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The German Chamber of Commerce in China and the Missions of the Federal Republic of Germany in the People’s Republic of China are again hosting the More than a Market Awards in 2023.  The More than a Market initiative was launched in 2015. Its aim was to showcase the best corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives by German enterprises in China and their added value for the Chinese society. From 2015 to 2021, with support from members and partners, the More than a Market Awards (“Awards”) were successfully organized six times, with over 400 best practice cases submitted.


In 2023, the More Than A Market Awards return to celebrate the progress and achievements of German companies in China with an expanded focus, namely in the field of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). The Awards aim to not only provide a platform for enterprises, but also to help them (especially for SMEs) to better understand ESG, where they stand, and what more they can do to promote and implement ESG actions.


By participating in the Awards:

  • Increase company visibility by showcasing your best ESG initiatives and demonstrating your added value to the Sino-German community.

    Submitting your projects can help your business gain recognition and establish yourself as a responsible leader in your respective industries.


  • Promote potential business cooperation and partnerships.

    The Awards provide a platform for companies to connect and network with other leading German enterprises in China. This can lead to fruitful collaborations and partnerships that benefit all parties involved.



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Eligibility:German companies and members of German Chamber of Commerce in China operating anywhere in China and actively pursuing ESG targets are welcome to apply for the Awards.

Download the Nomination Kit:icon_pdf.gifMore Than A Market Awards 2023 Nomination Kit 0620.pdf

Contact:Ms. Vivi Gao | ESG Project Manager of German Chamber of Commerce China · Shanghai | +86-21-3858 5047 | esgalliance@china.ahk.de

  • This category focuses on the overall operations and strategy of the company.

  • The submitted products or services should adhere to the principles of circular economy, and aim to enable and inspire companies to embrace sustainable practices, resource efficiency, and waste reduction.

  • This category aims to recognize outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives that were implemented in 2022/2023 and that have made a significant impact on society and the environment.

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June 20

Application: From June 20, 2023 to September 8, 2023.
Step 1: Fill out and submit the online award application in following link: https://forms.office.com/r/N7zCgZCag8
Step 2: Download and complete the submission template according to the award category chosen by the company.
Step 3: Please send the completed submission template and signed declaration agreement with company seal to esgalliance@china.ahk.de by 6:00 PM on September 8, 2023.

September 08

Please send the completed submission template and signed declaration agreement with company seal to esgalliance@china.ahk.de by 6:00 PM on September 08, 2023.

October


All applications will first be reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
Any incomplete applications may be disqualified.
The review board might contact companies for follow-up research and verifications. It is therefore important that applications clearly state a responsible contact person who will be able to provide further information.

November 09

The More than a Market Awards Ceremony will take place in Shanghai during the AHK Xceleration Days on November 9, 2023.

To Be Continued

Award category Company Case
CSR HAVER TECHNOLOGIES (Tianjin) LTD Learning House Henan
CSR ­­­­­Infineon Technologies Care about our Friends Care about the Future- Infineon Giant Panda Habitat Restoration Project in Sichuan Province
CSR Continental Tires Hefei Plant Green Plant
CSR Covestro Covestro Cup -“I Speak I Act I Impact”Student Orator and Illustrator Contest
ESG Performance HELLA Corporate Center Asia ESG Performance-HELLA Corporate Center Asia
Innovative Sustainability Product Merck Holding(China)Co. Ltd. Slim Pack
CSR Merck Holding(China)Co. Ltd. The “Green Crystal” Digital Classroom Project
Innovative Sustainability Product UVEX (GUANGZHOU) SAFETY CO., LTD uvex Safety Shoes
Innovative Sustainability Product Ateliers Phi SHINE Dry Eco Toilet
ESG Performance Klüber Lubrication (Shanghai) Co., LTD. ESG Performance-Klüber Lubrication (Shanghai) Co., LTD.
Innovative Sustainability Product HELLA Corporate Center Asia Battery Management System
ESG Performance DHL Group ESG performance-DHL Group
ESG Performance GEMÜ Valves (China) Co., Ltd. ESG Performance-GEMÜ Valves (China) Co., Ltd.
Innovative Sustainability Product Syntronic (Beijing) Technology R&D Center Co., Ltd. 4D Imaging Millimeter-wave Radar Solution
CSR Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Saving Water Resources - Innovation in Wastewater Recycling
CSR Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Dual Vocational Education Program
ESG Performance BRITA China ESG Performance-BRITA China
CSR BRITA China Cartridge Recycle Project
ESG Performance Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. ESG Performance-Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Innovative Sustainability Product KMA Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. KMA ULTRAVENT- III Filter System
ESG Performance Merck Holding(China)Co. Ltd. ESG Performance-Merck Holding (China)Co. Ltd.
CSR Boehringer Ingelheim (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Boehringer Ingelheim Joins “Million Forest Plan” to Combat Desertification in Tengger Desert and Launches “Low-carbon Trip to Alashan”
CSR Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Grow Beyond Yourself
CSR LANXESS Chemical (China) Co., Ltd LANXESS - PASCH Future Rallye
Innovative Sustainability Product rose plastic (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. BlockPack – packaging for precision metal product
CSR SAP Labs China SAP Girls Power Tech
CSR WAGO Electronic(Tianjin)Co.,Ltd. Public Welfare Library & Science Museum
CSR Wacker Chemicals (China) Co. "A-coffee"
ESG Performance Wilo China Ltd. ESG Performance-Wilo China Ltd.
CSR Kärcher Investment (China) Co., Ltd. Kärcher China Public Cleaning Project
CSR Kärcher Investment (China) Co., Ltd. Kärcher Thank Your Cleaner Day
CSR SAIC VOLKSWAGEN Automotive Co., Ltd. “Starry Program” Educational Public Welfare Project
CSR Beiersdorf China CARE BEYOND SKIN
ESG Performance Wuerth (China) Holding Co., Ltd. ESG Performance-Wuerth (China) Holding Co., Ltd.
CSR BADER China Ltd BADER Youth Volunteers Country-School Aid Project
CSR Siemens Ltd., China Siemens China Caring Hands
CSR HELLA Shanghai Electronics Co., Ltd. Young Talent Development Program
CSR MANN+HUMMEL (China) Co. Continue to love and care, from every little
ESG Performance SAP Labs China ESG Performance-SAP Labs China
CSR ERGO (China) Management Company Limited Series actions to mitigating the effect of Climate Change
CSR IQAir (China) Sales and Service Co., Ltd. IQAir Citizen Science Programme & IQAir Global Air Quality Data Platform & Clean Air
CSR Edscha Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd EDSCHA SUPPORTS YUNNAN SCHOOL
Innovative Sustainability Service Wilo China Ltd. Energy Renovation Service
ESG Performance Drees & Sommer Engineering Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ESG Performance - Drees & Sommer Engineering Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
ESG Performance Flender. Ltd., China ESG Performance - Flender. Ltd., China
Innovative Sustainability Product Kärcher Investment (China) Co., Ltd. Kärcher High Pressure Washer K 7 Premium Smart Control​
Innovative Sustainability Service TÜV Rheinland Carbon Neutral Certification
Innovative Sustainability Product BADER China Ltd Caneotex & Circutex, an Environmentally-Friendly and Sustainable Fabric​
Innovative Sustainability Service SAP Labs China SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises
ESG Performance E.G.O. Components (China) Co., Ltd. ESG Performance - E.G.O. Components (China) Co., Ltd.
Innovative Sustainability Service Drees & Sommer Engineering Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Cradle to Cradle Solutions
ESG Performance MAHLE Holding (China) Co., Ltd. ESG Performance - MAHLE Holding (China) Co., Ltd.
ESG Performance Vitesco Technologies Holding China Co., Ltd ESG Performance - Vitesco Technologies Holding China Co., Ltd
ESG Performance LUFTHANSA GROUP ESG Performance - LUFTHANSA GROUP
ESG Performance WAGO Electronics(Tian Jin)Co.Ltd. ESG Performance - WAGO Electronics(Tian Jin)Co.Ltd.
ESG Performance Covestro ESG Performance - Covestro
ESG Performance SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. ESG Performance - SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.
ESG Performance Beiersdorf China ESG Performance - Beiersdorf China
ESG Performance Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. ESG Performance - Boehringer Ingelheim Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
ESG Performance BASF ESG Performance - BASF
Innovative Sustainability Product Flender. Ltd., China Hybrid Drive
Innovative Sustainability Product Flender. Ltd., China Flender One
Innovative Sustainability Product Pulcra Specialty (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Pellutax White Tan 85
Innovative Sustainability Product MAHLE Holding (China) Co., Ltd. Superior Continuous Torque (SCT) E-motor
Innovative Sustainability Product SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. All-electric B-segment sedan
Innovative Sustainability Service Hotel Reservation Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Green Stay Initiative
Innovative Sustainability Product Delta Pronatura (Nanjing) trading co.,ltd Colour&Dirt Collector
Innovative Sustainability Product LUFTHANSA GROUP Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Innovative Sustainability Product Beiersdorf China Nivea Men's Oil Control Essential Cleanser
Innovative Sustainability Service Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. pilot site for circular economy
Innovative Sustainability Product IQAir (China) Sales and Service Co., Ltd Atem X air purifier
Innovative Sustainability Service Balluff Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. BALLUFF CMTK System BALLUFF
Innovative Sustainability Service Weidmüller Interface (Shanghai)Co.ltd Weidmüller Workplace Solution
Innovative Sustainability Product Vitesco Technologies Holding China Co., Ltd EMR4 axle drive
Innovative Sustainability Product Brose China Co., Ltd. High performance sustainable electric climate compressor
Innovative Sustainability Product Brose China Co., Ltd. Sustainable Door Moduel
Innovative Sustainability Product tesa tape (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Packaging tapes
Innovative Sustainability Product BASF Joncryl® HPB series
CSR Balluff Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Book Donation for Public Welfare – Bring hope to children with poor education resources
CSR Balluff Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. E.G.G Walkathon 2023
CSR Low-carbon lights up our life Low-carbon lights up our life
CSR Balluff Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Earth Day 2023 - Earth4All
CSR Taicang Roundtable Supporting Special Olympics East Asia Athlete Leadership Training