HCWG & EEPWG Seminar, Shanghai, 19th September

On Friday, 19 September 2025, the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), in collaboration with its Healthcare Working Group (HCWG) and its Energy & Environmental Protection Working Group (EEPWG), successfully hosted the seminar “Sustainability in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Energy industry”. The event took place at the Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai.

The seminar focused on recent developments in environmental sustainability and ESG practices within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, with particular attention to solvent recovery, decarbonization, and the use of ESG tools such as the Solvent Eco-Impact Metric. Participants also received an overview of relevant ESG and CSR regulations applicable in China.

A contingent of 35 people, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, and energy industries professionals, attended the seminar. 

Opening remarks were delivered by the General Manager at Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch, Mario Huang. The speakers then shared their presentations as follows:

• Elena Barboni (Corporate BD Director – Flamma SpA and Vice-Coordinator of the CICC HCWG),
• Anne Lise Kopp (Corporate ESG Director – Flamma SpA)
• Alessia Galbiati (Corporate HSE Director – Flamma SpA) presented Flamma Group’s commitment to sustainability and HSE in chemical-pharmaceutical companies, focusing on solvent recovery, circular economy approaches, and a company case study.
• Luigi Fiato (Director APAC – Rina and Coordinator of the CICC EEPWG) provided an introduction on the Working Group and shared insights on the current environmental legislation in China.
• Bruno Lhopiteau (Managing Director – Siveco China) delivered a presentation on Sustainable Assets Management, highlighting the digitalization of asset management and insights from China’s environmental industry applied to pharmaceuticals.
• Allen Zhou (BD Director – Alpharmaca Inc.) presented a case study on Green Pharmaceutical Practices and ESG Implementation.

The session concluded with a Q&A, allowing participants to interact directly with the speakers and address key issues in the field.

Mario Huang, General Manager at Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch

• Elena Barboni, Corporate BD Director - Flamma SpA and Vice-Coordinator of the CICC HCWG 
• Anne Lise Kopp, Corporate ESG Director – Flamma SpA

• Alessia Galbiati, Corporate HSE Director – Flamma SpA 
• Luigi Fiato, Director APAC – Rina and Coordinator of the CICC EEPWG

• Bruno Lhopiteau, Managing Director – Siveco China 
• Allen Zhou, BD Director, Alpharmaca lnc.

The event fostered valuable networking opportunities, encouraging dialogue on sustainability and ESG practices within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. It gave Italian companies the chance to showcase their expertise in green technologies, solvent recovery, and circular economy approaches, underlining Italy’s active role in promoting responsible and innovative business models in China.

A big thank you goes to Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Office, the speakers and all the participants and organizations who made this event a success!

As always, the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce continues to support Italian companies with targeted events that not only promote Made in Italy but also provide opportunities for updates, networking, and strengthening relationships with local authorities, supporting Italian businesses in their growth and success in the Chinese market.

About Intesa Sanpaolo

Intesa Sanpaolo’s presence in China dates back to 1981 with the opening of the representative office in Beijing. Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch was established in 1997 and since 2002 has been the first Italian bank to obtain the license for conducting RMB business on the territory of the China.Its core activity includes financing (including medium-long term loans), commercial guarantees, letters of credit, trade finance, local and foreign currency deposits, foreign exchange, international and domestic settlement, etc.Intesa Sanpaolo is leading bank in Italy and in Euro zone. Through its international network which covers around 40 countries in the world, Intesa Sanpaolo facilitates trade and cross border investments. Intesa Sanpaolo is global banking partner for Italian Groups and Shanghai Branch represents the group's overall operations with the mission to support Italian business community in China.