Low Carbon Development in China

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Low Carbon Development in China

This interview welcomes Mr. Jon Penrice, President Mobility & Former Asia Pacific President of Dow, to share his insights on initiatives and strategies from private sectors to reduce carbon for more sustainable development in China.

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THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED IN Path to Carbon Neutral Certificate Program

Time commitment:

1-2 hours/week, 1-2 weeks/course

Pace:

Self-paced

Subject:

Executive Dialogue

Language:

English

Level:

Introductory

Topic (s):

Sustainable Development

About this course

China has committed to reaching carbon peak in 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality in 2060, despite of challenges on the pathway ahead. This interview welcomes Mr. Jon Penrice, President of Dow Asia Pacific, to share his insights on initiatives and strategies from private sectors to reduce carbon for more sustainable development in China. Dow's strategy towards sustainability, especially on carbon reduction, and how Dow involves partners across the value chain are shared. Also discussed are challenges and opportunities for industrial sectors in China´s future development.

What you’ll learn

Beware of China´s initiative and commitment on low carbon development
Understand Dow´s strategy towards sustainability, especially on carbon reduction and plastic use
Learn how to involve partners across the value chain in sustainable development and what challenges are there
Learn differences between China and the west in advancing sustainability, esp. how China can cope with its own challenges
Gain insights on the opportunities for industrial sectors in low carbon development in China
Hear advice on starting a career on sustainability sector

About the instructor(s)

Jon Penrice

President Mobility & Former Asia Pacific President of Dow

Haitao Yin

Professor and Vice Dean at Antai College of Economics and Management of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Syllabus

Session
1

Carbon Reduction: Strategy and Challenges

This session introduces China's initiatives on carbon development and Dow's strategy towards sustainability, especially on carbon reduction. How to involve partners across the value chain and its challenges are also discussed.
Session
2

Opportunities and Challenges for Future Development

This session discusses how China can cope with the challenge of both continuing its economic growth and addressing sustainability. The opportunities for the industrial sectors and good experiences in plastic use are shared as well.

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Dr. Vasileios Ag. Drougas watched
Mar 7, 2025 20:18:48

Very good presentation congratulations
Lukas Camargo watched
Feb 25, 2025 03:29:46

Very good, super interesent the interview
Fabricio Tinoco Frois watched
Aug 18, 2024 23:05:32

Very good! Great interview and insights from Prf. Yin
Wajid Ullah watched
Aug 5, 2024 13:59:23

Overall, the course is a comprehensive and valuable resource for anyone looking to understand China's approach to low carbon development. It effectively combines policy analysis, economic theory, and practical applications, providing learners with a thorough understanding of the subject matter. The course prepares students to critically evaluate and contribute to the field of sustainable development
Tali watched
Aug 4, 2024 13:23:48

Very good and insightful
Ddub watched
Jul 22, 2024 17:00:05

Very good interview and discussion on future . challenge to close the loop , reinvite us an also not make mistake by replacing plastic in some industrie. smart technologies should help us
Ali 阿里 watched
Jun 21, 2024 17:48:15

Insightful interview on Dow's sustainability strategies and challenges in China's path to carbon neutrality.
bharath watched
Apr 29, 2024 14:07:38

very Good and informative
Alvin watched
Apr 29, 2024 10:37:21

Very good explanation
Irene Yao watched
Apr 24, 2024 19:21:40

Precise guidence and inspiration for beginner of student for sustainability.
Bui Le Trinh watched
Apr 21, 2024 12:28:45

Very good, I think it helpful alot
Michele watched
Apr 15, 2024 19:05:57

Very interesting