Lokalisierung der globalen ESG-Strategie in China

Lokalisierung der globalen ESG-Strategie in ChinaWeltweit machen immer mehr internationale Unternehmen (MNCs) ESG zu einem zentralen Bestandteil ihrer Konzernstrategie. Als führendes Produktionsland und einer der größten Märkte spielt China für diese MNCs eine wichtige Rolle. China hat jedoch andere Anforderungen, wenn es um die Erfüllung gesetzlicher Vorschriften und die Einführung von ESG-Initiativen geht, da China seine eigene Strategie und Roadmap in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit hat. Dies macht die Lokalisierung der ESG-Strategie zu einer wesentlichen Aufgabe für alle chinesischen Niederlassungen multinationaler Unternehmen.Gemäß der Mission der nationalen Entwicklung und Erneuerung betonte Präsident Xi im Bericht des 20. Nationalkongresses der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas (KPCh) …

Localization of Global ESG Strategy in China

SUSTAINABILITY –Localization of Global ESG Strategy in ChinaHow to adapt your global sustainability strategy to China?Sustainability is taking a core place in current and future policies in China and around the globe. Players in various industries should be well-prepared for upcoming changes. We support your local branches to adapt global sustainability strategies compatible to China.Globally, more and more multi-national companies (MNCs) are putting ESG as a key partof their group strategy. As leading manufacturing country and one of the largestmarkets, China plays an important role for those these MNCs. However, China is quitedifferent if it comes to regulatory fulfillment and …

De-risking China – Corporate Foresight and Risk Mitigation

De-risking China – Corporate Foresight and Risk MitigationIn times of ever-increasing geopolitical tensions China’s communist party held its 20th national congress, from the 16th to the 22nd of October, hinting at an even stronger push for self-sufficiency and preparing its population for challenges ahead in cooperating with the west.Soaring energy prices and a sky-high inflation made the headlines in Europe and beyond this year. The Russian invasion in the Ukraine being one main driver, putting into question an over-dependency on Russian oil and gas. This development as well put into spotlight the increasing mutual dependency of Europe, and especially Germany, …

RCEP Boosts Cross-Border E-Commerce

RCEP Boosts Cross-Border E-Commerce Since the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into effect, cooperation between RCEP regions has continued to deepen. On July 27, 2022, at the 2022 Consumption Innovation Forum of China International Consumer Products Expo, the RCEP Cross-Border E-commerce Purchase (B2C) Index report was released.The new RCEP B2C Index (RCEP Cross-Border E-commerce Purchase B2C Index), focuses on overseas small and medium-sized enterprises, presenting the development trend of digital trade in the RCEP regions.  The trend of the new index shows that the that cross-border e-commerce in the RCEP region is booming. The average annual growth rate from 2019 …

China Toy Market: Targeting „Kidults“

China Toy Market – Targeting „Kidults“A New Concept for Toys When talking about toys in the Chinese market, they no longer are exclusive targeted at infants or children, and go beyond the traditional categories such as puzzles, plush and dolls. A new concept of toy is on the rise, called trendy toy (or artistic toy). Trendy toys have become increasingly popular, especially among young Chinese consumers aged 15 to 25, the so-called generation Z or “Kidults”. According to research by the Chinese Academy of Social Science, the trendy toy industry in China had reached a sales volume of 30 billion …

China’s EV OEMs – Spotlight BYD

China’s EV OEMs – Spotlight BYDOutranking VW, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW At the beginning of April 2022, Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, became the richest man in the world with a net worth of USD 219 billion, signaling a new chapter in the New Energy Vehicle era. Valued at over USD 1 trillion, Tesla is the world’s leading automotive company, and many credited its success to Musk’s business foresight and the company’s technology. It has also been voiced that Tesla is becoming increasingly dependent on China, a massive eco-industrial hotbed providing Tesla’s much needed supply chain, manufacturing capability, and consumer market. …

IHK Cologne Event – Changing China

Changing China – Impact & Action Demand for Foreign Businesses (IHK Event)The future of business in China: where is the journey heading? This question is on the minds of more than 5,000 German companies currently operating in China. The Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce provided answers as part of an expert panel. As part of the event organized by the IHK Cologne on May 9th, our partners Daniela Bartscher-Herold and Uwe Haizmann shared their perspective on opportunities and challenges for German enterprises in the Chinese market. In front of >70 decision-makers, they elaborated on the recent COVID-outbreak in Shanghai, general …

China’s PCR Market – A Localization Case Study

China’s PCR Market – A Localization Case StudyThe demand for PCR equipment has surged in China in recent years, mainly including ordinary PCR (1st generation PCR) and quantitative real-time PCR (2nd generation PCR, also called qPCR). In August 2018, African swine fever emerged in China and spread rapidly across the country, thus high demand for pig testing drove demand for PCR instruments. With the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, China has begun to establish a large amount of PCR laboratories, and the market demand for PCR instruments has experienced a new round of explosive growth. In the whole year of …

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) – The Next Trend for Consumer Goods

Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) – The Next Trend For Consumer GoodsDTC: A new Sales Model for Consumer Goods Brands DTC, direct-to-consumer, refers to a business model in which brands directly sell to consumers without intermediary channels. With the help of the internet, brands establish direct connections with consumers and can directly interact with them along the entire lifecycle from marketing to service. DTC brands are not simple e-commerce companies, even though e-commerce is a popular channel they choose to be closer to consumers. Brands are able to obtain real-time and efficient consumer feedback through internet platforms, so as to acquire consumer insights …

Sourcing In Southeast Asia: Diversifying Your Supply Chain To Gain More Resilience

Sourcing in Southeast Asia: Diversifying your Supply Chain to Gain More ResilienceUnexpected Circumstances Result in Supply Chain Disruptions With the daily number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continuing to reach record highs, China’s financial mega-city, Shanghai, is being imposed to observe total lock-down since the end of March, resulting in shortage of transport and port workers. By beginning of April, the number of ships waiting for loading and discharge at Shanghai port reached 300+, tripling usual volume. As the largest export hub of China, consequence of congestion at Shanghai port is expected to impact in the next few months. Looking back …