China-Sweden Conference on Sustainable Development and Industrial Cooperation & Forum on Industrial Net Zero Emission Transition aims to bring together government leaders, multinational corporations, research institutes and industry associations to promote dialogue, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and accelerate green, low-carbon and circular industrial transformation between Sweden and China. As a collaboration among the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing, the Government of Qinhuai District of Nanjing and IVL, the conference is designed as a practical platform linking policy priorities with business solutions, industrial collaboration and sustainable business development. The event is scheduled for 16 June 2026 and will gather around 120 participants from both Swedish and Chinese companies.

Global industries are undergoing rapid transformation driven by an urgency to respond to climate change. Climate policy, carbon tariffs, digitalisation, industrial chain restructuring, green technologies and the growing global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. For both Sweden and China, reaching net-zero emission is not only a necessity it is also a driver of innovation, productivity and long-term competitiveness.

Against this backdrop, life cycle thinking, is an important approach connecting policy requirements, industrial practice and international market rules, provides key support for companies to identify environmental impacts across the value chain, strengthen green competitiveness, and promote coordinated supply-chain decarbonisation. The International Action Initiative of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT), jointly initiated by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and partner organisations, further provides an open platform for cross-sector and cross-regional sustainable cooperation, knowledge exchange and practical implementation.

The conference will further focus on matchmaking and implementation. Through high-level dialogue, business exchanges and workshops the conference aims to move cooperation from conceptual exchange to concrete practice.

I. Overview

Organisers: The CSR Centre of the Embassy of Sweden in China; IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute; Nanjing Qinhuai District

Co-organisers: International Action Initiative of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT); International EPD System.

II. Conference Themes

Sustainable Industrial Transformation under Policy and Market Drivers

How are sustainability policies, including China's 15th Five-Year Plan and relevant international frameworks, shaping industrial transformation? The session will focus on how Chinese and Swedish stakeholders can respond to policy signals, strengthen industrial cooperation, and identify practical pathways for low-carbon and sustainable development.

Value-chain Decarbonisation through Practical Tools and Solutions

Explore how industries can reduce environmental and carbon impacts across value chains and support the transition towards net-zero emissions through practical approaches such as carbon footprint management, circular solutions, green materials, LCA, EPD and digital tools. The discussion will emphasise applicable solutions, cooperation models and implementation opportunities between China and Sweden.

How to reach the dual carbon goals? China – Sweden Climate Matchmaking Platform

Explore how Chinese and Swedish companies can work together to advance China's dual carbon goals. Building on Sweden's long-term experience of maintaining growth and safeguarding welfare, where emission peaked as early as 1976, the platform will highlight how Swedish enterprises, innovation and know-how can support the green transition in China.

中国-瑞典可持续发展与产业合作大会暨产业净零排放转型会议旨在汇聚政府领导、跨国企业、研究机构及行业协会代表，推动对话交流，深化跨境合作，加快中瑞两国绿色、低碳、循环的产业转型。经由瑞典驻华大使馆、南京市秦淮区政府和瑞典环境科学研究院的三方合作，会议将打造一个务实交流平台，促进政策重点、商业解决方案、产业协作与可持续商业发展之间的有效衔接。本次活动拟于2026年6月16日举行，预计约120名来自中瑞企业代表参会。

当前，全球产业正在应对气候变化的紧迫需求下加速转型。气候政策、碳关税、数字化、产业链重构、绿色技术以及全球净零排放承诺，正在共同塑造新的产业竞争格局。对瑞典和中国而言，实现净零排放不仅是应对气候变化的必要路径，也是推动创新、提升生产力和增强长期竞争力的重要动力。

在这一背景下，生命周期思维作为连接政策要求、产业实践与国际市场规则的重要方法，能够帮助企业识别价值链各环节的环境影响，提升绿色竞争力，并推动供应链协同减碳。生命周期思维国际行动倡议（LCT）由IVL瑞典环境科学研究院与相关合作机构共同发起，为跨行业、跨区域的可持续合作、知识交流和实践落地提供开放平台。

本次会议将进一步聚焦对接与落地。通过高层对话、企业交流和专题工作坊，会议旨在推动合作从理念交流走向具体实践。

一、会议概况

主办单位：瑞典驻华大使馆企业社会责任中心；IVL瑞典环境科学研究院；南京市秦淮区

协办单位：生命周期思维国际行动倡议；国际EPD体系

二、会议主题

政策与市场驱动下的可持续产业转型

探讨中国"十五五"规划及相关国际框架等可持续政策如何影响产业转型，重点关注中瑞利益相关方如何响应政策信号、加强产业协作，并识别低碳与可持续发展的可行路径。

以务实工具和解决方案推动价值链减碳

探讨产业如何通过碳足迹管理、循环解决方案、绿色材料、LCA、EPD和数字化工具等实践方法，降低价值链环境与碳影响，支持产业向净零排放转型。讨论将重点关注中瑞双方可落地的解决方案、合作模式与实施机会。

如何实现"双碳"目标？中瑞碳中和对接平台

探讨中瑞企业如何携手推进中国"双碳"目标。基于瑞典长期保持经济增长、保障社会福祉并较早实现排放达峰的经验，平台将展示瑞典企业、创新能力与专业知识如何支持中国绿色转型。

Date

16 June, 2026 （Tuesday)

Time

08:30 - 17:00

Agenda:

Morning Session

08:30–09:00 | On-site Registration

09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks

• Nanjing Vice Mayor (TBC)
• Annika Hahn-Englund, Swedish Consul General in Shanghai

09:10–10:35 | Keynote Speeches

1. 09:10–09:20｜China-Sweden Business & Cross-border Cooperation New Opportunities Speaker: Malin Hammaren, GM, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China
2. 09:20–09:35｜Low-carbon Development & Cooperation of Nanjing Southern New Town Speaker: Chen Bin, Executive Deputy District Mayor of Qinhuai District (TBC)
3. 09:35–09:50｜Corporate Prospects under China's Dual-Carbon Targets Speaker: Zhongjiang Group / CATL (TBC)
4. 09:50–10:05｜Scania's Local Manufacturing Experience in China Speaker: Joakim Diamant, Scania Business Development Director (TBC)
5. 10:05–10:25｜Workshop: China-Sweden Climate Matchmaking Platform Speaker: Stina Hinderson, CSR Centre Head, Embassy of Sweden in China
6. 10:25–10:35｜Result Release: LCT & LCT Rolling Stock Working Group Outcomes

10:35–10:55 | Coffee Break

10:55–11:10 | Speech: Pioneer the Possible Speaker: Axel Brangenfeldt, Shanghai Market Manager, Business Sweden

11:10–12:20 | Project Pitching: China-Sweden Carbon Neutrality Cooperation Speakers:

• Zhao Qingtao, VP, SKF China & Northeast Asia
• Wang Aiying, President, Envac Greater China
• Benoit Giraud, Greater China Director, Beckers
• Mölnlycke Health Care Representative
• 2–3 Swedish SMEs + 1–2 Nanjing local key enterprises (TBC)

12:20–12:25 | Closing Summary Representatives from Swedish CSR Centre & Nanjing local authority

12:25–13:45 | Buffet Lunch & Networking

Afternoon | Site Visits (13:45–17:00)

1. 13:45–15:00: Nanjing Southern New Town Planning Exhibition Hall + Zhongjiang Group Exhibition Hall
2. 15:00–17:00: Nanjing LES Information Technology Exhibition Hall
3. 16:00–17:00: Menxi China Unicom IoT Exhibition Hall

(Note: The agenda remains subject to further refinement and confirmation.)

Language:

In English and Chinese

Price:

Complimentary ticket for members (This is a Member only event)

Venue:

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nanjing South New Town Address Building 02, No.49 Airport Avenue, Qinhuai District, Nanjing

南京市机场大道49号2幢，南京南部新城丽笙精选酒店

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Backgroud photo credit: Photo by Igor Karimov​ on Unsplash​