On February 2, 2024, Gofluent held its annual bilingual private meeting in Shanghai, attracting the participation of many senior human resources practitioners of enterprises. 2024 is also a milestone year for Gofluent China, time flies, time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Gofluent has gone through ten years in China.
This year's private event was unique and focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. As a hot topic around the world, ESG is gradually becoming an important consideration for enterprise development. In this context, GoFluent carefully planned this private meeting to provide a platform for HR practitioners in various industries to have in-depth exchanges and share experiences.
At the event, the guests launched a warm and in-depth ** around the ESG theme. They elaborated on the practice and application of ESG concepts in corporate management from different perspectives, and shared their experiences and insights in the process of promoting sustainable development. This activity of collision of ideas and wisdom blended with each participant was full of harvest and benefited a lot.
gofluent welcome speech
Daisy Huang, General Manager of Gofluent ChinaFirst of all, she extended a warm welcome to the guests and thanked them for taking the time to participate in this annual private meeting.
Ms. Huang Donghai emphasized the purpose of the event, which is to provide a platform for in-depth exchanges focusing on current and future hot topics, and to help everyone accumulate more experience and inspiration in the workplace.
In particular, she mentioned the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) topics in corporate governance and L&D (Learning and Development) teams, shared her experience of communicating with leading companies in the German chemical industry, and demonstrated how ESG can be a key factor in corporate strategy and leadership training. Ms. Huang Donghai thinksIn the new environment, leadership training needs to be infused with ESG concepts to develop the empathy, adaptability, and reliability of leaders to cope with changing challenges.
At the same time, she also paid attention to the important role of key talents and frontline employees in the sustainable development of enterprises. She shared stories on how to upskill and engage frontline workers, and highlighted the importance of these employees in achieving the company's long-term goals.
At the end of her speech, Ms. Huang Donghai sent her sincere wishes to the participants. She hopes that every participant can gain a lot of knowledge and experience in the event, apply what they have learned in practical work, and contribute to the sustainable development of the enterprise.
keynote speech
Dr. Zhang Guoxiong, Executive Director of Deloitte China's Economic Advisory Practice and Chairman of the ESG Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, delivered a speech on the theme of "ESG as a Business Strategy for Enterprises", emphasizing the strategic value of ESG in modern business.
He pointed out that with the increasing global emphasis on sustainable development, ESG has become a key factor in the investment decisions of financial institutions. Companies need to focus not only on financial metrics, but also on environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence. Taking Honda's successful entry into the European market as an example, Dr. Zhang Guoxiong demonstrated how companies can skillfully integrate ESG concepts with local culture and market environment to enhance global competitiveness.
At the same time, he emphasized that enterprises should establish a complete ESG management system to ensure that ESG goals are integrated with daily operations and decision-making, so as to motivate employees and promote sustainable development. For Chinese companies going global, he recommends fully considering ESG factors and working closely with local enterprises and consumers to grasp the business opportunities brought about by global ESG trends.
Immediately after,Mr. Zhang Chenxing, senior ESG expert of Zhejiang Zhengtai Electric Appliance Co., LtdHe shared "ESG Challenges and Coping Strategies Faced by Enterprises in Practical Operations".
He pointed out that with the global focus on sustainability increasing, companies are facing many challenges in terms of ESG. However, with an effective strategy, businesses can not only meet these challenges, but also achieve sustainable development.
CHINT has significant practices in green energy investment, green manufacturing capacity, independent carbon management, response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and ESG information disclosure. At the same time, CHINT actively participates in ESG ratings and awards, communicates and cooperates with the industry, and continuously improves its ESG practice level.
group discussion
Next, Ms. Adina, a cross-cultural educator, and the guests had an immersive session on several ESG topics.
Here, I have taken some wonderful speeches from the guests present and shared them with you:
The topic of ESG has led me to reflect more deeply on my personal roles and responsibilities. As an HR, it is necessary for me to further grasp and understand the core knowledge of ESG. It is also important to share this knowledge with my colleagues, so that together we can improve our understanding and application of ESC. Although our primary job is to serve customers or engage in sales, our knowledge of this knowledge will allow us to work more closely with our customers to create more value together.
ESG deserves deep attention, and by sharing this knowledge, we can inspire confidence and recognition in the company, which in turn can improve the cohesion and centripetal force of the entire organization.
If our company can continue to generate positive value for society in the long term, then it will receive wider and lasting recognition and support. This will bring immeasurable long-term benefits to the company and is the direction of our joint efforts.
We are willing to bring more good practices into our daily work to drive the company's ESG progress. At the same time, I also learned a lot from my friends, which will support our future work. We believe that by working together, we can create more value for society and the company.
Even though I'm in the HR department, I'm always on the lookout for what's possible with the business. Therefore, I decided to bring this new idea of ESG back to the company, share it with my colleagues, and ** how to incorporate it into our business strategy. At the same time, I also look forward to more opportunities to lead more colleagues to participate in such conferences in the future, to gain knowledge about ESG practices, and to promote our learning and growth together.
I think the most important thing is that we come together not only to communicate and share, but also to have deep reflection. This kind of reflection can help us change our perceptions, which is essential for our own growth and for the development of the organization.
dinner and networking
As night wore on, we had a relaxing dinner and interactive session. A sumptuous buffet dinner, lucky activities, and entertainment activities made everyone spend an unforgettable night with laughter and applause.
the end
In 2024, Gofluent China celebrates its 10th year. For the past decade, GoFluent has been helping companies improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-cultural communication. Whether it is a state-owned enterprise, a local overseas enterprise, or a foreign-owned enterprise operating in China, we are always by their side to help them attract, develop and retain the best talent, and unleash the potential of their employees to build their international competitiveness.
Looking forward to the future, we are full of expectations. In the new year, GoFluent hopes to work hand in hand with more companies to jointly promote environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices and build a broader platform for the development of international talents. We firmly believe that through our efforts, the culture of sustainable development can be deeply rooted in global enterprises and jointly create a more prosperous, harmonious and sustainable future!
In the new year, gofluent wishes you all a happy new year, a bright future!