On February 6, 2025, the Sino German Enterprise Roundtable was successfully held in Mannheim, Germany, with the theme of "Sharing Green Development - The Great Potential of Sino German Cooperation for Win win". The attending Chinese and German politicians and business leaders jointly discussed the prospects for cooperation in the field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in promoting global green economy development.

China and Germany discuss the potential for ESG cooperation in the political and business circles

Chinese Consul General in Frankfurt, Huang Yangyang, stated at the meeting that China Europe and China Germany have enormous potential in economic cooperation, especially in the fields of renewable energy and green development. He pointed out that both sides should promote cooperation through practical actions, injecting new vitality and momentum into economic development. Felix Kultz, President of the German Chinese Friendship Association in the Rhine Neckar metropolitan area of Germany, also expressed appreciation for China's practical actions in promoting environmental goals.

Chinese enterprises increase their green investment efforts

Data shows that China's green investment in Germany increased significantly last year compared to the previous year, reflecting the willingness of Chinese companies to integrate more deeply into the German market and promote bilateral economic cooperation centered around Germany. Zhou Xifan, Chairman of the Frankfurt China Enterprise Association and President of the Agricultural Bank of China Frankfurt Branch, pointed out that as a developed economy, Germany has already formulated sustainable development strategies, and Chinese enterprises are facing the important issue of how to enhance competitiveness through ESG strategies.

The cooperation space between China and Germany is vast, and policy measures are supportive

Elma Stumpf, Chairman of the China Network in Baden-W ü rttemberg, stated that there is vast potential for cooperation between China and Germany in areas such as renewable energy, intelligent manufacturing, and green finance. At the same time, the Chinese government has taken a series of measures in recent years to attract foreign investment and promote sustainable development, including reducing regulatory barriers, improving market transparency, and strengthening intellectual property protection. These policies have significantly increased China's attractiveness as a global commercial investment destination.

Frequent activities and deepening cooperation between Chinese and German enterprises

Chen Yan, Director of the Commercial Department of the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt, revealed that despite the uncertainty of the economic situation, cooperation between Chinese and German enterprises remains close. This year, the China Enterprise Association plans to jointly organize more than ten events with the German Friendship Association to promote cooperation between the two companies. In addition, Stuttgart is about to host an ESG event with over 500 attendees, which will be attended by many industry professionals.

Attendees jointly seek the development of green economy

The attendees unanimously agreed that Chinese and German enterprises should seize the current opportunity, deepen ESG cooperation, and jointly promote the development of the global green economy. By strengthening policy coordination, technological innovation, and market integration, both sides can play a greater role in the global sustainable development process. The successful holding of the Sino German Enterprise Roundtable not only demonstrates the close cooperation between the two sides, but also lays a solid foundation for future cooperation.(This article is from the official website of Jian Dao www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website strategy column editor/Miao Ting