On September 16, the 2025 Green Supply Chain Summit, themed “Green Transformation - Sustainability’s Impact on Supply Chains,” was successfully held in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. The event was organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing and Business Sweden, with support from the China Electronics Standardization Association, and brought together approximately 100 participants from government, industry, academia, and the business community.

Through in-depth interpretations of policies related to green transformation and sustainable business at both the global and China levels, the forum focused on research into global green supply chains, as well as corporate social responsibility and ESG standards. Combined with corporate best-practice sharing and roundtable discussions, the forum explored the far-reaching impacts of green transformation on global supply chains. Key topics included the latest policy developments in industrial green transformation, industry trends, and Sweden’s recent progress and practices in sustainable business. Discussions also addressed supply chain carbon emissions monitoring and management, particularly how lead companies can drive decarbonization across their supply chains, as well as corporate applications and practices involving green electricity, green heat, biomass energy, and hydrogen. By sharing theoretical research and innovative practices from industry experts, brands, suppliers, and industry associations, the forum offered diverse perspectives and practical insights to support companies in advancing green supply chain management and fostering sustainable supply chain development.

During the forum, Mr. Mikael Anzén, Ambassador for Sustainable Business and Innovation; Mr. Xiao Bin, Deputy Director of Wuxi Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; and Mr. Zhang Hongtu, Chairman of China Electronics Standardization Association, delivered opening remarks.

In the corporate practice sharing session, Ms. Erin Xu, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Public Affairs, H&M Group China Production; Mr. Zane Liu from Scania Sales (China) Co., Ltd.; Ms. Fanny Westlund, Head of Asia Pacific Substantiality, Inter IKEA Supply Chain Operation; and Ms. Ada Hu, Volvo Cars APAC Sustainability Strategic Planning Senior Manager, shared their achievements and practical experiences in green supply chains and sustainable development.

During the roundtable discussion, Mr. Michael Wang, China ESG Officer & Head of Government Affairs, SKF (China) Co., Ltd shared insights under the theme “Driving supply chain net zero through carbon footprint management.”

The morning and afternoon sessions of the forum were moderated by Ms. Stina Hinderson, Second Secretary – Economic and Trade Affairs, Head of the CSR Centre at Embassy of Sweden in Beijing, and Ms. Amanda Alkemark, Regional Manager Government Affairs, Asia & Pacific, Business Sweden, respectively. Ms. Alkemark also delivered the concluding remarks.

The forum further welcomed representatives from leading companies with practices across industrial and supply chains, including China Great Wall Technology Group, CITIC Pacific Special Steel, and Bromake New Material Co., Ltd., as well as representatives from organizations such as the China Electronics Standardization Association, Tsinghua University, the ESG Sustainable Development Center of Southern University of Science and Technology, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Guangdong Sustainable Development Research Association, the Shanghai Sustainable Development Research Institute, the Shanghai Computer Industry Association, the Shanghai Electronic & IT Products Recycling Promotion Centre, PwC, and EY. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the impact of green transformation on global supply chains, green industrial transformation policies, and global sustainable business trends, sharing research findings and practical experiences while offering valuable approaches and pathways to support companies in advancing green supply chain transformation.