【Top 10 CSR Events in China】No. 02 China and Sweden Sign the 3rd MOU on CSR

No. 02  China and Sweden Sign the 3^rd MOU on CSR

On Sep. 9, China and Sweden signed  new  memorandum of  understanding  for continued cooperation on CSR. As the 3^rd MOU signed by both parties since 2007, it further expands the cooperation, adding areas like purchasing, garbage and sewage disposal, human rights in business, transparent and sustainable investment.
Reasons for Selection:
2015 marks the 65^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Sweden. As a key part of Sino-Swedish cooperation in multiple areas, the MOU is renewed by both countries, which marks not only continuation and expansion but also the acceleration of the international cooperation in China’s CSR field. The newly added cooperation areas represent the determination of China and Sweden to promote social responsibility and sustainable development in a more concrete manner.
Related Events:
From Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, the 10^th International CSR Forum was successfully convened. China WTO Tribune continued to cooperate with CSR organizations in Europe, America and Japan.
On Jul. 2, Chinese government and OECD signed a medium-term cooperation vision statement and a joint program of work for 2015-2016, pointing out to make joint efforts to promote responsible behaviors.
On Dec. 10, Swedish Embassy to China released 2015 CSR White Paper for Swedish Enterprises in China.