications brought on by other policy drivers, write Alistair Ritchie and Chen Yi from China Dialogue As concern about climate change increases, a growing number of countries have pledged to reduce carbon emissions by implementing one of the most cost-effective solutions, an emissions trading system (ETS). So far, …

Hopes are high that an action plan will help control chemicals with ongoing harmful effects, though experts note a lack of supporting legislation, writes Lin Zi from China Dialogue In 2014, China declared a “war on pollution”. Since then, air quality has improved significantly, with nationwide levels of PM2.5 – harmful fine particles less than 2.5 micrometres wide – dropping by 58%. With the first campaign in that war won, …

From renewable energy to clean transportation, there are many opportunities for the UK and China to work together on urban regeneration to ensure a sustainable future for cities As cities evolve, regenerate and modernise into futuristic high-rise and smart-enabled urban landscapes, it’s vital that developers and urban planners do not lose sight of the importance of preserving a city’s unique cultural heritage. Shougang Park in Beijing’s Shijingshan District (pictured in …

Cheap energy has allowed China to emerge as a leader in green technologies. But with intense heatwaves causing water to become scarce this summer, Torsten Weller argues that fundamental adjustments will be needed to ensure that net zero goals can be met Rising energy costs are probably one of the most pressing issues in current UK politics. And while the spike in electricity and heating bills is probably temporary, electricity …

Reaching peak carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality has not only become a common goal in the international community, but it has also become a part of China’s national strategy. As pioneers of China’s economic development, national economic and technological development zones (NETDZs) have launched a series of measures to contribute to green development – so what should you look out for when investing in them? Reining in industry’s contribution …

How much do Chinese consumers care about sustainability? Are sustainability concerns translating into purchasing decisions? How can brands prepare for the future of sustainable consumption? Insights on the apparel industry from KPMG shed light on how brands in all industries can maximise sustainability to meet the needs of Chinese consumers Like people in countries all over the world, Chinese consumers are concerned about pollution, waste products, and the environment. To …

From “game-changing” investments to floating offshore wind, Elizabeth Davies-Kumadiro, Head of Renewable Energy and Transmission in China for the UK’s Department for International Trade, puts a spotlight on the present and future of a China-UK partnership in renewable energy When it comes to international relations, many focus solely on the loud noise and high drama of politics. What those commentators may be missing is the quieter, but no less important …

Both the UK and China have committed to lowering carbon emissions and reducing the impact of the manufacturing sector on the environment. So what scope is there for cooperation between the UK and China in green manufacturing? China and the UK are the largest and ninth-largest manufacturing countries in the world respectively. Despite both countries having made great efforts in developing the green manufacturing sector, there remains a lot of …