Economic growth creates affluence and freedom while reducing conflicts and suffering, on the other hand, as economies continue to expand, our means of production and consumption damage the natural environment, threatening the ecosystem and the security of all humanity. The relationship between human beings and nature, a complex and symbiotic relationship as ancient as language, is facing a historic transition. The human race needs to change, to redesign the engines of economic growth and to realize the meaning of “green evolution.” We need to find the path that enables economic growth without destroying our natural surroundings.

China’s decision-makers and business leaders are willing to work together with their counterparts in every country to confront the new challenges of our times, to drive the sustainable transition of our economy and to promote the prosperity, liberty and security of the human race.


Plenary Session
Idea Feast: Green Value
This idea feast is about the essence of green values. Behind the prosperity of material civilizations in the modern world, there is a value judgment on the relationships between human beings and nature. In the pursuit of commercial success, how we can achieve sustainable development while maintaining harmony between human beings, society and nature becomes an increasingly pressing concern, one that has implications for all of humanity.

In this idea feast, ten distinguished participants will give ten-minute talks on their interpretation of “green values” and share their vision and insight.

Plenary Session
Green Evolution: New Civilization and Pattern
To overhaul the traditional, unsustainable mode of economic growth, create a new pattern in harmony with nature, accomplish green growth and build up a green economic foundation for a new way of life.

Parallel Session I
Green Finance: “Equator Principles” or “Yangtze River Principles”
The “Equator Principles” are the rules governing environmental and social responsibility as recognized by global financial institutions. Can China develop “Yangtze River Principles” in finance that better accommodate the country’s current development with respect to the “Equator Principles”? Can it take a socially responsible path with Chinese characteristics to help the environment in the financial sector?
　　· The role of the financial sector in low-carbon finance and green industrial development
　　· Similarities and differences between “Yangtze River Principles” and “Equator Principles”
　　· Influence of “Yangtze River Principles” on the economies of China and the world

Parallel Session II
Green Technology: Prometheus Bound　　　　
Technological innovation is the foundation of economic transition. There will be no sustainable development for humanity without a boom in green science. What are the difficulties in the innovation and promotion of green technology? How can governments and enterprises cooperate to solve such issues?
　　· Industry opportunities and difficulties of green technology innovation
　　· The role of governments in the innovation and application of green technology
　　· Alliance and evolution of green technology and green design
　　· How to combine green technology development with independent innovation
　　· Safety at stake? — Green technology and risk control

Parallel Session III
Green Tax in China: Balancing Carrot and Stick　　　　　 (in Chinese)
Governmental fiscal and tax policies are key economic incentives. Can China formulate a strong tax law and policy to encourage the development of a green economy that boosts collaboration between Chinese enterprises and international firms on green technology?
　　· How to formulate carbon tax system in China
　　· Impact of “green tax” on government’s fiscal and tax revenue
　　· How to seize the opportunities of “green tax” era

Parallel Session IV
Incentive Mechanism for Green Building　　　　
About 27.6% of the total energy consumption in China is attributed to the construction sector, which uses energy much less efficiently than those in developed Western countries. Whether energy saving and consumption reduction can be implemented in the construction sector in China will greatly affect the level of unit energy consumption in the Chinese economy. How can decision-making authorities, through laws and policies, guide more enterprises to actively explore and achieve a biological design and production with low consumption of energy and resources?
　　· Market prospect of green building
　　· International standard and China’s practices of green building
　　· Government incentive mechanism for green building

Parallel Session V
The Influence of the 12th Five-Year Plan of China on Enterprises
The Chinese government is working on a plan to promote the economy over the next five years (the 12th Five-Year Plan) that will have a significant impact on supply and demand in the Chinese market. At the Annual Summit of CGC, some experts and scholars involved in the formulation of the 12th Five-Year Plan will be invited to exchange opinions and have conversations with the leaders of Chinese and foreign enterprises to promote understanding of major national economy orientations and strategy formulation.

Parallel Session VI
China’s Perspective in Achieving Sustainable Growth through Innovation
(Co-Organized with the World Economic Forum)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(in Chinese)

Chinese enterprises will account for much of the economic expansion, domestically and internationally, in the coming years. They will be the forefront of pioneering innovative approaches to sustainable growth. This discussion aims to identify breakthrough insights on the link between innovation, sustainability and growth from a Chinese perspective, and to stimulate cross-industry dialogues on the future of innovation and sustainable development.
　　· Breakthrough ideas and insights on the link between innovation and sustainability from a Chinese perspective
　　· Case study: How do Chinese enterprises take lead in their industries?
　　· Insights from top experts on achieving sustainability through innovation

Plenary Session
Unveiling of “China Green Companies Top 100”

Top 100 Forum：Competiveness in the Future
Through structuring socially and environmentally friendly networks, the China Green Companies Top 100 enterprises are achieving sustainable competiveness. The session will invite the leaders of these enterprises to have a dialogue on what competitiveness in the future looks like, and how to build that competitiveness.

Launching of the “Green Our Homeland” Program
The goal of the “Green Our Homeland” program is to encourage more social organizations to engage in tree-planting activities. It is co-initiated by China Entrepreneur Club, BMW China, Alibaba, China Green Foundation, SEE, China City Alliance, One Foundation and TNC.