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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Friday, September 17, 2010
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Brenda Foster, President, AmCham Shanghai
Robert Roche, Chairman, AmCham Shanghai
Bruce Pickering, Executive Director, the Asia Society of Northern California
Fu Zhihuan, Chairman, China Energy Conservation Association

Screening of a film produced exclusively for "Green Cities: A Call to Action," highlighting the most compelling exhibitions of tomorrow's cities from the Shanghai 2010 World Expo.

• What role will governments play to ensure that the visions of green cities from the Shanghai Expo become a reality in our lifetime?
• What metropolitan strategies are under consideration by the Chinese and U.S. governments to design more livable and efficient cities?

Mark Ginsberg, Senior Executive, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Zhang Ying Xin, Deputy Director General of MOFCOM CIPA

The Conference kicked off with a presentation by Mark Ginsberg, senior executive advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, who spoke about the role of government in urban transformation. Ginsburg praised the establishment of the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program, which works to strengthen cooperation between the United States and China on clean energy issues. He described ongoing eco-partnerships between U.S. and Chinese sister cities, such as the exchange between Columbus, Ohio and Hefei, Anhui Province on alternative energy concepts. Ginsburg described these exchanges and ongoing cooperation as opportunities for China and the U.S. to create changes that would "stun the world." Following Ginsberg's presentation, Zhang Yingxin, deputy director general of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), agreed that the U.S. and China should seize the opportunity to work together on clean-energy issues, calling the countries economically and socially complementary.

Albert Wong, Chief Commercial Officer, General Electric China

Albert Wong, chief commercial officer of General Electric in China, discussed how government and corporations can work together to maximize efficiency in city infrastructure design. He expected that China's urban population would constitute 55% of China's total population by 2020 – over 700 million people -- and, in light of this, the Chinese government has committed to promote sustainable urban development. Wong said that the government currently supports low-carbon experimental areas and the building of energy-efficient infrastructure. He also noted the challenges of ensuring this type of development, mentioning the lack of clear CO2 reduction goals, limited financing available for sustainable development and a lack of integrated and comprehensive planning. Wong then talked about GE's sustainability initiative, which pushes for optimized land usage and clear standards for low-carbon and multi-use commercial and residential development. He also presented GE's "Ecomagination Challenge," a US$200 million-prize contest searching for the most innovative and viable clean-energy, sustainable projects in the world.

presentation,  Chinese version

• What have been the challenges and successes for model eco-cities in China?
• How are Chinese cities being transformed through innovative master planning and green building development?

Moderator: Ellen Carberry, Managing Director, China Greentech Initiative
Panelists:
David Nieh, General Manager, Shui On Land
Goh Chye Boon, CEO, Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City
Chris Twinn, Director, Building Engineering Sustainability Group, Arup

The panelists in this session participated in a lively discussion about the challenges and successes of model eco-cities in China, as well as ways that Chinese cities are being transformed through innovative master planning and green-building development. Goh Chye Boon, CEO of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, said he no longer tries to define the term "eco-city," but instead emphasized how city-residents, not just developers, must subscribe to a sustainable way of life. Major challenges to green city development, said Goh, include persuading developers and investors to commit to slow-return eco-development. David Nieh, general manager of Shui On Land explained that an effective green city business model must balance social equity, environmental and economic needs. Government subsidies should be "icing on the cake," he said, but without them, the business model should still be viable. Nieh noted that as a real estate developer, he is "selling a lifestyle." Chris Twinn, director of the Building Engineering Sustainability Group of Arup, agreed that market forces should drive the development of eco-cities, not government subsidies.

Moderator: Dennis Bracy, CEO, U.S.-China Clean Energy Forum

Energy Efficiency: How can public-private partnerships help make cities greener?

Fu Zhihuan, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the 10th National People's Congress (NPC); former Minister of Railways
Ken Lanshe, Vice President Global Sourcing, Walmart
Ambassador William Brock, Co-chair, US-China Clean Energy Forum; former US Senator and US Trade Representative

Sustainable Biofuels for Transportation: how can we fast-track this new, lowcarbon industry?

Xu Changdong, Chairman, US-China Capital Inc.
David Wang, President, Boeing China and Co-Chair of the US-China Energy Cooperation Program
Han Wenke, Director General, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commision (NDRC)

In this session, global corporate leaders discussed how industries and governments can work together to develop low-carbon business practices. Ken Lanshe, vice president of Global Sourcing for Walmart, spoke about the progress Walmart has made in China and around the world since 2005. He described how Walmart made it a goal to see its top 200 factories improve energy efficiency by 20% by 2012 and how the company also aims to remove 20 million metric tons of carbon gas emissions from its supply chain by 2013. Han Wenke, director general of the Energy Research Institute at the NDRC went on to describe how government should incentivize energy efficiency through favorable policies and shut down factories that are fundamentally inefficient. Instead of only focusing on large, multinational enterprises, governments should also encourage small and medium firms to commit to sustainable development. Han said that it is important to have alignment and synergy between the public and private sectors. The panel discussion also touched upon the pros and cons of government subsidies in alternative energy industries.

David Wang, President, Boeing China and Co-Chair of the US-China Energy Cooperation Program

David Wang, president of Boeing China, gave a presentation on the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP) and its first-year successes. He described the ECP as a commercial sector-initiated and financed NGO, focused on the development and commercialization of clean energy and energy efficiency solutions in the U.S. and China. The program has resulted in numerous MOUs between U.S. and Chinese government agencies and bilateral support for several clean-energy projects in the U.S. and China.

Moderator: Jonathan Woetzel, Director, McKinsey & Company
Panelists:
Stan Gale, Director of China, Gale International
Tony Kim, Senior Manager, Urban Innovation APAC, IBSG, Cisco
Wang Guoguang, Vice President, Shanghai Mobile
Xie Wei,Director Smart Grid Research and Implementation,Shanghai Power

In this panel, global development leaders described the traits of smart city development. Tony Kim, senior manager of Urban Innovation at Cisco spoke about Cisco's five-year commitment under the Clinton Global Initiative to the creation of carbon reduction initiatives and Cisco's public-private partnerships with Seoul, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon, Birmingham and Hamburg. He explained the advantages of smart and connected communities, including the creation of new jobs, the bolstering of key industries, the attraction of new businesses and the increased quality of life. Stan Gale, director of China of Gale International, then talked about his company's experiences with sustainable developments and lessons learned from the US$35 billion Songdo International Business District in South Korea. He described Gale International's current involvement in a new project in the Meixi Lake District, a state-of-the-art ecological city located on 1,675 acres in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province.

Shane Tedjarati, CEO, Honeywell China and India

Shane Tedjarati, CEO of Honeywell China and India, wrapped up the first day of the Conference with a keynote address on the requirements of creating smart eco-cities. "Mindset shift is required in order to make a difference on Eco-Cities," he said. "China can take advantage of urbanization to become the leader of eco-city development. We feel excited to move the partnership with governments into the next stage."

Join green industry leaders for an opportunity to network and discuss the first day of the 2010 Sustainability Conference.

Moderators: Cui Yan, Anchor, China Business Network
Panelists:
Christine Gregoire, Governor of the State of Washington
Huang Feng Simon, Deputy Chairman of Shanghai Commission of Commerce

In this panel, Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, in Shanghai as part of a state trade mission to China and Vietnam, spoke about the state's role at the forefront of sustainable development, supported by tax incentives, public investment and citizen commitment. With 100,000 green jobs created, a booming wind power industry and plans to build a new electric highway, Governor Gregoire described Washington as an important example for the rest of the U.S. On the same panel, Huang Feng, deputy chairman of the Shanghai Commission of Commerce, described Shanghai's municipal government policies that support environmentally friendly development in the city. He spoke about ways for multinational companies to participate in the development of Shanghai's green sector. He lauded American aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney for its successes in Shanghai, becoming the first company in China to achieve platinum LEED accreditation - an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

• Is a paradigm shift needed to solve tomorrow’s urban mobility issues?
• What technical barriers need to be overcome to accommodate the transportation needs of China’s cities?
• What new forms of transportation need to be deployed and integrated?

Kevin E. Wale, President & Managing Director, General Motors China Group

President and Managing Director of the General Motors China Group Kevin Wale described GM's initiative to fuel eco-friendly technologies and sustainable development. Wale announced that GM sold more vehicles in China last year than in the U.S. market and spoke about the implications of the increasing number of cars on the road. He noted that there will be an estimated 1.2 billion cars on roads around the world by 2030. He showcased a GM prototype vehicle, called the EN-V, a small, easy-to-maneuver car which would allow for driverless movement and which would produce zero emissions. The vehicle's technology would connect it to a wireless network, avoiding collisions with other vehicles. The vehicle is on display at the 2010 Shanghai Expo at the GM–SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, GM's global automotive partner) joint corporate pavilion venture.

• What are the most promising green technologies that will dramatically improve the efficiency, livability and sustainability of cities in our lifetime?
• What obstacles are holding back commercialization and mass deployment of technologies that can transform our cities?

Moderator: Gary Rieschel, Founder & Managing Director, Qiming Ventures
Panelists:
Hunter Jiang, CEO, GCL Solar Energy
Zhang Yue, President & CEO, Broad Air Conditioning

This session focused on the future of green cities and the challenges in improving the efficiency, livability and sustainability of cities in our lifetime. Hunter Jiang, CEO of GCL Solar Energy, talked about the need to develop safe, economic and reliable energy. To meet this need, Jiang described how his company is working to reduce the cost of solar energy through new technology development. Zhang Yue, CEO of Broad Air Conditioning, described the many challenges for sustainable development and explained that the low price of energy is one of the biggest barriers to promoting energy conservation and creating a distributed power system. He called for legislation requiring mandatory technological changes to implement energy-efficient technologies and foster the development of green cities.

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games: A Case Study in the Development of Sustainable 21st Century Cities and Implications for China

Dr. Mark Morris, Senior Vice President, Environmental Services, CH2M Hill
Chen Mengfang, Professor in Hydrogeology and Site Remediation, Nanjing Soil Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Conference participants attended a presentation over lunch about the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games' use of brownfield redevelopment, described as the development of underutilized or abandoned industrial and commercial facilities available for re-use. Dr. Mark Morris, senior vice president of CH2M Hill's Environmental Services described the advantages of choosing an economically undeveloped area as the site for the London Games. The site, in East London, is one of the U.K. capital's most diverse and economically-deprived areas, and by utilizing brownfield redevelopment, Dr. Morris described how London can promote economic regeneration in depressed areas. The speakers discussed ways that China could use London's brownfield redevelopment as an example for the economic rehabilitation of China's cities.

The Chicago-Shanghai Eco-City Project

Moderator: Mark Ginsberg, Senior Executive, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy

Rita Athas, President, World Business Chicago
Dr. Robert Chang, Director, Materials Research Institute, Northwestern University
Robin Chen, General Manager, Suntech
Silas Chiow, Director, SOM China
Roger Frechette, President, PositivEnergy Practice LLC

The final session of AmCham Shanghai's 2010 Sustainability Conference focused on the Shanghai-Chicago Eco-City Partnership. Dr. Robert Chang, director of the Materials Research Institute at Northwestern University, talked about the partnership between the University of Illinois in Chicago and Tongji University in Shanghai on geothermal and fuel cell research. Chicago and Shanghai officials also signed an MOU for the Shanghai-Chicago Eco-City Partnership on Monday, September 20 that will support future collaboration on a broad range of environmental issues.

Dr. Robert Chang's presentation,  Chinese version

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